Godzilla Online
| Godzilla Online | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Mythic Entertainment Centropolis Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Centropolis Interactive |
| Producer(s) | Matt Firor[4] |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | November 1998[1][2][3] |
Godzilla Online is a 1998 multiplayer video game developed by Mythic Entertainment and Centropolis Interactive. The game was released exclusively on the online gaming service GameStorm.[2][5]
Gameplay[edit]
Players could take the role of soldiers who were set to kill baby Godzillas, scientists who wanted to extract blood from baby Godzillas, baby Godzillas who wanted to defend themselves from threats and strived to be big Godzillas, and reporters who wanted to film the ongoing chaos. There were free-for-all, team deathmatch and capture-the-flag style Eggstatica, Escape from NYC and last man standing game modes.
Development[edit]
The game was first announced in May 1998 and was in development for nearly a year.[6][7][8] The title was showcased at E3 1998.[9][10] Dean Devlin producer and co-writer for the 1998 Godzilla film was involved in the project.[11]
Reception[edit]
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Computer Gaming World | 2/5[12] |
Computer Gaming World gave the game a score of 2 out of 5 stating "The gameplay; the sound; and the software-only, third-person graphics are pretty basic and you can’t even alter your view. Somehow it all comes off as a massively multiplayer, third-rate DIABLO. And you don’t even get to trash the Brooklyn Bridge"[12]
References[edit]
- ^ IGN Staff (November 11, 1998). "News Briefs". IGN. Archived from the original on May 1, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ a b "Godzilla Roars On GameStorm". gamestorm.com. November 11, 1998. Archived from the original on February 9, 1999. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ Hulsey, Joel (November 10, 1998). "Godzilla Goes Live". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on July 10, 2003. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ^ "Matt Firor". Ultra Mega Games. Archived from the original on September 1, 2006. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "Godzilla Roars on GameStorm". PR Newswire. November 10, 1998. Archived from the original on November 7, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2023 – via The Free Library.
- ^ "Godzilla Attacks GameStorm". GameSpot. May 14, 1998. Archived from the original on October 31, 2000. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- ^ Ocampo, Jason (May 13, 1998). "Massively multiplayer game to launch same day as movie". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on August 17, 2003. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ^ "Godzilla Ready To Roar On GameStorm!". gamestorm.com. May 14, 1998. Archived from the original on February 10, 1999. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ Gelmis, Joseph (May 27, 1998). "The Monster And the Mayor". Newsday. p. 118. Archived from the original on May 1, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Kesmai'S GameStorm To Dazzle E3 AttEendees With Flash, Cash And The Monster Mash". gamestorm.com. May 20, 1998. Archived from the original on February 10, 1999. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ "Godzilla Online". godzillaonline.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 1999. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ a b Clarkson, Mark (April 1999). "Godzilla Online Review". Computer Gaming World. p. 181. Retrieved May 7, 2022.