Godzilla: King of the Monsters!

Godzilla: King of the Monsters! is a 2016 video game based on the Japanese monster/kaiju Godzilla franchise by Toho. It was released on November 3rd, 2016 in the United States and Japan for PlayStation 4, November 10th, 2016 in Europe for PlayStation 4 and in the US for Xbox One, and November 17th in Europe for Xbox One. A Wii U and 3DS release was planned, but it was ultimately scrapped after being delayed several times.
==Gameplay==
===Story Mode===
In Story Mode, you play as Godzilla (you can choose which incarnation you play as) and destroy cities around the world, such as Tokyo, Osaka, San Francisco, New York, Sydney, London, and many more. The goal of each level is to destroy all buildings, absorb all radiation from each of the power plants in each city, and defeat the enemy in the area (if one does appear). As you destroy buildings, fight monsters, and absorb radiation, you earn experience points that you can use to unlock upgrades that make Godzilla's abilities stronger, and unlock new abilities in "Evolution Mode". You also unlock monsters by defeating them in Story Mode, and can unlock environments by completely destroying every building in the area. The military will also attack you depending on how much destruction you cause.
====Military Disaster Levels====
*Level 1: When the game starts, the first attempt to stop you will be the standard tanks, jets, and helicopters. These weapons can be easily destroyed.
*Level 2: When the disaster level is raised to two, maser cannons (along with more tanks, jets, and helicopters) will be sent to stop you.
*Level 3: When the disaster level is raised to three, the Super X will be sent to stop you. If you reach level three again, the Super X II will be sent. If you reach level three another time, the Super X III will be sent.
*Level 4: When the disaster level is raised to four, the Heisei MechaGodzilla or MOGUERA will be sent to stop you.
*Level 5: When the disaster level is raised to five, Kiryu will be sent to stop you.
===Free-Roam===
This mode is very similar to Story Mode, however, this mode allows you to play as any monster in the game, and there is no story; just destroys cities, fight the military, and battle monsters that spawn randomly. You can gain experience points from this mode as well, allowing you to evolve any monster in the game.
===Versus Mode===
This mode allows you to play a single battle against the computer or another person, both online and locally as any monster in the game.
In the online mode, you can choose between three servers: "Beginner", which is for anyone who is new to playing the game, "Medium", which is for anyone who isn't new but isn't extremely experianced ether, and "Expert", which is for anyone who is extremely experienced at the game.
===Evolution Mode===
Evolution Mode allows you to unlock upgrades for any monster in the game. Available upgrades include making your normal attacks stronger, decreasing the time it takes for your energy bar to regenerate, and giving your monsters new abilities.
==Characters==
Name 	Image	Bio 	Primary Skin 	Alternate Skins
Godzilla 	 	Irradiated by a nuclear bomb test in 1954, Godzilla is a giant monster that has been terrorizing cities since 1954. He has amazing abilities, such as the power to fire a radioactive energy beam out of his mouth, and a regeneration ability. He is also super strong, as neither the military or other kaiju can defeat him. Godzilla is highly regarded as King of the Monsters. 	1993 	Burning Godzilla (Unlockable), 1984 (Unlockable), 1991 (Unlockable), Trendmasters (DLC)
Anguirus 	 	Anguirus, like Godzilla, is an irradiated dinosaur from the prehistoric era. Anguirus was Godzilla's first ever monster opponent, but over the years, Anguirus became one of Godzilla's greatest allies. He is mostly a tooth and claw fighter. He also has spikes on his back that he can use to attack his enemies. 	1968-1974 	2004 (Available at Start), 1955 (Unlockable), Trendmasters (DLC)
Rodan 	 	Rodan is an irrdiated prehistoric flying reptile. Rodan has been an enemy of Godzilla multiple times, but he has also been an ally. Rodan can create powerful winds by flapping his wings. He can also fire a uranium beam if given a huge intake of power. 	1993 	1964 (Available at Start), 2004 (Available at Start), 1968 (Unlockable), Fire Rodan (Unlockable), 1956 (DLC), Trendmasters (DLC)
Varan 	 	Varan is an ancient reptilian creature known as a Varanopode. It lived from the Triassic to the Cretaceous peroid. He escaped the extinction and lived for millions of years at the bottom of a lake in the Japanese countryside. He has since reawakened to wreak havoc on Japan. Varan's only special ability is to glide. He does also have a row of spikes on his back, which he can use to penatrate the hides of enemy monsters. 	Regular Varan 	Trendmasters (DLC), NES (DLC)
Mothra Larva 	 	Mothra Larva is the larval form of the giant divine moth, Mothra. While her imago form is more powerful, Mothra Larva is able to hide easier, and can surprise other monsters easily. Her only special ability is she can spray silk from her mouth. 	1992 	2003 (Available at Start), 1964 (Unlockable), 1968 (Unlockable), 2001 (Unlockable), 1961 (DLC)
Mothra Imago 	 	Mothra is a giant divine moth. Mothra has been an enemy of Godzilla multiple times, but she has also been an ally of him on a couple of occasions. Mothra can fire lightning from her wings, fire a beam from her antenna, release power that prevents a monster from attacking her with their beam attack, and create powerful winds with her wings. 	1992 	2003 (Available at Start), 1964 (Unlockable), 2001 (Unlockable), 1961 (DLC), Trendmasters (DLC), NES (DLC)
King Ghidorah 	 	King Ghidorah is an extraterrestrial three-headed dragon from outer space. King Ghidorah is often regarded as Godzilla's arch enemy, as he has faced him more then any other foe. King Ghidorah is capable of firing gravity beams from his three heads and creating powerful winds with his wings. 	1991 	1964-1972 (Unlockable), 2001 (Unlockable), 1998 (DLC), Cretaceous (DLC), Trendmasters (DLC), NES (DLC)
Mecha-King Ghidorah 	 	Mecha-King Ghidorah is a cyborg version of King Ghidorah created by the Futurains after Godzilla destroyed King Ghidorah's middle head and wings. It has the ability to fire a laser triple beam from it's central head (the other two heads just fire normal gravity beams), and is equipped with Capture Cables and a large Machine Hand restraint that can also discharge electricity. 	Regular Mecha-King Ghidorah 	Hyper Mecha-King Ghidorah (DLC)
Baragon 	 	Baragon is a giant subterranean reptile that burrowed underground to survive the extinction of the dinosaurs. Baragon is usually one of Godzilla's allies, as he helped him defeat other monsters on occasion. He is capable of breathing fire and burrowing underground. 	2001 	1965 (Unlockable), Trendmasters (DLC)
Gorosaurus 	 	Gorosaurus is a large dinosaur that is a decedent from Allosaurus. It survived the extinction event and lived in peace for several million years. It was first discovered by mankind in 1967, and Gorosaurus has since been another threat to Japan. Gorosaurus' only special ability is to kick like a kangaroo. His jaws also have an extremely powerful bite force. 	Regular Gorosaurus 	None
Hedorah 	 	Hedorah is an extraterrestrial life form that feeds on pollution and trash. Anything that breathes Hedorah's toxic gas will be killed. Hedorah can also fire a beam from the corner of it's eye. Hedorah is extremely weak to beam attacks, and does not take much damage from melee attacks. 	1971 	2004 (Unlockable), Neo (DLC), NES (DLC)
Gigan 	 	Gigan is an extraterrestrial cybernetic dinosaur. He attempted to invade Earth thousands of years ago, but was defeated by Mothra. Gigan has returned to wreck havoc on Japan. He has the ability to fire lasers from his eye. He also has two hook hands and a buzzsaw on his chest that can leave a nasty wound, as it can cut through almost any monsters thick hide. 	2004 	Modified Gigan (Unlockable), 1972 (Unlockable), Trendmasters (DLC)
Megalon 	 	Megalon is an ancient beetle god, and the guardian of an underground civilazation called the Seatopia. Megalon can fire a beam of electricity from his horn, shot smoke bombs from his mouth, and he can use his drill hands to pierce the hides of enemy monsters. He can also use his drill hands to burrow underground. 	Regular Megalon 	Trendmasters (DLC)
Jet Jaguar 	 	Jet Jaguar is a giant robot created by scientist Goro Ibuki. Jet Jaguar is the only mecha to be an ally of Godzilla, rather then trying to destroy him. Jet Jaguar's only special ability is the ability to change back and forth from human size to kaiju size. 	Regular Jet Jaguar 	Medical (DLC), Firefighter (DLC)
MechaGodzilla (Showa) 	 	MechaGodzilla is a mechanical version of Godzilla created by extraterrestrials to destroy Godzilla in 1974. It has the ability to fly, fire missiles from it's hands and feet, fire lasers from it's eyes, fire a beam from it's chest, and create a force field that can block a monsters beam attack by spinning it's head. 	1974 	1975 (Unlockable), Fake Godzilla (Unlockable), Black MechaGodzilla (DLC), Rainbow MechaGodzilla (DLC)
King Caesar 	 	King Caesar is an ancient god and the guardian of the Azumi family. King Caesar's only special ability is to reflect a monsters beam back at them by absorbing the beam in one eye, and firing it from the other. 	1974 	2004 (Unlockable)
Titanosaurus 	 	Titanosaurus is an aquatic dinosaur that survived the extinction of the dinosaurs. He was first discovered by Dr. Shinzo Mafune, who worked with the aliens that built the first MechaGodzilla. The aliens were able to control Titanosaurus, but Titanosaurus (and MechaGodzilla) were both defeated by Godzilla. Titanosaurus' only special ability is to use his tail to create hurricane winds. 	Regular Titanosaurus 	None
Biollante 	 	Biollante is a giant plant was created by Dr. Genshiro Shiragami by combinding the cells of Godzilla and a rose. She has the ability to spit radioactive corrosive sap at her opponents. She can also use her long vines to grapple and suffocate other monsters, and can also transform into a cloud of spores when she is severely wounded and move through the air. Because of this, Biollante cannot be completely destroyed. 	Regular Biollante 	Trendmasters (DLC)
Battra Larva 	 	Battra Larva is the first form of Battra, a more evil version of Mothra. Like Mothra Larva, Battra Larva is less powerful then his final form, Battra Larva is able to hide and attack monsters by surprise more easily. Battra Larva can also survive in the water. He has the ability to fire an energy beam from his horn and eyes. 	Regular Battra Larva 	None
Battra Imago 	 	Battra is another divine Moth, but, unlike Mothra, seeks to destroy mankind. Battra sees humanity as a blight on the Earth that must be destroyed if the planet is to survive. He has the ability to fire energy beams from his eyes. 	Regular Battra Imago 	None
MechaGodzilla (Heisei)	 	The second version of MechaGodzilla, created in 1993 by the UNGCC, was also created to destroy Godzilla. This MechaGodzilla has the ability to fly, fire a beam from it's mouth, fire lasers from it's eyes, fire a beam from it's chest, fire paralyzer missiles from it's shoulders, and fire shock anchors from it's arms and can shock a monster. It can also combine with a flying weapon called the Garuda and become Super MechaGodzilla. 	1993 	Super MechaGodzilla (Unlockable), Trendmasters (DLC)
SpaceGodzilla 	 	SpaceGodzilla is an extraterrestrial Godzilla clone created when Godzilla cells got into space (it is unknown how they got their, however). He is one of the most powerful and malice monsters that Godzilla has fought. SpaceGodzilla has the ability to fire a corona beam from his mouth, create a shield that he can use to deflect enemy monster projectiles and beams, create crystals which make him stronger, and he has telekenesis, which he can use to move and levitate objects. 	Regular SpaceGodzilla 	Trendmasters (DLC), Poster Version (DLC)
M.O.G.U.E.R.A. 	 	M.O.G.U.E.R.A. is the second mecha created by the UNGCC to destroy Godzilla (the first being the second version of MechaGodzilla). M.O.G.U.E.R.A. was originally created to destroy Godzilla, however, when SpaceGodzilla, a more malice monster, threatened Earth, M.O.G.U.E.R.A.'s mission became to destroy SpaceGodzilla. M.O.G.U.E.R.A. was destroyed when teaming up with Godzilla to defeat SpaceGodzilla, but has since been rebuilt by the UNGCC. M.O.G.U.E.R.A. has the ability to fire lasers from it's eyes and chest, fire missiles from it's arms, drill through an opponents tough hide using a drill on it's nose, and split into two seperate vehicles: Star Falcon and Land M.O.G.U.E.R.A.. 	1994 	None
Destoroyah 	 	Destoroyah is a giant prehistoric crustacean that was mutated by micro-oxygen. He originated as a colony of microscopic crustaceans, but was disturbed by an underwater mining operation. The crustaceans then moved to the surface and began feeding on organic life, gradually combining with each other into larger and more deadly forms. He has the ability fly and fire a micro-oxygen beam from his mouth. 	Regular Destoroyah 	None
Godzilla Junior 	 	Godzilla Junior is the adoptive son of Godzilla. He hatched from a Godzillasaurus egg on Adonoa Island. He was kept by the UNGCC to learn more about it and Godzilla when he was a hatchling. After Godzilla's battle with the UNGCC's MechaGodzilla, Godzilla adopted him. Godzilla Junior possess most of Godzilla's powers, such as his radioactive energy beam, regeneration, and incredible physical strength. 	Regular Godzilla Junior 	None
Orga 	 	Orga is the result of an extraterrestrial race called the Millennians forming together and the cells of Godzilla. Orga was going to try and become Godzilla by swallowing him, since Godzilla's healing factor would allow Orga to become unstopable, but Godzilla temporarly destroyed him by using his atomic breath to destroy Orga while he was trying to swallow Godzilla. Orga has since regenerated and still seeks to destroy Godzilla. Orga has the ability to fire an energy beam out of a shoulder cannon on his left side, can regenerate (due to possessing Godzilla's healing factor), and is able to detach his lower jaw to make his mouth about the height of his body in a way similar to a snake and put things in his mouth. When objects are in his mouth, he absorbs DNA from them. 	Regular Orga 	None
Megaguirus 	 	Megaguirus is a giant Meganula queen mutated by Godzilla's cells. She was created when a black hole weapon that would send Godzilla into another dimension allowed a Meganula from the Carboniferous era to arrive on present day Earth and lay an egg. The egg hatched into dozens of Meganulons. After the Meganulons molted into Meganulas, the swarm attacked Godzilla and absorbed some of his energy, then transferred it into their queen. Godzilla's energy mutated her and she became Megaguirus. Megaguirus is a very agile kaiju, as she can fly very fast, allowing her to attack her opponents by surprise. Her wings can also cut through steel and concrete, and can also short out nearby electrical equipment. Her most powerful attack is to use a stinger on the end of her abdomen to pierce through an enemies hide and absorb their energy. She can then fire a large fireball from her wings.	Regular Megaguirus 	None
Kiryu 	 	The third version of MechaGodzilla (called Kiryu) was created by the Anti-Megalosaurus Force in 2002 to defeat Godzilla. It was built from the skeleton of the original Godzilla from 1954 that was killed by the Oxygen Destroyer. Kiryu has the ability to fly, fire a maser cannon from it's mouth, two thrusters, which allow's Kiryu to quickly charge at an opponent, the ability to change his right arm into a drill, and the absolute zero cannon, which can freeze anything it hits. If you play as the 2003 Kiryu, however, the absolute zero cannon is replaced with another maser cannon. 	2002 	2003 (Unlockable), EVA Unit-01 (DLC)
Monster X 	 	Monster X is an extraterrestrial kaiju controlled by the Xilien aliens. He came from an asteroid called Gorath, but beyond that, his origins are unknown. Monster X's abilities include firing gravity beams from his eyes, levitation, rapid melee attacks, impressive agility, and transforming into a more powerful monster: Keizer Ghidorah. 	Regular Monster X 	None
Keizer Ghidorah 	 	Keizer Ghidorah is the second and more powerful form of Monster X. He has the ability to fire gravity beams from his mouths, which he can also use to pick up and throw monsters and objects. He can also drain energy from monsters through his bite. 	Regular Keizer Ghidorah 	None
Godzilla (Showa) 	 	The Showa incarnation of Godzilla. This incarnation of Godzilla is quicker and more of a physical fighter, but his atomic breath is less powerful and fires at the shorter range. 	1974 	1954 (Unlockable), 1962 (Unlockable), 1964 (Unlockable), 1968 (Unlockable), NES (DLC)
Godzilla (Millennium) 	 	The Millennium incarnation of Godzilla. This incarnation of Godzilla is both physically strong and has powerful atomic breath, but his speed is lacking. 	2002 	1999 (Unlockable), 2001 (Unlockable), 2003 (Unlockable), 2004 (Unlockable)
Godzilla (Legendary) 	 	The american version of Godzilla. This incarnation of Godzilla was an ancient alpha predator from a time when the Earth was more radioactive. It then hibernated underwater until it was disturbed by a submarine in 1954. This incarnation of Godzilla is a very powerful physical fighter, and his atomic breath is very powerful. However, his speed is lacking, and he doesn't have a healing factor or a nuclear pulse like the other Godzilla's. 	Regular Godzilla (Legendary)	Poster Version (DLC)
Godzilla (2016) 	 	The 2016 incarnation of Godzilla. Unlike most Godzilla's this incarnation of Godzilla was some kind of prehistoric sea creature that found itself surrounded by nuclear waste on the sea floor in the 1950's and rapidly adapted to withstand it. As the creature evolved and began feeding on radioactive material, it gradually grew over a period of 60 years before taking on a form able to come onto land. This incarnation of Godzilla has the ability to fire a purple atomic breath, along with beams from his back and tail. However, he does not have much physical strength, as his arms are much smaller then other Godzilla's, but his tail is really long, allowing him to attack with his tail from a long distance. 	Regular Godzilla (2016) 	None
===DLC Characters===
Name 	Image	Bio 	Primary Incarnation	Alternate Incarnations 	Price
Zilla 	 	Zilla is an irradiated marine iguana that was mutated by a nuclear bomb test in 1968. It attacked New York City in 1998, and was mistaken by the Americans to be Godzilla. However, it was confirmed by the Japanese government that it was another creature. Zilla's abilities include extreme agility, burrowing underground, and firing a power breath, which is strong flammable winds of gas which he can ignite to form a wall or blast of flames. 	2004 	1998 (DLC), Zilla Jr. (DLC)	$2.99
King Kong	 	King Kong is a giant ape from Farou Island who is worshiped by the local natives as a god. King Kong has immense physical strength. He is also resistant to electric currents, and instead, feeds on their power in order to revitalize or awaken him from a state of unconsciousness. He can also use those same electrical currents to allow him to release surges of electricity from his hands. 	1962 	1967 (DLC) 	$2.99
Gaira 	 	Gaira is one of the two guargantuas, the other being Sanda. Gaira is the result of Frakenstein's monsters' flesh being broken off and being left underwater. Over time, the flesh regenerated into Gaira, and became very bitter and violent due to existing in a dark and dangerous underwater environment. Gaira is a powerful physical fighter. He also has a healing factor which allows him to regenerate severed limbs or wounds, similar to Godzilla. 	Regular Gaira 	None 	$2.99 (if you buy both Gaira and Sanda together, it costs $3.99)
Sanda 	 	Sanda is one of the two gargantuas, the other being Gaira. Sanda is the result of some of Frankenstein's monsters' flesh breaking off in the mountains of Japan. Over time, this severed flesh grew into Sanda, who was discovered by scientists. As a child, Sanda was raised in a research facility. Eventually, Sanda escaped and returned to the mountains. Due to his upbringing, Sanda became a gentle and kind creature who had a positive view of human beings. Like Gaira, Sanda is a powerful physical fighter, and also has a healing factor.	Regular Sanda 	None 	$2.99 (if you buy both Sanda and Gaira together, it costs $3.99)
Kumonga 	 	Kumonga is a gigantic spider native to Solgell Island. It laid dormant on Solgell Island for decades until it was awakened by an American weather control experiment. Kumonga has the ability to shoot thick webbing and a stinger from it's mandibles. It also has a venomous stinger, and can jumping really high for long distances. 	1968 	2004 (DLC) 	$2.99
===Character Movesets===
==Environments==
*Tokyo
*Osaka
*Yokohama
*Kyoto
*Nayoga
*Okinawa
*Hokkaido
*San Francisco
*Chicago
*New York
*London
*Hong Kong
*Sydney
*Monster Island (Versus Mode only)
*Mount Fuji (Versus Mode only)
===DLC Enviornments===
*Planet X (Versus Mode only)
*World Children's Land
*Solgell Island (Versus Mode only)
*Hiroshima
*Nagasaki
*Las Vagas
==Unlocking==
===Monsters===
All monsters (except for Godzilla) are unlocked by purchasing them in Evolution Mode. Every monster and incarnation costs one of the cells of that monster, which you earn by defeating that monster in story mode.
===Enviornments===
Enviornments are unlocked when you completely destroy everything. For example, in order to unlock Kyoto, you have to destroy every building and structure in the city.
===Game Modes===
Story Mode, Evolution Mode, and Online Versus Mode are unlocked at the start of the game. Local Versus Mode is unlocked when you have unlocked at least two other monsters (Godzilla is available at the start of the game). Free-Roam is unlocked after you have completed Story Mode.
===DLC===
There are certain characters and stages that, due to not being able to get them done before the game's release, are DLC. Unlike the rest of the content, DLC content costs money. It costs $2.99 for each DLC monster (e.g. Zilla, King Kong, etc.), $3.99 for each DLC stage (e.g. Planet X, World Children's Land, etc.), and $1.99 for each DLC skin of a monster (e.g. Trendmasters Godzilla, EVA Unit-01 Kiryu, etc.). Most of the time (but not all of the time), DLC consists of monsters that aren't in the Godzilla universe, but are owned by Toho.
==Gallery==
==Trivia==
*This game was released on Godzilla's 62nd birthday.
*Many monsters and incarnations that have never appeared in an official Godzilla video game appear in this game.
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