Godzilla: Save the Earth
Godzilla: Save the Earth | |
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Developer(s) | Pipeworks Software |
Publisher(s) | Atari |
Series | Godzilla |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 Xbox |
Release | PlayStation 2
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Genre(s) | Fighting |
Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer |
Godzilla: Save the Earth is a fighting video game released in 2004 for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Based on characters and situations from the Godzilla film series, the game itself is a sequel to Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee. Godzilla: Save the Earth was followed by Godzilla: Unleashed in 2007.
Gameplay[]
The gameplay is identical to the previous game, although it plays at a more sluggish pace and allows monsters to use their beam attacks more frequently. New additions included elevated terrains, a challenge mode, online play for the Xbox console, and a slightly more cohesive story mode that includes limited traveling sections and underwater levels. The game introduced seven new playable monsters: Baragon, Jet Jaguar, Megaguirus, Moguera, Mothra, and SpaceGodzilla. Biollante was going to be included (as she was fully programmed into the game), but was cut due to licensing reasons.
Plot[]
Save the Earth takes place two years after Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee. The story involves mankind getting hold of Godzilla's DNA, known in the game as "G-Cells." The Vortaak learn of this, once again returning to Earth, controlling a vast army of monsters, including their ultimate weapon: SpaceGodzilla. The player faces down many controlled monsters in different locations. In the climax cut-scene, Godzilla confronts SpaceGodzilla in a final duel. Godzilla blasts off SpaceGodzilla's shoulder crystals causing a black hole to form. SpaceGodzilla is sucked in and apparently killed, forcing the Vortaak to retreat while Godzilla lets out a victorious roar, having saved the Earth yet again.
Reception[]
Aggregator | Score | |
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PS2 | Xbox | |
Metacritic | 62/100[14] | 63/100[15] |
Publication | Score | |
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PS2 | Xbox | |
1Up.com | B−[1] | B−[1] |
EGM | 5.33/10[2] | 5.33/10[2] |
Game Informer | 6/10[3] | 6/10[3] |
GameSpot | 6/10[4] | 6/10[4] |
GameSpy | [5] | [6] |
IGN | 6.5/10[7] | 6.5/10[8] |
OPM (US) | [9] | N/A |
OXM (US) | N/A | 7.1/10[10] |
TeamXbox | N/A | 6.1/10[11] |
X-Play | [12] | [12] |
Detroit Free Press | N/A | [13] |
Godzilla: Save the Earth received mixed reviews on both platforms according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[14][15]
1UP gave the game a "B−" score, saying: "Godzilla: Save the Earth is a fun game and a worthy sequel to Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee. If it had been afforded a little more finesse (especially regarding the Challenges) and a little more authentic Godzilla flavor, it'd be even sweeter. The fact is, though, that unless you're a Godzilla fan, there are better games of this general type out there (War of the Monsters and Def Jam: Fight for New York come to mind). Still, the kaiju in Godzilla's universe are way cooler than grown, sweaty men in tights."[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c Butler, Tim (December 2, 2004). "Godzilla: Save the Earth". 1UP.com. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
- ^ a b EGM staff (December 25, 2004). "Godzilla: Save the Earth". Electronic Gaming Monthly (186): 106.
- ^ a b Zoss, Jeremy (December 2004). "Godzilla: Save the Earth". Game Informer (140): 165.
- ^ a b Kasavin, Greg (November 5, 2004). "Godzilla: Save the Earth Review". GameSpot. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Chris (November 11, 2004). "GameSpy: Godzilla: Save the Earth (PS2)". GameSpy. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Chris (December 7, 2004). "GameSpy: Godzilla: Save the Earth (Xbox)". GameSpy. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
- ^ Lewis, Ed (November 2, 2004). "Godzilla: Save the Earth (PS2)". IGN. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
- ^ Lewis, Ed (November 15, 2004). "Godzilla: Save the Earth (Xbox)". IGN. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
- ^ "Godzilla: Save the Earth". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. January 2005. Archived from the original on June 3, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
- ^ "Godzilla: Save the Earth". Official Xbox Magazine: 68. December 2004.
- ^ Fisher, Matthew (November 23, 2004). "Godzilla: Save the Earth Review (Xbox)". TeamXbox. Archived from the original on March 11, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
- ^ a b Speer, Justin (November 30, 2004). "Godzilla: Save the Earth Review". X-Play. Archived from the original on December 10, 2004. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
- ^ Huschka, Ryan (January 9, 2005). "'Godzilla: Save the Earth' (Xbox)". Detroit Free Press. Archived from the original on January 19, 2005. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
- ^ a b "Godzilla: Save the Earth for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
- ^ a b "Godzilla: Save the Earth for Xbox Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
External links[]
- 2004 video games
- PlayStation 2 games
- Xbox games
- Science fiction video games
- Kaiju video games
- Godzilla games
- 3D fighting games
- Video game sequels
- Video games developed in the United States
- Atari games
- Video games set in New York City