Developer 13AM Games is bringing their co-operative kaiju beat ‘em up game, Dawn of the Monsters, to all video game platforms in 2022. The title was originally set to release in 2021.
The game allows players to control monsters to defeat a group of creatures, also known as Nephilim, who are determined to destroy the earth. It will take place in four different cities that players must liberate; the official website states the locations as “from Toronto to Tokyo” - now players can live out all their Godzilla dreams, with a twist, of course.
IGN held their own preview for the game and outlined more details about names and gameplay. The four monsters players can choose from are Megadon, Ganira, Aegis Prime, and Tempest Galahad. It was even revealed that Shiji Nishikawa, Godzilla character designer, and Godzilla comic book artist Matt Frank, worked on the monster designs for the game. As for what to expect from gameplay, there will be 35 missions total and over twelve enemy types. Players will also be able to customize their own kaiju.
13AM Games also mentioned on the official website that the game’s artwork was inspired by the works of artist and writer, Mike Mignola, known for the comic Hellboy. You can certainly see the inspiration in action from the sneak peek trailer provided for the game, which showcases the gorgeously colored 2.5D graphics.
Dawn of the Monsters has also spawned its own line of designer collectibles from Seismic, LLC. These collectibles are painted by hand and made with soft vinyl. There aren’t going to be very many made, though, as these are limited edition figurines.
The game will be released on the following consoles: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
Check out the official announcement trailer below: