History VideoGame / DaikaijuuMonogatari

The original game was released in [[TheEighties 1988]] for the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem Nintendo Family Computer]] as ''Kaijuu Monogatari'' (with the printed English title ''Shell Saurs Story''). It was published by Creator/{{Namco}}. The next installment, called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' (or ''Greater Tale of Shell Monsters'' by a translator), was released for the [[UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem Super Famicom]] in 1994, few days before Christmas. From that release, the series was published by Creator/HudsonSoft.

A sequel called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari II'' for the Super Famicom was released in August 1996. In the following year, a TradingCardGame called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari: THE MIRACLE OF THE ZONE'' (MOZ) became available. There is a UsefulNotes/GameBoy game featuring this TCG[[note]]It emerged before the same developer would contribute and reuse numerous elements for the ''VideoGame/PokemonTradingCardGame''[[/note]] and a UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor sequel, as well as a manga. A SpinOff featuring one of the main Shell-beasts (''Poyon's Dungeon Room'') was released for the Game Boy Color and has its own sequel.

The ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' series has been presumably dormant since the early 2000s, although a mobile port of the 1994 game with enhancements was released in 2006. The early 2020s saw ''Kaijuu Monogatari'' being a component of the Japanese version of ''Namcot Collection'' and MOZ getting a reprint by Bandai Premium. BIRTHDAY has worked on additional intellectual properties including the video game ''Videogame/ElementalGimmickGear'', the anime ''Anime/TwinPrincessOfWonderPlanet'', MOZ's successor ''Miracle V Master'', and the ''Boken! Hakken! Daimeiro'' maze books[[note]]Released as ''Les Labyrinthes Fantastiques'' in French. In fact, the books have cameos of this series' three mascots.[[/note]].

The original game was released in [[TheEighties 1988]] for the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem Nintendo Family Computer]] as ''Kaijuu Monogatari'' (with the printed English title ''Shell Saurs Story''). It was published by Creator/{{Namcot}}. The next installment, called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' (or ''Greater Tale of Shell Monsters'' by a translator), was released for the [[UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem Super Famicom]] in 1994, few days before Christmas. From that release, the series was published by Creator/HudsonSoft.

The original game was released in [[TheEighties 1988]] for the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem Nintendo Family Computer]] as ''Kaijuu Monogatari'' (with the printed English title ''Shell Saurs Story''). It was published by Creator/{{Namcot}}. BIRTHDAY moved to another publisher for the next game. This installment, called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' (or ''Greater Tale of Shell Monsters'' by a translator) for the [[UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem Super Famicom]], was released in 1994 few days before Christmas. From that release, the series was published by Creator/HudsonSoft.

A sequel called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari II'' for the Super Famicom was released in August 1996. In the following year, a TradingCardGame called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari: THE MIRACLE OF THE ZONE'' (MOZ) became available. There is a UsefulNotes/GameBoy game featuring this TCG[[note]]It emerged before the same developer would work on and reuse numerous elements for the ''VideoGame/PokemonTradingCardGame''[[/note]] and a UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor sequel, as well as a manga. A SpinOff featuring one of the main Shell-beasts (''Poyon's Dungeon Room'') was released for the Game Boy Color, and it has its own sequel.

The ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' series has been presumably dormant since the early 2000s, although a mobile port of the 1994 game with enhancements was released in 2006. The early 2020s saw ''Kaijuu Monogatari'' being a component of the Japanese version of ''Namcot Collection'' and MOZ getting a reprint by Bandai Premium. BIRTHDAY has worked on additional intellectual properties including the video game ''Videogame/ElementalGimmickGear'', the anime ''Anime/TwinPrincessOfWonderPlanet'', MOZ's successor ''Miracle V Master'', and the ''Boken! Hakken! Daimeiro''[[note]]Released as ''Les Labyrinthes Fantastiques'' in French. In fact, one of the books has cameos of this series' three mascots.[[/note]] maze books.

The original game was released in [[TheEighties 1988]] for the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem Nintendo Family Computer]] as ''Kaijuu Monogatari'' (with the printed English title ''Shell Saurs Story''). It was published by [[Creator/BandaiNamcoEntertainment Namcot]]. BIRTHDAY moved to another publisher for the next game. This installment, called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' (or ''Greater Tale of Shell Monsters'' by a translator) for the [[UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem Super Famicom]], was released in 1994 few days before Christmas. From that release, the series was published by Creator/HudsonSoft.

* SquishyWizard: Magi, Kupikupi, and Pot

* WhipItGood: Kirara's weapons.

The original game was released in [[TheEighties 1988]] for the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem Nintendo Family Computer]] as ''Kaijuu Monogatari'' (with the printed English title ''Shell Saurs Story''). It was published by [[Creator/BandaiNamcoEntertainment Namcot]]. BIRTHDAY moved to another publisher for the next game. This game, called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' (or ''Greater Tale of Shell Monsters'' by a translator) for the [[UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem Super Famicom]], was released in 1994 few days before Christmas. From that release, the series was published by Creator/HudsonSoft.

A sequel called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari II'' for the Super Famicom was released in August 1996. In the following year, a TradingCardGame called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari: THE MIRACLE OF THE ZONE'' (MOZ) became available. There is a UsefulNotes/GameBoy game featuring this TCG and a UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor sequel, as well as a manga. A SpinOff featuring one of the main Shell-beasts (''Poyon's Dungeon Room'') was released for the Game Boy Color, and it has its own sequel.

The ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' series is presumed dormant since the early 2000s, although a mobile port of the 1994 game with enhancements was released in 2006. BIRTHDAY has worked on additional intellectual properties including the video game ''Videogame/ElementalGimmickGear'', the anime ''Anime/TwinPrincessOfWonderPlanet'', MOZ's successor ''Miracle V Master'', and the ''Boken! Hakken! Daimeiro''[[note]]Released as ''Les Labyrinthes Fantastiques'' in French[[/note]] maze books.

The ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' series is presumed dormant since the early 2000s, although a mobile port of the 1994 game with enhancements was released in 2006. BIRTHDAY worked on additional intellectual properties including the video game ''Videogame/ElementalGimmickGear'' the anime ''Anime/TwinPrincessOfWonderPlanet'', and MOZ's successor ''Miracle V Master''.

** [[spoiler: Tablet: Kutomina, at the center of Shelldorado, fell prey to twin monsters created by a dark sorcerer who was bent on destruction. One vanished into the miasma, but the Queen's wizards contained the evil sorcerer, and the second monster. Sealing them here, the inhabitants fled the ruined land and relocated to the floating castle. Those who read this, be warned. Do NOT break the seal. You must never allow these monsters to escape. The nightmare would resume!-]]

* SealedEvilInACan: [[spoiler: Fat Badger was sealed in ''Kaijuu Monogatari'', released from confinement in the first Super Famicom game, and Dark in the second Super Famicom game]]

The ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' series is presumed dormant since the early 2000s, although a mobile port of the 1994 game with enhancements was released in 2006. BIRTHDAY worked on additional intellectual properties including the video game ''Videogame/ElementalGimmickGear'' the anime ''Anime/FushigiboshiNoFutagohime'', and MOZ's successor ''Miracle V Master''.

* YouHaveFailedMe: [[spoiler: Gab Farr kills his own daughter]] and [[spoiler: Dark kills Phantom Queen]]

''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' is a Japan-only fantasy video game series of mostly RolePlayingGames developed by BIRTHDAY. It features a fire elemental hero and three ally creatures called Shell-beasts saving the world from evil. It utilizes a ''VideoGame/DragonQuest''-styled gameplay and battle system.

The original game was released in [[TheEighties 1988]] for the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem Nintendo Family Computer]] as ''Kaijuu Monogatari'' (with the alternate English title "Shell Saurs Story"). It was published by [[Creator/BandaiNamcoEntertainment Namco]] before BIRTHDAY decided to have a new publisher for the next game. This game, called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' (or ''Greater Tale of Shell Monsters'' by a translator) for the [[UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem Super Famicom]], was released in 1994 few days before Christmas. From that release, the series was published by Creator/HudsonSoft.

Birthday released a sequel called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari II'' for the Super Famicom in late 1996. In the following year, a TradingCardGame called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari: Miracle of the Zone'' was available. There are two UsefulNotes/GameBoy games featuring this TCG. A manga based on the "MOZ" series was also released. A SpinOff featuring one of the main Shell Beasts was released for the UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor, and it has its own sequel.

The ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' series is presumed dormant since the turn of the millennium, although a mobile port of the 1994 game was released in 2006. BIRTHDAY has been working on many properties besides this series, including the anime ''Anime/FushigiboshiNoFutagohime''.

The original game was released in [[TheEighties 1988]] for the [[NintendoEntertainmentSystem Nintendo Family Computer]] as ''Kaijuu Monogatari'' (with the alternate English title "Shell Saurs Story"). It was published by [[Creator/BandaiNamcoEntertainment Namco]] before BIRTHDAY decided to have a new publisher for the next game. This game, called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' (or ''Greater Tale of Shell Monsters'' by a translator) for the SuperFamicom, was released in 1994 few days before Christmas. From that release, the series was published by Creator/HudsonSoft.

Birthday released a sequel called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari II'' for the SuperFamicom in late 1996. In the following year, a TradingCardGame called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari: Miracle of the Zone'' was available. There are two GameBoy games featuring this TCG. A manga based on the "MOZ" series was also released. A SpinOff featuring one of the main Shell Beasts was released for the GameBoyColor, and it has its own sequel.

The original game was released in [[TheEighties 1988]] for the [[NintendoEntertainmentSystem Nintendo Family Computer]] as ''Kaijuu Monogatari'' (with the alternate English title "Shell Saurs Story"). It was published by {{Namco}} before BIRTHDAY decided to have a new publisher for the next game. This game, called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' (or ''Greater Tale of Shell Monsters'' by a translator) for the SuperFamicom, was released in 1994 few days before Christmas. From that release, the series was published by Creator/HudsonSoft.

* ShoutOut: Fat Badger in the first Super Famicom game looks a lot like Oozaru from DragonBallZ

''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' is a Japan-only fantasy video game series of mostly RolePlayingGames developed by BIRTHDAY. It features a fire elemental hero and three ally creatures called Shell-beasts saving the world from evil. It utilizes a ''DragonQuest''-styled gameplay and battle system.

* ByAllYourPowersCombined: The Combo Shell

* GetOnABoat: Few times.

''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' is a video game series of mostly RolePlayingGames developed by BIRTHDAY. It features a fire elemental hero and three ally creatures called Shell Beasts, saving the world from evil. It utilizes a ''DragonQuest''-styled battle system on the games.

The original game was released in [[TheEighties 1988]] for the [[NintendoEntertainmentSystem Nintendo Family Computer]] as ''Kaijuu Monogatari'' (with the alternate English title "Shell Saurs Story"). It was published by {{Namco}} before BIRTHDAY decided to have a new publisher for their next hit game. This game, called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' (or ''Greater Tale of Shell Monsters'' by a translator) for the SuperFamicom, was released in 1994 before Christmas and it sold over 300,000 copies in Japan. As of that release, the series was published by Creator/HudsonSoft.

Birthday released a sequel called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari II'' for the SuperFamicom in late 1996, which has more detailed graphics and a time system. In the following year, a TradingCardGame called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari: Miracle of the Zone'' was available. There are two GameBoy games featuring this TCG. A manga based on the "MOZ" series was also released. A SpinOff featuring one of the main Shell Beasts was released for the GameBoyColor.

The ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' series is presumed dormant since the turn of the millennium, although a mobile port of the 1994 game was released in 2006. This series is one of the ''Dragon Quest'' [[FollowTheLeader clones]] out there, but one of the [[TropesAreNotBad better ones]]. BIRTHDAY has been working on many properties besides this series, including the anime ''Anime/FushigiboshiNoFutagohime''.

* NoExportForYou

The original game was released in [[TheEighties 1988]] for the [[NintendoEntertainmentSystem Nintendo Family Computer]] as ''Kaijuu Monogatari'' (with the alternate English title "Shell Saurs Story"). It was then published by {{Namco}} before BIRTHDAY decided to have a new publisher for their next hit game. The next game, basically called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' (or ''Greater Tale of Shell Monsters'' by a translator) for the SuperFamicom, was released in 1994 before Christmas and it sold over 300,000 copies in Japan. As of that release, the series is published by Creator/HudsonSoft.

The ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' series is presumed dormant since the turn of the millennium, although a mobile ReMake of the 1994 game was released in 2006. This series is one of the ''Dragon Quest'' [[FollowTheLeader clones]] out there, but one of the [[TropesAreNotBad better ones]]. BIRTHDAY has been working on many properties besides this series, including the anime ''Anime/FushigiboshiNoFutagohime''.

The original game was released in [[TheEighties 1988]] for the [[NintendoEntertainmentSystem Nintendo Family Computer]] as ''Kaijuu Monogatari'' (with the alternate English title "Shell Saurs Story"). It was then published by {{Namco}} before BIRTHDAY decided to have a new publisher for their next hit game. The next game, basically called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' (or ''Greater Tale of Shell Monsters'' by a translator) for the SuperFamicom, was released in 1994 before Christmas and it over 300,000 copies throughout Japan. As of that release, the series is published by Creator/HudsonSoft.

The ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' series is presumed dormant since the turn of the millennium, although a mobile ReMake of the 1994 game was released in 2006. This series is one of the ''Dragon Quest'' [[FollowTheLeader clones]] out there, but one of the [[TropesAreNotBad better ones]]. BIRTHDAY has been working on many properties along with this series, including the anime ''Anime/FushigiboshiNoFutagohime''.

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The ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' series is presumed dormant since the turn of the millennium, although a mobile ReMake of the 1994 game was released in 2006. This series is one of the ''Dragon Quest'' [[FollowTheLeader clones]] out there, but one of the [[TropesAreNotBad better ones]]. BIRTHDAY has been working on many properties along with this series, including the anime ''FushigiboshiNoFutagohime''.

The ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' series is presumed dormant since the turn of the millenium, although a mobile ReMake of the 1994 game was released in 2006. This series is one of the ''Dragon Quest'' [[FollowTheLeader clones]] out there, but one of the [[TropesAreNotBad better ones]]. BIRTHDAY has been working on many properties along with this series, including the anime ''FushigiboshiNoFutagohime''.

* AHomeownerIsYou: Not too literally, but in both Super Famicom games, the hero can have his own town!

* NobleDemon: Megaloking [[spoiler: Subverted in the 3rd fight in which his memories are erased [[DyingAsYourself however his memories do return before death]]]]

* TheGreatestStoryNeverTold: The Hero is sent home in all the games after the final battle
* TheGreatFlood: Twice over in the First Super Famicom Game, [[spoiler: completely subverted in the second as the inner ocean is completely drained after Dark sinks the floating continent, pieces of it fall into the inner ocean, creating large holes in the ground causing the water to sink into the Underworld]]
* TheManBehindTheMan: [[spoiler: The Sorcerer Dark created 2 copies of Fat Badger, one was sealed in Dorado City by the Heroes in ''Kaijuu Monogatari'' while the Kutominians sealed the other in an isolated area]]

The ''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' series is presumed dormant since the turn of the Millenium, although a mobile ReMake of the 1994 game was released in 2006. This series is one of the ''Dragon Quest'' [[FollowTheLeader clones]] out there, but one of the [[TropesAreNotBad better ones]]. BIRTHDAY has been working on many properties in recent times, including the anime ''FushigiboshiNoFutagohime''.

* ActuallyFourMooks: In the first game, at one part with this example.

''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' is a video game series of mostly RolePlayingGames developed by BIRTHDAY, known in the West by extantfor the game ''VideoGame/LostWordOfJenny''. It features a fire elemental hero and three ally creatures called Shell Beasts, saving the world from evil. It utilizes a ''DragonQuest''-styled battle system on the games.

''Daikaijuu Monogatari'' is a video game series of mostly RolePlayingGames developed by BIRTHDAY, known for the game ''VideoGame/LostWordOfJenny''. It features a fire elemental hero and three ally creatures called Shell Beasts, usually saving the world from evil. It utilizes a ''DragonQuest''-styled battle system on the games.

Birthday released a sequel called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari II'' for the SuperFamicom in late 1996, which have more detailed graphics, a time system, and much more. In the following year, a TradingCardGame called ''Daikaijuu Monogatari: Miracle of the Zone'' was available. There are two GameBoy games featuring this TCG. A manga based on the "MOZ" series is also released. A SpinOff featuring one of the main Shell Beasts was released for the GameBoyColor.