Attack of the Giant Mutant Lizard

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In this short 2.5D arcade/action game, control a giant mutant lizard to eat people, crush cars, and throw things. Spend points on upgrades and new abilities and try to survive an increasingly deadly hail of bullets. Features Three Game modes: Story Mode - Play as the lizard and rampage your way through three main levels and two bosses with a few cutscenes along the way. Unlock three other mons…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Attack of the Giant Mutant Lizard screenshot

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Fun physics-based kaiju action with a unique gameplay experience.
Satisfying animations and mostly original gameplay mechanics.
Offers multiple game modes, including arcade and story, providing variety and replayability.

The story mode is very short, lasting about an hour.
The game feels unfinished and lacks content, especially for an early access title.
Some players find the gameplay infuriating and believe it should be free due to its current state.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's story revolves around a monster that escapes an ancient barrier, leading to chaos and military conflict, and is characterized by its simplicity and humor in cutscenes. While the campaign is short, lasting about an hour, players can enjoy additional gameplay through various modes, including arcade and target practice. Overall, the narrative is straightforward but entertaining, albeit brief.
- “The story is simple: a monster escapes an ancient barrier and now it is eating people and causing terror, while the military is trying to destroy you. The story is short but has some funny moments within the cutscenes.”
- “The game has three modes: arcade, story, and target practice. The story mode is a campaign, but it's short and engaging.”
- “The game also comes with an additional three monsters after you beat the story. One is a lizard that can use its tongue to eat and launch objects, another is a bird that can fly, and finally, there's a large snake.”
- “The story is simple: a monster escapes an ancient barrier and now it is eating people and causing terror, and the military is trying to destroy you. The story is short but it has some funny moments within the cutscenes.”
- “The game has 3 game modes: arcade, story, and target practice. The story is a campaign but short, and target practice is a game mode where you just practice your throwing/shooting skills.”
- “It's a bit disappointing how short this game is (story mode is about 1 hour), but you can spend hours in arcade mode.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its originality and smooth animations, featuring engaging mechanics like the grabby tail and lively characters that enhance the overall experience.
- “The animations are perfect, and the gameplay is mostly original.”
- “I love the little people running around, and the grabby tail is an interesting mechanic.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is noted as lacking, with users expressing a desire for more musical content to enhance the overall experience.
- “The game could really benefit from a better music selection.”
- “There is a noticeable lack of engaging music throughout the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features a straightforward narrative about a monster wreaking havoc, but it is punctuated by humorous moments in the cutscenes, providing a lighthearted contrast to the otherwise tense storyline.
- “The story is simple: a monster escapes an ancient barrier and now it is eating people and causing terror, while the military is trying to destroy you. The story is short, but it has some funny moments within the cutscenes.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that keep you entertained throughout.”
- “I love how the game balances its dark themes with lighthearted jokes and absurd situations that make you laugh out loud.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics of "Attack of the Giant Mutant Lizard" are praised for their cool aesthetic, contributing to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “Attack of the Giant Mutant Lizard is a short, fun game with a cool aesthetic.”
- “The graphics are vibrant and really bring the game world to life.”
- “The attention to detail in the environments is stunning and adds depth to the gameplay.”