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. GameSpot
    74
    War of the Monsters will appeal to anyone with an appreciation for the source material, but aside from its graphics, the game doesn't quite live up to its potential.
  2. All Game Guide
    70
    While its unlockable content may not always seem worth the effort, and its innovative multiplayer features are less than they could have been, it's just plain fun to control a six-story-tall gorilla as it ravages a modern metropolis.
  3. GameCritics
    70
    Suffers from a developmental imbalance between the excellent mechanics and the actual gameplay. The best example of this is illustrated by the difference between the superb two-player and the grating single player experiences.
  5. Play Magazine
    70
    Weighs in on the hard side mainly because of its balance and control issues, rather than its AI. [Mar 2003, p.65]
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  6. Weekly Famitsu
    68
    7 / 7 / 7 / 6 - 27 [Vol 798; 2 Apr 2004]
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  7. Game Revolution
    67
    I am simply amazed at how cowardly these creatures become when close to death.
  8. Gaming Age
    67
    The single player game doesn’t last all that long unfortunately, and some camera issues can definitely become an annoyance, but the game is still fun for a while.
  9. Game Informer
    60
    The root of the problem is gameplay balance and enemy AI. [Feb 2003, p.96]
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  10. TotalGames.net
    60
    Any country that regularly throws machine-recovered meat down their throats while sucking on a drink that tastes like it should be pumped down the gullets of burns victims can’t have their tastes taken too seriously.

Awards & Rankings

56
#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
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    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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