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Godzilla: Unleashed

title	Godzilla: Unleashed
developer	Pipeworks Software
publisher	Atari
series	Godzilla
released	Nintendo DS NA: November 20, 2007 AUS: December 5, 2007 EU: February 22, 2008‡R1R‡ PlayStation 2 NA: November 20, 2007 EU: February 22, 2008 AUS: February 29, 2008‡R2R‡ Wii NA: December 5, 2007 EU: February 22, 2008 AUS: February 29, 2008‡R3R‡
genre	Fighting
modes	Single player, multiplayer
platforms	Wii, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS

Godzilla: Unleashed is a 3D fighting video game based on Toho's Godzilla franchise. It was developed by Pipeworks Software and published by Atari. The game was released in North America on November 20, 2007 for PlayStation 2;[2] and on December 5 of the same year for the Wii.[3] A Nintendo DS version, titled Godzilla Unleashed: Double Smash,[1] was also released in North America on December 5, 2007.

Unleashed serves as a sequel to 2004's Godzilla: Save the Earth, itself a sequel to 2002's Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee. The game features over 20

Gameplay

Like its predecessors, Godzilla Unleashed plays as a 3D fighting game with the option to play with up to 4 monsters simultaneously, with or without teams. While the PS2 version involves only button presses, the Wii version uses a combination of button presses and moving the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. Basic punch and kick attacks are through the A and B buttons[4] while more powerful and aggressive strikes require swinging of the remote up, down or sideways while pressing A and/or B.[5] Movement is done by the analog stick on the Nunchuk, and flicking it upwards allows players to jump. Flicking both the remote and Nunchuk allows monsters to grab nearby opponents or environmental objects, and throw them.[6] Weapon and beam attacks also return, but are much weaker and do not lock on. However, they can be sustained for much longer periods. Rage Mode from the previous games[7] is absent, but monsters can achieve "Critical Mass" by destroying the energy crystals found in arenas, which causes them to increase in size temporarily, glow red (similar looking to Burning Godzilla from Godzilla vs. Destoroyah), and deal more damage.[8]

Monsters can also use "Power Surges", temporary abilities used only once per battle, per monster. Surges increase certain traits; for example, the Fire Surge increases damage dealt, and the Speed Surge increases speed. They can also decrease abilities like Shield Surge, which increases defense while slowing movement. Others can improve and damage others, like Radiation Surge, which enhances health regeneration while impairing that of nearby monsters. Before the Surge is over, monsters can release a powerful shockwave attack. In the single-player Story Mode, multiple Power Surges can be collected through defeating an enemy monster afflicted with the Surge.[9] In multiplayer mode, the Surges are obtained by destroying Surge Crystals that pop up in the environment.

Along with destructible environments, Earth's Military or the Vortaak's Forces are present, depending on the arena/city. Both will attack certain monsters each time. Monsters are attacked under differing circumstances. For example, Global Defense Force monsters will be attacked by humans if they go out of their way to destroy human buildings and military units, being on the same side. The same goes for Alien monsters and the Vortaak. Destruction of crystals and use of Power Surges and Critical Mass can also affect military attitude towards certain monsters.[10] In Story Mode, the Atragon appears multiple times throughout but due to the personal attitude of its Admiral, it will attack regardless of actions or faction.

Playable monsters

The total number of playable monsters differs between the Wii and PS2 versions. The former has 26 playable monsters while the latter has 20. In both versions, monsters are divided into 4 factions: Earth Defenders, Global Defense Force, Aliens, and Mutants. In Story Mode, monsters of particular factions have different goals and take on a different order of missions. Each faction also has different styles of play and what they consider friend or foe. Some choose to destroy the crystals to get rid of them while others intend to abuse their powers, and so will reflect this depending on how the player chooses to act throughout. As players gain points with some factions for obtaining Power Surges, obtaining all seven Power Surges will null any allegiances the player has and unlock a secret level called "Tyrant", in which the player's chosen monster is given unlimited Critical Mass, but is forced to brawl against several monsters who may or may not have been former allies.

In addition to the established Toho created monsters, two original creations were developed for the game. The lava-based Obsidius was selected from a roster of 4 original monsters created by Pipeworks while the aptly named Krystalak was included by default in the Wii version.

Earth Defenders

Natural monsters who are very instinctive and protective of their territory, Earth. They see the crystals and Vortaak as threats and will go out of their way to destroy them, even if it means destruction of human cities. The Earth Defenders will ally themselves with monsters that destroy crystals while attacking those who use them to attain Critical Mass.

Anguirus (Showa), Baragon (Showa/Millennium hybrid), Fire Rodan, Godzilla 1954 (Wii only; cannot be used in training or story mode),[11] Godzilla 1990s (Available in PS2 and can be used in story mode; cannot be used in training or story mode on the Wii version), Godzilla 2000, King Caesar (Showa/Millennium hybrid, Wii only), Mothra (Heisei/Millennium hybrid), Varan (Wii only)

Global Defense Force

Human engineered mechas built to protect humanity from other monsters, the Vortaak, and the crystals. The GDF will ally themselves with monsters who fight the Aliens' monsters and the mutants, and minimize destruction of human structures. Due to their autonomous minds, GDF mechas can fall victim to and become corrupted by the crystals' energy.

Jet Jaguar, Kiryu, Mechagodzilla 2, Mecha-King Ghidorah, M.O.G.U.E.R.A (Heisei)[11]

Aliens

The Alien faction is made up of monsters that have allied themselves with the Vortaak invaders and thus want to destroy the humans and conquer Earth. Alien monsters are driven by power surges and attack monsters that destroy Surge crystals, Vortaak forces, and alien buildings. They also ally themselves with those who preserve crystals and destroy human forces.

Gigan, King Ghidorah, Mechagodzilla (Wii only), Megalon, Orga[11]

Mutants

Monsters from the mutant faction are driven by a lust for power. They are drawn to the crystals and will destroy all in their path to get such power. Mutants will ally themselves with other monsters who fight everyone else and are willing to attain Critical Mass. They will also attack monsters who do not cause enough destruction.

Battra (PS2 Only), Biollante (Wii only), Destoroyah, Krystalak (Wii only), Megaguirus, Obsidius, SpaceGodzilla, Titanosaurus (Wii only)[11]

Unplayable

During production, several monsters were scrapped. The originally designed monsters who lost in the polls were known as Fire Lion, The Visitor, and Lightning Bug. Hedorah was considered, but was scrapped because cel-shading him proved to be time-consuming. King Kong was scrapped due to legal problems with Universal Studios. Zilla was considered, but scrapped due to his overall negative reception, though fans later criticized this decision. Monster X was considered, but scrapped due to his transformation sequence into Keizer Ghidorah being too complicated and the game engine could not handle more than one person playing as him at a time.

Unplayable

During production, several monsters were scrapped. The originally designed monsters who lost in the polls were known as Fire Lion, The Visitor, and Lightning Bug. Hedorah was considered, but was scrapped because cel-shading him proved to be time-consuming. King Kong was scrapped due to legal problems with Universal Studios. Zilla was considered, but scrapped due to his overall negative reception, though fans later criticized this decision. Monster X was considered, but scrapped due to his transformation sequence into Keizer Ghidorah being too complicated and the game engine could not handle more than one person playing as him at a time. Gamera was mentioned in an interview, and likely not included since he is owned by Kadokawa.

Atragon