Players who got used to playing beat ‘em up know that certain characters can pull off amazing tricks in combat, most likely based on weapons and powerful abilities - andDawn Of The Monstersrejects this notion by ensuring its combatants engage in the raw affair that is the fight to the death. After all, unlike the typical fighting game likeStreet Fighter,Dawn Of The Monstersallows players to control four massive creatures - some monster kaijus, one mecha, and a colossal warrior - as inspired by Japanesetokusatsuculture.
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As such, instead of seeing flashy techniques like inStreet Fighter, players ofDawn Of The Monsterscan control the likes ofGodzillaand similar monsters in a fight against the Nephilim invasion. However, as with any kind of beat ‘em up style game, certain kaiju aside from aGodzilla-inspired monster will rise to the top inDawn Of The Monstersfor their gameplay.
4Aegis Prime
Possibly inspired byUltraman,Aegis Primeis the epitome of skill inDawn Of The Kaiju. Not a machine nor a Nephilim, Aegis Prime is actually a scientist named Eiji Murasame who acquired the power to tap into the light and transform into a colossal warrior. At its core, Aegis Prime is a character dedicated to skilled players due to his advanced skill set. What Aegis Prime lacks in defense, he makes up in terms of high mobility and powerful combos.
Skills: Powerful In The Right Hands
Players with a need for speed won’t go wrong with Aegis Prime, especially with a toolkit designed specifically for those who’ve had a fair share of their fighting games. Aegis Prime might not have the best defenses, but his various moves allow him toperform quick-moving attacks that let him get the upper hand in meleebut have all the means to escape as soon as enemies start surrounding him.
In Combat: Advancement Is Key
Given the wide range of Aegis Prime’s arsenal, he’s certainly the most flexible of all the heroes. Players can string awide range of combos with the right practiceand can even push the game’s limits in terms of its combat system.
3Ganira
Known as the Terror of the Seas,Ganirais the epitome of defense inDawn Of The Kaiju. Resembling a large crab-turtle-hybrid, Ganira may have been a Nephilim but she fights for the safety of mankind. Unlike other characters, Ganira relies more on defense and support instead of outright offense, providing her with abilities that let heroutlast opponentsand even summon minions to fight for her.
Skills: The Epitome Of Support
Unlike other defensive and support characters, Ganira’s penchant for aiding her allies comes at the expense of her enemies. This is especially considering a lot of her defensive and supportive skills often come in the form of attacks or buffs meant specifically to mess around with opponents.
In Combat: Defense Is Good Offense
As a defensive character, Ganira specializes in ensuring her opponents fight her in exactly the way she wants to, especially since she’s extremely hard to take down. Unlike other defensive/support characters in games, Ganira is more than capable ofsupplementing her defensive inclinations with extremely hard-hitting attacks, giving opponents the business end of her pincers one way or another.
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2Tempest Galahad
Possibly inspired byGundamand other mecha anime, young pilot Jamila Senai was tasked to driveTempest Galahadin the defense against Nephilim. Tempest Galahad is the first ATOM, or Atomic Telekinetically-Operated Mecha, that humans created specifically to combat monsters. As such, instead of boasting powerful techniques or brutal displays of strength and power, Tempest Galahad relies on a wide variety of weapons to keep up with her companions. Her arsenal allows her to adapt to any combat situation.
Skills: Control The Battlefield
Whereas Aegis Prime relies on movement, Tempest Galahad has more than enough resources at her disposal totake care of opponents at a distance. All of her attacks help her control the flow of battle by keeping enemies at bay and ensuring she only fights up close with those that she actually lets inside her space. It’s interesting how her skill set also gives her ample opportunities to secure the distance between her and her opponents when necessary - essentially giving her total battlefield control.
In Combat: Adaptability Means Survival
The many tools in Tempest Galahad’s disposal ensure that she has all the means to cope with any combat situation. Not only that, the long-ranged nature of her attacks means she has all the means to keep enemies at bay while she picks them off. This makes her a relatively easy character to use.
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1Megadon
Perhaps inspired byGodzilla,Megadonthe Living Volcano is the first Nephilim to awaken and fights for Earth to defend it against the Nephilim invasion. While the means to control it remain unknown, Megadon is probably one of the most powerful kaiju inDawn Of The Kaijuprecisely for its extreme aggression and power. His reliance on powerful attacks and speedy abilities can help Megadon tear through crowds of enemies with ease.
Skills: Aggression Beats Caution
Due to his nature as an offensive-reliant character, a lot of his skills rely on securing the hit as often as possible in order to beat enemies to submission. It’s hisstraightforward combat approachthat makes Megadon fit the definition of “beat ‘em up” as the game’s genre, and his moveset suits it perfectly:
In Combat: Pure Power Is Everything
Megadon is easily the most aggressive among the characters, and his slow nature is compensated with his sheer flexibility and power. A lot of his heavy attacks canpummel opponents to the ground, ensuring that they’re ground to dust. For Megadon, power is everything, and this mentality ensures he’s got something in store for enemies who’re just looking for a good punch.
Dawn Of The Monsterswas released on July 27, 2025, and is playable on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, and PlayStation 5.
