Impossible Creatures (PC Games, 2003)

Game Play
3 of 5 stars

Graphics
3 of 5 stars

Sound
4 of 5 stars

A.I.
3 of 5 stars

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Cons:

Overall:
This is a good title and will provide several hours of entertainment.

Had to install an automatic update to allow the game to resume from pause mode after a saved game load.

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If the idea of taking different species of animals and mixing them together doesn't interest you by itself, then taking those creatures and putting them into battle should push you over the top.

Impossible Creatures takes the normal RTS formula of humans at war in the future or Elves and Orcs beating each other over the head with overused ideas and pounds it to a pulp with it's bizarre nature. Instead of people, robots, or other sentient monsters doing the attacking, you'll be in charge of an army of your making. You'll have to make this army with the Sigma technology that allows genetic combination of two different species of animals. Mix and match parts to create around 40,000 different units in total, although a lot of these units will be close enough to each other that you won't be able to tell the difference. Sometimes a tail is just a tail, you know?

The story is set in 1937 with the feel of pulp coursing across the surface. Everything is done with this adventurous style from the nifty future technology of the 30's to the way the script has been written and the characters behave. Rex is out for vengeance and Lucy just wants to save her project. Both make good heroes and the same goes with the several villain characters. They're an amusing bunch from the brutal Scottish Whitey Hooten to the appropriately creepy mad scientist Otis Ganglion. They all are wonderfully done with style and character and terrific voices. The story progresses with the help of each of these characters and their fun cut scenes as you fight your way towards the mastermind Upton Julius finding along the way that there is more to Rex than meets the eye...

While it isn't the best RTS I've played, Impossible Creatrures is a good, fun, and very creative game. If you're looking for a new twist on an old genre, this may be what you need to boost your interest again. Hell, if you're new to the genre altogether, this is a pretty interesting way to start. 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. Add that up with the promise of many mods due to Relic's mod developer network and open engine, this could grow bigger than it is now.

This game is a very nice and enjoyable real time strategy game. It has alot of expansion packs and upgrades you can get for it for free too. If you are wondering about that just google Impossible Creatures. Anyway, the gameplay is very simple and understandable. It comes with a very well explained tutorial to show you all the aspects of the game. The online play is great but sometimes it is hard to find a game because there isn't that many people who play this online. Anyway, if you are looking for an excellent real time strategy game then you need to check Impossible Creatures out!

Excellemt Game, Hours, and hours of enjoyment/ Grandson wanted game and is willing to give up $2. allwance weekly to pay for this.

It isn't the original game disc, case, and booklet, but it's a nice addition to any rts lover's collection. Being OCD about collecting and playing, I didn't like the fact that it was a copy of the original (i.e. remade by some other company); however it is great if you simply want to play the game.

Impossible créatures is very
good grafique, my boy like this game. Super game for imagination. tanks you very much

This is a game that kids, big and little, enjoy playing as it not only has conflict between different characters but it makes them think. They collect DNA from different animals seen throughout the game zones and must then decide to combine two different ones in order to provide the most suitable creature for the area they are in. I know my kids can (and if they can get away with it) play for hours.

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I bought this for my son's 15th birthday and he loves it. He had the full version once before and wanted to replace it when it was lost.

A somewhat novel RTS game, IC offers a lot in strategy and fun. Endless possiblities with the hybrid creatures you must create to win the game. Story mode has some challenges to keep you occupied till you finally beat the full mission. But like a lot of RTS games, it can get a little tedious since other players often fall into patterns, or the constant push to do all the research and construction.
Is a fun game none the less, but could use a more expansion and a sequel.

Arrived on time with no problems, just as described. Game was sealed in wrap, no scratches on the disk, and no damages to the case.

This game is a step away from the norms. The gameplay is excellent, and the ability of combination of hundreds of animals keeps it new and fresh every time. The only thing that isn't so great is a very limited number of players that bought it, because there is never anyone online, unless you get lucky and find a couple. But other than that, if you love using your own tactics and strategies, this game is definitely for you.