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TM 1991, SNK
(c)TAKARA AMUSEMENT CO.LTD 1992
(c)TAKARA Co.LTD 1992.
Cartridge SHVC-KM
Fighting game
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Released in America as
THE KING OF MONSTERS
( SNS-KM-USA )
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Released in Europe as THE KING OF MONSTERS
( - )
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King of Monsters is the conversion of the unusual fighting
game released by SNK for their Neo Geo Arcade system in 1991. Four
giant monster beasts, highly inspired by those classic Toho Japanese
TV shows aired in the 70s, battle to decide who will finally take
over the world. Each monster has, of course, its own set of special
attacks and moves. Geon is a big lezard
(somehow Godzilla like), Astro guy is a human
shaped hero (an interesting mix of Ultra Man and Captain
America), Beetle Mania is a humanoid insect and finally
Rocky a sort of stone like monster. Each battle is a one-on-one
fight against another giant monster controlled by the system. And each
of them happen in a different location in Japan. Various ground
elements like cars, buildings and other famous japanese
landmarks can of course be destroyed. Some broken pieces
of the background can even be used against your opponent.
Each area is also surrounded by an electric field which can
be used as a weapon, without forgetting the human army trying
to stop you with the help of tanks and other weapons. Each
monster has a list of regular attacks (including puchs, kicks
and jumps), a projectile attack (like fireballs or rocks) but
also an interesting selection of traditional wrestling moves
which can be upgraded using hidden power-ups. A two simultaneous
player mode is also available.
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This Super Famicom version of King of Monsters is quite close to
the Neo geo original (in content at least). However, two playable monsters
are sadly missing, the slimy Poison Ghost and the giant King Kong like
monkey called Woo. The other missing option is the ability for
two players to fight two monsters at the same time.
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LK
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Add your Pov here !
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King of Monsters is definitively an unusual title. This Super
Famicom conversion is more than correct, graphics are colored and detailed
and the animation smooth. Music and sound effects also fit the game well.
My only complaint would come for the controls, they feel a bit stiff and
moves can be tricky to achieve. Also, the single player mode gets you to
only fight the four monsters twice. Other non -playable monsters would
have been somehow welcome. Yet, King of Monsters is a fun title
even if dated compared to today's standard.
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