Kaiju Wars
- April 27, 2022
- Foolish Mortals Games
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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Get on Xbox Games Store"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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Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 4
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Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews
- Engaging and unique tactical gameplay that combines elements of strategy and puzzle-solving, requiring players to think critically about their moves.
- Charming retro graphics and a humorous storyline that pays homage to classic kaiju films, enhancing the overall experience.
- Variety in gameplay mechanics, including unit upgrades and project cards, which adds depth and replayability to the game.
- Performance issues and long load times, particularly on certain platforms, detract from the overall experience.
- Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in strategic depth after the initial levels, leading to a sense of staleness.
- Control issues and bugs, especially on handheld devices, can hinder gameplay and frustrate players.
- story49 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is a humorous homage to kaiju movie tropes, featuring a cheesy yet entertaining narrative that serves as a backdrop for its gameplay. While some players find the plot predictable and the execution lacking, the quirky characters and engaging dialogue add charm, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre. Overall, the story provides a fun framework for the missions, though it may not be the primary focus for all players.
“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.”
“The story is compelling, and the graphics as well as the dialogue bring it to life in a really nice way.”
“The game has the narrative, the mechanics, the scenario design, and the presentation to keep gamers always engaged, guessing how they can pick up an extra medal or tackle a mission on hard.”
“You can't force players to sit through overly long missions and then throw random bullshit at them and expect them to think it's both fun and fair.”
“I threw the towel in the ring when on one particular mission a randomly aimed beam attack from a kaiju destroyed the target building it was headed for, thus forcing it to immediately choose a new target, immediately moving there in the same turn and choosing the most out-of-the-way route to get there, which resulted in it stomping on the lead scientist I had to keep alive.”
“The plot and its cast is more for humor and to function as a framework for the game, but is rather decent and does its job in bringing amusement.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their superb retro art style, vibrant colors, and charming aesthetic that effectively captures the essence of classic games. Players appreciate the old-school presentation, including isometric tilesets and comic-book-style animations, which enhance the overall experience. However, some users noted performance issues and loading times that detracted from the otherwise enjoyable visual presentation.
“Otherwise, the graphics are superb with really nice color and a retro TV monitor filter that you can turn on and off.”
“This game absolutely nailed every aspect of its aesthetic; the graphics, music, and characters are all great.”
“Very enjoyable strategy/puzzle game with a pleasing old-school aesthetic to the graphics with its color selection.”
“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.”
“There are also bugs and heavy graphics here and there, but my machine is garbage so it could be a me thing.”
“The retro graphics and sound allow the developers to lean into the campiest kaiju film tropes, but the gameplay itself shouldn’t be overlooked because of the silly packaging.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of innovative mechanics, such as unique unit abilities and tactical options, which contribute to a fun and engaging experience. However, some players find inconsistencies and frustrations with certain features, like the ace unit mechanic and terrain hazards, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, the game is praised for its stylish presentation, solid turn-based strategy elements, and the ability to keep gameplay fresh throughout the campaign.
“However, there's a lot of cool mechanics like recruiting different scientists with unique abilities, special tactics to be used at just the right moment, and more!”
“Kaiju Wars stomps its way onto the strategy scene with its brilliant sense of style, distinct setting, and tight tactical gameplay.”
“The game has the narrative, the mechanics, the scenario design, and the presentation to keep gamers always engaged, guessing how they can pick up an extra medal or tackle a mission on hard.”
“It's frustratingly inconsistent in terms of gameplay and quality of life features.”
“I was mostly enjoying the demo, but the full game added a terrain hazard mechanic that I'm just not willing to deal with.”
“I don't like the ace unit mechanic as it keeps me from improving units as a whole.”
- music20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its solid 8-bit soundtrack, heavily influenced by Japanese 80s and 90s styles, which enhances the overall aesthetic and atmosphere. Players appreciate the unique themes for each kaiju and the nostalgic, earworm quality of the tracks, although some noted that the music can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that complements the game's charming visuals and engaging gameplay.
“The soundtrack is pretty solid too with nice 8-bit songs accompanying every different act of the game.”
“I love the style of this game and the music; it's a really polished and pleasant experience.”
“It has a fabulous soundtrack, really fun gameplay, and some very cool extra features like links to the kaiju films playing in the background!”
“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.”
“There's more of 80s wackiness than just music.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever dialogue, tongue-in-cheek references to kaiju movie tropes, and a playful presentation that includes inside jokes and memes. Players appreciate the ridiculous yet funny storyline, as well as the engaging quips that enhance the gameplay experience, making it a standout feature that adds character and charm to the overall experience. While most humor hits the mark, some players note that it can be hit-or-miss at times.
“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.”
“Plus, it is hilarious and has an impeccable sense of presentation.”
“A final note: I love the 'little touches' that show the Foolish Mortals signature style, like being able to name the kaiju and write a speech to the citizenry in some of the missions. The quips during the mission will then be based on the speech you wrote - this had me dying laughing.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often perceiving it as a way to compensate for a lack of substantial content. Many feel that the grind is excessive, suggesting that it detracts from the overall enjoyment and experience of the game.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding is tedious and makes the game feel monotonous.”
“I find that grindy games often use excessive grinding to mask the short amount of actual gameplay.”
“You'll need a second life just to keep up with the grinding.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate mixed feelings about the game's optimization; while some players find it poorly optimized and reminiscent of early access titles, others report smooth performance even on lower-end hardware.
“Another thing I think is worth mentioning is that it runs smoothly, even on my laptop that is running on life support.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive; I can play for hours without any lag or performance issues.”
“I love how well-optimized the game is; it looks great and runs perfectly on my mid-range PC.”
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative 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 like driving, synth-y, earworm-y, atmosphere-building music (each kaiju has a unique theme!), this game is for you!”
“The aesthetic, the atmosphere, the visuals, and the music create an immersive experience!”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the replayability of the game due to features like leaderboards, varying difficulty levels, and the option to create custom maps, which encourage repeated playthroughs and competition.
“The inclusion of leaderboards, various difficulty levels, and custom maps significantly enhances the game's replayability.”
“With multiple difficulty settings and the ability to create custom maps, there's always a new challenge waiting for players.”
“The dynamic leaderboards and diverse gameplay options ensure that I keep coming back for more.”
“The game lacks meaningful content to encourage replayability.”
“Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics makes replaying feel tedious.”
Critic Reviews
Kaiju Wars (PC) REVIEW – Something Awesome This Way Comes
Kaiju Wars stomps its way onto the strategy scene with its brilliant sense of style, distinct setting, and tight tactical gameplay.
85%Kaiju Wars Review
Kaiju Wars is a slick satirical strategy game that fans of a good monster movie marathon are bound to enjoy
78%Kaiju Wars Review
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.
90%
