War of the Monsters

About

War of the Monsters casts you as a colossal creature tearing through 1950s cities in a battle for dominance. Slam into buildings, hurl vehicles, and unleash special attacks while using debris as weapons or shields. The single-player and multiplayer modes let you fight on split-screen or online, with each match blending hand-to-hand combat and environmental destruction. Every arena is littered with interactive objects from tanks to radio towers, letting you adapt tactics mid-fight. The game stands out for its over-the-top chaos and retro sci-fi vibe. Ten distinct monsters and environments keep matches fresh, while the alien invasion narrative adds context to the carnage. Though dated by today’s standards, its emphasis on creative destruction and goofy scale still appeals to fans of brawler games. The 1950s setting and radioactive fuel premise give the fights a campy, movie-inspired edge that feels surprisingly cohesive for a 20-year-old brawler.

Storyline

The plot is set in the 1950s where a fleet of alien flying saucer warships invade the Earth, causing massive damage. The scientists of the world's nations manage to create a series of secret weapons, which, when activated, let loose shock waves that short-circuit the saucers and cause them to crash. Unfortunately, each flying saucer is fueled by a green radioactive liquid, which leaks out from destroyed crafts as they crash. Through this, the fuel infects creatures, humans, and robots, creating a war between the monsters. The player acts as one of these monsters and battles against the rest in fictional cities across the globe and the remaining UFOs.