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How Metascores Are Calculated
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Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games. |
A frenzied action game in which players battle each other with one of three distinct races: The Meccs, the Sea Reapers, or the giant named Kabuto. These three species are highly incompatible with one another, and are all battling for supremacy over the islands on which they inhabit. [Interplay]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 100
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
Alternately frantic, considered and hilarious; utterly gorgeous throughout and outstandingly innovative. Absolutely essential.
 100
GamePro
It sucks you into its weird world and doesn't let you go.
100
GamePower
It offers more of everything you'd expect and then some -- gorgeous graphics, incredible animations, visceral sound effects, terrific cut scenes, wild weapons, unique characters (wise-cracking Brits, a diaphanously dressed magical sea nymph, and a towering giant), and deadly enemies with effective AI.
95
Da Gameboyz
What sets this game apart from the rest is the variety in the gameplay, which combines RTS with shooter, as well as the fact that you get to play three distinct races, each with completely different abilities.
95
PC Gameworld
I've played some dandies in the last few months, and the competition out there is stiff, but Giants sends them all running for cover. Get it now. The highest score I've given out here at PC Gameworld.
94
Armchair Empire
A great game. The humour is consistent right from the start and nearly always borders on ridiculous, which is a nice parry to the action.
92
IGN
Even with its bugs, Giants is still one of the most creative, innovative, and entertaining games I've played in years.
91
GameSpy
This game is a riot, start to finish, and multiplayer is especially entertaining. The game's few flaws can ideally be corrected with the aforementioned patch.
90
GameSpot
The truly unique premise, coupled with stunning graphics and exciting gameplay, makes Giants: Citizen Kabuto one of the best action games in years.
90
GMR Magazine
A shooter/strategy hybrid full of weird British humor, unique and beautiful 3D graphics, and naked lady sea monsters. [Feb 2003, p.94]
88
Daily Radar
This is a good game with a lot of depth, variation in gameplay and fantastic visuals. It's got a funny story and likeable characters.
88
Game Over Online
The gameplay differences between each species make this one of the most innovative games to come out in awhile.
85
FiringSquad
The key thing that kept me playing and happy was the story. I really enjoyed the dialog and plot more than anything else. If there is one game you want to play for comedy Giants is it. The story doesn't have much depth and it does taper off towards the end, but while you have it, it is obscenely funny.
85
ActionTrip
Vibrant, sharp, and pretty are just a few adjectives that may sum up my final thoughts on the game's sound and appearance… And it all goes perfectly well with the offbeat nature of the game -- the edgy attitude, and the genuinely funny Pythonesque dialogue.
83
Gaming Age
It is innovative, it is humorous, it is intense, and most of all, it's a heck of a lot of fun.
80
Happy Puppy
Fantastic and beautiful third-person action among three races, with a wonderful sense of humor.
80
CNET Gamecenter
Yeah, Giants has its flaws, but it's one of the most competent -- and clever -- action games we've laid our hands on,
80
Spank!
A technically devastating graphics engine, the funniest script in computer games history, and a soupcon of strategy, together with imaginative and variety packed action.
80
Evil Avatar
I cherish every moment I spent with Giants, and recommend it to friends with an eagerness I usually reserve for must-see movies or trips abroad.
80
Just RPG
This is a game to be played for hours on end. And if you can find me a hack that allows me to save the game whenever I wish, I will recommend you for a Knighthood!
80
GameZone
Giants Citizen Kabuto has great central characters, choice camera angles, and a nice shooter perspective. But while the terrain elements are wonderful, the enemy (and enemy AI) is simplistic.
80
Adrenaline Vault
Put simply, the gameplay is fun, although the game is so short -- due largely to the shoddy, easily manipulated AI -- that some players will feel somewhat robbed.
78
Gamers' Temple
If it wasn't so buggy, allowed for mid-mission saves, and had better multiplayer support, it would rate much higher. As it stands, though, it will be a labor of love for some, a frustrating burden for others.
77
PC Gamer
There's lots of entertainment here, if you're the patient type. [Mar 2001, p.64]
70
Yahoo! Games
Possibly the biggest strike against Giants, though, is that much of the gameplay is, well, kind of boring.
67
Game Revolution
It's a pity such an immersive and gorgeous endeavor is plagued by so many unnecessary bugs.
60
Computer Games Magazine
Of drive-in movie reviewer Joe Bob Brigg's infamous three B's, Giants' developers in a politic move took out two (Blood and Breasts). The third, Beasts, is still enough to carry the game, though the addition of a fourth B—Bugs—is certainly regrettable.
James F. gave it a10: John M. gave it a10: Shawn H. gave it a10: Miguel M. gave it a 10: Brandon E. gave it a 10: Jonas A. gave it a 10: |
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