Giants: Citizen Kabuto

 PC
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Yahoo!
    70
    Possibly the biggest strike against Giants, though, is that much of the gameplay is, well, kind of boring.
  2. Game Revolution
    67
    It's a pity such an immersive and gorgeous endeavor is plagued by so many unnecessary bugs.
  3. 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.

Awards & Rankings

27
#27 Best PC Game of 2000
24
#24 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
32
#32 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 107 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 107
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 107
  3. Negative: 7 out of 107
  1. 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.    … Full Review »
  2. insanity82007
    Dec 31, 2012
    10
    I played this when it first came out and it barely ran on my machine. It looked gorgeous with the introductory pan over the island with theI played this when it first came out and it barely ran on my machine. It looked gorgeous with the introductory pan over the island with the sun in the background and all the great sun flares. Then I played the game and it was absolutely sensational. It was a quirky, beautiful, unbelievably fun experience with great challenges and a game where an RTS and FPS combination was pulled off perfectly. I really don't understand why there was never a second one made.… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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