Impossible Creatures

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 61 Ratings

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  • Summary: A 3D real-time strategy game set in the 1930's that pits the player against an evil madman in a desperate campaign across a chain of remote and diverse islands. Using Earth's most formidable animals as building blocks, the player creates an army of unique, mutant monsters in a struggle toA 3D real-time strategy game set in the 1930's that pits the player against an evil madman in a desperate campaign across a chain of remote and diverse islands. Using Earth's most formidable animals as building blocks, the player creates an army of unique, mutant monsters in a struggle to protect an unsuspecting world. [Microsoft]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. Game Chronicles
    92
    Whether you are looking for a good 25-30 hour RTS campaign, or just the next big online RTS in the tradition of Magic the Gathering, Impossible Creatures has something inventive and fun for everyone.
  2. GameZone
    85
    A really fun and addicting title, despite the fact that it’s pretty similar to other titles in the same genre if you strip it down to the core.
  3. IGN
    83
    The creature creation process is close to enough to recommend this by itself, but put together with a fun single player mode and interesting "Magic the Gathering" style army building multiplayer strategy, it's a kooky ride that most gaming fans will enjoy.
  4. Game Informer
    75
    A great idea on paper, but it simply fizzles when the meaty portion of its plot is exposed to play. [Mar 2003, p.90]
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  5. Cincinnati Enquirer
    70
    Unfortunately, the game play in "Impossible Creatures" doesn't match the title's ingenious premise.
  6. PC Arena
    60
    The great retro sci-fi setting and creative twist in unit creation just can’t make up for cumbersome gameplay and poor unit control.
  7. Armchair Empire
    40
    In a vacuous bubble, the prospect of combining creatures would create all sorts of wacky experimental fun. But in the context of real-time strategy, it becomes an unnecessary chore.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. GaryS.
    Jan 6, 2004
    10
    With the Insect Invasion MOD, even more creatures and abilities become available. And this expansion is available as a free download. With the Insect Invasion MOD, even more creatures and abilities become available. And this expansion is available as a free download. Honestly, this game has saved me a lot of money because every time I think of buying another PC or console game, I think to myself: "Yeah, it looks good. But is it worth taking time away from playing Impossible Creatures?" Different maps and terrains call for different types of units, so you'll find yourself creating multiple armies and spending hours testing the abilities of your creatures. Most if not all of the magazine ratings were based on the original release. The expansion software adds so much in the way of strategy that it doubles the enjoyability and longevity of the game. As a schoolteacher, I have recommeded this game to my students and all who have purchased it seem to be enjoying it as much as I do.… Expand
  2. David228IC
    Aug 19, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра огромное количество для простора фантазий
  4. CesarV
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    This is a fantastic RTS game with a very interesting campaign, totally worth it for that alone.

    There's also multiplayers and an active    This is a fantastic RTS game with a very interesting campaign, totally worth it for that alone.

    There's also multiplayers and an active modding community for those who care about those.

    This is the perfect example of pearls before swine, the so called critics who gave this a negative score wouldn't a good game if it was in front of their face    … Expand
  5. AndyK.
    Jun 12, 2003
    10
    This game is great. I believe this game has the potential to be one of the greatest ever in the rts genre. Aside from the obvious ability to This game is great. I believe this game has the potential to be one of the greatest ever in the rts genre. Aside from the obvious ability to customize your own units, teh multiplayer games are very fast paced with the forst battles happening at around teh 3-5 minute mark. On top of all this relic is making a FREE expansion for the game set to be available for download any day now. It will contain 15 new animals and 9 new abilities, talk about the generosity of relic. P.S. Take it from me, i've actually played the game. … Expand
  6. RexC.
    Aug 3, 2003
    9
    Not much new here in regards to RTS mechanics but the addition of army building (creature combining) really revitalizes this genre. Actually, Not much new here in regards to RTS mechanics but the addition of army building (creature combining) really revitalizes this genre. Actually, I find that I spend more time combining creatures than playing the game - its such a fun gimicy mini-game. As for strategy, I find that if you play this enough, just like any game, there is a definite strategy - less on the tactics, more on the building the proper counters. Definite fun, I highly recommend trying it out.… Expand
  7. AndrewC.
    Feb 18, 2003
    9
    It's pretty fun. Great for rts fans. Unless you want to focus on strategy. I haven't tried the multiplayer mode yet but I think It's pretty fun. Great for rts fans. Unless you want to focus on strategy. I haven't tried the multiplayer mode yet but I think it'll be great. Combining two animals in an rts game is clever though.… Expand
  8. asdasdadasdasdasd
    Nov 15, 2003
    0

    What the fuck the makers of this fuckin game were insane or drunk probly when they put on website cuz this game is dumb i played the fuckin
    What the fuck the makers of this fuckin game were insane or drunk probly when they put on website cuz this game is dumb i played the fuckin demo and liked it more then real version oh and when i through in my cat food box he bit it and pissed on the fuckin thang    … Expand

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86
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#39 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002

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