Godzilla: Save the Earth
About the Game
Godzilla, a gigantic creature from underneath the sea, has been both the bane and the savior of Earth. Godzilla's power is so feared that scientists have begun experimenting on it's DNA and creating artificial G-Cells of the monster's power. A group of aliens, named the Vortek decide to invade the Earth to take away G-Cells created using Godzilla's DNA. They do this by controlling various other gigantic monsters, who will battle amongst themselves.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Godzilla: Save the Earth is a 3-D Fighting game, somewhat of a sequel to Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee . Players choose from among 18 monsters, previously seen in Godzilla movies, with which to engage in battle and destruction. Each monster comes with a variety of punches, kicks, grabs, throws, blocks and ranged attacks. In addition, each monster has a variety of unique moves activated by combinations of buttons. Power-Ups can be found that restore health, restore energy, activate Rage mode and target the enemy for Air Strikes.
Standout Features
- Godzilla: The roster includes: Godzilla (1990's version & 2000's version), Mecha-Godzilla (version 2 & version 3), Spacegodzilla, Anguirus, Destoroyah, Gigan, Moguera, Jet Jaguar, Baragon, Rodan, Megalon, Megaguirus, Mothra (in larval & adult forms), Orga, King Ghidorah and Mecha-King Ghidorah.
- Action mode also features mini-challenges such as Bowling, Demolition, Osaka crunch, Rail Shooter, Vorillium Basket Ball, Mother Ship, Protect the Tower, Destroy the City (percentage), Destroy the City (point value), Attack the Navy and more.
- Success in the Action mode (or by picking up G-cells) awards players with points to unlock Gallery Photos, Arenas and new characters.
- During Action mode it's one monster against a number of monsters in 1vs1 combat, the number of monsters to be fought dependant on the difficulty settings.
- Versus mode is the multiplayer version of Save the Earth.
- Melee mode also feature multiplayer and is a 4-person free-for-all of monster mayhem in a small, contained arena.
Modes & Ways to Play
There are a variety of game modes: Action, Versus, Survival, Challenges and Melee. Many of these are unlocked in the Challenges mode after encountering them.
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen and Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS).
Presentation & Atmosphere
Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
