@Yoro: Indeed, the series is amazing, I wish I had a PSP so I could play the remake; and I really love Silmeria. Sadly I only played a few hours of the DS version, I really need to play it through. Oh, I know your pain braj, a PS3(or 4 at this point) sequel would be just...too much awesome.
Not quite, XJ.
Hint time:
It is indeed a turn-based strategy game not unlike the Advance Wars/Fire Emblem style, but without the RPG overtones. Also, the top right-hand corner will be a huge giveaway if you can make out the red figure.
ED:
Bingo! I won't be that picky just to keep this thing rolling. Close enough, it is indeed Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters for the NES. Horrible game.
I loved it as a kid though. Picked it back up in high school and couldn't play more than ten minutes of it. Bwaha.