KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME

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KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Akatsuki Games Inc. and was released on September 30, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME plunges players into intense battles where you command the Japan Anti-Kaiju Defense Force against massive Kaiju threats. Utilize a strategic turn-based combat system, combining unique officer skills and devastating ultimate attacks to crush colossal monsters. Experience the action-packed world with stunning visuals and immersive gameplay that captures the anime's thrilling essence.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 266 reviews

story17 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and polished animations that capture the essence of the Kaiju No. 8 anime and manga.
It is relatively generous for free-to-play players, offering decent rewards and a fair gacha system compared to other games in the genre.
The turn-based combat is engaging and strategic, allowing players to utilize different character abilities effectively.

The game suffers from a severe lack of content, with little to do after completing the story quests, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Gacha mechanics are frustrating, with high pull costs and low rates for obtaining desired characters and weapons, making progression feel grindy.
There are significant issues with account linking and technical performance, causing frustration for players trying to transfer their progress.

story
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
69%
5%
The game's story is praised for its engaging main plot and original narratives, appealing particularly to fans of the manga and anime. However, many players express disappointment with the limited post-story content and repetitive missions, leading to a sense of stagnation after completing the main storyline. While the graphics and character portrayals are generally well-received, some critiques highlight issues with animation quality and pacing, suggesting that the game may not hold the interest of those unfamiliar with the source material.
- “Story fans get both the main plot and some fresh, original narratives.”
- “The developers really delivered on their promise of a different story than the current anime.”
- “The unique story is a great touch and allows for lots of variety with characters.”
- “After finishing the story, you got nothing left to do, just stare at your screen thinking why you played this game.”
- “The story is also a huge boring drag, but fortunately you can just press skip.”
- “Half of the story content is just a worse retelling of the first season of the anime that uses the in-game models to tell the story, and while you can tell good stories with little animation, in this case it just ends up looking weird and cheap.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
65%
12%
The gameplay is primarily a turn-based gacha system reminiscent of Honkai Star Rail, featuring engaging mechanics and impressive graphics. While the tutorial effectively guides new players through the game's systems, some users find the implementation of gacha mechanics frustrating and the overall gameplay somewhat clunky. Despite these criticisms, many players appreciate the fun combat and resource management aspects, noting that the game is enjoyable, especially for fans of the anime.
- “Brilliant graphics and fun turn-based gameplay!”
- “The tutorial is exhaustive, walking you through various mechanics, character and group setup, interactions, upgrading of character levels, weapons, and whatnot.”
- “It's a good game with amazing visuals and fun gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is very similar to Honkai Star Rail, except just more clunky.”
- “Due to this game basically being an exact copy-paste of the mobile version just changed with PC controls, that holds its gameplay back.”
- “The core gameplay is way too boring and unfun.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
45%
13%
The graphics of the game receive high praise for their stunning visuals, impressive animations, and fidelity to the original work, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, some users express disappointment with the lack of advanced graphics options and the quality of the PC port, suggesting that the visuals would be better appreciated on larger screens. Overall, while the graphics are a standout feature, there are calls for improvements in settings and performance.
- “Plus, the visuals are stunning, and the voice cast brings the characters to life.”
- “Brilliant graphics and fun turn-based gameplay!”
- “The most positive point in my opinion is the graphics and visuals in combat; the fidelity with the style of the original work is impressive, and the models and animations are on point.”
- “The graphics are decent to look at, I guess.”
- “No advanced graphics options, no higher resolution for the cutscenes or sprites, controls are the same as in any of your average mobile ports: you can 'tap', and... yeah, that's kinda it.”
- “I thought they'd put more work into the graphics settings for this PC version, but it was very disappointing.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is generally viewed as tedious and lacking in rewarding content, with players feeling burnt out after minimal new experiences. While some appreciate the satisfaction of upgrading characters and the option to skip combat, many criticize the limited content and repetitive nature of grinding, making it feel like a chore rather than an engaging activity. Overall, the grind is manageable but often feels unfulfilling, leading to frustration among players.
- “Pretty grindy with no real feeling of reward. I feel like each day is a margin of improvement in terms of my progress; it's almost funny. It burns you out pretty quick with maybe three days' worth of new content.”
- “However, with legit nothing to do and you are just grinding your units to get to a level where there is no content or challenging content to reward you for it, I can't recommend the game.”
- “Now for the biggest complaint of this game is just how barren it is. Overall, for content, you have the story mode, farming for leveling and other power-ups, and the endgame mode, which are just high-level battles with turn limit-based rewards. That's quite honestly about it.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant lag and performance issues on PC, even on high-end systems. In contrast, some players have praised the mobile version for its excellent optimization, although others still experience lag even on power-saving modes. Overall, while mobile performance is generally well-received, PC optimization appears to be a major concern.
- “The game is flying, the optimization is excellent.”
- “I do recommend the mobile game though.”
- “Like come on man, PC optimization before you release it.”
- “This game is very unoptimized and lags on PC even though I can run high-end games with ease.”
- “Optimization for mobile is poor; my phone has to go into power saver mode and it still lags (mind you, I can run Wuthering Wave and HSR just fine).”
- “Like come on, man, prioritize PC optimization before you release it. I do recommend the mobile game, though.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players labeling it a "cash grab" while others appreciate its relatively friendly free-to-play mechanics, noting that the game avoids excessive advertising and offers quick energy recharge. However, concerns about predatory practices and power creep have been raised, particularly in the game's later stages, leading to a perception of it being more focused on profit than player experience.
- “The monetization model is fair and allows players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone.”
- “The in-game purchases are optional and do not hinder the overall experience, which is a refreshing change.”
- “Just a gacha cash grab.”
- “Overall just feels like a lazy cash grab.”
- “This isn’t a game, it’s a cash grab dumpster fire.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The music in the game is generally considered generic, with some users finding it acceptable but not particularly memorable. While the overall artistic elements, including voices and writing, are praised, there are criticisms regarding the management and strategic decisions related to these aspects.
- “While the art, voices, music, and writing are amazing, their actual management and communication are very bad, and the decisions are clearly made with no long-term strategy in mind.”
- “The soundtrack is a bit generic, but maybe someone could enjoy it.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its relatable characters and a storyline that combines wit with emotional depth. However, some players find the grindy nature of the gameplay to be a source of unintentional humor, as it can lead to burnout after a short period of new content. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the experience, despite the frustrations with progression.
- “Plus, the storyline has that signature humor and heart, making the characters feel super relatable.”
- “Funny being able to have teams made up of multiple of the same character like Kikoru.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly at maximum settings with a consistent frame rate of 120 fps.
- “The game runs great — max settings at 120 fps.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs; the stability is impressive.”
- “The performance is rock solid, even during intense gameplay moments.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the story unengaging and the characters lacking depth, which detracts from any potential emotional connection. Additionally, the turn-based combat and gacha mechanics are seen as frustrating, further diminishing the overall emotional experience.
- “The story felt incredibly dull and failed to evoke any emotional connection.”
- “The characters were uninteresting and lacked depth, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
- “The turn-based combat was tedious, which detracted from any emotional investment in the game.”

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