Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Oct 8, 2002
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
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  1. Gamezilla!
    91
    The audio is perfect, using clips straight out of the movie.
  2. Armchair Empire
    87
    I haven’t had this much fun with a fighting game since… well, it’s been a long, long time.
  3. GamerWeb Nintendo
    85
    Sure, there could have been a few more monsters included, sure the areas could have been a bit larger, but these are mere quibbles to the fun had in this game.
  5. IGN
    84
    As far as multiplayer experiences go, Godzilla represents one of GameCube's very best. Add in a great, beautiful presentation and lots of subtle and not so subtle humor elements, and this one is a keeper for fighting and Godzilla fans.
  6. GameZone
    81
    The graphics are great and the gameplay, though a little sluggish, is just plain fun.
  7. GamePro
    80
    Though it misses a beat here and there, DAMM ultimately rocks hard in the gameplay department.
  8. G4 TV
    80
    The best Godzilla game to date. It would be a good brawler even without the big green guy, as the fighting mechanics are solid all-around.
  9. Nintendojo
    80
    The best monster game since "Rampage."
  10. Game Informer
    80
    Godzilla may not be the deepest game in the world, and it may lack variety, but it's one heck of a party game and a highly amusing feast for the eyes. [Nov 2002, p.131]
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  11. Nintendo Power
    80
    The fighting system isn't gargantuan, but the monsters make it fun. [Nov 2002, p.219]
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  12. netjak
    79
    Rent for you loners, buy for you fighter-lovers, either way, you should have a really good time.
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  13. GameSpy
    77
    The limited longevity and lack of subtlety tends to wear down an otherwise entertaining scrap-fest.
  14. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    Melee's biggest blunder is that it just isn't campy enough. [18 Oct 2002, p.123]
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  15. XenGamers
    75
    The only big complaint to level against Godzilla is that it's a bit too simple...Call some friends over and have a blast with the multiplayer mayhem, but don't expect to be glued to the controller after they leave.

Awards & Rankings

60
#60 Best GameCube Game of 2002
21
#21 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
48
#48 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. JohnN.
    Nov 2, 2003
    10
    Very fun, has lasting play value. Many games don't. You can put this down for a week and come back and it's still fun, exactly what Very fun, has lasting play value. Many games don't. You can put this down for a week and come back and it's still fun, exactly what I look for in a game.… Full Review »
  2. Godzilla_99
    Aug 28, 2022
    10
    Still the BEST GAME ever! Growing up with this game is a blessing, thousand of hours on the game and counting.
  3. Heimdall64
    Apr 29, 2022
    7
    Aunque técnicamente no sea un portento te hace sentir la esencia de las películas de Godzilla y monstruos gigantes, el destruir la ciudadAunque técnicamente no sea un portento te hace sentir la esencia de las películas de Godzilla y monstruos gigantes, el destruir la ciudad mientras peleas mola. Lo importante es que es entretenido.… Full Review »
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