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Atari Destroys Hope for Game Cube Fans

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 36
Date: October 18, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Godzilla saved the day in "Destroy All Monsters" but Atari has destroyed my chance to continue the battle by not putting it on Game Cube. I'm a nintendo owner and I've been a Godzilla fan all my life... even before I could play video games! When I saw "Destroy All Monsters" released on Game Cube, I was incredibly happy and I said "this is one of the best games I've played." Two years later I go to Godzilla's official website and see "Godzilla Saves the Earth" and I'm so happy until I realize it will only be available on PS2 and XBOX.

So I can't give this game a good review because it ignores Nintendo Game Cube owners like me!

gamecube missing...

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 28
Date: October 27, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I saw Godzilla: Destroy all monsters on gamecube one day and immediately was interested. It was a small interest at first, but then I looked into it, and I loved it. I've seen every movie and I have a plan for Godzilla's 50th. So, when I saw the Godzilla: save the earth, I was incredibly excited. But then I noticed the tiny label "for the PS2 and Xbox". That brings this one down to a lone star. Sorry. I'd think more of it if it was on gamecube too.

Fun at first, but gets old really quickly

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 7 / 11
Date: November 12, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I was tres excited when I heard that a Godzilla game would be out on the PS2. I had played War of the Monsters many times, and while fun, it just wasn't quite the same because there was no brand recognition...no monsters that anyone had ever heard of. Well, Godzilla Save the Earth has plenty of that, but now that I've played it, I'd trade the brand name monsters for better game play any day.

The game is set up like your typical fighting game, albeit with a somewhat more interactive environment. Such games have key points players look at, so I'm rating them appropriately:

1: Graphics. The monster graphics are great. They look, move and feel just like those big, cumbersome beasts we all love from the Godzilla movies. The weapon effects are also very good, particularly Godzilla's fiery atomic breath. The downside to the graphics are the environments. The buildings, boats, smokestacks and other man made gooides you can demolish in the game are very blandly drawn, and when destroyed sort of just sink to the ground. Not very impressive, and it isn't the fault of the PS2; other games have much better environments and run on the PS2 just fine. All in all, it makes the game look sort of half finished.

2: Sound. Very good. The monsters sound just like they should, and the weapons sound great, too. There is no soundtrack while playing, but that's not a big deal.

3: Options. Not bad, but not great, either. Basically, you have a token system where you have to "buy" cities to fight in, or new monsters to fight with. Rather than automatically unlocking a monster when you win the action mode, you just burn your points as you see fit. Why anyone thought this was a good idea escapes me, but they did.

4: Gameplay. Well, this is the crux of it, isn't it? Play itself is pretty much like any fighting game. You've got punches and kicks, special combinations, and a few long-ranged attacks each monster can employ. They are all differenet weapons, so in theory they should play differently, but it just doesn't work like that. Each monster feels suspiciously like any other. That's okay, in and of itself; after all, it's a fighting game, and the quicker you can learn it the better off you are. What better way to learn quickly than to make all the moves essentially the same? Sure, there are some exceptions, but for the most part, a quick "up" on the left pad and a press of the "X", and you get an uppercut move, no matter who you are. Why, then, did I rate the game poorly? Because what I just described is the entire game. There is no story mode; yes, the packaging claims there is one, but it includes only a short beginnning cut scene that is generic to all monsters. You don't know why you're fighting, where, or what the outcome is. Truly, they named it right with "action" mode...because they story is non-existant. The other modes are typical of the breed; survival, challenge, and melee (which allows up to four players.) You'd think melee would be a high point to the game, but it isn't. This is where the games design hurts it. What is desperately needed to make an effective four player melee is a split screen, and this game doesn't have it. Instead, all four players are crammed on the screen at once, and are pitifully small to look at. They are also hard to control, because the camera angle is fixed, making it extremely hard to judge who you are aiming for. It's clunky, and feels half finished. Rather than being what should be a high point to the game, it's a bleary mess.

Replayability: Ick. It's fun for awhile, but if you aren't playing online multiplay, you'll tire of it quickly. Multiplay is where the game shines, but in my opinion, builidng a fighting game to please the multiplayer crowd at the expense of a good single player mode is a mistake.

All in all, Godzilla Save the Earth is an okay game, worth a rent for you and some buddies. Go trash a city, beat up on each other, and have some popcorn munching fun. But don't expect any longevity from the game; it just doesn't have it.

Godzilla - Fun for Fans of the "'zilla" genre

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: January 14, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I recently purchased this game, because I grew up watching the 'zilla films on Saturday late morning "monster theater". The rubbery suited creatures had become a part of my imagination for some time, so to acutally be able to play one was indeed a thrill. I also own the game "War of the Monsters", which was purchased for the same "nostalgic" reasons. I will have to say that when you compare the two games "War of the Monsters" wins hands down. The interaction with the environment with WotM is definitely better than in GStE. Although the monster in WotM don't have names that are familiar to people the "stereotypes" will be (from giant "bugs" that echo movies like "Them" to giant apes and lizards similar to Kong and 'zilla to Japanese robots and Army made automons).
The definite "fun" aspect to GStE is the fact that you get to play as the old familiar monsters. Even Jet Jaguar becomes an unlockable playable character. The graphics are great, yet the interaction with the environment leaves a lot to be desired, in comparison to WotM. You can pick up "chunks" of buildings and throw them at your opponent, which is similar to WotM, but you cannot chuck "gas trucks" or impale your opponent with a "radio tower" like in WotM.
The buildings in GStE just sort of fall to the ground and even the animation of the monsters walking in the water leaves a lot to be desired.
After saying all that if you are a Godzilla fan then you will most likely enjoy this game (like I do, but on a different level than with WotM). Similar to my review concerning the X-Files game I believe you will like this game more so if you are a fan of the genre than if you are looking to get a good monster smashing game.

Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: August 09, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is cool. The reason I rated it in the overall thing 4 is because Destreyah can not fly and They also have have plot holes in action mode, but I don,t really care.

why and why not buy this game

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

0ne reason to buy this game is because another godzilla game godzilla unleashed has more monsters an awsome storyline.One reason to buy save the earth is that one extra monster but its much of differents but you should buy both.

Very Cool

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: November 05, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This new Godzilla game is vey fun and exciting, it has lots to offer to Godzilla fans. And to Gamecube players, Stop Complaining! Your'e all whining like little kids, the only reason your'e upset is becase your jealous besides, gamecube isn't that great anyways.

A Great & Fun Game!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 13 / 13
Date: November 12, 2004
Author: Amazon User

As of now alot of critics are really hating on this game, but if you're a Godzilla fan do not believe them. Someone looking for spot on controls and a non-button mashing fighting game should probably look elsewhere. Being a Godzilla fan for over 25 yrs. I can honestly say the monsters all behave and have their signature growls as if I was watching one of the Godzilla movies. Graphics are real good on the ps-2 and the monsters all look better then the DAMM from the gamecube and x-box. Environments are quite large and the selection of monsters is outstanding. Lots of modes to unlock and this makes the replay value very high, considering the fact that if you're a big G-fan then you will want to go through them all w/all the monsters to unleash all their different attacks.

But the game is not perfect, by any means. Some of the negatives would be the fact that on some of the modes and in Action mode you have to also control the camera when firing your beam. I am all about playing games that are difficult, but Atari makes this part FRUSTRATING!! It is kind of annoying. When going through Action mode if you quit at any point the only part that is saved is any points you have accumulated (which goes towards buying monsters, arenas etc..). Therefore if you were on the 3rd. level forget about continuing from that point the next time you turn on the ps-2. You have to begin at the very beginning of Action mode. I forgive the modes where you have to control the camera-practice makes perfect, but this part, the developers really blew it. One of the worst things a programmer could do to a true gamer. Another downside is the music-it is pretty bland. When you finish action mode the Godzilla march is played, big deal. It would sound so much better if it was played during a match, as well as all the other anthems from the Godzilla movies. The story for action mode was rushed and alot of it was cut before the game was released. This creates a story that really makes no sense, but considering that alot of the big G-movies had plots that either made little sense or were pointless, then this kinda makes the action mode feel cheesy-but in a good way. I wish you could play as Biollante and Hedorah, w/like 18 monsters to choose from this is just a personal gripe. But we are talking about a game that is based on movies where men in rubber suits beat the hell out of eachother, so the monsters do not move like soul caliber characters. This makes you feel like you really are controlling a 300 ft. tall monster-excellent!

So all in all this game is a lot of fun and I felt like I was in an actual Godzilla movie. If you like button mashing and enjoy the Godzilla movies-trust me you will love this game. Aside from the above flaws Atari really did justice to Godzilla. An incredibly fun game!!!!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 10 / 12
Date: October 12, 2004
Author: Amazon User

"Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Mele" is one of my favorite games of all time with it's graphics, characters, and more. So when I heard about a sequel(thanks to Tohokingdom.com), I started smiling like a clown! There are more playable characters(and Kiryu is coming to the american version, yes!), more modes, better graphics, and kaiju charts(to see how good your character is)! I can't wait for the game. The only reason I put four in overall is because one, it's not out yet so I haven't played it and two, it's not on Gamecube(which is, in my opinion, the best fighting game system).

Second Godzilla game takes all

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: November 16, 2004
Author: Amazon User

When I got Godzilla: Destroy all monsters, I didn't know what to expect. I was disapointed. However, this second game is much better. You get many more monsters, instead of earning them, you can buy them! This feature is very nice because you can buy the most powerful monster(Space-Godzilla) first if you want! Another nice feature is the challange mode. In action mode, you do 1 every 3 or 4 battles. It can be to save a sky-scraper from alien attack, or swimming under water to fight a submarian! You can also play bowling or basketball! This game has a lot more sweet features,so many I can't say them all! This game took me on one heck of a ride, probobly you to, so, to take the trip, play Godzilla: Save the Earth!

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