Kaiju Wars

80%
Game Brain Score Based on 169 reviews
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  • graphics
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An excellent game for strategy fans who love Godzilla movies. Even without that, the game has so much care and attention put into that it's hard to put it down.
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"Kaiju Wars" is a real-time strategy game where players defend cities from giant monsters, known as Kaiju. Build and upgrade military units, research new technologies, and deploy special weapons to protect your citizens and defeat the Kaiju. Experience escalating attacks and various Kaiju types as you progress through the game, providing a challenging and engaging experience.

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 169 reviews
story20 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Great turn-based tactical gameplay with a unique twist of having to survive against kaiju rather than defeating them.
  • Charming art style and engaging writing, filled with humor and references to kaiju films.
  • Offers a lot of content, including a lengthy campaign, optional missions, and a project deck system that adds replayability.
  • Gameplay can feel slow and tedious at times, with long animations and turns that may frustrate players.
  • Some players find the game too puzzle-like rather than a traditional strategy game, leading to a lack of freedom in gameplay.
  • Controller support is lacking, causing issues for players who prefer to use gamepads.
  • story108 mentions

    The story in the game is a humorous and lighthearted take on kaiju tropes, featuring a quirky cast of characters navigating bureaucratic challenges while battling monsters. While the narrative serves primarily as a framework for gameplay, it is filled with self-aware dialogue and amusing scenarios that enhance the overall experience. Players can expect a mix of engaging missions and optional challenges, though some may find the story's execution and pacing inconsistent.

    • “The story is compelling, and the graphics as well as the dialogue bring it to life in a really nice way.”
    • “It combines immediately accessible yet surprisingly deep turn-based tactical gameplay with a fun, lighthearted B-movie storyline, then renders all of it in high-quality pixel art and slaps a deliciously cheesy synth soundtrack on top.”
    • “Together, and along with a handful of memorable supporting characters, you’ll battle kaiju (and, more lethally, bureaucracy) across the globe from America to Antarctica. A mildly interesting alien-infused conspiracy runs through this cheeky narrative, and the game’s relentlessly self-aware dialogue makes the story of Kaiju Wars more enjoyable than it has any right to be.”
    • “The less said about the story, or better yet, this 'game' as a whole, the better.”
    • “The story is pretty basic.”
    • “The game doesn't take its story seriously.”
  • gameplay57 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its depth, unique mechanics, and engaging tactical elements, while others criticize it for being slow-paced and frustratingly inconsistent. Many players appreciate the artistic presentation and the variety of mechanics, but feel that the introduction of these mechanics can hinder the overall experience. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments and a solid core, it struggles with pacing and execution, leaving some players feeling that it doesn't fully deliver on its potential.

    • “It's a mechanically sharp game with numerous artistic cherries on top.”
    • “The gameplay has a surprising amount of depth and can be challenging.”
    • “It combines immediately accessible yet surprisingly deep turn-based tactical gameplay with a fun, lighthearted B-movie storyline, then renders all of it in high-quality pixel art and slaps a deliciously cheesy synth soundtrack on top.”
    • “The gameplay, which should be the main attraction in this genre, is poorly designed at best.”
    • “Conceptually and thematically it's neat but the gameplay is just flawed; this isn't 'Into the Breach' or 'Advance Wars', but some sort of slog where you mostly will be sending units to stop flames on your production buildings rather than fight the kaiju.”
    • “It's frustratingly inconsistent in terms of gameplay and quality of life features.”
  • graphics44 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising its distinctive art style and retro aesthetic, while others criticize the visual design for being inconsistent and poorly executed. Many players appreciate the charming pixel art and vibrant colors, noting that the visuals complement the gameplay, though some feel the overall aesthetic can become repetitive over time. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point for the game, contributing positively to its atmosphere and enjoyment.

    • “The game also has a great aesthetic that celebrates its inspirations, and an awesome soundtrack.”
    • “This game absolutely nailed every aspect of its aesthetic; the graphics, music, and characters are all great.”
    • “The vaguely retro graphics and optional fuzzy video tape overlay lend it a lot of personality.”
    • “A cacophony of disparate, poor visual design with mismatched art styles and horrible visual effects.”
    • “It takes a long time to load in the first place, and based on presentation that makes no sense; there is no high graphics element, the AI barely has to do any thinking at all.”
    • “My only critique, here, is that each chapter of the campaign is really just a color gradient reskin of the last, so you may grow tired of the overall aesthetic.”
  • music36 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and fitting 8-bit chiptune soundtrack, which effectively complements the game's aesthetic and gameplay. Many reviewers appreciate the retro-inspired tunes that evoke a sense of nostalgia, particularly drawing from Japanese 80s and 90s influences. While the soundtrack is generally well-received, some players express a desire for more variety and additional tracks to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The game also has a great aesthetic that celebrates its inspirations, and an awesome soundtrack.”
    • “Soundtrack is pretty solid too with nice 8-bit songs accompanying every different act of the game.”
    • “It combines immediately accessible yet surprisingly deep turn-based tactical gameplay with a fun, lighthearted B-movie storyline, then renders all of it in high-quality pixel art and slaps a deliciously cheesy synth soundtrack on top.”
    • “The gameplay is alright, the music is a smidge grating.”
    • “Win mission, music keeps playing, black screen like it's about to crash for 30 seconds.”
    • “Ditto that for the soundtrack; while each chapter adds a new song or two, all of which are ridiculously catchy, Kaiju Wars could benefit from a little more everything, kaiju included.”
  • humor18 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, tongue-in-cheek references to kaiju movie tropes, and engaging dialogue that elicits genuine laughter. Players appreciate the absurdity of the plot and the quirky character interactions, which enhance the overall comedic experience. The game's lighthearted approach and memorable quips contribute to its charm, making it a standout feature that adds significant value to the gameplay.

    • “The way the game works, you very rarely actually kill any of the kaiju; you simply survive until a doctor makes an 'anti-kaiju serum' and that scares it off, winning you the level. It's also hilariously easy to survive long enough for the doctor to make the serum.”
    • “On a side note, the story is super cheesy in a very good way, chock-full of humor and definitely plays on kaiju movie tropes. The game is worth buying for the tongue-in-cheek humor alone.”
    • “Quirky, wholesome, and genuinely funny, Kaiju Wars’ absurd plot, characters, and dialogue left me uniformly impressed, perhaps because I, admittedly, expected so very little in the way of narrative value from such a silly premise.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and often feel it serves to compensate for a lack of substantial content. The necessity to frequently spend and refund medals for unit upgrades adds to the frustration, making the experience feel repetitive and cumbersome. Additionally, the requirement for extra lives to facilitate grinding further detracts from the overall enjoyment.

    • “I find grindy games are grindy to mask the short amount of actual game.”
    • “Spending medals to improve units and gain researchers is tedious, as you want to refund your medal purchases and re-spend them before every mission since the units you can bring each time are different.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Players highlight the game's high replayability due to its strategic customization options, multiple difficulty levels, leaderboards, and diverse game modes. The unique art style and additional features further enhance the replay value, making it an engaging experience for repeated playthroughs.

    • “There are lots of strategic customization options, which add to the replayability.”
    • “Leaderboards, difficulty levels, and custom maps enhance the replayability.”
    • “The niche art style, cool features, and high replayability make it a standout experience.”
    • “Lots of strategic customization, which adds replayability.”
    • “Leaderboards, difficulty levels, and custom maps add replayability.”
    • “It has a lot of replayability with its various modes.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users report smooth performance even on lower-end hardware, others feel it is still in an early access state and requires further updates to improve its optimization.

    • “Another thing I think is worth mentioning is that it runs smoothly, even on my laptop that is running on life support.”
    • “After a successful mission, you’ll gain performance-based medals that you can then invest back into troop stats, adding a nice sense of personal progress to the 20-or-so-hour campaign.”
    • “I am not going to be playing it much until it is updated more; I feel like the early access label applies to this game or it is poorly optimized.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of "Kaiju Wars" is characterized by its quirky and wholesome humor, which surprisingly elevates the experience despite its absurd premise. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke feelings of acceptance and enjoyment, even if it doesn't enhance their gameplay skills.

    • “It didn’t make me suck less, but it made me feel okay about it.”
    • “Quirky, wholesome, and genuinely funny, Kaiju Wars’ absurd plot, characters, and dialogue left me uniformly impressed, perhaps because I, admittedly, expected so very little in the way of narrative value from such a silly premise.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its engaging synth-driven music, which features unique themes for each kaiju, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the cohesive blend of aesthetic visuals and sound that effectively builds an immersive environment.

    • “If you enjoy driving, synth-heavy, earworm-like music, this game has an incredible atmosphere with each kaiju featuring a unique theme!”
    • “The aesthetic, the atmosphere, the visuals, and the music all come together to create an immersive experience!”
    • “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth or engagement.”
    • “Despite the beautiful visuals, the atmosphere fails to create any sense of immersion.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is dull and lifeless, making it hard to stay invested in the experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only a few minor glitches and bugs reported, which do not significantly impact the overall experience.

    • “There are a few small glitches and bugs, but nothing terrible.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
    • “I experienced several stability issues that disrupted my gameplay.”
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Critic Reviews

79% average critic score

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Play time

7hMedian play time
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