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| Developer(s) | Pipeworks Software, Inc. |
| Publisher(s) | Atari |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo GameCube (All regions), Xbox (US only) |
| Release | GameCube
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| Genre(s) | Fighting |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee is a fighting game that was released on October 8, 2002. It was developed by Pipeworks Software, Inc. for the Nintendo GameCube and released later for the Microsoft Xbox in the USA. The game's title is taken from the 1968 film Destroy All Monsters. The players can assume control of several giant monsters from the Godzilla film series. The plot involves an alien race known as the Vortaak invading the Earth and assuming control of the planet's monsters, sending them to attack cities across the globe. One monster breaks free from the Vortaak's control, and battles the other monsters in order to drive off the Vortaak.
The game garnered average reviews in the media. Its sequels are Godzilla: Save the Earth in 2004, and Godzilla Unleashed in 2007. The game features many different modes, such as Destruction Mode, in which players compete to destroy buildings in a city, and Survival Mode, in which Player 1 has to fight all monsters, and Melee mode, in which up to 4 players can fight and cause ultimate chaos.
Monsters
Playable
Godzilla's closest ally who has appeared in Godzilla Raids Again, Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla vs. Gigan and Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla and made cameos in Godzilla's Revenge and Godzilla vs. Megalon. He has average speed and attack, with weak ranged attacks and the best defense in the game.
- Destoroyah (Unlock by beating Adventure mode with Godzilla 90's and 2000)
An enemy of Godzilla who only appeared in Godzilla vs. Destroyah. He is slow with average attack, strong defense and excellent weapons.
An enemy of Godzilla who has appeared in Godzilla vs. Gigan and Godzilla vs. Megalon. He is very fast with strong attack, average defense and fairly weak weapons.
The Heisi version of Godzilla. He has average stats, with better weapons than 2000.
- Godzilla 2000 (Unlock by beating Adventure mode with Godzilla 90's)
The version of Godzilla from Godzilla 2000. He has average stats, but is faster than 90's.
- King Ghidorah (Unlock by beating Adventure mode with Megalon)
Godzilla's arch enemy who has appeared in Ghidorah the Three Headed Monster, Invasion of Astro Monster, Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla vs. Gigan, Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah and GMK as well as making cameos in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla and Terror of Mechagodzilla and leaving the main series in Rebirth of Mothra 3. He has very strong attack and defesne, while being fairly slow with strong weapons.
- Mechagodzilla 2 (Available in Xbox version and American GameCube version/Unlock by beating Adventure mode with all monsters except MG3 and Orga)
A mechanical version of Godzilla which is one of his arch enemies in his Heisi appearance. He has the best weapons in the game, with average attack, very strong defense and is slow moving.
- Mechagodzilla 3/Kiryu (Available in Xbox version and Japanese GameCube version/Secret Character/Unlock by beating Adventure mode with Orga)
The version of Mechagodzilla from Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla. He has average stats.
- Mecha-King Ghidorah (Unlock by beating Adventure mode with Megalon and King Ghidorah)
The mechanical version of King Ghidorah from Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah. He has Ghidorah's stats with weaker attack and defesne but stronger weapons.
An enemy of Godzilla from Godzilla vs. Megalon. He is fast with average attack and weapons, but weak defensive capabilities.
- Orga (Secret character/Unlock by beating Adventure mode with Godzilla 2000 on Medium or Hard after unlocking Mechagodzilla 2)
An enemy of Godzilla from Godzilla 2000. He is the strongest character in the game, with average other stats.
- Rodan (Unlock by beating Adventure mode with Anguirus)
An ally of Godzilla's who has appeared in Ghidorah the Three Headed Monster, Invasion of Astro Monster, Destroy All Monsters and Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla 2, as well as making a cameo in Terror of Mechagodzilla and starring in his own film, Rodan. He is the fastest character in the game with weak defense and average other stats.
Unplayable
- Hedorah (Appears randomly and flies around in flying form; energy regeneration is slowed at these times)
- Mothra (Appears when a monster picks up a Mothra Airstrike token and attacks and monster's opponent)
Scrapped
- Baragon - Scrapped when PlayStation 2 version was dropped
- Godzilla 1954 - He was dropped from the roster because Godzilla 90's and Godzilla 2000 were already in the game.
- Mechagodzilla 3/Kiryu - (GameCube Version) The reason from his dropping is because Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla wasn't released in America yet.
- SpaceGodzilla - Like Godzilla 1954, was dropped due to two Godzillas already in the game, and because the roster size was shortened.
- Jet Jaguar - Was cut because of issues of him looking like Ultraman.
Arenas
These places can be changed from day to night (except Mothership):
- Tokyo (3 variations)
- Osaka (3 variations)
- Seattle (3 variations)
- Monster Island
- Mothership
- Boxing Ring (Xbox Only)
- Vortaak Home World (Xbox Only)
- Infant Island (Scrapped)
Critical reception
On the review aggregator Game Rankings, the Gamecube version of the game had an average score of 74% based on 36 reviews. On Metacritic, the game had an average score of 73 out of 100 based on 30 reviews — indicating mixed or average reviews.
The Xbox version of game had an average score of 71% based on 29 reviews on Game Rankings, and an average score of 71 out of 100, based on 20 reviews on Metacritic — indicating mixed or average reviews.
References
- ^ "Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Reviews (Gamecube)". Game Rankings. Retrieved 2008-03-19.
- "Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee (cube: 2002): Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2008-03-19.
- "Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Reviews (Xbox)". Game Rankings. Retrieved 2008-03-19.
- "Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee (xbx: 2003): Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2008-03-19.
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