Name | Godzilla: Domination! |
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Publisher | Infogrames, Atari SA (JP) |
Category | Action |
Version | 1.0 |
Size | 1.64 MB |
Console | Game Boy Advance |
Language | English |
Godzilla: Domination!, also known as Godzilla: Great Monsters Fray Advance in Japan, is a dramatic action fighting game developed by WayForward Technologies and published by Infogrames (in North America) and Atari SA (in Japan) in 2002.
Inspired by the famous Godzilla cinematic universe, the game brings exciting battles between legendary monsters with sharp graphics and unique gameplay.
Story: Danger From The Mysterious Meteorite
The story of Godzilla: Domination! begins when the meteorite Meteor X appears on Tokyo 2, emitting mysterious magnetic waves that drive many monsters crazy and attack Earth and neighboring planets. Leading the invasion is Mecha-King Ghidorah, who plots to use the energy of the meteorite to dominate the entire universe. However, in the midst of the chaos, one monster remains unaffected by the magnetic waves and stands up to protect Earth. Players will transform into this heroic monster to prevent his controlled comrades and destroy Meteor X, bringing peace to the planet.
Gameplay: Fiery Monster Arena
Godzilla: Domination! brings up to 4 players to battle it out in action, with players choosing from 6 iconic monsters from the Godzilla franchise. Battles take place in diverse arenas, from Tokyo 2 to the Moon base, with a total of 7 colorful and detailed areas.
The game has three main modes:
- Story Mode: Takes players on an 8-level journey to stop Meteor X.
- Custom Mode: Allows you to customize your opponents, arenas, and set up battles as you wish.
- Versus Mode: Designed for intense multiplayer battles.
Scores are calculated based on factors such as monsters defeated, buildings destroyed, and remaining time, creating a highly competitive and challenging atmosphere.
Legendary Monsters: Diverse and Unique
Players can control famous monsters such as Godzilla, Mechagodzilla, King Ghidorah, Mothra, Megalon, and Rodan. Each monster possesses a unique set of skills and fighting styles:
- Godzilla, the king of the monsters, is known for his overwhelming strength and healing abilities.
- Mechagodzilla, Godzilla’s mechanical counterpart, is a slow but extremely powerful destroyer.
- Mothra, is agile and flexible, specializing in ranged attacks.
- Rodan, the fastest monster, creates a speedy and evasive gameplay.
Each monster’s special skills are activated through the energy bar, providing peak combat moments and creating a difference in gameplay.
Graphics and Sound: Perfectly Recreating the World of Godzilla
The game impresses with its sharp 2D graphics, recreating every monster and arena in detail. Each area has its own style, from devastated urban areas to icy regions and outer space. Vivid sound effects, from Godzilla’s roar to the clash of monsters, create a vibrant and realistic atmosphere.
Differences Between Regional Versions
Godzilla: Domination! features a number of aesthetic and content changes between the Japanese and North American versions. While the Japanese version emphasizes a cute “chibi” art style, the North American version uses bolder, more graphic art. Some details, such as the designs of Mechagodzilla and Mothra, are also adjusted for each market.
Summary
Godzilla: Domination! is an excellent fighting game for the Game Boy Advance platform, bringing the ultimate fighting experience with a cast of iconic monsters.
With an engaging storyline, diverse gameplay, and colorful graphics, the game is not only a great choice for Godzilla fans but also a shining gem in the fighting game collection.
Get ready to dominate the monster arena and protect the Earth from the threat of a mysterious asteroid!