# Dawn of the Monsters — A kaiju beat-'em-up battle! > Kaiju beat-'em-up with destructible environments and co-op play. (iPhone/iPad app by Crunchyroll, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawn-of-the-monsters/id6499059537 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) - Category: Games, Action, Role Playing - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 2.4 GB - Languages: English - Released: 2024-06-26 - Data updated: 2026-07-20 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawn-of-the-monsters/id6499059537/reviews.md ## What is Dawn of the Monsters? Available exclusively for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members. The cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-'em-up! Titanic creatures known as Nephilim have invaded Earth, and the only hope of stopping them is DAWN (Defense Alliance Worldwide Network), which unleashes its own colossal combatants to defend against the enemy hordes! Take control of four hulking behemoths – Megadon, Aegis Prime, Tempest Galahad, and Ganira – each with distinct abilities and play styles, and smash your way through destructible real-world environments spanning more than 35 missions! Power up with DNA augments, crush foes with devastating Rage Attacks and brutal Executions, and team up with a friend for 2-player co-op action! You are the planet's last line of defense...but will that be enough for mankind to survive the Dawn of the Monsters!? Key Features: - Four unique, monstrous playable characters: Megadon, Ganira, Aegis Prime, and Tempest Galahad - Earth-shattering monster-against-monster one- or two-player co-op beat-'em-up action - Fully destructible cities based on real-world locations - Brutal Rage abilities, devastating Cataclysm Attacks, and merciless finishing moves - Fierce bosses and dozens of different enemy types - Customize your monsters with DNA augments! - Intuitive touch screen controls and support for bluetooth game controllers - Fully voiced story available in English and Japanese ———— Crunchyroll Premium members enjoy an ad-free experience, with full access to Crunchyroll's library of over 1,300 unique titles and 46,000 episodes, including simulcast series that premiere shortly after premiering in Japan. In addition, membership offers special benefits including offline viewing access, discount code to Crunchyroll Store, Crunchyroll Game Vault access, streaming simultaneously on multiple devices, and more! Privacy Policy: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/privacy Terms: https://www.crunchyroll.com/games/terms/ ## Key features - Four unique playable monsters - 1-2 player co-op beat-'em-up action - Destructible real-world environments - Monster customization with DNA augments - Intuitive touch and controller support - Fully voiced story in English and Japanese ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Mega Fan Monthly | $13.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 18) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dawn-of-the-monsters/id6499059537/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Sorry guys, but ain’t nobody paying $12 a month for your booty game *2026-02-28* I’m sorry to say that no one is paying $12 a month to play a game that you literally could just get a physical copy on any PlayStation sorry but you guys suck. Make it a free game where no one is going to play L developers what you Crunchyroll (no one your goonr ahh website) **Developer response:** Hi there! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. It’s clear that the pricing model is a significant concern for you, and we truly appreciate your candid feedback. Your input helps us understand player perspectives better. We hope you continue to enjoy gaming in other ways that suit you! 💛 ### 1/5 — Don’t Download - $12 monthly Subscription to play *2026-01-28* This game wants you pay $12 monthly subscription just to load up. Do not download, don’t support terrible practices like these. **Developer response:** Hi there! 💛 It's concerning to hear your thoughts on the subscription model. We truly appreciate your feedback and understand the importance of fair pricing practices in gaming. Your insights are valuable, and we encourage you to share more about your experience through the in-app support options. Thank you for sharing your perspective! ### 2/5 — 59000/tháng *2026-01-09, version 1.0.3* Chưa chơi mà phải mua gần bằng gói data mà game chơi chưa chắc gì được 1 tuần. Không có trải nghiệm chơi thử ### 5/5 — It’s good but… *2025-11-21, version 1.0.3* The game is really good but i barley play it because I have to constantly sign in but besides that it is a good game ### 1/5 — Not that good *2025-05-27, version 1.0.3* I got to the boss and I couldn’t play on it would just restart ### 3/5 — Hadn’t really played it because I don’t have Crunchyroll subscription, yet probably. *2025-04-27, version 1.0.3* The title says much of the review, and it’s three stars because, well, the title says it all, and just in case not much people get it, “no Crunchyroll subscription yet”, and I think the subscription is a little TOO expensive. But besides all that, I can only judge the game by videos online that talk about the game, so I can only guess, and my guess is that it is “probably good” for a giant monster fighting game, no wait, that sounded dull, I mean—GIANT Monster Fighting Game! ### 5/5 — Game chơi rất vui nha đáng để tải *2025-01-01, version 1.0.2* Game đc phết đó chứ, tôi thấy ít người tải game này có lẽ là do có quá nhiều dung lượng chăng ### 2/5 — L game *2024-11-15* For needing to pay 12 dollars a month this is an awful game, not to mention you dont need a membership on PS ### 1/5 — No Contest Between iOS and Console *2024-10-23* I bought the deluxe PS4 physical edition of this game with all the goodies, but this crappy phone version that you need to PAY A SUBSCRIPTION TO PLAY is what gets a New Game+ feature?! Ridiculous. Nothing but greedy pigs and loved you guys for making this game. I thought you were one of the ones who’d make gaming great again, but I guess I was wrong. ### 1/5 — Gamepad controls are broken *2024-10-07, version 1.0.2* It doesn’t seem to properly recognise the Razer Kishi Ultra & map correctly thus rendering playing with it attached impossible. The LS still controls the menu but D Pad, only one of the directs is a input. None of the face buttons are mapped. What is essentially the start button is mapped to an attack button. As there is no controller mapping in game, it’s impossible to correct either. ## Frequently asked questions about Dawn of the Monsters ### How do I play Dawn of the Monsters? Dawn of the Monsters is a side-scrolling beat-'em-up where you control giant monsters. You'll use their unique abilities to fight enemies and smash through destructible environments across over 35 missions. ### Can I play Dawn of the Monsters with friends? Yes, Dawn of the Monsters features 2-player co-op action, allowing you to team up with a friend to take on the alien hordes together. ### What devices can I play Dawn of the Monsters on? Dawn of the Monsters is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, supporting intuitive touch screen controls and Bluetooth game controllers. ### How do I customize my monsters in Dawn of the Monsters? You can customize your monsters using DNA augments. This allows you to power up your chosen behemoth and tailor its abilities to your play style. ### Is Dawn of the Monsters free to play? Dawn of the Monsters is free to play and is available exclusively for Crunchyroll Mega and Ultimate Fan Members. Membership offers additional benefits like an ad-free experience and access to the Crunchyroll Game Vault. ### What is the age rating for Dawn of the Monsters? Dawn of the Monsters has an age rating of 12+, indicating it is suitable for players aged 12 and above. ### How often is Dawn of the Monsters updated? The latest version of Dawn of the Monsters is 1.0.3, and it was last updated on April 18, 2025. Updates typically bring new content, bug fixes, and improvements. ### Does Dawn of the Monsters have offline play? While the description highlights co-op and online features, it doesn't explicitly mention offline play. However, Crunchyroll Premium members do get offline viewing access for their library, suggesting a focus on connected experiences. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.0.3 — 2025-04-18 Minor improvements - Updating our login system for a smoother experience ### 1.0.2 — 2024-07-26 New Game+ Modes - Upon completing the game you now unlock to option to play New Story+, New Game+, New Game++, and New Game+++. New Story+ allows you to re-experience the campaign again with all of your unlocks and augments in tact. New Game +,++, and +++ allow you to re-experience the campaign with all your unlocks and augments at an increased difficulty level! Expect new surprise encounters and enemy variants to challenge you! Trials - Available to everyone from the get go, these are 10 special, unique missions designed to challenge your reflexes and your puzzle-solving skills. You’ll need the right strategy and the right augment combinations to make your way through this gauntlet of trials. They are scaled for endgame but are available right away. New Challenges! - #X new challenges to encourage you to try your best and conquer the new content Japanese Language Voice Over - Featuring voice talent from the likes of Daiki Hamano (Gridman Universe, Mob Psycho 100), Koji Takeda (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild), Kana Ueda (Fate/Stay Night), and many more! - Play the game “Subbed” with the text language of your choice and either English or Japanese voiceover for that authentic kaiju movie feel. Arcade Mode - A brand new game mode in Dawn of the Monsters. It remixes and rearranges the entire content of the game into a tight, challenging arcade style experience to be conquered in one sitting - You no longer have augments and instead equip power ups after each stage you complete, building your character as-you-go! - Scoring is completely revamped, granting you extra points for being fast and fighting well. Reach high score thresholds to unlock extra bonus lives and fight your way to the end of the game. - You’re on the clock, as a countdown timer ticks away while you fight, you can only add more time by defeating enemies and reaching new areas, so you have to fight efficiently! - Challenge either Classic Mode where the powerups are set by our team for everyone (perfect for comparing your high scores) or the unique Rogue Mode where the powerups between stages are randomly generated, allowing you to roll the dice- no two runs will be the same! - Once you’ve cleared Normal difficulty, tackle Nightmare difficulty! But be warned- this is a mode for true Dawn of the Monsters kaiju masters! - Unlock 5 unique ending illustrations - one for each playable character! Meteor Temujin- the Combining ATOM! - A brand new playable character, the mighty Meteor Temujin is a giant robot piloted by a team of four college students. - Temujin has a unique weapon-switching mechanic, giving it access to Sword Mode, Axe Mode, and Hammer mode. Every time you switch you get a stacking attack and rage boost. - Voted by fans as the character to be added to the game by DLC, and inspired by Power Rangers, Voltron, and Super Sentai 50 New Skins - 18 for Temujin, and 8 each for Megadon, Tempest Galahad, Aegis Prime, and Ganira New Gallery items - 3 Brand new Archive files talking about some of the events after Dawn of the Monsters story. New challenges and Achievements ### 1.0.1 — 2024-06-27 Minor improvements ### 1.0 — 2024-06-27 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Dawn of the Monsters | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Portal Worlds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portal-worlds/id6748662798) | 4.3 (50) | Free | Games | | [Godzilla x Kong: Titan Chasers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/godzilla-x-kong-titan-chasers/id1670938027) | 4.8 (4,638) | Free | Games | | [Unison League](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unison-league/id968953976) | 4.4 (9,681) | Free | Games | | [MU ORIGIN 3: 4th Anniversary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mu-origin-3-4th-anniversary/id1596902287) | 4.7 (6,487) | Free | Games | | [Crystal of Atlan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-of-atlan/id6742167253) | 4.8 (5,966) | Free | Games | | [Punishing: Gray Raven](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punishing-gray-raven/id1571685286) | 4.4 (755) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Crunchyroll, LLC - [Crunchyroll](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll/id329913454) - [Manga by Crunchyroll](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-by-crunchyroll/id617048063) - [Crunchyroll News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-news/id670520105) - [Funimation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funimation/id1075603018) - [VRV - Different All Together](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrv-different-all-together/id1165206979) - [Crunchyroll: Behind the Frame](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll-behind-the-frame/id6451390439) All apps by Crunchyroll, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-20.*