GigaBash

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GigaBash
Cover Art
Developer(s)Passion Republic Games
Publisher(s)Passion Republic Games
Director(s)Mel Law, Aiken Tow
Producer(s)Ng Aik Sern
Writer(s)Gerald Yong
EngineUnreal Engine 4[1]
Platform(s)
Release
  • Windows, PS4, PS5
  • August 5, 2022
  • Switch, Xbox One, Series X/S
  • August 4, 2023
Genre(s)Brawler
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

GigaBash is a brawler game developed and published by Malaysian independent studio Passion Republic Games. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on August 5, 2022. It was also released for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on August 4, 2023.

Gameplay[edit]

GigaBash is a brawler[2] in which the player assumes control of a kaiju and must battle each other in stages filled with destructible environments.[3] These monsters can perform light and a heavy attack, and unleash a unique special move. They can also dodge, perform an air dash, and hurl buildings and objects at their opponents. As the player deals damage to opponents, they will gain Giga-energy. With sufficient Giga-energy, the kaiju will transform into a "S-class" monster, which is significantly stronger and larger. During a match, a Giga-ball will emerge. The kaiju that acquires a Giga-ball can unleash an ultimate attack that deals devastating damage to other opponents.[4] At launch, the game would feature 10 different monsters.[5]

The game features both local and online multiplayer.[5] In battle mode, players can engage in free-for-all battle, or split into two teams and combat each other. While the game supports up to four players, solo players can also compete against characters controlled by artificial intelligence. In addition, the game features four single-player campaigns which follow the story of four monsters: Gorogong, Pipijuras, Woolley, and Thundatross.[5] In addition, the game also has a Mayhem mode, which is a party mode in which players can complete various minigames together.[6]

Characters[edit]

Base Roster[edit]

  • Gorogong: A horned ape-like monster living in the volcano of Luana Island.
  • Pipajuras: An alien invader that broke out of Area 51, given cybernetic upgrades prior to its escape to serve as an anti-kaiju weapon. Based on several Ultraman aliens, including Temperor and Baltan,[7] with the latter eventually ending up as a guest fighter in the game.
  • Thundatross: A giant mecha with an enormous sword piloted by a teenage boy.
  • Wooley: A member of a race of friendly Totoro-like Yeti.
  • Skorak: A predatory snail wearing a kaiju skull as a shell living on Tarabak Island. Uses acidic poison, energy-draining attacks, and its own shell in battle.
  • Gigaman: A giant, slightly out-of-shape (but still very potent) Ultraman-like veteran superhero who has recently emerged from his abrupt retirement.
  • Rohanna: A nature goddess resembling a giant rose living on Tarabak Island.
  • Rawa: A Phaya Naga-like dragon that dominates Tarabak Island. His body type, king-like status, some of his attacks, and one of his taunts reference Godzilla, who eventually appeared as a guest character in the game.
  • Zyva: One of many telekinetic crystalline creatures that guard the Hollow Earth.
  • Kongkrete: A living skyscraper that shows up wherever Giga Energy is most concentrated.

Godzilla DLC[edit]

  • Godzilla: The "King of the Monsters", one of the most famous kaiju known. Despite appearing in his Godzilla vs. Destoroyah incarnation (being capable of transforming into his burning form in his S-class state), some of his moves reference his more peculiar attacks in the Showa era (namely, his atomic breath flight in Godzilla vs. Hedorah, and his tail slide dropkick in Godzilla vs. Megalon).
  • Gigan: Appearing in his Showa era incarnation, Gigan is a highly-advanced alien cyborg considered to be one of Godzilla's most brutal foes, being the first to draw blood onscreen. Fittingly, he is the first monster in the game that can inflict the "Bleed" status with his various armaments.
  • Destoroyah: A colony of crustaceans that fight as a single demonic creature with functional wings, an energized horn, and "Micro-Oxygen" chemical attacks. Is capable of draining enemy energy and health with a tail strike that cannot be blocked, and can split into aggregates for its ultimate attack.
  • MFS-3 Kiryu: The Millennium era version of Mechagodzilla, Kiryu is equipped with a "Weapon Control System" mechanic, two constantly-regenerating energy bars consumed by its basic and special attacks. Uses the freezing "Absolute Zero" cannon in its ultimate attack.

Ultraman DLC[edit]

  • Ultraman: The original Ultraman, he fights using a combination of quick melee strikes and charged Specium energy attacks.
  • Alien Baltan: One of Ultraman's iconic enemies. Relies on his cloning ability for some of his moves and his ultimate attack.
  • Ultraman Tiga: The first Ultra shown to be capable of changing his form, he uses the same Multi (Balanced), Power, and Sky (Speed) Type transformations he had in the series. Also transforms into his "Glitter" form for his ultimate attack.
  • Camearra: A dark giant who was once Ultraman Tiga's lover. Primarily attacks with her ice whips, and can transform into Demonthor for her ultimate attack.

Development[edit]

GigaBash is the debut title for Malaysian independent game development studio Passion Republic Games. The monsters in the game were inspired by classic tokusatsu characters including Godzilla, the Dino Megazord, and Ultraman. Video games, such as games based on the WWE license, King of the Monsters, Rampage, Gundam Versus, War of the Monsters and Power Stone also influenced the team. Party games, such as Overcooked and Rocket League were also major sources of inspiration. The team also included a story mode, which serves as an "extension" to the core battle mode. This mode will explore the background of four different monsters and their origin.[8] The game's control scheme was designed to be accessible and simple, though the player's attack will be modified by other contextual factors, such as if the player is blocking, dashing or grabbing. Each playable character in the game went through multiple phases of design and development. Thundatross, the game's first publicly revealed character, was described as an "all-rounded" monster that resembles other classic kaiju.[9]

The first teaser trailer for the game premiered on September 12, 2019.[10] The game was released on August 5, 2022, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Windows.[11] During the 2022 Tokyo Game Show, it was announced that Godzilla would join the roster as a guest character.[12] A teaser for Godzilla's appearance in the game was released on November 2, with the character set to join the game as part of a DLC on December 9.[13] Three other kaiju from the Godzilla series; Gigan, Kiryu, and Destoroyah, have been confirmed to be released along with Godzilla himself in the DLC.[14] Three trailers foreshadowing Gigan, Mechagodzilla, and Destoroyah were released on November 16, 23, and 30 respectively. In a Japanese Indie World Showcase on April 19, 2023, the game's Nintendo Switch port was announced for August 4, 2023, and was made available for pre-order that same day. On October 12, Ultraman was announced to join the roster as a guest character. As with the Godzilla DLC, three trailers were released in the following weeks, with Alien Baltan, Ultraman Tiga, and Camearra being shown on October 19 and 26, and November 2. The DLC released on November 8, 2023. A second batch of Godzilla DLC fighters, titled the Nemesis pack, was announced on April 25, 2024.[15]

Reception[edit]

GigaBash received "mixed or average" reviews upon release, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[16] Mitchell Saltzman of IGN gave the a game an 7/10 rating, praising the game's simple controls, character movesets and gimmick-filled stages; he concluded that these characteristics made more suited for casual local play than solo or even online play, modes he deemed "at least present and serviceable".[18]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Over 80 Unreal Engine-powered games featured during 2022 summer gaming events". Unreal Engine. August 15, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  2. ^ Fenlon, Wes (June 14, 2021). "GigaBash is a cute and chaotic kaiju brawler that makes me miss arcades". PC Gamer. Future plc. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  3. ^ Purslow, Matt (December 16, 2021). "GigaBash's Latest Character Reveal Is a Sentient Office Block". IGN. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  4. ^ Romano, Sal (August 26, 2021). "GigaBash Gamescom 2021 trailer". Gematsu. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c Romano, Sal (September 29, 2021). "GigaBash 'Story Mode' trailer". Gematsu. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  6. ^ Bashir, Dale (March 1, 2022). "Malaysian Kaiju Brawler GigaBash Primed to Be 2022's Best Party Game". IGN Southeast Asia. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  7. ^ Jump Behind The Scenes and meet #Pipijuras as he pesters his foes from afar with powerful projectile attacks. Love to see more content like this? Sign... | By GigaBashFacebook. Retrieved 2024-04-29 – via www.facebook.com.
  8. ^ Yong, Gerald (March 9, 2022). "GigaBash brings multiplayer, monsters, and mayhem to PS5 and PS4 this year". PlayStation Blog. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  9. ^ Lee, Patrick (September 24, 2019). "GigaBash Is About Kaiju Battles and the Glee of Bringing Total Destruction". The Escapist. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  10. ^ Moyse, Chris (September 12, 2019). "Become King of the Monsters in city-trashing brawler GigaBash". Destructoid. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  11. ^ Doke, Shunal (11 June 2022). "GigaBash is Coming to PC, PS5, and PS4 on August 5". GamingBolt. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
  12. ^ "GigaBash Godzilla Collaboration Teases the King of the Monsters". 15 September 2022.
  13. ^ "Godzilla Confirmed as Guest Character in Fighting Game". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
  14. ^ "Godzilla Announced for GigaBash Alongside 3 Mystery Fighters". 3 November 2022.
  15. ^ https://twitter.com/GigaBashGame/status/1783526387086999858
  16. ^ a b "GigaBash for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
  17. ^ Andriessen, CJ (August 4, 2022). "Review: GigaBash". Destructoid. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  18. ^ a b Saltzman, Mitchell (August 4, 2022). "GigaBash Review". IGN. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  19. ^ Stockdale, Henry (August 4, 2022). "Mini Review: GigaBash (PS5) - A Mighty Brawler That Excels in Multiplayer". Push Square. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
  20. ^ Denzer, TJ (August 16, 2022). "GigaBash review: Kaiju jamboree". Shacknews. Retrieved September 4, 2022.

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