Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee

 Xbox
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Apr 16, 2003
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
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  1. Village Voice
    70
    When buildings light up—Big Ben, say—you can let your opponents know what time it is by picking up the structure and hurling it at them.
  2. GMR Magazine
    70
    Better graphics and more modes equals better value. [May 2003, p.71]
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  3. GameShark
    70
    This could be a good party game, but it shoots itself in the foot by only giving you a handful of arenas and four monsters to start with. Unfortunately, going through the monotonous Adventure Mode several times to unlock enough stages and monsters for a good variety is a daunting prospect.
  5. GameSpy
    69
    The visuals alone haven't received the facelift they should have. Skyscrapers and other assorted buildings are still boxy and flat, hi-res textures aren't applied to the proper effect, and the creatures themselves lack distinctive bump-mapping and polish.
  6. GameSpot
    64
    Quite shallow, and while it could easily tide over Godzilla fans for a while, it ultimately relies on the strength of its license to compensate for its weakness as a game.
  7. TeamXbox
    60
    By far the best Godzilla game to date. It will, however, become quite a boring game after a short while, especially in the single-player modes.
  8. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    60
    If, like Milkman, you want the genuine Godzilla in a fighter, give DAMM a shot. If you'd rather have genuine fighting, stay far away. [May 2003, p.132]
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  9. XboxAddict
    60
    The graphics aren’t up to par for the Xbox, lets face it this is a port from the Gamecube . The monsters look just like their big screens brothers, but at times seem boxy where there should be curves.
  10. Game Revolution
    58
    Despite the change in systems, the graphics still aren't great. The monsters look halfway decent (Godzilla 2000 looks the best), but are still weakly textured and suffer from mediocre animations.

Awards & Rankings

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#89 Best Xbox Game of 2003
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#84 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. NikoBocce
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    May have a bit of nostalgia here but this game is a blast, so much fun to play alone or with friends. Many of the monsters have very uniqueMay have a bit of nostalgia here but this game is a blast, so much fun to play alone or with friends. Many of the monsters have very unique and fun movesets. Sure the game isn’t balanced but it is a great time, even 2 decades later!!… Full Review »
  2. JohnS.
    May 22, 2006
    10
    This game is Great!! I Love to play it with my brothers and neighbor.. Great for multiplayer games.
  3. StanK.
    Apr 11, 2005
    10
    This game is awesome. Its not a twitch fighting game, you have to use your mind, and the things around you. Yea, its easy to learn, but its This game is awesome. Its not a twitch fighting game, you have to use your mind, and the things around you. Yea, its easy to learn, but its difficult to master. On top of that, you can play up to four players. Great party game!… Full Review »
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