Dawn of the Monsters

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The cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up! Titanic creatures known as Nephilim have invaded Earth, and the only hope of stopping them is DAWN (Defense Alliance Worldwide Network), which unleashes its own colossal combatants to defend against the enemy hordes!

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Developer:
13AM Games
Publisher:
Crunchyroll Games
Release date:
15 March 2022
Recent Steam reviews:
Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (124)

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Description

The cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up! Titanic creatures known as Nephilim have invaded Earth, and the only hope of stopping them is DAWN (Defense Alliance Worldwide Network), which unleashes its own colossal combatants to defend against the enemy hordes! Take control of four hulking behemoths - Megadon, Aegis Prime, Tempest Galahad, and Ganira - each with distinct abilities and play styles, and smash your way through destructible real-world environments spanning more than 35 missions! Power up with DNA augments, crush foes with devastating Rage moves and brutal finishers, and team up with a friend for 2-player co-op action! You are the planet's last line of defense...but will that be enough for mankind to survive the Dawn of the Monsters!?

Key Features:
-Four unique, monstrous playable characters: Megadon, Ganira, Aegis Prime, and Tempest Galahad
-Earth-shattering monster-versus-monster one- or two-player co-op beat-'em-up action
-Fully destructible cities based on real-world locations
-Brutal Rage abilities, devastating Cataclysm Attacks, and merciless finishing moves
-Fierce bosses and dozens of different enemy types
-Customize your monsters with DNA augments!

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *:
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Processor:
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
AMD Radeon HD 5700 Series or equivalent
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
10 GB available space

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

User reviews

Mac
Not recommended | 31 Jan 2024
4.4h played

If you think this Kaiju brawler is the dumb fun you're looking for, then prepare yourself for some disappointments: The hit feedback is very weak and, above all, far too quiet. This would be a point of criticism in any

Helpful: 16
dhoeppner13
Recommended | 13 Jan 2024
43.2h played

A deeper than you might think gameplay experience for this sort of genre. A straight forward beat 'em up style game with a lovely kaiju paint job. Giving plenty of homages to the genre, as well as other adjacent

Helpful: 0
zankurous
Recommended | 21 May 2025
72.5h played

Tokusatsu themed beat-em ups are quite rare. King of Monsters 2 for the NeoGeo comes to mind, even though that game had very little to offer aside from some nice sprite work and music. Dawn of the Monsters seems to have

Helpful: 3
The beacons are lit
Recommended | 28 Aug 2023
10.5h played

If you want to get some co-op beat em up kaiju action in, play this. You can get a good experience from this game. It's not the best of it's kind but I sure had a blast rippin through the game in a few sittings.

Helpful: 0
MASH BURNEDEAD
Recommended | 29 Aug 2023
18.2h played

Agreed with most of the review that the product is a little pricey for the content it provides. Would definitely recommend getting this on sales. If you are looking for getting 100% steam achievement in this game, just

Helpful: 2
Monkey Kombat
Recommended | 09 Jul 2024
11.1h played

There aren't a lot of western developed games out there that manage to scratch that Tokusatsu itch. This is definitely one of the few that succeeds and then some! A 2D brawler with some depth wrapped up in gorgeous

Helpful: 2