Giants: Citizen Kabuto

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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

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  1. NichoRubim95
    Jan 25, 2023
    9
    Mesmo nos dias atuais, Giants Citizen Kabuto continua sendo um dos jogos mais únicos e fantásticos que já joguei na minha vida. Uma trama cheia de humor, bem contada e com 3 personagens completamente diferentes um do outro, em 3 campanhas diferentes que formam uma só. Além disso, conta com uma gameplay muito viciante e divertida, acompanhada de uma trilha sonora épica, composta por JeremyMesmo nos dias atuais, Giants Citizen Kabuto continua sendo um dos jogos mais únicos e fantásticos que já joguei na minha vida. Uma trama cheia de humor, bem contada e com 3 personagens completamente diferentes um do outro, em 3 campanhas diferentes que formam uma só. Além disso, conta com uma gameplay muito viciante e divertida, acompanhada de uma trilha sonora épica, composta por Jeremy Soule (O mesmo da franquia The Elder Scrolls). Embora muitos cenários possam parecer repetitivos, o design de cada ilha é muito diferente e as missões são bem diversificadas. PRA MIM, ele é melhor do que muitos jogos AAA de hoje em dia (Embora ele seja um AAA também, mas o orçamento dos jogos dos anos 2000 eram bem mais baixos que os de hoje em dia). Se você tiver interesse, ele se encontra disponível na Steam. Joguem e dêem uma chance, não irão se arrepender.

    Even in nowdays, still being one of funny and unique games i've played in my life. His story contain much humor, well taled and with 3 completely different characters one from them, with 3 campaigns that form just one. Besides, the gameplay is very funny, containg an epic soundtrack composed by Jeremy Sole (The same from The Elder Scrolls franchise). Even some scenarios may seems repetitives, the design and missions are very diversified. For me, Giants is much better than many AAA nowday games (Giants is AAA also, but in 2000 the budget was much smaller back then than it is today.). Giants is avaliable on steam, if you can play this game, JUST DO IT!!    … Expand
  2. 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 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.
  3. Genek13
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    One of the best action adventures games I ever played in my entire life :)
    Humor is so ridiculous that makes you laugh constantly. Story also very enjoyable with few plot twists :)
  4. 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 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!!!
  5. iddqd4
    Jan 23, 2018
    8
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  6. HSuke
    Aug 15, 2017
    8
    I love the humor of the game, and the characters are quite likable. Nevertheless, the PC version (from GoG) is incredibly, incredibly broken on Windows 10. I'm not sure whether the original version was this bad. All the physics and hit detection fail to work correctly. Unless an enemy stops moving, my bullets will fail to hit it. The game isn't one bit balanced, and the save points varyI love the humor of the game, and the characters are quite likable. Nevertheless, the PC version (from GoG) is incredibly, incredibly broken on Windows 10. I'm not sure whether the original version was this bad. All the physics and hit detection fail to work correctly. Unless an enemy stops moving, my bullets will fail to hit it. The game isn't one bit balanced, and the save points vary all over the place. Some levels are way too long, and some are way too easy. It's quite repetitive. Every time I climb up a mountain, it feels like I'm glitching my way through the game, yet that's the way to beat it. It feels like there was very little quality control put into the gameplay itself. On the other hand, I really, really like the smartass humor in this game. Its dialogue is a masterpiece.… 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 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 aGIants 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. DeusXCom
    Aug 6, 2014
    10
    One 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
  9. Gontar
    Mar 20, 2014
    10
    I cant believe it, its 2014 and i still play Giants On-line With my old school Friends! Giants has a very unique GamePlay and some fancy and enjoyable graphics regarding of its release date, The History isn't the best out there, but the Feeling This Game Offers is neat and very original i have to admit (compared with other games up to this date) and the Multiplayer Combination of BaseI cant believe it, its 2014 and i still play Giants On-line With my old school Friends! Giants has a very unique GamePlay and some fancy and enjoyable graphics regarding of its release date, The History isn't the best out there, but the Feeling This Game Offers is neat and very original i have to admit (compared with other games up to this date) and the Multiplayer Combination of Base Building and Team-Working to Defeat other totally Different Races is just GENIUS.
    Its a shame the developers team ran out of funds to release the game as they wanted to, I could pay to see a Giants 2 for sure.    … Expand
  10. 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 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 buildingGiants: 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.    … Collapse
  11. 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 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 offI 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.… Expand
  12. AnonymousMC
    Aug 31, 2008
    10
    I just got this game, it's 2008, and I love it. My PC is WAY past this game, but I still play it. I had the demo when I was a kid and always wanted to get it, and now I've got it I can say that this is one of the most underappreciated and overlooked games of all time, relative to the genius it brought to the gaming table. Please give us more great and imaginative games, andI just got this game, it's 2008, and I love it. My PC is WAY past this game, but I still play it. I had the demo when I was a kid and always wanted to get it, and now I've got it I can say that this is one of the most underappreciated and overlooked games of all time, relative to the genius it brought to the gaming table. Please give us more great and imaginative games, and please give us Giants 2 (unlikely, but oh well)!… Expand
  13. JamesF.
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    I know it's a late vote but that sums it up. Here I am in 2007 and still playing this fantastic game, I never understood why it got such low reviews. I keep coming back to this game and everytime it makes me howl with laughter! Comedy Action and Fun... I want Giants 2! The voyage home.
  14. 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). 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 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
  15. 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 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 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
  16. BrandonE.
    Mar 18, 2002
    10
    This game is probably the most addictive shooter to be created since Half-Life: Counter-strike. The sounds are great, the graphics are amazing, and the gaming companies out there that say it's boring, well maybe you would like the barbie games a little better, since... obviously you have no taste in games. The awesome acting makes the game even better, I haven't seen one bug This game is probably the most addictive shooter to be created since Half-Life: Counter-strike. The sounds are great, the graphics are amazing, and the gaming companies out there that say it's boring, well maybe you would like the barbie games a little better, since... obviously you have no taste in games. The awesome acting makes the game even better, I haven't seen one bug yet, so I don't know where you guys are seen em. … Expand
  17. JonasA.
    Mar 8, 2002
    10
    Rock out! After playing the fantastic Single Player missions, the MP-mode totally rocks the world! I'm a counter-strike player of above medium rank so I've played my share of stunning Multi-player... THE GIANT ROXX!
  18. 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 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 buildingGiants: 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.    … Collapse

Awards & Rankings

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

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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. Spank!
    80
    A technically devastating graphics engine, the funniest script in computer games history, and a soupcon of strategy, together with imaginative and variety packed action.
  2. GamePro
    100
    It sucks you into its weird world and doesn't let you go.
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  3. Gaming Age
    83
    It is innovative, it is humorous, it is intense, and most of all, it's a heck of a lot of fun.
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