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| engine = Amityville |
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| released = [[2000]] (Windows) [[December 21]], [[2001]] (PS2) |
| released = [[2000 in video gaming|2000]] (Windows)<br> [[December 21]], [[2001 in video gaming|2001]] (PS2) |
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| genre = [[Action-adventure game|Action adventure]] |
| genre = [[Action-adventure game|Action adventure]] |
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| modes = [[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]] |
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| ratings = [[ESRB]]: Mature<br> |
| ratings = [[Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]: Mature<br>ESRB: Teen (censored) |
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| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Mac OS X]], [[PlayStation 2]] |
| platforms = [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[Mac OS X]], [[PlayStation 2|PS2]] |
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| media = Windows: [[Compact Disc|CD]] (2); Mac OS X: CD (2); PS2: [[DVD]] (1) |
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| input = [[Computer keyboard|Keyboard]], [[mouse (computing)|mouse]] |
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[[Image:Giants Citizen Kabuto.png|left|Giants: Citizen Kabuto icon.]] |
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'''''Giants: Citizen Kabuto''''' is a multi-platform [[computer and video games|video game]] [[video game developer|developed]] by [[Planet Moon Studios]], [[video game publisher|published]] by [[Interplay]]. It was released in late [[2000]], after many delays. |
'''''Giants: Citizen Kabuto''''' is a multi-platform [[computer and video games|video game]] [[video game developer|developed]] by [[Planet Moon Studios]], [[video game publisher|published]] by [[Interplay]]. It was released in late [[2000]], after many delays. |
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The game was praised for its state of the art [[computer graphics|graphics]], [[humour|humorous]] [[plot|story]], and innovative [[computer and video game genres|genre]] blending [[gameplay]]. The game mixed elements from [[third-person shooter]]s, [[real-time strategy|real-time strategy games]], and [[ |
The game was praised for its state of the art [[computer graphics|graphics]], [[humour|humorous]] [[plot|story]], and innovative [[computer and video game genres|genre]] blending [[gameplay]]. The game mixed elements from [[third-person shooter]]s, [[real-time strategy|real-time strategy games]], and [[action-adventure game]]s. |
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The game was also criticized for its various game crashing [[software bug|bugs]], bad netcode, bad [[frame rate]]s, lack of [[mouse (computing)|mouse]] speed changer, and lack of in game [[saved game]]s. While several [[patch (computing)|patches]] were developed that solved the majority of the bugs, the damage to the game's reputation had already been done. Despite this the game was a considerable critical success (breaking even commercially). |
The game was also criticized for its various game crashing [[software bug|bugs]], bad netcode, bad [[frame rate]]s, lack of [[mouse (computing)|mouse]] speed changer, and lack of in game [[saved game]]s. While several [[patch (computing)|patches]] were developed that solved the majority of the bugs, the damage to the game's reputation had already been done. Despite this the game was a considerable critical success (breaking even commercially). |
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In terms of [[multiplayer]], the game never became anywhere as popular as games like ''[[Quake]]'' or ''[[Unreal]]'', however a small dedicated community remains in [[ |
In terms of [[multiplayer]], the game never became anywhere as popular as games like ''[[Quake]]'' or ''[[Unreal]]'', however a small dedicated community remains in [[GameSpy Arcade]]'s Giants lobby, and on the [[Internet forum|forums]] of the Giants World Domination [[website]]. The game was later released for the [[Apple Macintosh|Macintosh]] and [[PlayStation 2]]. An [[Xbox]] version was in development and by accounts near completion, but never released due to Interplay's declining financial status. |
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The story centred around planet where the local population the Smarties (a odd looking gnome-like race who like partying and beer) were being oppressed by Sea Reapers. There also resides on this planet a giant called Kabuto would was a general menace. Into this crashed several Meccaryns (think space troopers) who got involved with the Smarties. The games was split into three sections, one with the Meccaryns, one with a rebel Sea Reaper princess and the final part as a Kabuto lookalike. |
The story centred around planet where the local population the Smarties (a odd looking gnome-like race who like partying and beer) were being oppressed by Sea Reapers. There also resides on this planet a giant called Kabuto would was a general menace. Into this crashed several Meccaryns (think space troopers) who got involved with the Smarties. The games was split into three sections, one with the Meccaryns, one with a rebel Sea Reaper princess and the final part as a Kabuto lookalike. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* {{moby game|id=/giants-citizen-kabuto|name=''Giants: Citizen Kabuto''}} |
* {{moby game|id=/giants-citizen-kabuto|name=''Giants: Citizen Kabuto''}} |
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* [http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/197449.asp?q=giants%20citizen%20kabuto Gamerankings report on Giants: Citizen Kabuto] |
* [http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/197449.asp?q=giants%20citizen%20kabuto Gamerankings report on ''Giants: Citizen Kabuto''] |
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* [http://www.giantswd.org GiantsWD ( |
* [http://www.giantswd.org GiantsWD (fansite)] |
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* [http://www.3dactionplanet.com/giants GiantsHell ( |
* [http://www.3dactionplanet.com/giants GiantsHell (fansite, no longer updated)] |
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* [http://www.planetmoon.com Planet Moon Studios ( |
* [http://www.planetmoon.com Planet Moon Studios (developer's site)] |
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Revision as of 21:14, 24 June 2006
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| Giants: Citizen Kabuto PS2 box | |
| Developer(s) | Planet Moon Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Interplay |
| Engine | Amityville |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Mac OS X, PS2 |
| Release | 2000 (Windows) December 21, 2001 (PS2) |
| Genre(s) | Action adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
Giants: Citizen Kabuto is a multi-platform video game developed by Planet Moon Studios, published by Interplay. It was released in late 2000, after many delays.
The game was praised for its state of the art graphics, humorous story, and innovative genre blending gameplay. The game mixed elements from third-person shooters, real-time strategy games, and action-adventure games.
The game was also criticized for its various game crashing bugs, bad netcode, bad frame rates, lack of mouse speed changer, and lack of in game saved games. While several patches were developed that solved the majority of the bugs, the damage to the game's reputation had already been done. Despite this the game was a considerable critical success (breaking even commercially).
In terms of multiplayer, the game never became anywhere as popular as games like Quake or Unreal, however a small dedicated community remains in GameSpy Arcade's Giants lobby, and on the forums of the Giants World Domination website. The game was later released for the Macintosh and PlayStation 2. An Xbox version was in development and by accounts near completion, but never released due to Interplay's declining financial status.
The story centred around planet where the local population the Smarties (a odd looking gnome-like race who like partying and beer) were being oppressed by Sea Reapers. There also resides on this planet a giant called Kabuto would was a general menace. Into this crashed several Meccaryns (think space troopers) who got involved with the Smarties. The games was split into three sections, one with the Meccaryns, one with a rebel Sea Reaper princess and the final part as a Kabuto lookalike.