Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Strategy

Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters

Deep cut

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1992
GenreStrategy
DeveloperToho Company
PublisherToho Company
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesGodzilla
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992, Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters is a strategy game developed by Toho Company.

It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie. Among the 36 NES strategy games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.

It is part of the Godzilla series; on the NES you can also try Godzilla: Monster of Monsters. The series also appears on other systems with Super Godzilla (SNES) and Godzilla Generations (Dreamcast). Toho Company also made Circus Caper for the NES.

Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Turn Modifier06D6:00
Infinite MovesYAOSSLTA
Kill Monsters In One Shot067E:00 067F:00 0680:00 0681:00 0682:00 0683:00 0684:00 0685:00

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Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters FAQ

When did Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters come out on the NES?

Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.

Who made Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters?

It was developed by Toho Company.

Is Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters multiplayer?

No. Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters is a single-player game.

How long does Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters take to play?

As a strategy game, Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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