so... how bad is Super Godzilla?

[Steven]

I bought this SNES game after being somewhat curious about it since it was released in 1994. It's received pretty poor reviews all around, with the consensus seemingly "this game is too damn slow and boring."

But at $3... I couldn't pass it up. What are your thoughts on this strategy game? If anything, Bagan's role in the game has gone on to be a sort of cult "happening" within the Godzilla community. (Bagan appears ONLY in this video game, and nowhere else in the Godzilla universe, IIRC)

[Iron Draggon]

From what I've heard, the other SNES Godzilla game is way better. So of course that one never made it out of Japan. I'm still trying to track it down. I've never even seen a used one for sale, much less a new one. I wish I could find one.

[klausien]

Actually, I think the game you are referring to is actually a fighting game in the vein of the PC Engine version. It is pretty good, though nowhere near the competency of something like SFII.

I might be wrong, but that's the Super Godzilla I know.

[Gamereviewgod]

Super Godzilla punishes the player for knocking over buildings when you play as Godzilla. 'Nuff said.

That said, you can check out a Godzilla US gaming history here:

http://www.digitpress.com/reviews/godzilla_all.htm

[Push Upstairs]

Punishes you for knocking over buildings?

WTF?

Did they forget they were making a Godzilla game?

[Truffle]

Oh wow...

I bought this game new from TRU (its still minty) and at first I hated it. But I also couldnt figure out the contols even WITH the manual.
After a couple years I finally figured the boss battling system out, and I really liked it afterward...???
I dont know, I found some enjoyment there!

Also, I was stunned to discover a monster exclusive to the SNES game. :D I love Bagan !!!!! @_@
Its too bad he has no action figures in his likeness.

[Moo Cow]

It's ok, it's not the best of games in the world, it did take me a while to figure out the boss system, and it is a nice way to pass the time, however, I'd much rather use my SNES for Chrono Trigger.

[Gamereviewgod]

Also, I was stunned to discover a monster exclusive to the SNES game. :D I love Bagan !!!!! @_@
Its too bad he has no action figures in his likeness.

Bagan was one of the planned monsters in one of the many never made Godzilla movies. There were a few concept drawings out there, but that's as far as he made it.

[MrSmiley381]

I kinda liked the music, and the boss battles were OK. I never finished it, though, since Biollante was a WHORE.

I can't wait for another Godzilla marathon.

[Soviet Conscript]

Bagan was one of the planned monsters in one of the many never made Godzilla movies. There were a few concept drawings out there, but that's as far as he made it.

http://www.kaijuphile.com/rodansroost/scrapyard/mothravsbagan.shtml

a mothra movie to be more specific

[Steven]

I bought this game new from TRU (its still minty) and at first I hated it. But I also couldnt figure out the contols even WITH the manual.
After a couple years I finally figured the boss battling system out, and I really liked it afterward...???
I dont know, I found some enjoyment there!

Great, I have it coming cart only LOL

any chance you or someone else can elaborate a bit on how the boss system works? Sounds complicated if the manual didn't help!

[Moo Cow]

Basically, there was a block with random attacks or something like that. I think you get it after punching the dude. The attacks flash across the block/box. I think I may have just confused you...

[Ed Oscuro]

http://www.kaijuphile.com/rodansroost/scrapyard/mothravsbagan.shtml

a mothra movie to be more specific
That looks pretty sweet, shame it wasn't made. :(

[Soviet Conscript]

yhea, there were a few godzilla movies that were planned and then scrapped. there are a few on that website. some are just wierd though, like "Godzilla vs the Devil"

[Truffle]

I have no memory of how the boss battling system works.
I can remember that after I figured it out it was really fun...but I like odd games. I was actually sort of addicted to it one summer.

[Cryomancer]

Actually i thought that game was fairly fun.

AS for breaking buildings = punish? not that i remember, but if it is, godzilla IS workign for the government in that game. besides, he isn't into smashing buildings...he just likes to take the direct path and these dumb cities just popped up since his last million year nap.

[Gamereviewgod]

AS for breaking buildings = punish? not that i remember, but if it is, godzilla IS workign for the government in that game. besides, he isn't into smashing buildings...he just likes to take the direct path and these dumb cities just popped up since his last million year nap.

Yeah, whenever you hit a building, you're docked health. You're right that it makes sense in the story, but to make a Godzilla game and not let the player be Godzilla is stupid.


I have no memory of how the boss battling system works.

Drop back. The farther you are between the enemy, the faster your energy charges for a major blast. That, or rush in for the melee hit, but it's usually a lot wiser to hold back.

[NeoSNightmarE]

how could you get punished for knocking over buildings? thats...dumbastic. but i'd still probably play it if given the chance lol. and the direct path thing: LOL

[MrSmiley381]

I will say this much:

The music was made of awesome and win.

Here's how boss battles work:

1. Cutscene (OMG GHIDORAH ATTACK).
2. Go to 2D fight screen.
3. Run up to boss.
4. Punch boss in face.
5. Start walking backwards.
6. As you walk backwards, a little box starts opening. The more you walk back, the more randomized Godzilla supers it goes through. When you find the attack you want to use, hit specific button.
7. ???
8. Profit.

Oh, avoid melee supers on Biollante FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT'S HOLY.

[Truffle]

Oh, avoid melee supers on Biollante FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT'S HOLY.


Mabey Im just tired right now but....WTF does that mean?
Could you elaborate?

[MrSmiley381]

Ha ha.

When you have the option to use either the headbutt and possibly the tail, Biollante dodges and then rapes you.

Seriously, you have to play the game. I can't elaborate much more. It's worth looking into for the oddness factor.