Gigabash

### Platform

Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, and Series S, Xbox One

### Release date

4 August 2022

Gigabash is a multiplayer arena brawler developed by Passion Republic Games, a developer from Malaysia. The game based on gigantic film-inspired creature such as Godzilla, Ultraman, and Gundam.

Gigabash received multiple awards prior to its released. In 2019 Passion Republic Games was nominated in LevelUP KL 2019 as grand jury award, best technology award, best game design award, and audience choice award. Furthermore the game received Indie prize winner by Dengeki, Famitsu, and 4Gamer.net in Tokyo Game Show 2019 .

## Story

After a long period of dormancy within the depths of the earth, the primordial beasts referred to as Titans finally awoke from their slumber. At present, they find themselves engaged in an epic struggle against both humanity and each other to reach total control of the world.

## Gameplay

As a arena brawler game, players offered with multiple unique characters ranging from their own moveset alongside with playstyle. The game can be played in co-op or solo with Ai controlled opponents. Players can brawl in arena with fully destructible environments and must eliminate all opponents before the area range gets shorter.

### **Free-for-all Brawl**

Embark on an exciting and energetic multiplayer experience, accommodating up to four players, where you can engage in a thrilling free-for-all. Alternatively, you can team up with another player for intense 2v2 battles. Engage in epic clashes in Battle mode set across various captivating environments, ranging from bustling cityscapes to alluring exotic locations. Nowhere remains sheltered from the might and fury of the Titans as they wage war worldwide.

### Multiplayer Brawl

Invite up to three friends to join you in some local multiplayer fun or play online multiplayer.

### **Singleplayer Campaign**

Unveil the stories of the Titans through four distinct single-player campaigns, each featuring its own larger-than-life hero. Delve into the rich history and enthralling misadventures that shaped these formidable beings, immersing yourself in a thrilling journey like no other.

### **Duel Mode**

Go head to head in Duel mode, challenging another player to see who is the true King of the Titans.

### **Multiplayer Mayhem**

Dive into a plethora of exciting minigames crafted to ensure endless fun. These thrilling activities can be enjoyed in either the lively Couch Play setting or in the more intimate Private Match within the Online Mode.

### **Endless Brawl**

Play co-op or solo as you defeat endless waves of Ai-enemies, climb up the global leaderboard, and unlock unique rewards.

### **Classic Arcade**

Choose your difficulty and challenge yourself against 8 random Ai matches and one S-Class Final Boss in this singleplayer mode in Couch Play.

## Characters

* **Gorogong**, the embodiment of primal rage and beastly strength. Despite its lumbering appearance, it can quickly rush down its foes in a fistful of destruction.
* **Pipijuras**, specialized in medium ranged attacks. This trickster can easily overwhelm its enemies in a hail of Giga Energy infused projectiles.
* **Thundatross**, A Super Fortress of metal and thunder approaches while wielding an unruly greatsword, purpose-built to deal with even the toughest of Titan armor.
* **Woolley**, a playful Yetis evolved from an environment free from the motivation to harm.
* **Gigaman**, a veteran returns to deliver swift justice to invading Titans.
* **Skorak**, A strategic mind breaker and and fluency in its wide range of virulent arsenals. These allowed it to endlessly sustain a ravenous appetite for weaker Titans.
* **Rohanna**, Nature’s wrath manifested as the Ancient Monarch of Tarabak. She strikes with graceful vengeance and commands an army of loyal subjects ready to sacrifice for her verdant empire.
* **Kongkrete**, Mysterious (sentient) buildings have been appearing all over the world.
* **Rawa**, The extinction Dragon known for his imperious presence though heavy and slow.
* **Zyva**, entient and ever-watchful. A faceless Titans able manipulate Giga Energy in their surroundings to take down anyone that wanders into the depths of Hollow Earth.

## Development

Passion Republic Games made its debut as developer of Gigabash, According to game Co-Director of Passion Republic Games Mel Law Sheng Li, the game is based on idea of fighting monsters and heroes from their childhood TV Shows. While the game is expand over its development, the team needed funding in order to cover its development and it was announced Passion Republic Games received Epic Megagrants by Epic Games . It's unknown when the development started however the team managed to showcase its demo during Tokyo Game Show 2019 and Level UP KL 2019. Many attention is given to the game and during LevelUP KL 2019, the team nominated ten along with the Grand Jury award . In August 4 2022 the game released publicly on PC and consoles, garnering over very positive reception from players and public.

### Godzilla Crossover

Following the release of Gigabash on multiple platforms, numerous players expressed their desire for the game to collaborate with Godzilla. Although securing a collaboration with a major intellectual property seemed unattainable for an indie game startup, Passion Republic Games took a chance and pursued an opportunity with the Toho Team. Both teams agreed for collaboration and on September 15 2022, Passion Republic Games announced a collaboration with Godzilla and on December 6 2022 the DLC was released on all platform .

## Trivia

* According to game Co-Director of Passion Republic Games Mel Law Sheng Li, The idea of Gigabash starts as fighting monsters and heroes from Childhood TV Shows such as Ultraman and Godzilla.
* Prior to Godzilla DLC, there are rumors scattered throughout internet for which one of Godzilla will appear in Gigabash.
* Many of Gigabash character design inspired by popular TV Show.
	+ The design of Gigaman homage to popular TV Show Ultraman.
	+ The design of Thundatross inspired by popular TV Show Gundam, Mazinger, and Megazord from Power Rangers .

## Official Links

* Gigabash Steam Store
* Gigabash Epic Game Store
* Gigabash Playstation Store
* Gigabash Nintendo Switch Store
* Gigabash Xbox Store
* Gigabash Official Twitter
* Passion Republic Games Official Website
* Passion Republic Games Official YouTube

## Gallery

Monster brawl in city of GigabashNotable monster unleashing their ultimate to eliminate opponentsA monster emerging and ready to rumble
## References

1. ↑ [1] Passion Republic Games Website featuring Awards of Gigabash
2. ↑ [2] Passion Republic Games. 2022. Gigabash Press Kit.
3. ↑ [3] Unrealengine.com article "*GigaBash* is a colossal kaiju clash paying homage to Godzilla and Ultraman" written by Mike Williams
4. ↑ [4] Gamermatters.com article "Gigabash Is A 4-Player Kaiju Brawler Brimming With Potential" written by Amirul Ashraf
5. ↑ [5] Tohokingdom.com article "Gigabash x Godzilla Collab" written by Noah Percival
6. ↑ [6] "When there is a Titan destroying your backyard, who do you call to bring down the Thunder?!" via @GigaBashGame on Twitter.com