Overview
The 1986 release by Epyx, Inc. transports players into a world where they control one of several iconic monsters wreaking havoc on a cityscape. The game is available on several platforms, including the Commodore 64 and Apple II, and it offers a distinctive experience by allowing players to live out the fantasy of being a colossal creature.
Gameplay
In this game, players can choose from a range of famous movie monsters, each with unique abilities and destruction methods. The primary objective is to cause rampant destruction across a variety of urban settings. Players must navigate through cities, demolishing buildings and battling military forces dispatched to stop their rampage. Each level poses its own challenges, requiring strategic movement and timing to successfully complete objectives.
Features
- Diverse Monster Selection: Players can assume the role of different monsters, each inspired by cinema’s most notorious beasts.
- High Replayability: With multiple cities to destroy and various monsters to play, the game encourages repeated playthroughs to explore all its possibilities.
- Strategic Destruction: While the goal is to destroy, players need to outmaneuver obstacles and military defenses strategically.
Impact and Reception
While it may not be as widely recognized today, the game offered a unique twist on traditional gameplay by putting players in the shoes of the ‘antagonist’. Its appeal lay in its imaginative premise and dynamic destruction mechanics, which resonated with fans of monster cinema and arcade-style games of the era. It remains a nostalgic piece for those who experienced its chaotic fun firsthand in the mid-80s.
