Giants: Citizen Kabuto

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  • Summary: 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]

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. GamePro
    100
    It sucks you into its weird world and doesn't let you go.
  2. PC Gameworld
    95
    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.
  3. IGN
    92
    Even with its bugs, Giants is still one of the most creative, innovative, and entertaining games I've played in years.
  4. FiringSquad
    85
    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.
  5. Happy Puppy
    80
    Fantastic and beautiful third-person action among three races, with a wonderful sense of humor.
  6. Just RPG
    80
    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!
  7. Computer Games Magazine
    60
    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.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. OOa007
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    One of the best older games I've ever played. The humor the 3 VERY different player types all interacting together in both single player andOne of the best older games I've ever played. The humor the 3 VERY different player types all interacting together in both single player and the never ending great multiplayer. I am SUPER SUPER PISSED this game never got BIG like other games. This game deserves to be reborn and get popular for a change because anyone who played it loved it!!! PERIOD!!!… Expand
  2. Metametheus
    Nov 30, 2013
    10
    Giants: Citizen Kabuto is one of my top 10 games of all time, a three part story complete of all parties associated with the planet and itsGiants: Citizen Kabuto is one of my top 10 games of all time, a three part story complete of all parties associated with the planet and its inhabitants, with funny quarky moments, a good sound track and a lot of British slang and voice acting, this is one of the few games that really lifts my spirits after playing too many redundant games in the late era. Especially the base building mechanics in the game, paired with the way you destroy the enemies base.
    Kind a wish there was a Giants 2
    *sobs.    … Expand
  4. JohnM.
    Nov 28, 2005
    10
    Just about perfect. The humor and quirkiness remind me of Shiny, when they were making good games (before they got the Matrix license). Just about perfect. The humor and quirkiness remind me of Shiny, when they were making good games (before they got the Matrix license). Multiplayer is really cool, though the races are highly unbalanced. I remember Giants came out relatively close to American McGee's Alice, another perfect 10. 2000 was a very good year. Unfortunately, it looks like Planet Moon has gone strictly to consoles for now, McGee has spent the past 5 years drinking/twiddling his thumbs rather than making another stellar game...but at least we did get Psychonauts this year. It was so good it almost made up for the long drought of highly creative games of this sort.… Expand
  5. DeusXCom
    Aug 6, 2014
    10
    One of those incredibly unique and original titles that were never truly appreciated, despite offering fantastic visuals and worlds especiallyOne of those incredibly unique and original titles that were never truly appreciated, despite offering fantastic visuals and worlds especially for it's time, beautiful soundtrack by 2 of the best composers, , fun gameplay offering 3 completely different factions and amazing both single-player and multiplayer experience. 10/10… Expand
  6. ShawnH.
    Nov 21, 2005
    10
    A very unique and fun game. This is one of the best games I've every played. Good graphics and rip roaring dialogue will keep you A very unique and fun game. This is one of the best games I've every played. Good graphics and rip roaring dialogue will keep you chuckling through the game. During the game you will play as all three races, and each are wildly different and entertaining. I enjoyed the base buliding levels, and enjoyed defending my little city. But nothing beats walking around as Kabuto, and watching him grow bigger and bigger. Its loads of fun to eat any critter that moves, but extra juicy fun to skewer them on your horns for a convenient snack. Destruction has never been so much fun.… Expand
  7. bilbyc0m
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    GIants Citizen Kabuto is not only a fabulous game with 3 distinctive play styles, a unique lore and universe but is the funniest game of allGIants Citizen Kabuto is not only a fabulous game with 3 distinctive play styles, a unique lore and universe but is the funniest game of all time without a doubt in my mind. Just watching to cut scenes makes me crack up in laughter. This is a cult classic with a gripping and hilarious story line that is easy to follow and an amazing game play engine where you play as marines, then as a magical witch then finally as the Giant himself. While the first two modes are fantastic, the Giant can feel way too repetitive and a really letdown of a final chapter. Giants Citizen Kabuto also had an online mode which I believe is still active with a small group of people who organise game sessions. Overall amazing game, if you like a good laugh and an amazing game, play Giants Citizen Kabuto!… Expand
  8. bancandrei
    Jan 1, 2021
    7
    One of the funniest games ever created. Mechanically they threw in everything except the kitchen sink. So if you want a focused polishedOne of the funniest games ever created. Mechanically they threw in everything except the kitchen sink. So if you want a focused polished experience this ain't it, but if you want imagination and diversity it's great. A bit buggy and hard to get into because of the dated tech to really recommend.… Expand

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#27 Best PC Game of 2000
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