Dawn of the Monsters

Dawn of the Monsters

March 1, 2022

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Dawn of the Monsters is a co-operative kaiju beat ‘em up coming in early 2022. Take control of four awe-inspiring playable behemoths in order to take on the evil Nephilim—a horde of creatures that are hellbent on destroying the planet. Liberate four major metropolitan areas, from Toronto to Tokyo, in …

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Mar 2022
80.0 /100

"When it comes to monstrous arcade action, few games are as fun as Dawn of the Monsters with its varied gameplay and tight controls."

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Alex McCumbers Forever Classic Games Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Dawn of the Monsters is an absolute delight for anyone who enjoys kaiju or tokusatsu content."

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Carlos França Júnior GameBlast Mar 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Dawn of the Monsters is undeniably fun, even if it is a bit repetitive. The charm of the “Japanese comics” in motion is irresistible, overlapping the gameplay rhythm, which drags on at certain moments. And it&s;s always nice to control …"

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Chris Moyse Destructoid Mar 2022
65.0 /100

"Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled."

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Cody Medellin Worth Playing Mar 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

80.0

"Dawn of the Monsters is a very good beat-&s;em-up made just a bit better because you finally get to be a towering creature that dishes out pain. The combat system is flashy yet deep, and the card upgrade system keeps …"

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Connor Nichols Seafoam Gaming Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

66.0

"Dawn of the Monsters is a really fun time, both in solo and especially in co-op, being a pretty good brawler that’s both a serviceable tribute to the Toku days and one with a decent amount of depth, with lots …"

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Daniel Morbi Nintendo Blast Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

58.0

"It&s;s nice to see when a studio steps out of its comfort zone and ventures into a new genre. Even better when the result is a fun title. Dawn of the Monsters fits this example well. Its graphic style, fully …"

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Diego Gomes NintendoBoy Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Here&s;s an ideal phrase to define what Dawn of the Monsters is: “a love letter to Kaiju Tokusatsu and beat em ups.” If you like the Tokusatsu entertainment with giant monsters or the beat ‘em up style in its golden …"

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Dustin Spencer Capsule Computers Mar 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Dawn of the Monsters is an excellent Brawler that any kaiju fan can sink their teeth into."

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Eugene Sowah Daily Mirror Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Dawn of the Monsters is the Kaiju beat &s;em up we’ve been waiting for with the developers doing a grand job to create a unique experience whilst celebrating the genre. I would love to see some new characters and levels …"

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Evan Norris VGChartz Mar 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"Dawn of the Monsters is immediately one of the better kaiju games out there. In part, that&s;s due to the fact that, historically, there haven&s;t been many great games in the genre. More importantly, though, that&s;s due to the simple …"

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Győző Baki DayOne Mar 2022
68.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

60.0

"Dawn of the Monsters successfully manages to reproduce the feeling of kaijus and big robot fights, but it doesn&s;t add anything new to the genre&s;s tropes, falling in a bit uninspired and repetitive gameplay."

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Jake Su SavePoint Gaming Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

68.0

"Letting players live out the dream of fighting gigantic Kaiju, Dawn of the Monsters does enough to make it an enjoyable beat ‘em up without necessarily standing out."

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Joseph Barrood Rapid Reviews UK Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

42.0

"Dawn of the Monsters is a beat-em-up title that features massive beasts and robotic mechs taking out other ferocious monsters. As I piloted these behemoths, I explored various landscapes and worked to save human civilization. Did these immense creatures make …"

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Josh Speer Hey Poor Player Mar 2022
90.0 /100

"Even with some small issues like a lack of clarity with the Rank system and levels feeling a little repetitive, Dawn of the Monsters is still a ton of fun. There are plenty of goodies to unlock, a two-player mode …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Mar 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Well damn, who knew that within a two week span I’d play two very different titles on Switch that have the beat-em-up genre deep within their DNA but are so completely different and are also both fantastic for their own …"

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Miikka Lehtonen Fintendo Mar 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

""Better than American Godzilla from 1998.""

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Mar 2022
80.0 /100

"If you’re a fan of kaiju or side-scrolling beat ’em ups, consider Dawn of the Monsters absolutely essential. You won’t find another game like it. Though even if you’re not typically a fan of those genres, you should still give …"

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Roger Reichardt The Gamerheads Podcast Mar 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

71.0

"Dawn of the Monsters should be on your list if you&s;re looking for a great co-op kaiju beat &s;em up. The beautiful artwork and range of different characters and abilities will have you changing up who you pick until you …"

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Sean Smith God is a Geek Mar 2022
80.0 /100

"Yes, there is a roar button. It is never not fun. What do you want from a kaiju game? Wholesale destruction, and the feeling that you are in control of something huge and powerfu."

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Stuart Gipp Push Square Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

65.0

"Dawn of the Monsters stumbles into some of the more common pitfalls of belt-scrolling fighters, but it has enough flair, polish and excitement to be a more than worthy offering, particularly played in couch co-op with a friend. We wish …"

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Thomas Medina WayTooManyGames Mar 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Dawn of the Monsters is a super fun game dripping in style. From the comic book art style, to the very Kaiju inspired story and character designs, to the surprisingly deep combat and customization systems."

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Zachary Miller NintendoWorldReport Mar 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

88.0

"But that&s;s a relatively minor complaint since each stage is so short. I&s;m also willing to forgive because 13AM Games has built a charming kaiju brawler that, while paying homage to the giants (ha!) of the genre, feels wholly unique. …"

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