Are you incapable of telling the difference between Godzilla 90's and Godzilla 2000? Don't know your Atomic Fireballs from your Horn Katana? Wondering what on earth that Smog Monster thing is supposed to do? You've got two options: You can either watch a dozen rubber monster films of varying quality, or you could just read this guide. Trust us, go with the guide.

Although it may look at first like a mindless button masher, Destroy All Monsters Melee is at its gigantic radioactive heart a fairly complex game. Attack types, character resistances, energy bar conservation and more all play a part in determining the outcome of any given match. If you really want to embarrass your friends in Melee mode, or just unlock every single monster in the game, read on.

In this guide you'll find:

• Basic Controls
• Power Ups: What they do and how to get them.
• Gameplay Tips: Hone your monster bashing skills!
• Monsters: Stats and recommended techniques for each.
• Secrets and Unlockables.

Gwaaaar! Enjoy the melee.

Get the guide here.

To unlock Gigan, beat Adventure mode with Aguirus.

To unlock Godzilla 2000, complete the Adventure mode with Godzilla 90's.

To unlock King Ghidorah, beat Adventure mode with Megalon.

To unlock Mecha-King Ghidorah, beat Adventure mode with King Ghidorah.

To unlock Rodan, complete Adventure mode with Gigan.

To unlock Orga, beat Adventure mode with all the characters, then beat the mode once more on medium difficulty with Godzilla 2000. Orga will now be selectable from the monsters menu.

To unlock Mecha Godzilla, beat the Adventure mode with Destoroyah, Rodan and Mecha-King Ghidorah

At the main menu, highlight Versus Mode. Then, in order, press and hold these buttons: L, B, R. Once holding them release them in this order to bring up cheat mode: B, R, L. Enter the following codes to unlock the corresponding monster:

• All cities and monsters: 863768
• All monsters: 209697
• Black and white mode: 860475
• Boxing Level: 440499
• Extra Military Damage: 970432
• Godzilla 2000: 637522
• Regenerate health: 597378

To unlock Mecha Godzilla 2, beat adventure mode with all monsters, then beat it again with Mecha King Ghidrah.

Beat adventure mode with Mecha Godzilla 3 on Medium.

To unlock the Mothership level, beat the game on adventure mode with Mecha Godzilla.

To unlock Mecha Godzilla 3, beat adventure mode with Orga on Hard.

To unlock Destoroyah, beat Adventure mode with Godzilla 2000.