Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered Review

In 2002, a new Godzilla game emerged to fill the void left by the lack of theatrical releases in the United States. This game, titled Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee, was a unique blend of subject matter, genre, and time period that captured the imagination of many. Based on the original developer Pipeworks, the game allowed players to choose from 12 different monsters from Godzilla's history, including Godzilla, Gigan, Megalon, and Ghidorah.

The objective was to battle these monsters in classic rubber suit wrestling style while taking on environmental hazards, knocking down buildings, and squashing military forces.

The game was a hit, becoming a communal item for sleepovers and summers. It was a fun and engaging experience that kept players coming back for more. Despite the name, this wasn't a straight remaster, but rather a fantastic update that maintained the "these are guys in rubber suits drop-kicking each other" vibe while adding some enhancements.

The audio also complemented the visuals, with booming authority from the soundtrack, crumbling and collapsing buildings, powerful beam attacks, military radio calls, and the iconic "The Noise" from Godzilla.

The game's story was simple: an alien race called the Vortaak, with their funky helmets and flying saucers, wanted to take over Earth. The only way to stop them was to break free from their mind control and KO the other monsters. The soundtrack, audio, and monsters were all on point, feeling just as relevant today as they did in 2002.

The game offered several single-player options, including Adventure mode, Destruction mode, a souped-up Adventure mode for higher-level monsters, and Survival mode. The multiplayer mode, in particular, was a standout, allowing players to enjoy the game with friends online or locally.