Dawn of the Monsters

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  • Summary: The cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up! Titanic creatures known as Nephilim have invaded Earth, and the only hope of stopping them is DAWN (Defense Alliance Worldwide Network), which unleashes its own colossalThe cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up! Titanic creatures known as Nephilim have invaded Earth, and the only hope of stopping them is DAWN (Defense Alliance Worldwide Network), which unleashes its own colossal combatants to defend against the enemy hordes! Take control of four hulking behemoths - Megadon, Aegis Prime, Tempest Galahad, and Ganira - each with distinct abilities and play styles, and smash your way through destructible real-world environments spanning more than 35 missions! Power up with DNA augments, crush foes with devastating Rage moves and brutal finishers, and team up with a friend for 2-player co-op action! You are the planet's last line of defense...but will that be enough for mankind to survive the Dawn of the Monsters!?… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Worth Playing
    Apr 19, 2022
    85
    Dawn of the Monsters is a very good beat-'em-up made just a bit better because you finally get to be a towering creature that dishes out pain. The combat system is flashy yet deep, and the card upgrade system keeps things fresh as you try to find the perfect build for all four heroes. The campaign runs at a good length, with some reason to keep coming back for higher rankings. The game is fun even if you're going solo instead of co-op. Minor gripes with the game aside, beat-'em-up fans are going to enjoy having this title in their libraries.
  2. Video Chums
    Mar 17, 2022
    80
    When it comes to monstrous arcade action, few games are as fun as Dawn of the Monsters with its varied gameplay and tight controls.
  3. GameSpew
    Mar 17, 2022
    80
    If you’re a fan of kaiju or side-scrolling beat ’em ups, consider Dawn of the Monsters absolutely essential. You won’t find another game like it. Though even if you’re not typically a fan of those genres, you should still give it a go if you simply like to have fun; even more so the local co-op variety. Doing battle with giant beasts has never been as deep or enjoyable as this, especially with its DNA augment system that allows for a surprising amount of build variety. If this is the Dawn of the Monsters, we’re ready for the Day of the Monsters.
  4. God is a Geek
    Apr 1, 2022
    80
    Yes, there is a roar button. It is never not fun. What do you want from a kaiju game? Wholesale destruction, and the feeling that you are in control of something huge and powerfu.
  5. Destructoid
    Mar 22, 2022
    65
    Dawn of the Monsters is a fine time that is shy of greatness, though not for lack of trying. 13AM’s tribute to a timeless cinematic genre captures the majestic nihilism of its inspiration, stamping its own mark with smart combat and brilliant visuals. Unfortunately, repetitive missions, undemanding challenge, slow pacing, and limited replay value might dishearten those who prefer their scrappers on the tougher, speedier side. Regardless, anyone with a case of Atomic Breath should find some cataclysmic fun within.

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  1. nasikarate
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Sei que muitos podem questionar o facto da minha nota 10, mas adiante vou explicar o porque de tudo e o que eu gostaria que melhorasse:
    1-    Sei que muitos podem questionar o facto da minha nota 10, mas adiante vou explicar o porque de tudo e o que eu gostaria que melhorasse:
    1- Esse jogo levanta a nostalgia da época dos filmes de Kaiju e dos Tokusatsu na televisão, trazendo elementos que remetem a: Ultraman, Godzilla, Gamera, Pacific Rim e Evangelion.
    2- O gráfico é lindo, cada combate é um deleite aos olhos.
    3- Fase no Brasil: O segundo cenário do jogo, sem spoilers, se passa em Nova Iguaçu, isso só me faz pensar que há algum brasileiro na equipe desenvolvimento, pois normalmente gringos retratam somente o RJ. Nessa fase vemos várias referencias a cultura Brasileira, como "Propagandas da Havaianas" em Outdoors mas com nomes modificados como "Voadeiras" ou a Renner com o nome "Render", as casas muito bem feitas, o cenário condizente sem achar que o Brasil inteiro é uma selva.
    4- A trama prende, apesar de não ser traduzido ainda (espero que aconteça), os diálogos são bem simplificados e com linguagem moderna.
    5- A arte remete a quadrinhos dos anos 90, quando surgiu o formatinho, especialmente da editora Abril ou Panini, isso é muito delicioso.
    6- Trilha sonora pra lá de boa, lembra em certos momentos Transformers e a intensidade está sempre nos deixando no clima.
    7- Os quatro personagens disponíveis tem bastante história por trás, explicam em alguns diálogos mas também através de arquivos liberados, tem muitas skins também e não vejo a hora de uma expansão. MUITO OBRIGADO VOLTEI A MINHA INFÂNCIA    … Expand

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