Godzilla Defense Force

About

"Godzilla Defense Force" is a simulation game that allows players to defend cities from various monsters and kaijus. With its good story, sensational game mechanics, marvelous graphics, and good soundtrack, it offers an engaging experience. However, the game is very grinding, contains too much advertisement, and has some bugs, which may detract from the overall enjoyment. The game is described as a base builder and idle clicker, where players can build and manage their defenses.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,986 reviews

graphics237 positive mentions

monetization617 negative mentions

monetization
659 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
3%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on advertisements, requiring players to watch numerous ads to progress, especially during boss battles. Many users express frustration over the frequency and necessity of ads, often feeling that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game. While some players are willing to watch ads instead of making in-app purchases, the overall sentiment indicates that the ad load is excessive and detracts from the gaming experience.
- “Microtransactions are optional but not required, best for if you want to upgrade ability cards or boost your income occasionally.”
- “A fun and very simple game that anyone can play without pressure on microtransactions or pay-to-win mechanics.”
- “You can easily play and enjoy it without microtransactions, something that I wasn't expecting!”
- “It really, really demands that extra monetary dedication in terms of ads watched or currency purchased or you simply cannot progress.”
- “The sheer amount of ads turned me off completely, the game is designed to make you need to watch them or spend money to progress, and the UI design is atrocious.”
- “You will spend more time watching ads than what you will spend playing the game.”
graphics
299 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
19%
1%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant and appealing art style, with many users highlighting the detailed visuals and smooth animations that enhance the overall experience. While some players appreciate the nostalgic references to the Godzilla franchise, others feel that certain aspects, such as character animations, could be improved. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, contributing to its addictive gameplay and enjoyment for fans.
- “The graphics are amazing and I feel like I am a god of all kaijus, but that's a different story.”
- “Amazing graphics, everything!”
- “The graphics are stunning and the mechanics are very different.”
- “It's essentially an idle game with a card system tacked on, which I'd like, but not all kaiju have animations or in-game visuals at all, and that hurts the point of collecting them a bit.”
- “The graphics need drastically improved, and I want to be a monster or at least have that option.”
- “Very boring and repetitive; it has no real gameplay and is a digital card collection with pretty visuals.”
gameplay
216 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
43%
6%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and simplistic, often reducing to a tap-to-win mechanic that lacks depth and strategy. While some appreciate the graphics and the integration of gacha mechanics without feeling pressured to spend money, others criticize the reliance on ads and the grindy nature of progression, particularly during boss battles. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments for fans of the kaiju genre, it is often seen as needing more engaging gameplay elements to maintain long-term interest.
- “This game has amazing gameplay and scenarios along with the monsters' cartoonish yet loyal designs in the game.”
- “The graphics are nice and the gameplay is simple and addicting.”
- “I love this game, great mechanics, original, and it actually pays attention to the Showa series as well!”
- “However, the gameplay becomes boring.”
- “Very repetitive gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is basically ad watching.”
grinding
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The reviews highlight that the game features excessive grinding, often leading to a tedious and repetitive experience for players. Many users express frustration with the reliance on ads for progression and the difficulty spikes that require significant time investment to overcome. While some appreciate the game's visuals and mechanics, the overwhelming consensus is that the grinding aspect detracts from overall enjoyment, making it feel more like a chore than a fun gaming experience.
- “Not grindy and lots of fun.”
- “The game itself is very entertaining, but the grinding is so broken that it's forcing you to watch advertisements in order to advance.”
- “Ridiculously hard bosses, upgrades that seemingly decrease damage done to said bosses, and ads that repeatedly freeze up (if they play at all) have really dragged the game down for me.”
- “The only way to get a ton of time shards each reset is to max out the wave count in each city, which doing 30+ times in a row gets tedious.”
stability
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly during the time travel tutorial and when interacting with ads. While some players have not encountered glitches, the majority express frustration over the game's buggy nature, which often results in lost progress and unresponsive gameplay. Despite these issues, many still find the game enjoyable and hope for future updates to address the stability problems.
- “The tutorial plays for the time travel after you have caught up to level 5 and then the game freezes.”
- “Update broke the game, every time you hit HQ level 5 the game leads you through the time travel tutorial but freezes when it tells you to buy an artifact.”
- “Freezes at time machine tutorial despite stating a bug fix was implemented.”
story
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
48%
5%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its connection to classic kaiju lore and the detailed backstories of characters and monsters. However, some users express frustration with interruptions during gameplay and the reliance on in-game purchases to progress the narrative. Overall, the storyline is seen as engaging and fun, particularly for fans of the Godzilla franchise, despite some technical issues and pacing concerns.
- “It's hard as nails, the story is interesting, and each card you unlock has information on the kaiju or weapon from the movies.”
- “Great graphics and cool story, it's a must-have for any Godzilla fan.”
- “Very cool storyline and also taught me some kaiju I never knew before.”
- “Excessive story interruptions, pre-boss animations, upgrade pop-ups, post-boss reviews, and a camera angle that doesn't fit the entire clickable area.”
- “It's as if for each new piece of the character monologue, you slot machine your story forward and it asks for money to advance, which is another slot machine roll disguised as card packs.”
- “Was excited to play, but after I downloaded it, I hit a point in the tutorial where no enemies die, no dialogue is being prompted, and I can't complete quests or gain money to progress.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
59%
10%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing a desire for more original soundtracks and iconic tracks from the kaiju films, particularly those by Akira Ifukube. While some appreciate the existing music as catchy and fitting, others find it repetitive and lacking in variety, particularly noting the absence of classic themes from the movies. Overall, players feel that incorporating more recognizable kaiju music would significantly enhance the gaming experience.
- “Absolutely love the game from the levels to the music to the art style, but after a while, you see the same monsters, just in variations.”
- “Great concept, great characters, great music.”
- “Graphics are amazing and the music helps keep you in that kaiju love!”
- “Needs more original soundtracks.”
- “Music is repetitive.”
- “The only real problem I have with it is a complete lack of music from the movies.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely entertaining and amusing, particularly in the context of kaiju interactions and quirky scenarios. Others, however, criticize the humor as lacking depth, often pointing to repetitive or unoriginal jokes. Overall, while many players appreciate the comedic elements, opinions vary on their effectiveness and originality.
- “I like this game a lot not just because I'm a huge fan of Godzilla, but because it's funny to me that the G-Force can actually win, lol. The gameplay is very simple and basic but still fun, and it kills time for when you're working. Other than that, I love the design and the little lore of each kaiju.”
- “Very funny, typical clicker with a story.”
- “I'm just laughing and having a good time; that's all you really need for a good time.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game offers significant replayability, highlighted by its engaging idle clicker mechanics and the inclusion of classic kaijū from Godzilla films, making it a standout in mobile gaming. However, some players find the time limits for boss battles challenging, and there are suggestions for improvements like PvP modes and updates to enhance the experience further. Overall, the combination of time-travel features and collection elements contributes to its enduring appeal.
- “A brilliant idle clicker game with all the classic kaijū from the Godzilla films, with so much replay value it's rare to find mobile games like that.”
- “Great way to kill time and is plenty replayable in order to get strong enough to actually destroy all of the giant kaijus!”
- “The time-travel feature and collection aspect of the game leads to endless replayability.”
- “The game has much replayability, but the time limits for bosses are often too much.”
- “It's a really fun game from the Toho series of Godzilla, but I just prefer the Legendary version. If you could have an upgrade or make a new game based on the Legendary Godzilla version with frequent updates, it would be way more enjoyable. Some kaiju are way too strong, making you stay for too long; a bit of balance is needed. A PvP game mode for players to battle with their monster cards would also make it more engaging, allowing for all cards to be playable, not just the active ones.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game features a vibrant cartoon atmosphere complemented by detailed cards showcasing actual monsters from Godzilla movies, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the chill vibe and the informative elements related to kaiju, vehicles, and weapons, contributing to an engaging and immersive environment.
- “The game has a cartoon atmosphere, but once you defeat the head monsters, you receive a card with an actual picture of the monster from a Godzilla movie, complete with detailed information about it.”
- “It also has a nice atmosphere, featuring small amounts of information on each kaiju, vehicle, and weapon card.”
- “The game has a cartoon atmosphere, but once you defeat the main monsters, you receive a card with an actual picture of the monster from a Godzilla movie, complete with detailed information about it.”
- “Great game with a chill atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor hardware optimization, which becomes particularly noticeable during performance grading, leading to a subpar experience for players.
- “Poor hardware optimization.”
- “It was fine until I got graded for my performance.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, experiencing a mix of nostalgia and discomfort. The presence of classic kaiju evokes fond memories, while the overall experience can be physically and spiritually challenging.
- “No game has made me feel as much nostalgia as this. I love how many of the classic kaiju there are.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the character development in the game, highlighting the engaging character design and the enjoyable weapon upgrade system, which enhances the overall experience for fans of the franchise.
- “The character design is fantastic, and I love how you can upgrade their weapons, adding depth to the gameplay.”
- “The character development in this game is incredibly engaging, making each character feel unique and memorable.”
- “I appreciate the variety of characters and the way their backstories unfold throughout the game, enhancing the overall experience.”