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Dawn of the Monsters

The cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up! Titanic creatures known as Nephilim have invaded Earth, and the only hope of stopping them is DAWN (Defense Alliance Worldwide Network), which unleashes its own colossal combatants to defend against the enemy hordes! Take control of four hulking behemoths - Megadon, Aegis Prime, Tempest Galahad, and Ganira - each with distinct abilities and play styles, and smash your way through destructible real-world environments spanning more than 35 missions! Power up with DNA augments, crush

Release date
May 13, 2022
Platforms
Windows
Developer
13AM Games, WayForward
Publisher
WayForward
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The cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up! Titanic creatures known as Nephilim have invaded Earth, and the only hope of stopping them is DAWN (Defense Alliance Worldwide Network), which unleashes its own colossal combatants to defend against the enemy hordes! Take control of four hulking behemoths - Megadon, Aegis Prime, Tempest Galahad, and Ganira - each with distinct abilities and play styles, and smash your way through destructible real-world environments spanning more than 35 missions!

Power up with DNA augments, crush foes with devastating Rage moves and brutal finishers, and team up with a friend for 2-player co-op action! You are the planet's last line of defense...but will that be enough for mankind to survive the Dawn of the Monsters!? Key Features: Four unique, monstrous playable characters: Megadon, Ganira, Aegis Prime, and Tempest Galahad Earth-shattering monster-versus-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!

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★ 8.8/10GOG · 8 ratings
GOGLast checked November 4, 2026

Most helpful4

★ 5 / 5
Key points: Beautiful manga-inspired graphic style. Solid design (characters and upgrades, interface, missions, enemies, learning curve). Good sound design (music, effects, VO). Runs very smoothly…
★ 4 / 5
Reveiw based on Version 1.1.10 and from a player who is new to the beat'em up genre and who loves monster movies. This game is…
★ 5 / 5
A beat-em-up with city destroying kaiju/nephilim, robots, and sentai. It's good fun with each character having his/her play style. It's not one size fits all.…
★ 3 / 5
Bad pc game despite you can bind keys. this is a game made for keypads, like the A and B writen on my screen, despite…

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★ 3 / 5
Bad pc game despite you can bind keys. this is a game made for keypads, like the A and B writen on my screen, despite…
★ 5 / 5
A beat-em-up with city destroying kaiju/nephilim, robots, and sentai. It's good fun with each character having his/her play style. It's not one size fits all.…
★ 4 / 5
Reveiw based on Version 1.1.10 and from a player who is new to the beat'em up genre and who loves monster movies. This game is…
★ 5 / 5
Key points: Beautiful manga-inspired graphic style. Solid design (characters and upgrades, interface, missions, enemies, learning curve). Good sound design (music, effects, VO). Runs very smoothly…

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