GigaBash

Gigabash is an action brawler played from an isometric perspective.[1] In the game, the player assumes control of a kaiju and must battle each other in stages filled with destructible environments.[2] 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.[3] At launch, the game would feature 10 different monsters.[4]

The game features both local and online multiplayer.[4] 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.[4] In addition, the game also has a Mayhem mode, which is a party mode in which players can complete various minigames together.[5]

Gigabash is the debut title for Malaysian independent game develpoment studio Passion Republic Games. The monsters in the game were inspied by classic tokusatsu characters including Godzilla, Megazord, and Ultraman. Video games, such as games based on the WWE license, King of the Monsters, Rampage, Gundam Versus, Godzilla 2: 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.[6] 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. Gorogong, the game's first publicly revealed character, was described as an "all-rounded" monster that resembles other classic kaiju.[7]

The first teaser trailer for the game premiered on September 12, 2019.[8] The game is set to be released in 2022 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Windows via the Epic Games Store.[9]

• Official website