Recently released giant-monster beat-’em-up called “the next great thing” in the kaiju genre
Valencia, Calif. – March 24, 2022 – The verdict is in and the critics have spoken: Dawn of the Monsters is one of the deepest beat-’em-ups in recent memory as well as one of the best representations of the kaiju genre in video games. Developed by 13AM Games and published by WayForward, Dawn of the Monsters is a 2D co-op beat-’em-up that was released on March 15 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and March 1 on Google Stadia, at the price of $29.99 USD.
Featuring four distinct, awe-inspiring playable characters, two-player cooperative action, destructible environments, unique manga-style visuals, a captivating story with full voice acting, and a satisfyingly robust array of combos and special moves, Dawn of the Monsters continues to earn praise from reviewers and streamers alike, and currently (as of March 24, 2022) holds a 100% critic recommendation level on Opencritic. The reception has garnered comments such as the following:
- “Dawn of the Monsters is a special experience that comes around once in a generation…. Kaiju fans rejoice, your new fix is here.” – Capsule Computers
Beyond its impactful gameplay, Dawn of the Monsters also features art/design contributions from a who’s who of kaiju notables — such as the legendary Yuji Kaida, renowned Godzilla character creator Shinji Nishikawa, acclaimed Godzilla comic book artist Matt Frank, and lauded illustrator EJ Su (Transformers, Rise of Ultraman) — plus an all-star roster of voice talent, including AmaLee (Attack on Titan) as Claire Lionne, Cristina Valenzuela (Shantae and the Seven Sirens, RWBY) as Sofia Cruces, Xander Mobus (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate) as Viktor Ivakin, and Patrick Seitz (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) as Conrad Fosco.
In addition to the digital release of the game, physical versions of Dawn of the Monsters for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 are available at LimitedRunGames.com through April 3, 2022, both in a standard edition and a collector’s edition, which includes the game, a soundtrack CD, trading cards, chibi figurines of all four playable characters, a battle backdrop, DAWN ID badges, a commemorative coin, a double-sided poster, and a VHS-style collector’s box. For the latest Dawn of the Monsters news, as well as information on other titles, please visit www.wayforward.com and www.13amgames.com, and follow @wayforward and @13amgames on social media.
Key Features
- Four unique, monstrous playable characters: Megadon, Ganira, Aegis Prime, and Tempest Galahad!
- Earth-shattering monster-against-monster one- or two-player co-op beat-’em-up action
- Fully destructible cities based on real-world locations
- Brutal Rage abilities, devastating Cataclysm Attacks, and merciless finishing moves
- Fierce bosses and dozens of different enemy types
- Customize your monsters with DNA Augments!
About WayForward
Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.
About 13AM Games
13AM Games is an independent game studio based out of Toronto that crafts bold, stylish 2D games that challenge convention in order to surprise and delight. They started in 2014 and released their first game, Runbow, in 2015. Stay up to date by visiting www.13amgames.com and following them on Twitter and Discord.
