King of the Monsters
King of the Monsters is a two player (or one player vs. computer) fighting game, in which the players take control of two gargantuan monsters (like Godzillas) and battle it out in different city locations. The city gets gradually destroyed as the two creatures fight it out. The players can also interact with the scenery by picking up boats and such, to use as weapons against the other player.
- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 1993
- Developer
- SNK Corporation
- Publisher
- TAKARA Co., Ltd.
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
King of the Monsters frequently asked questions
How do I play King of the Monsters online with a friend?
King of the Monsters (Genesis/Mega Drive) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play King of the Monsters on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find King of the Monsters in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does King of the Monsters netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play King of the Monsters for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play King of the Monsters on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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