Attack of the Giant Mutant Lizard
In this short 2.5D arcade/action game, control a giant mutant lizard to eat people, crush cars, and throw things. Spend points on upgrades and new abilities and try to survive an increasingly deadly hail of bullets.
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June 21, 2020
6 years and 43 days ago
Steam Reviews
Positive44 reviews93.2%
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13 itemsAbout the Game
In this short 2.5D arcade/action game, control a giant mutant lizard to eat people, crush cars, and throw things. Spend points on upgrades and new abilities and try to survive an increasingly deadly hail of bullets.
Features
Features
- Three Game modes:
- Story Mode - Play as the lizard and rampage your way through three main levels and two bosses with a few cutscenes along the way. Unlock three other monsters for arcade mode.
- Arcade Mode - Choose from four monsters and try to survive as long as you can. No bosses. No cutscenes.
- Practice Mode - Relax and practice your moves without getting shot at. Get a feel for the controls and throw stuff at targets.
- Story Mode - Play as the lizard and rampage your way through three main levels and two bosses with a few cutscenes along the way. Unlock three other monsters for arcade mode.
- Four Unique Monsters:
- The first creature uses its tail to grab and throw anything it can lift. The three unlockable ones each have their own way of tossing things.
- Each one has its own practice level, tailored to the monster's abilities.
- Each monster has over two dozen animations, plus an IK system to move the character's neck and head (so the monster can look at the annoying jerk who keep shooting it).
- The first creature uses its tail to grab and throw anything it can lift. The three unlockable ones each have their own way of tossing things.
- Upgrades:
Spend the points that you get from eating people to improve stats like health and armor, and unlock the ability to pick up cars and stomp on things.
