Gigantic

80%
Game Brain Score Based on 4,401 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • character development
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Gigantic's multi-phase game mode and huge monsters distinguish it from the MOBA crowd, but it could use more variety.
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"Gigantic" is a fantasy shooter game that features 2-player teams in multiplayer and cooperative play. Battles unfold in a unique arena, where players must work together to battle enemy teams while also controlling and protecting their massive guardians. The game's latest update brings new heroes, balance changes, and various gameplay improvements.

  • PC
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Xbox
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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 4,401 reviews
gameplay348 positive mentions
grinding57 negative mentions
  • Gigantic offers a unique blend of MOBA and hero shooter mechanics, providing fast-paced and engaging gameplay.
  • The art style and character design are vibrant and visually appealing, making the game enjoyable to look at.
  • The game is free-to-play with a fair monetization model, allowing players to unlock characters and skins through gameplay.
  • The player base is very low, leading to long matchmaking times and difficulty finding games.
  • There are technical issues, including a high RAM requirement that prevents many players from accessing the game.
  • The game lacks sufficient content, with only a few maps and game modes available, making it feel repetitive over time.
  • gameplay806 mentions

    The gameplay of Gigantic is widely praised for its unique blend of fast-paced action and strategic depth, combining elements from both hero shooters and MOBAs. Players appreciate the fluid mechanics, diverse character abilities, and engaging objectives that encourage teamwork and skillful play. However, some critiques mention issues with complexity and balance, as well as a lack of player base, which can affect the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay is smooth, easy to pick up, and very intuitive.”
    • “The gameplay is fast-paced, surprisingly readable, and tactically interesting.”
    • “Gigantic has one of the most satisfying, fluid experiences of any game I've played, from the combat, to the movement and abilities, to the way the art style is interweaved with the gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is chaotic, repetitive, unnecessarily complicated, with seemingly no room for a player to improve.”
    • “The gameplay consists of you creating creatures on points and killing people to earn points to give us the opportunity to attack the guardian.”
    • “This game would benefit so much more if it were simplified but the combat system is so overly complicated and characters have so many annoying mechanics that unless you've sunk about 50 hours into the game you'll have no concept of what other characters can do and therefore be unable to counterplay appropriately.”
  • graphics675 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant and unique art style, often compared to the aesthetics of titles like "The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker." Players appreciate the clean animations, character designs, and the overall visual appeal, which contribute to an engaging gameplay experience. However, some users have noted performance issues and a lack of graphical options, which can detract from the otherwise stunning visuals.

    • “Gigantic boasts a visually stunning art style that is both vibrant and enchanting.”
    • “The graphics are colorful and exciting, and every action you take during the match has an apparent effect on the outcome of each match.”
    • “The art style is amazing and feels like it came out of a Ghibli movie that was made by Pixar instead.”
    • “The game is evidently rushed out and is full of weird things like not being able to play unless you have a certain brand of graphic card, having to mess around with external settings in order to not crash or get signed out when alt+tabbing, which doesn't even cover the fact that most people can't change their resolution to fit their screen or fully customize their graphic settings as some are straight out bugged.”
    • “A free moba where the tutorial runs at around fifteen frames a second on the lowest graphics settings, while nothing is even happening in the game, on a brand new modern gaming computer.”
    • “Unfortunately, visuals can be a bit too abundant at times, with effects dominating the screen and creating a bit of a distraction to the gameplay, making it hard to focus sometimes.”
  • character development92 mentions

    Character development in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with reviewers praising the unique and diverse character designs that stand out in the crowded MOBA genre. Many players appreciate the thoughtfulness behind each character's visual style and abilities, noting that they contribute to a vibrant and engaging gameplay experience. However, some critiques mention inconsistencies in character voice lines and a few designs that feel less inspired compared to others, but overall, the character design is celebrated as a highlight of the game.

    • “The character designs are unique and diverse, each one standing out with its own personality and charm.”
    • “The character design (art style to skills and abilities) is downright spectacular and the best I have ever seen in a game.”
    • “I absolutely love the character designs, each character looks really unique and well animated.”
    • “I miss the game; it had a lot of great stuff, but I think where it flopped really bad and could have affected how it was perceived is most of the character design. The old grandma and most of the monster characters look very stale, and even most of the human characters are stale compared to how iconic some characters in League of Legends and Overwatch look.”
    • “The disparity in quality between the writing of some characters' voice lines and the character designs is puzzling.”
    • “I can't speak for the character design or balance or the game's merits as a standard MOBA because I didn't give it time. I uninstalled when I realized that it lured me in on false promises, and the whole gimmick literally boils down to the Nexus model being a giant monster, which isn't even a new concept. In the end, it's just a standard arena shooter/MOBA hybrid that tries to do the same thing Battleborn did.”
  • optimization77 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and appealing graphics on higher-end systems, while others criticize it for being poorly optimized, particularly for low-end PCs and those with less than 6GB of RAM. Many users noted issues such as frame drops, clunky UI, and the need for further optimization updates, suggesting that while the game has potential, it currently struggles with performance consistency across different hardware configurations. Overall, the game shows promise but requires additional work to enhance its optimization for a broader audience.

    • “Well optimized, fun to play (I always picked Mozu, the little wizard) and with different concepts like the guardians fighting each other based on team performance.”
    • “The art style is excellently creative, certainly enhanced by how well optimized it is graphically.”
    • “Game is nicely optimized, runs like butter on my modest i5 6400 and GTX 970 with 12GB DDR4 RAM.”
    • “Unbalanced, unoptimized, and poorly designed garbage.”
    • “Awful optimization, couldn't get through a single match.”
    • “Performance has gone to trash recently, leaving a negative review until fixed.”
  • story74 mentions

    The game's story is generally perceived as lacking depth, with many players expressing disappointment over the minimal character backstories and thin plot. While some appreciate the effort put into the game's development and the unique quest system, the overall narrative experience feels underwhelming, leaving players wanting more lore and character development. Despite this, the inspiring story behind the game's creation has garnered some interest and admiration from the community.

    • “The characters felt like they were thought out with their backstory and personalities.”
    • “First of all, this game has a very interesting story behind it!”
    • “If you are still on the fence about buying this game, I highly recommend looking up the development story.”
    • “The lack of character backstory disappoints those who enjoy lore.”
    • “The thinly designed plot it goes for is terrible.”
    • “The story is barebones, if any.”
  • grinding63 mentions

    The reviews highlight a mixed perception of grinding in the game, with many players appreciating the absence of traditional minion farming, which allows for a more action-oriented experience. However, several users express frustration over the grind required to unlock new heroes and in-game currency, describing it as tedious and excessively time-consuming, especially for a free-to-play model. Overall, while the combat is enjoyable, the grind for character unlocks can detract from the experience for some players.

    • “Had flow, had depth, personality, felt strategic but not too grindy, and overall lively because of an amazing art direction and animation.”
    • “Nice new take on 5v5 hero fighters for a free game and not grindy currency to unlock more. I recommend it immensely.”
    • “No farming, just kill!!!”
    • “There is one thing that keeps me from enjoying this game and that is how obscenely grindy it can be just to get 1 new hero.”
    • “The grinding is insane in this game.”
    • “It would take months of grinding to unlock a few characters.... or you can buy out the paywall's high price.”
  • music55 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting its cohesiveness with the art style and gameplay. The soundtrack is described as immersive, adaptive to in-game situations, and enjoyable without being overpowering, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere. Overall, players appreciate the quality and variety of the music, which complements the game's vibrant visuals and engaging mechanics.

    • “The soundtrack did its job pretty well in emphasizing the personality of the game.”
    • “The music adapts and suits every situation in the game.”
    • “It's a beautifully styled game, with a gorgeous soundtrack and real care taken in the design of the characters.”
    • “The starting UI is so bright; maybe you guys could adjust the brightness to that, and the main menu music makes me feel drowsy.”
    • “The music never gets annoying, and you barely notice it in the midst of battles and team fights.”
    • “[b]music: 2/5[/b]”
  • stability47 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting various bugs, glitches, and crashes, particularly related to the user interface and launcher. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay and minimal issues, others have noted significant problems that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game shows promise but requires further stability improvements and bug fixes to enhance playability.

    • “This game looks amazing, and runs great!”
    • “I'm on a Q6600 and a NVIDIA Quadro 2000 with 8GB RAM, and it runs great on high with no stutter!”
    • “Runs great on my older computer, which is awesome for games coming out these days.”
    • “I cannot stress how much the UI needs to be updated as it's super buggy and inefficient.”
    • “This game is soooo buggy, I swear, it's always crashing, always someone leaving because of the crash.”
    • “I enjoyed it more when I played an alpha version of it long ago; in short, the game feels very unfinished and buggy.”
  • monetization34 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of predatory practices like loot boxes and pay-to-win mechanics, while others criticize the lack of advertising and the presence of locked heroes that require in-game purchases. Many players feel that the game could have thrived with better marketing, as its monetization model allows for earning most content through gameplay, but the initial player base suffered due to poor visibility and high costs for certain characters. Overall, while the microtransactions are seen as reasonable, the game's success is hindered by its marketing shortcomings.

    • “It gives you plenty of reason to play it since there are a variety of skins you can get, and unlike, say, Overwatch (that game is great by the way), this game is free, so the microtransactions here are understandable. Plus, there are no loot boxes.”
    • “A great time to release the gem that was far more unique than all the other hero shooters. I hope they keep Motiga's original view, as this game's monetization is never predatory in the slightest. There is no battle pass, and almost everything is obtainable with earned currency or paid currency if you want to take the shortcut.”
    • “The monetization model is pretty neat too; you are able to grind most of the skins in the game with in-game currency without spending a dime.”
    • “It's insulting to the original players and a blatant cash grab.”
    • “Locked, expensive heroes: locked heroes is a thing that really busts my balls, especially when the character that is plastered all over the advertising (Tyto) is locked as well.”
    • “Way to go, why bother fixing a couple broken things and advertising when you can just walk away with all the microtransaction cash.”
  • humor17 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and uniqueness, with players enjoying the quirky character designs, funny voice acting, and amusing mechanics. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter through its playful interactions and humorous glitches, making it a fun experience to share with friends. Overall, the humor is seen as a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal, despite some critiques about balance and complexity.

    • “Very good game, still remember how funny and interesting it was playing this game.”
    • “The voice acting is hilarious and unique, and each of the characters are iconic and gorgeous.”
    • “I spent the day throwing flasks of questionable liquids at random folks while laughing in a high-pitched voice, all the while fluffing out my glorious floofy moustache (it's pretty floofin' fancy).”
  • replayability15 mentions

    Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's replayability. While some appreciate the creativity in character design and mechanics, noting a strong potential for replay value, others criticize the limited number of viable characters and a lack of diverse game modes, which can hinder long-term engagement. The game's matchmaking and balance issues further contribute to the varying experiences, with some finding it enjoyable and fresh, while others feel it lacks depth and competitiveness.

    • “I see lots of replay value in this game, and there's so much creativity in the character design and mechanics.”
    • “An amazing idea for a game and delivers a very pleasurable, highly replayable experience.”
    • “The map design is great, characters are varied and a lot of fun, and the game looks like it has a lot of replayability.”
    • “It was fun for a while, but I feel like it lacked replayability.”
    • “First off, there is only one online game mode, so you are locked into one type of game; replayability is weak as of now at least, this may change in the future.”
    • “Sadly, this reminds me of Evolve: a game with very high production values and very good gameplay and replayability, but it lacks a player base.”
  • atmosphere10 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charm and personality, enhanced by a diverse and immersive soundtrack that shifts from calm and mystical to intense and heroic during gameplay. Players appreciate the colorful visuals and the overall enchanting environment, which fosters teamwork and strategic engagement. However, some critiques mention that certain gameplay elements and character animations detract from the otherwise captivating atmosphere, leading to a less stimulating experience in combat.

    • “Every hero had charm and personality to them, every map had so much atmosphere.”
    • “From the main menu/start screen theme; opening up a huge orchestra afterwards following with a flow of calm mystical sounds, guitar strings and flutes, going in-battle with smooth, atmospheric tones, to the rampage phase's heavy, heart-pumping and more heroic sounds and set of instruments which owns House Aurion and the House Devaedra's more dark, vindictive and chilling take.”
    • “Beautiful game that exudes charm, character, and atmosphere.”
    • “The gameplay such as getting some resources to activate something (focus to summon minions, skill upgrading that is similar to the helix system but instead all skills can be upgraded when you are at level 10, etc.) and some of the skills are too similar to Battleborn, but the skills in this game are much more bland and uninteresting than I could have expected. The melee in this game is really boring because the sound effect is not stimulating enough.”
    • “This game is hilariously unbalanced and over-complicated in so many regards that any kind of competitive atmosphere goes out the window.”
    • “The atmosphere feels lacking, as the characters and their interactions do not create an engaging environment.”
  • emotional7 mentions

    Players express profound emotional connections to the game "Gigantic," highlighting feelings of heartbreak and sadness over its shutdown. Many reviewers emphasize the game's unique ability to evoke strong emotions, with some even shedding tears at its closure, underscoring the impact it had on their gaming experiences.

    • “Not a single game has ever come close to how Gigantic made me feel. Goodnight, sweet prince.”
    • “It was heartbreaking when this game shut down.”
    • “I'm not kidding, I cried when I saw that the game was closing down. It just makes me so sad!”
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Critic Reviews

77% average critic score

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Play time

7hMedian play time
71hAverage play time
5-20hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 17 analyzed playthroughs

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