CSM writes: "takes place in a post-apocalyptic future in which an asteroid has landed on Earth, bringing with it (surprise!) giant mutant insects. You take on the role of one of four different varieties -- scorpion, mantis, spider, or a flying ant -- and trudge through various landscapes, battling similar creatures. By defeating enemies -- and crushing buses, lampposts, and other objects in your path -- you earn points redeemable for stronger body parts, special abilities, and custom colors. Players can play head-to-head with up to four in tournament matches or play through a solo adventure. When two creatures meet, the game shifts to battle mode, a split screen environment. You control your insect's moves by tapping and dragging the screen. For instance, touching and dragging your creature's head prompts it to bite or spit a projectile at the opponent. A "bonus battle" mode will let players launch special attacks that use powers to damage opponents in other ways such as freezing and igniting. There are also dodges and blocks available, controlled by dragging the stylus as well."
One would think being a giant mutated insect would be fun, what with all of the stomping and mandible grinding, but in the world of Battle of Giants: Mutant Insects, being a giant bug translates into a giant bore. Living in the post-apocalyptic world does not appear to be any fun at all, even for giant, mutated insects. With all of the tasty humans long since wiped out, your day is filled with nothing but roaming around, busting up giant ant hills, hitting the occasional switch to move a piece of a bridge and fighting other giant, mutated insects.
GamingUnion.net: "Unfortunately, it's very difficult to see the real draws of Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects, as the game slips into a monotonous scenario far too quickly. The combat is very shallow, and despite there being four different insects, they basically all feel the same. The only saving grace for the game is it does something a bit different, but even that is now becoming stale since it's already been done before with Dinosaurs and Dragons. The game does come with a starter pack of cards relating to the series, some of which have unlock codes for stuff in the game. Ironically it's sad to say that the combat in the card game might just have more depth than the combat in the game itself."
Battle of Giants: Mutant Insects is very similar to the last couple games. Unfortunately it's not like the last couple games were so amazing that you wanted to play them constantly. They wore thin before the story mode was over. Having another version that doesn't really change the battle system doesn't get people excited. If little Johnny has never played any of the games, and for some reasons likes bugs more than effing dinosaurs or dragons, then buy him the dinosaur or dragon version anyway, and tell him to stop being that creepy kid who likes bugs.
