Review: Godzilla | Destructoid

A love of the movies can only get you so far when the experience is this frustrating and hollow. What a letdown.

[Kurisu]

I'm not the biggest Godzilla fan, but from the gameplay I saw of this I was kind of expecting these scores!

[Rookie_Monster]

I was serious hoping there would one day be a decent Godzilla game and secretly hoping this would be the one as I love Godzilla and Giant monsters. But these scores are terrible and I am going have to once again skip this.

[Nitrowolf2]

I don't buy these scores to be honest with you sure it's not the prettiest looking game but when it comes to game play it plays just like a Godzilla game should play in my honest opinion. I don't regret buying this and I will admit that $60 is too much of an asking price but if you love Godzilla youll love this game

[DialgaMarine]

At the end of the day, this is probably the closest you'll ever get to a legit Godzilla game. Because the name isn't very popular outside of Japan, no self respecting AAA developer would pick up the idea and really put some effort into it, because it simply wouldn't pay off. To the game's credit, it does contain a lot of elements that Godzilla is known for: moving slow, virtually indestructible to all military weaponry, is only put to the test when fighting other monsters, etc. I just wish they didn't make completely weak, just for the sake of making the game unnecessarily difficult. Plus, they definitely could've been a little more creative with attacks.

[Ozmoses]

The attacks increase when you evole the Kaiju....

It's a Godzilla game that captures the essence of classic Godzilla perfectly...

I dunno what else these kids want???

I mean... THE GAME WORKS.... DAY 1!!!!

That's a hell of an accomplishment in 2015..

[Provolone24]

Couldn't agree more. I know Godzilla isn't nearly as big here as in Japan, but I was still shocked to learn that the GameStop I bought it from only got FOUR copies sent to them.

This game reminds me a lot of The Order. Obviously not in terms of style or gameplay or anything like that, but in terms of reception. Like The Order, Godzilla isn't as bad as the reviews are saying. It's not great by any means, but it's good for what it is. If you're a fan of the monster, you'll like it. I wouldn't rush out and buy it considering the price will probably plummet due to the bad reviews; wait a few weeks and snag it for cheaper and you'll be able to justify the purchase!

[Der_Kommandant]

That happens when you put a ps2 game in a PS4.

[xwilldemise]

Damn, this game sucks =/

[DialgaMarine]

That's really weird. Destructoid gave a preview on this not too long ago, saying this is the Godzilla game fans have been waiting for.

I can honestly live with the poor graphics and frame rates. My main problem with the game comes from how painfully slow and weak Godzilla, himself, is. To top that off, you can only play as Hesei Godzilla in the single player, and that's the only place you can earn evolution pieces to unlock and upgrade your monster. The fact he's so damn slow and weak makes that process so damn tedious. Plus, it's God-motherf*cking-zilla. Yes, he's slow, but he's King of the Monsters because no matter how tough or big his opponent is, he almost always destroys them.

[Hoffmann]

Namco was once one of the best developers out there..but currently (since around 2007 already) the majority of their games that were not developed elsewhere (Cyberconnect2) are not so good.

Ridge Racer is nothing anymore and Tekken 7 looks not that good.

[SoapShoes]

Eh I like it, it is slow but I wasn't expecting DMC. Lol

[Th3o]

Shocking 4/10...yeah I saw that coming. Too bad, we haven't had a really good Godzilla game since the one I played on Xbox Original (I might be wrong but I don't really look for them).

[NotanotherReboot]

looks like Im selling my Ps4 for xbox1 after all....

[Ron_Danger]

Because of this game?!

I think there's a bridge somewhere wondering why you aren't under it.

[SoapShoes]

You're a terrible troll.

[guyman]

You cant sell a ps4 if you dont have one

[Bathyj]

Please do. Your type is not needed here.

[NotanotherReboot]

You do realize me selling the PS4 still allows me to post on N4G right? I don't understand what I did wrong anyway, Im just telling peeps that i'm sick of these low quality exclusives and am interested in getting an Xbox... is that such a crime?

[4Sh0w]

@Frinker, I meant to hit disagree.

I dont think anybody cares that you want to get an X1 but the way you posted your comment implies its based on THIS game, thats silly since Godzilla has never been hyped as a reason to buy a ps4.

[Ozmoses]

Once again I can't help but notice the majority of people are talking about review scores...

Hello?????? does any one realize that Godzilla is supposed to be CLUNKY/CHEESY????

Hello???? Godzilla just doesn't work right if you take it seriously....

If you grew up on the classic Godzilla movies then you will love this game...

If you are one of those that says it looks like crap and follow the review scores to the number then you will never like anything because you can't make your own decisions...

Godzilla is fun.. If you want to destroy shit and play as a giant monster then go out and get it...

Don't listen to review scores.... Play whatever the hell your heart desires.

Try making a judgement about a game without relying on other people.

I mean... THE GAME WORKS.... DAY 1!!!!

That's a hell of an accomplishment in 2015..

[Kribwalker]

"A love of the movies can only get you so far when the experience is this frustrating and hollow. What a letdown."

He explains multiple times that he is a big Godzilla fan and yet he says it's terrible. What else is there to say but it's a terrible game

[Rookie_Monster]

Dude give it a rest. It is no different than a fan of Superman and knowing Superman 64 sucks. But hey, you can fly and IT WORKS so it is OK right?

I read a ton of reviews already and 99% of the consesus said this game is not worth our hard earn $60. Why would I waste my money on this game when better games like MGSV is coming out soon?

[Ozmoses]

was anyone directly talking to you..... NO so STFU kid....

I could care less about what games you want to play...

I'm just sick and tired of people unable to make a freaking decision for themselves...

just because it's a 4/10 for 1 person doesn't mean it is for everyone...

REVIEWS ARE OPINIONS!!!!

so move along troll... no one cares what you think

[Kribwalker]

^^^
4 out of 10 seems to be the consensus so far

http://www.metacritic.com/g...

Just sayin

[SoapShoes]

It's one of those games that isn't good but you don't care because it's just fun.

[4Sh0w]

@Ozmoses
"Hello?????? does any one realize that Godzilla is supposed to be CLUNKY/CHEESY????"

-No, they could have made the character movement slow while improving the animations, adding varied strikes, varied special attacks, and generally just mixed up the gameplay with stomps, a quicker tailwhip, etc ....seriously there alot of imaginative things a talented dev could have done to offset the slow pace of Godzilla while still making the game based on the classic movies, those movies while chessy in story & film quality had great action- the action/gameplay are decribed as frustrating in THIS game= how is ANY game "suppose" to be like that?????? I have enjoyed a few "bad games" over the years but please spare us the comical excuses that fill your entire post, I mean you basically acknowledge ALL the flaws but then proceede to make a bunch of weak excuses for the devs lack of passion/talent/budget that could have made a great Godzilla game

"Try making a judgement about a game without relying on other people."

-Theres nothing wrong with using reviews to HELP you make a purchase decision, most smart people use a combination of review sites they trust/friends, watch gameplay vids, play demos if available, and of course go with their gut= on all accounts this game looks terrible. That doesnt mean you cant go have fun with it anymore than we should all bury our heads in the sand because theres no such thing as a bad game according to your logic, YES there is....and by most gaming standards this game is exactly what fits that label.

[gangsta_red]

+Bubbs 4Show

I don't know why some people are making excuses and basically saying that this Godzilla game SHOULD be a bad game.

[fanboysmackdown]

Hello...the game sucks balls!

[MadMax]

Someone that gets it!!!!

[DefenderOfDoom2]

What , no Gamera . I just love that flying spinning turtle.

[MadMax]

Gamera was not part of the godzilla toho universe. He was actually made to rival godzilla by tokusatsu films. I doubt toho would ever allow this, hehe. I want to see the gargantuas appear as dlc later on!

[Darkfist]

im not interested in the game nor i like godzilla but isnt that how a godzilla game should be? slow but destractive gameplay?

[Eldyraen]

The gameplay looked like the old Godzilla movies--a bit cheesy but ultimately true to original design.

Today though that doesn't cut it even if it does almost capture that same kind of old school look of original Godzilla films. If you don't watch the videos and almost feel like it is a bunch of cardboard buildings, cheap pyrotechnics, and a guy in a suit you didn't watch the "good" Godzilla movies.

But as I said, the wider market doesn't want that today so it won't be anything more than a cult favorite if that (sort of how I look at Bulletwitch last gen--a bad game but kind of cool for its many, many faults).

[Ozmoses]

Exactly... It's not the fault of the game creators for staying true to the source material...

It's that gamers today think that they are entitled to have whatever the hell they want and when they don't get it they start bitching...

People are way too critical today... They just moan and groan about this and that...

No one plays games anymore.. They just buy them to criticize

[Spotie]

All the trolls notwithstanding, it seems like reviewers don't get that. They seem to take these deliberate choices as poor developing.

Ah, well.

[gangsta_red]

Maybe you and others who don't understand where these reviews are coming from should actually read the review.

Then you will see how it's just more than the characters being slow that's netting this game bad reviews.

Then when you see how the complaints from a lot of reviewers are matching up then you can realize that it may actually be the game, not the reviewers, the media, the trolls, everyone on the internet, critics who never played the game or the majority, or any "other" excuse you like to use.

[RustEGearz]

I thought this game would be GOTY
#Let'sseewhocandetectsarc asm

[DefenderOfDoom2]

Did Godzilla have the ability to fly, in one of the Godzilla movies.

[MadMax]

The hate for this game is unreal! Its on the top of my list right now and I've still got arkham knight, witcher 3, and bloodborne to finish! Among other games as well.

From a huge kaiju fan, this is the best godzilla game since save the earth! A real game for the fans and anyone that tries to argue this, knows nothing about what godzilla is about!

What this game does, is stay absolutely true to the godzilla universe! How is that bad???Godzilla is supposed to move slow, its about total destruction, stomping out tanks, buildings, jets and other kaiju!!! While feeling a sense of massive power, while doing it!

This is exactly what this game does! Stop crying that godzilla moves too slow. Go watch a real godzilla film, not the 2014 one either, and then get back to me! These little millennial reviewers just don't get it, lol. Should have someone who knows what godzilla is about to do these reviews!

All the people bashing it in here are a bunch of Xbots anyways, can't take them seriously! Awesome game, 9 out of 10 for me PERIOD!!!!

[TeamLeaptrade]

I was expecting something great, but I suppose it seems like most reviews are painting a pretty bad picture of it. Oh well, maybe we'll see a Godzilla game that isn't bad.