Outsized sequel to King of the Monsters with exaggerated moves and colossal bosses. More action than wrestling, sometimes messy but huge fun in two players. A treat for evenings.
Your verdict
Category
Fighting2 players12+
Co-op
Description
Giant monsters clash in devastated arenas in this second entry of SNK's kaiju series. Published by SNK, released in Japan in September 1994. Giant kaiju combat in destructible arenas, three playable monsters with devastating attacks, chargeable super attacks. Japanese edition.
Next Thing, The - King of the Monsters 2 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,55 GB📅09/09/1994
Published by SNK
Next Thing, The - King of the Monsters 2 (Neo Geo CD) price, value & rarity
An oversized kaiju sequel carrying the subtitle The Next Thing, this Japanese SNK edition closes the King of the Monsters duology on Neo Geo CD. Its interest lies in completing a cult series among giant-monster fans more than in any rarity of its own. The CD format offers an economical route against the sought-after AES cartridge, and the Japanese sleeve illustrated with the kaiju remains the strong visual argument for assembling the pair in its original form.
Is Next Thing, The - King of the Monsters 2 still worth playing in 2026?
King of the Monsters 2 - The Next Thing extends SNK's kaiju series, in which giant monsters clash and ravage urban arenas in a blend of combat and outsized wrestling. The creature transformations, the destruction of settings and a spectacular tone bring a delightful outlet, especially in co-op against the bosses. The repetition and an at-times confusing combat system temper the enthusiasm. For fans of retro giant-monster games and uninhibited cooperative brawling, it is a spectacular and good-natured diversion.
