Godzilla
The primary playable monster, using powerful physical attacks and a heat ray.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move the selected monster |
|---|---|
A | Jump or fly upward The exact effect depends on the active monster and situation. |
B | Attack Godzilla can use physical attacks and his heat ray. |
START | Pause the game |
Control notes
Controls are for the NES version.
Mothra and Godzilla do not handle identically.
No reliable special-button combination is documented here.
How it plays
How does Godzilla: Monster of Monsters! play?
The game begins on a map of planets and moons. The player chooses a route and moves Godzilla or Mothra toward occupied locations. Reaching an enemy location starts a side-view battle, while some map spaces provide items or other changes to the campaign.
Godzilla relies on close-range attacks and jumping, while Mothra offers different movement and attack behavior. Battles require defeating the opposing monster before continuing through the map. Later encounters become more demanding, and the final stages culminate in battles against powerful kaiju.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Godzilla: Monster of Monsters!?
Use the map to plan a manageable route instead of moving toward every nearby planet. Choose the monster whose movement and attack style best fits the upcoming encounter.
In combat, stay mobile and learn enemy attack timing. Godzilla's close attacks are strongest at short range, while his heat ray can punish enemies from a safer distance. Mothra's aerial movement can help avoid ground-based threats, but careless positioning still leaves her vulnerable.
Save health for later encounters whenever possible. Bosses have large attack ranges and can overwhelm a player who repeatedly trades hits instead of attacking, retreating, and re-entering at a better moment.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Mothra
The second playable monster, with flight-based movement and attacks.
King Ghidorah
A recurring three-headed dragon enemy and one of the game's major threats.
Gigan
A hostile cyborg kaiju encountered during the planetary campaign.
Hedorah
A pollution monster that appears as an enemy.
Mechagodzilla
A powerful mechanical opponent featured in later battles.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Learn enemy patterns before committing to close combat.
- 2
Use Godzilla's heat ray when approaching a dangerous opponent.
- 3
Mothra's flight can help avoid some ground attacks.
- 4
Plan the planetary route and avoid unnecessary damage.
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