Godzilla

About

Godzilla is a 2D fighting game where players control the iconic titan in seven stages drawn from different kaiju movies. Each level pits Godzilla against a new foe like King Ghidorah, Mothra, or MechaGodzilla in fast-paced brawls. Combat revolves around timed button presses for punches, kicks, and signature attacks. The single-player mode follows a set path through these encounters while the multiplayer option lets two players team up to take down enemies. Stages reflect specific film universes with dated scenarios ranging from 1964 to 1992. The game stands out for its direct arcade sensibilities and roster of licensed monsters. Later levels like the three-way battle against Battra and Mothra ramp up the challenge with tighter controls and tighter spacing. Though overshadowed by later Godzilla titles it maintains a cult following among retro fighting game fans. Its 1993 release date makes it one of the earliest arcade games to bundle multiple kaiju licenses into a single playable experience.

Storyline

Level 1 Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah - Godzilla fights King Ghidorah on December 20, 1964. Level 2 Mothra vs. Godzilla - Godzilla fights Mothra on April 20, 1964. Level 3 Godzilla vs. Gigan - Godzilla fights Gigan and Megalon in a row on March 12, 1972. Level 4 Godzilla vs. M-Godzilla - Godzilla fights Fake Godzilla and MechaGodzilla on separate stages on March 21, 1974. Level 5 Godzilla vs. Biollante - Godzilla fights Biollante on December 16, 1989. Level 6 Godzilla vs. M-Ghidora - Godzilla fights King Ghidorah and Mecha-King Ghidorah on December 14, 1991. Level 7 Godzilla vs. Mothra' - Godzilla fights Battra and Mothra at the same time, making for a hard final level. It takes place on December 12, 1992.