War of the Monsters
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Incognito Inc.
Published_By:
Sony
Released On:
01 Jan 2003
War of the Monsters is a sci-fi melee fighting game. An alien race comes to earth and attacks the earth. Eventually the humans come up with a new technology to destroy the aliens, only to discover that strange liquid from the damaged UFO's stream into different areas, and create monsters to cause more damage to the Earth.
Single or two-player fighting modes are available. The game modes include "Adventure", "Free For all", "Endurance", "Elimination" and Mini-Games. Some modes are only for either one player or two player. The game has saving options after each level and you can load it later. In each battle there are health pick-ups, weapon pick-ups like cars, rubble and spears, energy pick-ups and special cubes. Each adventure mode battle awards tokens that can be used to purchase new monster costumes, new arenas and mini-games.
EAN-13:
4976219954983 (Japan)
Sony PN:
SLPM-65412 (Japan)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Gamepads Supported:
DualShock, DualShock 2
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller, Digital Controller
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a sci-fi action game where players must navigate a world overrun by giant mutant monsters and rogue robots, all stemming from a failed attempt to repel an alien invasion. The player likely controls a customizable titan or hero, fighting for humanity's survival against multiple colossal threats.
Story
EARTH'S FINAL STAND
When we first started the Global Observer, we thought it would be an homage to the new world that we would build with the aliens. We thought it would herald a new age of peace and prosperity. But as we all know now, we couldn't have been more wrong.
Evil from Outerspace
No one knew where the UFOs came from, but within moments of their arrival the aliens' intent became clear: global takeover. We gave up on solving this peacefully after the first small country was conquered. Peace was no longer an option.
The ensuing worldwide battle with the UFO's went on for months. They attacked relentlessly. Our defenses failed, city after city fell and soon, every nation was on the brink of succumbing to the alien tyranny. Earth was at their mercy.
What could we do?
Unfortunately, conventional weapons were ineffective. Though our stockpile of nuclear weapons would eliminate the aliens, it would also obliterate us. It seemed nothing could stop the aliens' advanced technology.
Despair infected every corner of the world, and each person watched and nervously waited for the moment the aliens would arrive in their neighborhood. It was only a matter of time.
A Sign of Hope
Then, in humanity's darkest hour, the world's greatest minds inspired the masses with hope. A global experiment laid the foundation for creating a "super weapon". Engineers and scientists worked in secret around the clock to bridge the gap between theory and technology. The results were incredible!
A series of powerful pulse emitters of immeasurable strength were created. This would be the Earth's final stand. The emitters were transported to strategic locations around the world, effectively creating a "web" of firepower from which there would be no refuge for the invaders.
With all the Earth's nations acting as one, they fired the pulse emitters and created an inescapable wave of energy that crippled the saucers where they hovered. A resounding cheer of victory echoed around the world as the UFOs began to plummet from the skies. We all knew victory was near.
A Failed Victory
Millions of us crowded the streets, rejoicing and celebrating. But the triumph turned to catastrophe. The glowing fuel from the wrecked alien spacecraft spilled into streams, gutters, and oceans and contaminated the air with toxic vapors.
Toxins flooded the Earth like a plague and triggered what were at first small, almost unseen mutations. Before the week was out, they appeared - gigantic mutant monsters. Towering beasts lumbered down the city streets, crushing everything in their path.
Even the elements, tainted by the alien toxin and merging with microorganisms, rose from the earth and became enraged with the desire to claim the world as their own. In a tragic irony, the weapon (our very own creation!) developed to save mankind, unleashed the most destructive forces the world has ever seen!
We reacted quickly to the new threat and created our own titans to combat the new threat. We built giant robots, infusing them with the only substance on earth capable of generating the power they needed: the alien fuel. But within seconds of activation, the immense metal beings took on lives of their own and became as great a threat as the monstrosities they were created to battle.
An Uncertain Future
The aliens' desires and our greatest fears were coming to fruition...the Earth, OUR Earth, was to be overrun by an unstoppable force. Now we stand at the end of mankind, watching helplessly and wondering what will stop these monsters and ultimately, which beast will win this War of the Monsters.
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J.D. Smith
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Editor-in-Chief
Controls
directional buttons
Move Monster
left analog stick
Move Monster
right analog stick
Free Look
button
Heavy Attack
Li button
Strafe Left
R1 button
Strafe Right
L1+R1 buttons
Target Lock Opponent
L2 button
Free Look
82 button
Block
82 button + button or button
Counter
START
Pause
SELECT
Taunt
How to Play
OPTIONS MENU
The Drive-in's snack bar had just about everything...everything except the weapons we needed to stop these rampaging behemoths.
Note: The options highlighted red and bold are the default settings.
Difficulty
Select from EASY, MEDIUM or HARD.
1P/2P Controls
Press the button to access three different control schemes - scheme A, scheme B and scheme C.
Audio
Select from STEREO or MONO output settings.
FX Volume
Adjust the Sound Effects volume.
Music Volume
Adjust the Music volume.
1P/2P Vibration
Turn ON or OFF the vibration feature of the DUALSHOCK 2 analog controller.
Load Settings
Load saved settings from a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation 2) inserted into either MEMORY CARD slot 1 or MEMORY CARD slot 2.
Note: Any settings or unlocks saved onto a memory card inserted into MEMORY CARD slot 1 prior to turning on the console will automatically load when the console is turned on.
Accept and Save Settings
To save the Options settings, earned Tokens and any unlocked items, insert a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation 2) with at least 68KB of space available into either memory card slot. Press the button to initiate the save and select the appropriate memory card slot.
GAME MODES
Those ravaging beasts strategically decide what, where and how they will cause the most destruction! We at first thought everything was random, but it has now been scientifically proven that they choose their battlegrounds and which monsters can and can't participate. One thing we know for certain - the more monsters in a battle, the more destruction and chaos!
Note: On the Monster Select screen, the numbers (1, 2, 3 and 4) that appear are the available costumes. Initially, you will only have access to costumes 1 and 2. You must purchase additional costumes through the "Unlocks" menu (see p. 7).
1 Player
Adventure
Select a monster and prepare for a destructive remake of your favorite classic giant monster/sci-fi movie. If the monster survives through every chaotic battle, it'll discover how it was brought to life.
Free-For-All
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First decide on the number of CPU (computer controlled) monsters (up to 3).
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Choose the "win" mode - Sudden Death, First to "X" wins (where "X" is any number between 1 and 10), or Unlimited Play.
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Then pick a monster (and CPU monsters).
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Then choose a city to battle in.
Endurance
Every monster thinks it's the master of all monsters. Here's where they test their destruction skills against an endless onslaught of opponents! See how many monsters can be conquered with just one life.
2 Player
Free-For-All
The ultimate battle for bragging rights! Each player selects a monster, up to two CPU (computer controlled) monsters, and a city to decimate.
Elimination
Here's the most brutal championship of monster battles ever! Select the number of respawns (rounds) to fight. Then each player selects their first monster to battle with. After each respawn, the loser must select a new monster to try and topple the winner.
Mini-Games
Use the Tokens earned in 1 player Adventure mode to buy three different mini-games to play against a buddy.
SPECIAL ATTACKS
We originally thought that these brutal beasts could only pound and kick each other. The latest news indicates they all have a phenomenal ability to unleash a devastating Special Attack! With a power-up stored (look for the pulsing "red" square next to the monster icon), each monster can unleash one of two different devastating Special Attacks.
Long Range Special Attack
Monsters can launch a Long Range Special, by simultaneously pressing the button + the button.
Short Range Special Attack (a.k.a. "Crowd Control" special attack)
To blast a "Crowd Control" Special, monsters simply need to simultaneously press the button + the button. This attack is great for damaging several monsters at once as well as giving the firing monster extra room.
Note: To replenish a Special Attack, the monster must either collect a Special Attack red sphere pick-up or collect enough "blue" Stamina sphere pick-ups to fill up its Stamina Gauge. Stamina can also be generated by using objects (i.e. girders, cars, etc.) during the fight. Once the Stamina Gauge reaches the top and flashes, it will replenish its Special Attack.
PICK-UPS
Keen observers will notice that these monsters fight not only with their fists and claws, but also with weapons strewn about the battlefield. They have developed an uncanny ability to use their environment to their advantage. Monsters can grab and use any item highlighted with a glowing "green circle".
WARNING: If you see any of these weapons lying around you'd best stay clear, as the monsters have been known to crush everything in their path to grab them.
WEAPONS
There are several classifications of weapons that can be found in the environment. The monsters tend to experiment with each to find out which is best for pummeling their enemies.
CLUBS
The first type is the "club" style weapon. These include steel girders, stone columns, etc. Press the button or the button to swing them like a club. Press the button to throw them.
SPEARS
The second type is the
Tips & Maps
Target Lock Opponent
Holding the R1 button + L1 button will lock the monster's sight onto its nearest opponent or onto the monster closest to its Aiming Cursor.
Ground Smash
After knocking an opponent to the ground, a monster can further pummel their opponent by pressing either Attack button when next to the downed opponent.
Rising Attack
After getting knocked to the ground, a monster that presses either Attack button, will perform a rising attack as it gets back onto its feet.
Grapple and Throw
Press the O button to pick up an opponent and then press the O button again to throw them! They can even press either Attack button to get a few quick hits in. Grappled opponents can escape by rapidly pressing the controller buttons.
Climb
Pressing the O button near walls will allow monsters to dig their claws and fists in deep and start climbing. The monster can move in any direction once it's attached to the wall.
Block
Pressing the R2 button will block almost every attack.
Dash
Quickly press forward (the direction the monster is facing) twice and hold to Dash. To ram its opponents, press the △ button while dashing.
Stun Hit
If a monster presses the △ button and ↑, it will execute a special hit that will dizzy its opponent (indicated by the "stars" spinning above).
Uppercut
Advanced monsters will try to uppercut their opponents by pressing the △ button and ↓ to send their hapless victim flying.
Shove
A monster in tight quarters has been known to press the O button and ↑ to give itself some fighting room. This is also good for linking a combo hit!
Juggle
We've seen only a select few monsters press the O button and ↓ to knock their opponent up into the air. Another opportunity for a combo hit!
Dive Attack
At the top of a jump, a monster can press ↑ and the △ button to come crashing to the ground.
Air Recovery
After getting socked and sent flying through the air, a monster can press the R2 button just as its shoulders are aligned with the ground. Doing so will make it land on its feet, saving it from sustaining additional damage.
Counter
Holding the R2 button and pressing either Attack button just as an opponent is about to attack will trigger a Counter. This will stop the attack and stun the opponent.
Catch Objects
Pressing the O button at the right time will catch almost any object thrown their way. Once in their grasp, monsters will hurl the object right back at unsuspecting opponents!
Batter Up
Equipped with a steel girder, column, or other object, many monsters swing like mad! Additionally, they've been known to bat back any objects thrown at them.
Enemies & Characters
TOGERA
Togera is believed to be a descendant of gigantic dinosaurs, possibly the last of its species. It fights savagely, morphing its body to protrude deadly "bone" spikes and spitting deadly streams of energy.
PREYTOR
Once a deadly carnivore, Preytor mutated into a savage monster from an experiment gone awry. This flying monstrosity feeds on destruction, armed with piercing appendages and an ability to regurgitate a parasitic life form.
CONGAR
Congar is a super-gorilla fueled by anger, astronomical strength, and insatiable revenge. Along with his extreme reach and destructive punches, his Sonic Roar is extremely damaging at close range.
ROBO-47
Robo-47 is a military war robot from the atomic age, packing heavy gauge steel plating and armaments. Its Atomic missile packs enough punch to level a building and the surrounding city block.
AGAMO
Agamo's massive stone structure is believed to be the work of a vanished civilization, with fire in its eyes hinting at rage. Agamo can effortlessly control the molecules binding its rock body to create a large boulder of massive destructive capabilities.
ULTRA V
Ultra V is the fifth version of super robots designed as saviors for cities under siege. Equipped with state-of-the-art eye lasers, space-age metal, rocket firing fists, and an energy sword, Ultra V is ready to eliminate any threat to mankind.
MAGMO
Magmo is a monster protected by cooling molten hot lava, sprouting four arms and a deep desire to scorch the Earth. When it unleashes its furious Volcano-inspired Special, a hail of lava and fire will pour from the sky.
KINETICLOPS
Kineticlops is a beast of pure energy whose origin remains a mystery, theorized as electricity mixed with an organic life form. The suspended eyeball in its center appears immune to the electrical surges that radiate from its body during its Special Attack, with bolts capable of spanning entire cities.
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