Sometimes,a simple ideacan fill a void in the video game market that many didn’t even realize was there.GigaBashis that idea. It’s a 3D brawler that has players taking on the role of a giant monster -also known as a Kaiju- and battling it out against other monsters, all while totally destroying the arena in which the battle is taking place.
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Essentially, it’sGodzilla vs Kongin video game form.GigaBashdoesn’t push the idea any further than necessary. The devs at Passion Republic Games took this simple concept and made it the best it could be, and the game is better for it. Here are the most essential tips to getting started for players just jumping into their Kaiju battling career.
10Make Use Of Destructible Environments
A giant monster battle just wouldn’t be the same if buildings weren’t crumbling to dust around them. That said, it’s easy for players to forget that the environments inGigaBashare fully destructible.
This means that whether players are knocking an enemy into a building or jumping on top of one themselves, that building won’t be sticking around afterward. Structures are fairly easy to knock down, and therefore no one should feel as though they are hemmed in at any point. If players feel as though they are cornered, simply jump on top of the nearest building to open up some space, or better yet, throw an opponent through them.
9Buildings Can Be Thrown
Taking that distractibility one step further, not only can buildings be knocked down in a variety of ways, but players will find they can also pick up buildings and throw them at their enemies.
Doing so is simple: just use the Grab button but instead of aiming at an opponent, press it while facing the nearest building. Then, turn toward an opponent and press Grab again to toss the building at them. Talk about a power fantasy.
8Hold Either Attack Button To Unleash A Heavy Attack
Each monster inGigaBashhas two types of attacks: Basic and Special. Basic attacks are standard punches (or the equivalent if a particular monster doesn’t have fists), whereas Special attacks utilize a monster’s special abilities.
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In both cases, if players find themselves with a couple of extra seconds to unleash their attack, they can hold down the attack button and charge it up to unleash a Heavy Basic or Heavy Special Attack. These attacks do substantially more damage and will often send enemies flying. Air Attacks can also be charged in the same manner.
7Use Giga-Energy To Transform Into An S-Class Monster
As they do damage to opponents or the environment or pick up the small glowing orbs scattered around the map, players will notice a pink bar filling up under their health bar. This represents the amount of Giga-Energy that’s been accumulated. Once the bar fills up all the way, players can transform from a normal monster into an S-Class monster.
The main difference here is that S-Class monsters are twice as big. That means they have more range, dealwaymore damage, and can walk right through structures. They can also only be damaged by other S-Class monsters, so keeping a full Giga-Energy meter in reserve is never a bad plan. Just be wary, when that pink meter depletes an S-Class monster will revert to its standard size, and will suddenly become a perfect target to gang up on.
6Smash That Giga-ball
During each match, an object called a Giga-ball will appear at about the mid-way point. It’s a big glowing ball with the giant letter “G” spinning in the middle. Players should race to smash it as soon as possible because it’s basically theGigaBashversion ofaSuper Smash Bros.Smash Ball.
Whoever smashes the Giga-ball will be granted an Ultimate Attack, unique to their specific monster. These attacks are showstoppers, capable of hitting several opponents at once and dealing huge damage to them and the environment. As with any other attack, Ultimate Attacks are a lot stronger when performed by an S-Class monster, which is worth keeping in mind.
5Don’t Forget To Block
It’s easy to get caught up in the frantic Kaiju mayhem and just start swinging at everything that moves. However, to truly gain an edge in battle, it’s important that players remember to make use of their blocking abilities.
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Most incoming attacks from normal monsters can be blocked, including thrown buildings. However, blocking enough damage will eventually cause a monster’s guard to break. To avoid this, make use of Block Attacks. Pressing the Basic or Special Attack buttons while blocking will execute a Basic or Special Counter-Attack, which are great for breaking up enemy combos.
4Make Use Of Stage Gimmicks
Sometimes, when a fighting gameintroduces a gimmick,all it does is get in the way of what would otherwise be an enjoyable showdown. That is not the case inGigaBash. Stage gimmicks become an integral part of each fight when a player knows how to use them.
For example, players can use the trees that encircle the City Ruins stage to hide in, allowing a brief period of stealth to escape from opponents. Meanwhile, the Slavagrad map features a rocket that can be ridden into the air when launched and then aimed at other players. There’s a lot more to these gimmicks than just background noise.
3Play Through The Story Mode
While it’s tempting to jump right into a 4-player brawl the momentGigaBashis installed, players will find it worth their while to first venture in and complete the very short Story Mode that is included in the game.
There are four story campaigns each focusing on a particular monster, and each campaign consists of four missions. They’re a great way to get a handle on the game’s mechanics and stages, but they also unlock several ofthe game’s 10 playable monsters.The monster roster is fantastically varied, and players will welcome having a few more options when choosing their fighter.
2Play Local Co-Op
WhileGigaBashcan be played solo against AI, or online against virtual opponents, the best experience the game has to offer is when it’s played in couch co-op with a few friends.
GigaBash,at its core, is a party game. It’s extremely easy to just pick up and play, meaning far more than 4 people can pass a controller around and have a good time. The pandemonium that occurs on screen just gets wilder when everyone playing is in the same room. It’s also the only way to enjoy one ofGigaBash’sbest modes: Mayhem Mode.
1Don’t Ignore Mayhem Mode
What is Mayhem Mode? It takes theGigaBashformula and throwsaMario Partytwist onto it.Each match will come with a different mini-game, each of which will add an extra layer of competition and complexity to the game.
There are some standard additions like a battle on thin ice where players try to be the last one left above water, but there are also some great ideas in there like a Rampage-style showdown where players don’t battle each other as much as they strive to be the one who destroys the most buildings. Each iteration is a great time and firmly solidifiesGigaBash’sparty game status.
GigaBashwas released on August 01, 2025, and is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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