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Mighty Monster Mayhem Is Exactly What You Think It Is

Published Mon, 17 Apr 2017 07:45:33 -0500

In terms of VR games, well, what could be more fun than playing as a giant monster and wrecking a city? Pretty much, nothing. And that's what Rank 17 is banking on with their release of Mighty Monster Mayhem. It may not look the prettiest, but this is definitely a wish fulfillment title.

"Renowned for your research in cryptozoology and mutations, you were ridiculed and outcast from the scientific community while trying to prove the existence of monsters. After recombining cryptid DNA, you found a way to bolster the human immune system and increase strength. However, your research has been deemed fraudulent – and the local Cryptozoological Research and Progenation chapter has cut your funding. In a last-ditch effort to validate your work, you've decided to give the scientific community a live demonstration by drinking one of your molecular mutation liquids and transforming into a legendary monster …"

You can choose to blend your DNA with one of five different creatures including Cthulhu Carl, Ronald the Rock, Ian Insectoid, Toni the Oni, or Gorzilla (a.k.a., "Todd" – who doesn't like labels) and start wreaking havoc across town. Naturally, all of those generic monsters are happily copyright free.

The game has you use the HTC Vive's motion controllers to tear down skyscrapers, munch on unsuspecting pedestrians, and punch pretty much everything single thing you see. You can also use the motion controllers to climb the tallest buildings and throw objects like the good monster you are.

The game has a single-player campaign that allows you to wreak havoc across 9 separate cities. You can also use online co-op or PVP to absolutely destroy the world, with friends.

Key features:

Tear down entire cities building by building and stomp your way around town.
Challenge or join your friends in multiplayer destruction.
Obliterate cities in single-player mode.
Choose your monster: Cthulhu Carl, Ronald the Rock, Ian Insectoid, Toni the Oni or Gorzilla (a.k.a. "Todd").
Climb buildings, throw objects, and monster-punch things!
Wreck everything in sight, earn a high score, and climb tall buildings (along with the leaderboards).

Mighty Monster Mayhem will be available on Steam VR/HTC Vive on Thursday, April 20 for $8.99 – 40% off the game's retail price. The sale will end a week after launch (April 27). The official teaser is below.