Godzilla: Save the Earth
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| Developer(s) | Pipeworks Software |
| Publisher(s) |
Atari Classic Media Toho |
| Series | Godzilla |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 Xbox |
| Release |
PlayStation 2
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| Genre(s) | Fighting |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer |
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| Publication | Score | |
| PS2 | Xbox | |
| 1UP.com | B− | B− |
| EGM | 5.33/10 | 5.33/10 |
| Game Informer | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| GameSpot | 6/10 | 6/10 |
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| IGN | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 |
| OPM (US) |  |
N/A |
| OXM (US) | N/A | 7.1/10 |
| TeamXbox | N/A | 6.1/10 |
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| Detroit Free Press | N/A | |
| Aggregate score | ||
| Metacritic | 62/100 | 63/100 |
Godzilla: Save the Earth is a fighting video game released in 2004 for the PlayStation 2. It was the first Godzilla title to be released for both the PlayStation 2 and Xbox game consoles. Based on characters and situations from the Godzilla film series, the game itself is the sequel to Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee, released for the GameCube and Xbox in 2002. Godzilla: Save the Earth is followed by Godzilla: Unleashed in 2007 for the PlayStation 2 and the Wii.
The storyline of 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 roar of victory having saved Earth yet again. This time around, new monsters are added as well as more detailed arenas including hills, elevated highways, and waist-deep water. Another addition is Challenge Mode, in which the player must attain goals other than simply defeating their opponent. Also for Xbox there was an online play. This mode is now offline.
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Godzilla: Save the Earth received "mixed" reviews on both platforms according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.
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."
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