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Review of Dawn of the Monsters on PlayStation 4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Mar 2022
Cover image of Dawn of the Monsters on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 15 Mar 2022
Genre: Beat'em up
Developer: 13AM Games
Publisher: WayForward

Introduction

Imagine a world where monstrous events occur every Tuesday, and the creatures have a knack for wrecking everything in sight. Welcome to *Dawn of the Monsters*, where humanity's idea of self-defense is to recruit four gargantuan guardians instead of investing in better construction codes. In this narrative, if you're not strong enough to destroy entire cities, you might as well sit back and watch the show!

Gameplay

*Dawn of the Monsters* drops players into a world being annihilated by Nephilim, colossal creatures who’ve apparently never heard of personal space. Players can control four unique behemoths, each equipped with distinct moves and finishers, embracing the ultimate beat'em up experience. Not only can you punch other monsters into the stratosphere, but you can also carry entire buildings as if they're oversized action figures – because why not?

Graphics

From a visual perspective, it’s like someone threw a giant bucket of crayons on the screen and said, "Let’s make it look like a comic book!" The colors pop more than a kid on a sugar high, and the attention to detail in environmental destruction is absolutely delightful. Players might get lost staring at the gorgeous blend of Japanese manga aesthetics and Mike Mignola's works (the artistic genius behind *Hellboy*), which create a feast for the eyes, even under all that rubble.

Conclusion

In essence, *Dawn of the Monsters* brings excitement and chaos like only a beat'em up can. The gameplay is fast-paced, and it promises thrilling co-op fun. If you’re looking for a game that lets you unleash your inner giant monster without the risk of a building code violation, this game fills that void splendidly – just avoid carrying any actual buildings on your next construction gig. Overall, I give it an impressive 8.5 out of 10, because why aim for destruction if you can aim for laughter too?

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