| Godzilla: Save the Earth | |
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| Developer(s) | Pipeworks Software, Inc. |
| Publisher(s) | Atari |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, Xbox |
| Release date(s) | Xbox [1]
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| Genre(s) | Fighting |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: T PEGI: 7+ USK: 6 CERO: All Ages |
Godzilla: Save the Earth is a fighting game released on November 2, 2004 for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox game consoles based on characters and situations from the Godzilla film series. The game is itself the sequel to the 2002 game Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee which was released for the GameCube and Xbox in 2002. Godzilla: Save the Earth is followed by game Godzilla: Unleashed released in 2007 for the Wii and PlayStation 2.
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Much of the original content was deleted from the game due to time constraints in development. 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.
Excellent defense, good speed, medium attack and weapons.
Excellent speed, good attack, defense and weapons.
Excellent weapons, good attack and defense, bad speed.
Excellent speed, good attack, medium defense and weapons.
Good attack and weapons, medium defense and speed.
Good attack and speed, medium defense and weapons.
Good attack, defense and speed, terrible weapons.
Excellent attack and defense, good weapons, bad speed.
Excellent defense and weapons, medium attack and speed.
Good attack, defense and speed, medium weapons.
Excellent weapons, good attack and defense, bad speed.
Excellent speed and weapons, good attack, medium defense.
Good attack, speed and weapons, bad defense.
Excellent speed and weapons, bad attack and defense.
Adult-Good speed and weapons, medium defense, bad attack. Larva-Good defense, medium attack, bad speed and weapons.
Excellent attack, good defense, medium speed and weapons.
Excellent speed, medium weapons, bad attack and defense.
Excellent weapons, good defense, medium attack, terrible speed.
Summonable assistant.
Enemy on Mothership challenge.
Enemy on Underwater challenge.
Biollante: Although her model was fully completed, she was scrapped at the last minute because the employees were unsure whether or not they had her complete game design officially confirmed with Toho, so the developers were ordered to lock her data to avoid lawsuits. Simon also mentions in an interview that before Biollante was cut, you could play as her by holding R2 while picking Godzilla 2000 (Biollante's model, moveset, and codes still are in the shipping version of the game, if one hacks it, Biollante is playable).
Titanosaurus: It was considered for the game and can even be found in the Gallery section. Atari did not have the rights to use Titanosaurus; Megaguirus was used instead.
Hedorah: Although not much about him in relation to this game is known, it is said in an interview with Simon Strange that it was given much serious consideration (probably due to its appearance in the previous game, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee) but was cut.
Varan: According to Simon Strange, "Varan would probably be our next choice" after the above monsters.
Godzilla 1954: This version of Godzilla was originally considered to be included as a secret character, however there were already two versions of Godzilla designed and no further action was taken to include him.
Mechagodzilla 1: This version of Mechagodzilla was originally going to be included as a secret character, but since Mechagodzilla 2 and 3 were already included, Atari didn't want it in the game.
Super Mechagodzilla: This version was once considered to replace Mechagodzilla 2, but it was decided to use some of Kiryu's moves and incorporate them into Mechagodzilla 2.
Battra (Playable): When Pipeworks decided to use Super X-III as an airstrike instead of Battra they were going to include Battra as a playable character, but Atari wanted them both as airstrikes. Pipeworks scrapped the idea of Battra being a playable character.
Rainbow Mothra: The cover of Godzilla: Save the Earth features Rainbow Mothra from the Rebirth of Mothra series. Though the cover shows it, actual gameplay never reveals anything about Rainbow Mothra's inclusion. This may be just a mistake in the cover.
Gigan 2004 He was going to replace the original Gigan, but Atari wanted the Showa version of it instead.
Las Vegas : It was considered greatly to get in, however due to the "Badblood" between Atari and Pipeworks, it never made it in the game
Antarctica As a concept picture, it shows two pictures. One, is Titanosaurus and other monsters fighting. The second includes info of a gameplay feature with a picture of Godzilla 2000 falling into an ice flow with Mechagodzilla 3 watching. It says "Monsters can fall through ice flow hazards. They will re-emerge in the ocean section of the arena."
All of these characters, except for Ebirah, Hedorah and Super Mechagodzilla, Rainbow mothra, appear in the sequel, Godzilla Unleashed, although Battra was only included as a PlayStation 2 exclusive.
Vehicles can cause damage to the kaiju, depending on which kaiju has the most health.
Almost all arenas can be changed from day to night. All except for the Mothership and Boxing Ring have a 'smaller' version (i.e. Tokyo Bay) which is used for Melee battles
Critical reaction to Godzilla: Save the Earth was mixed. The game holds a rating of 63% on Game Rankings.[3] 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. This game's just the thing if you need to administer a quick and dirty slap-down. Just be sure to pick up the prettier Xbox version if that's an option for you."[4]
IGN gave the game a score of 6.5 out of 10, saying: "While Save the Earth is still fun with the manic action of beating up three friends, there's still not much to do when there is just one computer controlled opponent to fight. It also makes the game look that much worse when the simple graphics and animations have to be seen up close and personal. If there was more variety in the single-player game and more of an adventure, or even more fights with multiple enemies, it would have been a little more intriguing. As it is, there's barely anything that's new and even the online addition barely makes this aging game look any better."[5]
GameSpot gave the game a 6 out of 10, saying: "This particular game at least features a large, diverse cast of playable monsters (though most of them are initially locked away). However, it lacks the dramatic look and full-scale action that's made its namesake a cinematic icon. Godzilla's most ardent fans will be able to forgive some of this game's faults, but anyone else might as well give it a pass."[6] GameSpy gave the game a score of 3 out of 5, saying: "If you've ever longed for an online version of Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee, you've pretty much got it in Save the Earth. Just don't expect many other enhancements."[7]
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