Godzilla: Monster of Monsters

About

Godzilla: Monster of Monsters is a 1988 arcade-style fighter where you control either Godzilla or Mothra in a series of eight escalating battles against extraterrestrial monsters. Each stage features a distinct boss, ranging from twisted Earth-born creatures to alien hybrids, with combat centered on timed attacks, dodges, and special moves. The single-player campaign follows a straightforward beat-em-up structure, focusing on brute strength and pattern recognition to progress through increasingly challenging enemies. The game stands out as an early example of kaiju-on-kaiju combat, blending Toho’s established monster lore with sci-fi invaders. Though its graphics and mechanics feel dated by modern standards, it remains a cult classic for retro fans, particularly those familiar with Compile’s later work on games like Metal Gear. With no frills or story depth, it’s a pure, no-nonsense test of monster-fighting endurance from a bygone era of arcade ports.

Storyline

The mysterious Planet X appears when Pluto and Neptune switch positions in the solar system, and its inhabitants begin an attempt to conquer the Earth, using a legion of space monsters (though some of these creatures were in fact from Earth) as their primary attack force. The King of Monsters, Godzilla, joins forces with the guardian monster Mothra and the forces of Earth to repel the invasion forces.