Giants: Citizen Kabuto

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Before man climbed down from the trees to shop in megastores and drink cappuccino, before the Earth wadded itself into a cool blue ball, before the Moon even existed, there was the Island. The Island, a massive fragment of a long-lost planet, hurtling blindly through space. Upon the surface of this paradise wanders the giant, Kabuto. Little does Kabuto know that the Island was home to others befor…

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 210 reviews

story12 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of genres, including FPS, RTS, and base building, providing diverse gameplay experiences.
It is filled with humor and quirky characters, making it a nostalgic and entertaining experience for players.
The community support and patches enhance the game's performance and allow for multiplayer, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including freezing and graphical glitches, which can detract from the overall experience.
There is a lack of save options during gameplay, forcing players to restart missions from scratch if they fail.
The graphics, while charming, have not aged well, and some players may find the gameplay mechanics outdated.

story
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
83%
3%
The story of "Giants: Citizen Kabuto" is a humorous and light-hearted satire that intertwines the narratives of three distinct characters—Baz, Delphi, and Kabuto—each with their own quirky missions and perspectives. While the storytelling is entertaining and filled with lively interactions, it suffers from a lack of polish and coherence towards the end, leaving players wanting more. Overall, the game's narrative, despite its simplicity, is engaging and nostalgic, complemented by diverse gameplay styles and a fun atmosphere.
- “A bit of a loving satire on games as a whole, you do quests for NPCs who are mostly ungrateful jerks but are so over the top about it that it's hard to be mad at them. Plus, they usually give you a bazooka or something after they tell you how garbage you are, and given the protagonists, they usually have a point.”
- “The story is light-hearted and humorous, the characters are lively and hilarious.”
- “The game has a humorous and fun narrative, and even with graphics from 20 years ago, its story and gameplay can hold you for hours.”
- “The only downside is that the story doesn't hold up till the end.”
- “Story is passable.”
- “The idea behind giants is a gentle mission progression, and that is negatively affected if players have to continually restart missions from ground zero.”
humor
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this game is widely praised, characterized by its hilarious writing, spot-on voice acting, and a light-hearted narrative that keeps players engaged. Reviewers highlight the game's British humor and entertaining dialogue, making it a nostalgic and fun experience, even with its dated graphics. Overall, the humor is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The main charm of this game is the fantastic writing and really funny script.”
- “It's chock full of British humor, and the voice acting is absolutely impressive.”
- “The story is light-hearted and humorous, the characters are lively and hilarious.”
gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
52%
7%
The gameplay of "Giants: Citizen Kabuto" is praised for its innovative ideas and diverse mechanics, offering a mix of third-person shooter elements and unique character abilities that enhance navigation and combat. Players can switch between three distinct characters, each providing a different gameplay experience, while the humorous narrative and engaging multiplayer modes contribute to its lasting appeal. Despite some balance issues and outdated graphics, the game remains a fun and challenging classic that is still worth playing today.
- “Giants: Citizen Kabuto is still worth playing today for the great gameplay ideas.”
- “The gameplay is very close to a modern fast-paced third-person shooter.”
- “Conclusion: fun and varied gameplay, unique in its entirety, funny in singleplayer, a classic without a doubt, and worth your attention if anything I've said has made you interested.”
- “Can't save during gameplay.”
- “The gameplay in giants depends on which character you are.”
- “It was a game ahead of its time, both in its ideas and in its gameplay.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
66%
9%
The graphics of the game, while considered dated by modern standards, still retain a unique and stylized charm that many players appreciate. The vibrant color palette and creative design elements help the visuals hold up reasonably well for a title from the year 2000, despite some glitches and limitations. Overall, while the graphics may not have aged perfectly, they do not detract from the enjoyable gameplay and engaging narrative.
- “Together with sacrifice and undying, this was a great game in its days, with creative aspects that still hold up well today and a quite unique graphics style.”
- “These graphics were mind-blowing back in the day.”
- “The graphics are maybe the only things that haven't aged perfectly, but they're stylized and cartoony enough to keep them still looking pretty good.”
- “It doesn't seem to full screen; I have to play in a window, but it runs smoothly and the graphics are just as bad as I remember fondly.”
- “Ok, so the graphics are a bit dated.”
- “Graphics are relative to the time period in which it was made, and it is glitchy with some things disappearing depending on your point of view.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes and glitches that render sprites two-dimensional and nearly invisible, making interaction challenging. Many users express frustration over the game's buggy performance, questioning its release on a paid platform like Steam.
- “There are a few glitches I've run into, where sprites turn 2-dimensional, making them almost invisible and difficult to interact with.”
- “It's criminal that such a buggy game can be released on Steam to be sold for money.”
- “Freezes constantly.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers high replayability through its engaging base-building and tower defense mechanics, particularly in multiplayer mode with three playable races. However, the absence of bot-play significantly limits replayability for those seeking solo experiences.
- “The battle system is a base-building, massive tower defense setup that I find extremely replayable.”
- “All three races are playable in multiplayer, adding to the game's replayability.”
- “The battle system is a base-building, massive tower defense setup that I find extremely replayable.”
- “Coupled with the lack of bot-play, replayability is virtually non-existent.”
- “The game offers little incentive to replay once you've completed it.”
- “There are no significant changes or new experiences in subsequent playthroughs.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's optimization is criticized for being poor, with issues such as lack of full-screen support and persistent bugs. However, players note that it runs smoothly in windowed mode, and recommend using community-maintained patches to enhance performance. Overall, the graphics are described as subpar, aligning with nostalgic memories.
- “And with it comes the bugs and the absolutely god awful optimization.”
- “Be sure to use the community-maintained patches for optimal performance.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The music in the game is highly praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience with subtle sound effects that complement the environment. Reviewers appreciate the fitting soundtrack, which adds depth to the addictive gameplay and engaging story.
- “The soundtrack is equally fitting.”
- “Quality game, addictive, great story, good humor, and I love the music and sound effects.”
- “It’s all in the little details: the unbelievably atmospheric music, the faint sounds of the strange dinosaur-looking birds that gently fly overhead, and the whispering sounds of the water hitting the sand.”
- “It’s all in the little details, the unbelievably atmospheric music, the faint sounds of the strange dinosaur-looking birds that gently fly overhead, and the whispering sounds of the water hitting the sand.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a refreshing change from the repetitive nature of many modern shooters, making it a recommended experience for those seeking something different.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its intricate details, including immersive music and subtle sound effects like the gentle rustling of water and the calls of unique, dinosaur-like birds. These elements combine to create a captivating and serene environment that enhances the overall experience.
- “It's all in the little details: the unbelievably atmospheric music, the faint sounds of the strange dinosaur-looking birds that gently fly overhead, and the whispering sounds of the water hitting the sand.”