Godzilla

 PlayStation 4
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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 286 Ratings

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  1. Gamecriticpro
    Jul 14, 2015
    1
    The game has horrible, outdated graphics, yet still lags like hell. The gameplay is boring, and glitchy, the animations are horrible, there is a narator conatantly annoying you, in other words, this game is not worth 60$ at all. Please spend yoyr money on a better game.
  2. BigBoi345
    Jul 14, 2015
    10
    ONLY PURCHASE this game if you are a TRUE DIE HARD Godzilla fan. This game was developed to correlate movement, visual gameplay, roster, and mechanics to that of the movies so thoroughly that it makes you think of how unauthentic previous Godzilla "fighter" games (Save the Earth, Unleashed..) were compared to this. This is the Godzilla movies..in a game. His interactions with theONLY PURCHASE this game if you are a TRUE DIE HARD Godzilla fan. This game was developed to correlate movement, visual gameplay, roster, and mechanics to that of the movies so thoroughly that it makes you think of how unauthentic previous Godzilla "fighter" games (Save the Earth, Unleashed..) were compared to this. This is the Godzilla movies..in a game. His interactions with the environment, encounters with other monsters, and sluggish movement all give you that authentic feel of what Godzilla should be in game. The only downside would be graphics ( which aren't terrible for a PS3 port ), for the power PS4 holds the graphics could have definitely been better. Beside that, A+ in my book.… Expand
  3. payment21
    Dec 19, 2015
    8
    I think this is a decent game for the godzilla fans however the graphics aren't amazing , apart from that i think it is a decent game but not the best .
  4. Ardhafa
    Sep 5, 2016
    8
    why? does this game has so much that hating it the graphics the game run on 1080p 60fps the graphics look sam as the movies,the game play is amazing this is not a fighting game but a godzilla simulator where you destroy everything in youre path.this game is for fans only if you are not a godzilla fan then you will not enjoy this at all.
  5. lambor
    Aug 25, 2016
    7
    I got this cheap and if you like Godzilla or you like a quick 5 minute rampage through a city you should get this. It gets repetitive fast and you have to grind to level up, but for 5-20 minute bursts, this is glorious fun and is something I keep coming back to.
  6. zombiechan
    Nov 18, 2015
    5
    There were two games I bought the PS4 for. The Last of Us Remastered and Godzilla. When I saw Angry Joes review for the game, I decided to wait for the price to drop before picking up the game. I am disappointed that the latest Godzilla game isn't that great. As a game its incredibly repetitive and and lacking content.

    But I'm a hardcore Godzilla fan and I actually did enjoy running    There were two games I bought the PS4 for. The Last of Us Remastered and Godzilla. When I saw Angry Joes review for the game, I decided to wait for the price to drop before picking up the game. I am disappointed that the latest Godzilla game isn't that great. As a game its incredibly repetitive and and lacking content.

    But I'm a hardcore Godzilla fan and I actually did enjoy running around as a kaiju destroying buildings(you'd think someone would make an open world godzilla game like that) and fighting other monsters even if the combat in the game is simple. It's fun unlocking my favorite kaijus and playing as them, that entertained me, but after playing through the campaign over 100 time, I've gotten sick of it and needed a break.

    This game could of been so much more and it's not worth buying if you're not a hardcore Godzilla fan. For Hardcore Godzilla fans this isn't worth buying new or full price, go out and buy a cheap use copy if your curious.    … Expand
  7. AntonioSK
    Oct 12, 2018
    7
    As much as people love to hate on this Godzilla game, I actually loved it. It was a cinematic game, which is rare, and you had so many monsters to choose from. With really good graphics for a monster game. It felt like you were in the game. The only thing negative I have to say was it was slow, I wanted the game to move faster, like in Godzilla: Save the Earth.
  8. Karma_X_Kai
    Nov 12, 2018
    8
    Time to set the story straight. This game, objectively, is O.K. The controls are clunky, the graphics are mediocre, and it gets repetitive fast, but there's fun to be had. If you aren't a godzilla fan, don't even think about touching this. However, if you are a fan, then this may just be the perfect game for you. And since I am a fan, this game is bloody awesome! The problem is peopleTime to set the story straight. This game, objectively, is O.K. The controls are clunky, the graphics are mediocre, and it gets repetitive fast, but there's fun to be had. If you aren't a godzilla fan, don't even think about touching this. However, if you are a fan, then this may just be the perfect game for you. And since I am a fan, this game is bloody awesome! The problem is people think of this like the Pipeworks godzilla games when it isn't. You, as the player can control a variety of kaiju to appear in the godzilla franchise, although you only start with '84 godzilla. You can rampage through the game, unlocking more monsters as you go, each of which have incredibly faithul ability sets. As I said, the controls are clunky, but what do you expect? You aren't playing as a yoga instructor, you're playing as a 60m tall, slow, strong kaiju. The controls are perfect in that regard. All the biggest, most important monsters are here, and also, your favourite is likely in the roster (sorry Orga fans, but he isn't in it). The graphics aren't the best, but they help emulate that rubber-suit feel. In fact that's what I can say for the game as a whole. In it's mediocrity, it manages to capture the feeling like YOU ARE a monster in a godzilla flick. I only really have 2 complaints, though. 1, is that when your playing as a REALLY big monster, such as Destoroyah or Mecha King Ghidora, the camera has a hard time finding a spot where you can actually see more than 2 feet ahead of you. Also, the G-Force Operator constantly comments on events, and it can get annoying. Especially considering that it shouldn't even be possible for the kaiju to hear it. Overall, this game is really hard to enjoy for people who aren't fans. But if you are a fan, buy it as soon as possible. I admit, if I bought this full price, this review would be very different, but nowadays, you can grab it for about 20 bucks. A price i think is a bit low, but the cheaper the better, I suppose. It's such a shame that the poor reception this got will make the idea of a sequel nothing but a Godzilla fan's wet dream. But hey, at least the fans will always be here to cherish it.… Expand
  9. SpocksReviews
    Apr 9, 2019
    2
    A shockingly terrible game with horrible controls and boring, repetitive game-play. Only pick this one up if you're a huge Godzilla fan, and even then, only if you can get a copy for very, very, very cheap.
  10. SlizzeR
    Jul 27, 2015
    0
    Godzilla is attacking the generator, the generator is losing power...Godzilla is attacking the generator, the generator is losing power...Godzilla is attacking the generator, the generator is losing power...Godzilla is attacking the generator, the generator is losing power...Godzilla is attacking the generator, the generator is losing power...Godzilla is attacking the generator, theGodzilla is attacking the generator, the generator is losing power...Godzilla is attacking the generator, the generator is losing power...Godzilla is attacking the generator, the generator is losing power...Godzilla is attacking the generator, the generator is losing power...Godzilla is attacking the generator, the generator is losing power...Godzilla is attacking the generator, the generator is losing power...… Expand
  11. Pureray
    Sep 8, 2015
    0
    Attacking the Generator Simulator 2015

    What a disgrace!!! It's best just to watch the old Godzilla films than to play this garbage. Why did want us to pay 60$ for this!
  12. Megani
    Jul 24, 2015
    0
    No offline multiplayer. If you were hoping to sit on the sofa with your friends and family playing as you would every other godzilla game in the past couple decades you're going to be sorely disappointed. Namco, in their infinite 'wisdom', has decided to make multiplayer online only and on the PS4 only.
  13. JayLightBar
    Aug 27, 2015
    3
    So, this is terrible. I'm a pretty huge fan for Godzilla if I do say so myself, so I was curious on hearing of a new Godzilla game. I hadn't played one in many years, Godzilla saves the earth being the last I had. I remember enjoying that game pretty fairly. Not that great, not that bad. But this, this game slaps you across the face and then pukes on you. A crappy ps3 port from Japan, theSo, this is terrible. I'm a pretty huge fan for Godzilla if I do say so myself, so I was curious on hearing of a new Godzilla game. I hadn't played one in many years, Godzilla saves the earth being the last I had. I remember enjoying that game pretty fairly. Not that great, not that bad. But this, this game slaps you across the face and then pukes on you. A crappy ps3 port from Japan, the game looks disgustingly outdated and it's online functionality is on par with throwing your router out the damn window and then attempting to stream on Twitch. Stay far away from this disgusting thing. If it weren't for the fact that it functioned and had some of my favorite monsters in it, it would be even lower than a three.… Expand
  14. Rox22
    Jul 29, 2015
    1
    I am amazed that this game was approved for release, and even more flabbergasted how they deemed it a full retail release (sort of.)

    Graphics are generally disgusting, basically on par with a high school weekend project. But to be fair the creature design was decent. Gameplay is just .....well, almost non-existant. A main campaign that is embarrassingly short, bare bones online MP    I am amazed that this game was approved for release, and even more flabbergasted how they deemed it a full retail release (sort of.)

    Graphics are generally disgusting, basically on par with a high school weekend project. But to be fair the creature design was decent.

    Gameplay is just .....well, almost non-existant. A main campaign that is embarrassingly short, bare bones online MP (if you even want to call it that.) This game assumes it is highly replayable ..... ONLY BECAUSE IT IS INTENTIONALLY MADE THAT WAY!!!!! It is mind numbingly repetitive with nothing really driving you to even want to play again, yet alone multiple times. *Supreme facepalm* This game is an abomination.

    Overall:
    It is clear that there is a good idea behind the game and the team behind it really did want to make a game that was worthy of the name, as there are enough references to indicate the creators were big Godzilla fans. BUT, this is an incomplete game at best. Almost like 20% in to production they just gave up, polished up what little they did do , and put it out for sale. This Godzilla game is a shining example of why games in this condition are better off cancelled.

    Note to the production team:
    You should all be ashamed of this. Back alley discount prostitutes have more dignity than this. For shame!    … Expand
  15. Antoids
    Jul 28, 2015
    8
    This game is a love letter to long-time fans of Godzilla. With around 50 characters it can sustain interest for a long time. The lumbering controls and raw power of Godzilla himself give the player the feel of being the gigantic beast that Godzilla is.

    It is disappointing to see reviews that are not willing to meet the game on the terms it sets, and want the game to be something that    This game is a love letter to long-time fans of Godzilla. With around 50 characters it can sustain interest for a long time. The lumbering controls and raw power of Godzilla himself give the player the feel of being the gigantic beast that Godzilla is.

    It is disappointing to see reviews that are not willing to meet the game on the terms it sets, and want the game to be something that doesn't serve the IP.    … Expand
  16. godzillabots
    Jul 15, 2015
    10
    Don't listen to the bad reviews! They're just saying that because they may have not seen any of the Godzilla movies or being die-hard Godzilla fans like i am. This game is made FOR the fans, with lots of fan service, a great character roster, and many options to play. It's great to see the American 2014 Godzilla battle against the Japanese Heisei Godzilla from TOHO. If you're a trueDon't listen to the bad reviews! They're just saying that because they may have not seen any of the Godzilla movies or being die-hard Godzilla fans like i am. This game is made FOR the fans, with lots of fan service, a great character roster, and many options to play. It's great to see the American 2014 Godzilla battle against the Japanese Heisei Godzilla from TOHO. If you're a true Godzilla fan, definitely get this game. And besides, who doesn't love playing as the King of the Monsters?… Expand
  17. flametail23
    Jul 22, 2015
    3
    Anybody who gives this game more than a 5 is tangled in nostalgia. This is not a good game, it's not even an average game. It looks like crap and it's just boring to play.

    3/10
  18. Euknowia
    Jul 26, 2015
    0
    This game is so outstandingly atrocious that appealing to the willful ignorance of the most adamant of Godzilla fans is like asking your best friend to forget about that one time you brutally murdered everyone they ever loved. Godzilla is more than just a failure in nearly every feasible facet of game design—it’s the denotation of apathy greedily overpriced and shaped into a giant middleThis game is so outstandingly atrocious that appealing to the willful ignorance of the most adamant of Godzilla fans is like asking your best friend to forget about that one time you brutally murdered everyone they ever loved. Godzilla is more than just a failure in nearly every feasible facet of game design—it’s the denotation of apathy greedily overpriced and shaped into a giant middle finger traitorously served to those inclined to love it most. Forgiving this monstrosity would require both the willpower of Leonidas and obliviousness of Bill O’Reilly.… Expand
  19. tolle28
    Jul 23, 2015
    0
    This game makes sonic 06 look like the witcher 3. .
  20. seniorgamer
    Jul 25, 2015
    0
    This game was "Poorly done. I have never bought a game, & disliked it right off the bat, but I bought this game for my boys.. None of them like this game. The Graphic's are terrible. This game reminds me of video games from the 1990's. To Control Godzilla, the movements are very "Slow" & frustrating.

    I wish now I had downloaded a demo of this game because if I had, I would have never    This game was "Poorly done. I have never bought a game, & disliked it right off the bat, but I bought this game for my boys.. None of them like this game. The Graphic's are terrible. This game reminds me of video games from the 1990's. To Control Godzilla, the movements are very "Slow" & frustrating.

    I wish now I had downloaded a demo of this game because if I had, I would have never spent $50 on it. I think the creators of this game should be embarrassed by their work.    … Expand
  21. smagous
    Jul 17, 2015
    8
    the game is good as the movies. Just go, see Godzilla take down a huge rooster of classic Kaijus, destroy everything and get bigger. this is not for the graphics, is for the fun. The cinematic cameras are the best feature. just like the old movies.
  22. goaqys
    Jul 17, 2015
    3
    I cannot understand how anyone would give this a game a 10..., even if you are a trophy collector and/or a Godzilla fan. If you are looking for some remotely easy trophies then at best rent this game. If you are a Godzilla fan, rent this game. I bet the reviewers that gave this a 10 are just trying to compensate for spending $60 on a game that should not have cost more than $5. I took aI cannot understand how anyone would give this a game a 10..., even if you are a trophy collector and/or a Godzilla fan. If you are looking for some remotely easy trophies then at best rent this game. If you are a Godzilla fan, rent this game. I bet the reviewers that gave this a 10 are just trying to compensate for spending $60 on a game that should not have cost more than $5. I took a gamble on renting this game, even when the trailer accurately depicts the game - HORRIBLE!!!! If you rate this game a 10, then you are saying that Godzilla is just as good as GTA V, The Last of Us, The Witcher, or similar title. Come on guys/gals, 10, really??????… Expand
  23. BrutalPoodle
    Jul 14, 2015
    8
    This game is a fantastic game if you are HUGE GODZILLA fan. Controls are a bit wonky thats true but there is a lot of depth to the game in terms of leveling up your Kaiju and unlocking more combos and abilities. Takes getting used to but all in all a fun game.
  24. Crappy
    Jul 27, 2015
    1
    This game is garbage! I wasted sixty bucks on this abomination. This game makes Sonic 06 look like Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in comparison. Although, there's a few, very few positives.

    The game gets the many monsters that have appeared throughout Godzilla history spot on. From Mothra to Rodan and Mechagodzilla to King Ghidorah, fans will adore seeing each kaiju pop up for a brawl from time    This game is garbage! I wasted sixty bucks on this abomination. This game makes Sonic 06 look like Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in comparison. Although, there's a few, very few positives.

    The game gets the many monsters that have appeared throughout Godzilla history spot on. From Mothra to Rodan and Mechagodzilla to King Ghidorah, fans will adore seeing each kaiju pop up for a brawl from time to time. The monster roster's a decent size it's one of the title's strongest positives. What's more, each beast has its own set of unique moves, and you can even upgrade their abilities via Evolve mode, which sees you unlock upgrades on a skill tree by using collectible items earned from bashing other enemies.

    There's really no story here in the main King of Destruction campgain because I only did it in forty minutes. Gameplay is dull. All you do is destroy generators or either battle other kaijus. That is it! Really!

    Gameplay is too repetitive and I can't stop saying "He's a kaiju, not a god!"

    Oh yeah, I forgot! You need to complete the campgain numerous times to unlock other kaiju, which is full of bull****

    The King of Kaijus mode is the best thing about this game. Although, no local multiplayer, you can choose to play as other kaiju (whom you unlocked) and play against the CPU.

    I'd give it a 2/10 if there was any emotion on this game but NOOOO! We get a horrible PS4 port of a horrible PS3 game... No effort at all.

    Also, why was Yoko Ono, John Lennon's wife involved in development of this game. Very confusing and funny. Maybe that's why this game flopped like a plate of jelly!!

    As a Japan fan, I'm heavily disgusted by this game.    … Expand
  25. Sightlyraiden
    Jul 29, 2015
    10
    I watched Angry Joe's review and I totally disagree this game is a masterpiece game of the year material which is hard for me to say as Cory in the house is nearly as good but the graphics are better than any pc rig can handle and I would give my left nut for a sequel to this game as this game is worthy of it screw Fallout 4 and Witcher 3 they have nothing compared to this 9/11 IGN wouldI watched Angry Joe's review and I totally disagree this game is a masterpiece game of the year material which is hard for me to say as Cory in the house is nearly as good but the graphics are better than any pc rig can handle and I would give my left nut for a sequel to this game as this game is worthy of it screw Fallout 4 and Witcher 3 they have nothing compared to this 9/11 IGN would play again for more Godgirra fighting scenes… Expand
  26. ethanzilla1984
    Jan 27, 2016
    10
    i don't know why people hate this game its a good game just because its not like the others (the same game over and over again like call of duty and halo) it doesn't mean its a bad game just because its different i love this ps3 game
  27. Praxus
    Jul 20, 2015
    8
    I'm not sure what the people who gave low reviews were expecting from this game. It's a port of a PS3 game whose focus is on recreating the Toho Godzilla movies. This means that the monsters are slow and lumbering, and the action is fairly repetitive.

    There are several modes in the game: God of Destruction is a mode that takes you through a series of maps as Godzilla, a defender of    I'm not sure what the people who gave low reviews were expecting from this game. It's a port of a PS3 game whose focus is on recreating the Toho Godzilla movies. This means that the monsters are slow and lumbering, and the action is fairly repetitive.

    There are several modes in the game:
    God of Destruction is a mode that takes you through a series of maps as Godzilla, a defender of humanity, or an invader.
    King of the Monsters, in which you choose a kaiju to play as, and fight a series of 6 battles in a time-attack fashion
    VS Mode, which allows you to play 2 or 3-player battles online
    The other options are an Evolution mode, which allows you to level up your monsters, generally increasing the capacity or recovery rate of their special attacks. Though it should be noted that most of the Godzilla's (there are a few versions) each have unique attacks you can purchase.
    The Kaiju Guide is a list of data entries for each of the kaiju in the game, and a few that aren't.
    Finally, there's a Diorama mode, which I found really unique. Basically, you accumulate "bases" in God of Destruction mode, which serve as the diorama backgrounds, and you accumulate "figures" in Evolution mode. You can place these figures in the base and create battle scenes of your own design. I like the concept, but it's a little strange. The interface for that is also not very user-friendly.

    So how does the game play? Well, I found it to be surprisingly similar to the Gundam games, which I enjoyed on the PS2, such as Journey to Jaburo. It takes a little time to acclimate to the unique control scheme, but it's not overly complex. One negative I had was that not all monsters are created equal. I mean, from a lore perspective you wouldn't expect them to be, but the game doesn't alter the objectives accordingly. So with some monsters, you may have a much harder time with some levels, and in some cases cannot complete the bonus objectives due to the way the monsters attacks work.
    Defeating monsters and completing the God of Destruction mode gives you evolution parts to level up your kaiju. If levelling them all to max is your goal, be prepared to play through the God of Destruction mode a LOT. This is where the complaints of the repetitive nature of the game come from for most people.
    Online VS is pretty fun, though I prefer the 3 player mode over the 2 player one, just because some more interesting strategies come into play with 3 players. The only complaint I have is that the lag is unbelievable in some matches. This is because the matchmaking appears to be global.

    Overall, I think the faithful recreation of the Toho franchise is what divides people on this game. I'm not sure what people who aren't fans of the movies were expecting when they picked this game up. Should this game be 60 dollars? Probably not. Despite that, I'm having a ton of fun with it, and have already put almost 20 hours into it. This game is a love letter to G-fans, and it's just as fun and flawed as the movies it draws from.    … Expand
  28. RidleayRomero
    Jul 17, 2015
    9
    After playing for about three hours, I can safely say that this game is only garbage if you look too hard at it. Sure the game suffers from some issues with difficulty at the beginning, but the game does not punish you for going the easy route. For all that it's worth it certainly simulates what it's like from the monster's point of view, just destroy whatever is in your way. Tank controlsAfter playing for about three hours, I can safely say that this game is only garbage if you look too hard at it. Sure the game suffers from some issues with difficulty at the beginning, but the game does not punish you for going the easy route. For all that it's worth it certainly simulates what it's like from the monster's point of view, just destroy whatever is in your way. Tank controls on it could be better, but this is probably the first time Natsume (developers of Harvest Moon and Abadox) has programmed a game of this magnitude. It is simplistic and kind of repetitive yet stays true to the Godzilla playstyle: slow and lumbering, yet unaware of gunfire. I'm only guessing this, but they may have just forgot to put in a life meter for Godzilla because he regenerates from near death damage so quickly. Overall I'd say that the game is fun for what it is and is quite aware of how gimmicky it is. 8/10… Expand
  29. csl_95
    Jul 14, 2015
    10
    As a fan of the original Godzilla films, I really appreciate the direction of this game. I understand gamers used to higher-budget production may not entirely enjoy it, but I disagree that the game is totally without it's rewards. This game has great replay value, and should prove entertaining for a wide range of gamers.
  30. CriticHedgehog
    Aug 7, 2015
    1
    Three letters: B, A, D.

    No split screen multiplayer, bad graphics, and as a Godzilla fan I found this saddening to see just how crap this was. Would NOT recommend.
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Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 56
  3. Negative: 43 out of 56
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 3, 2016
    36
    Godzilla reeks of disappointment from every fiber of its being. It's boring as hell and hard to control. What on Earth were the developers thinking? [Jan 2016]
  2. Impulsegamer
    Nov 4, 2015
    46
    All in all, there may not be enough substance for a gamer to really stick around and play the game more than a few times in curiosity.
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  3. SpazioGames
    Oct 28, 2015
    30
    Seeing a game like this in 2015 is... well, unbelievable. It's an utter pile of Kaiju waste, with horrible gameplay, dated graphics, and a repetitive campaign.
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