The idea that a new IP could give me that sort of nostalgia is a dream come true, and I get the sense that many kaiju fans will feel the same. They featured giant battles over the fate of humanity fought by unstoppable forces of nature or a lone hero piloting a government tax-paid mech. It takes me back to a time as a kid when my dad was constantly showing me Japanese films and anime that blew my mind. It just screams “by kaiju fans for kaiju fans,” which instantly made me fall head over heels.įrom color palette references to the fact that you can make kaiju roar and strike fear in enemies, there are so many little Easter eggs all over the game that give me an indescribable feeling as a fan. It’s evident that 13AM Games put a ton of love into the title. But it isn’t nearly as basic as it sounds at first glance. Dawn of the Monsters is easy to explain: Select a giant, venture through different cities, and defeat kaiju while progressing through a story.
