War of the Monsters

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 41
  3. Negative: 1 out of 41
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  1. Gamestyle
    40
    Fights soon degenerate into a short-range melee where you slug it out with blows and the occasional throw move. There is no balance, and button-bashers will feel right at home as you soon realise there is little room for tactics or skill.

Awards & Rankings

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#56 Best PS2 Game of 2003
35
#35 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
7
#7 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 84 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 84
  3. Negative: 5 out of 84
  1. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    Uma A very unusual fight and what drew the most attention was the destruction of the buildings in a very realistic way, only the size of theUma A very unusual fight and what drew the most attention was the destruction of the buildings in a very realistic way, only the size of the dolls left something to be desired because it was very small compared to the proposal of game… Full Review »
  2. Cbtwikipedia
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    The best graphics ps2 had to offer! Everything is there for combat,story,multiplayer,secrets,aesthetics,minigames,all unlockable skins withoutThe best graphics ps2 had to offer! Everything is there for combat,story,multiplayer,secrets,aesthetics,minigames,all unlockable skins without paid dlc,nice bonus if you had twisted metal installed which back then was an unheard of genius mechanic using the save data of a different game for a reward bonus monsters to play the token mechanics is creative and the bosses are unique and something never been touched upon for bosses 10/10 best game imo.… Full Review »
  3. JoseAngel47
    Feb 23, 2018
    9
    War of the Monsters is an underrated PS2 gem it has great controls and great gameplay. Although it has its problems as if you decide to playWar of the Monsters is an underrated PS2 gem it has great controls and great gameplay. Although it has its problems as if you decide to play the adventure mode as any character it will be the exact same story and the split screen can be weird to get used to it. But if you can put up with that you will have a great time… Full Review »
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