Creature Shock 3DO box art

3DO Interactive Multiplayer · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter

Creature Shock

System3DO Interactive Multiplayer
Released1996
GenreShoot 'em Up, Shooter
DeveloperArgonaut Games
PublisherVirgin Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Creature Shock is a shoot 'em up released in 1996 for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, developed by Argonaut Games and published by Virgin Interactive. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.

It landed about 3 years into the 3DO's life. Other notable 3DO releases from 1996 include Doom, Cyberia and Olympic Summer Games. Among the 9 3DO shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.

Creature Shock is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Creature Shock is like

Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.

Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.

Creature Shock gameplay screenshot on 3DO
In-game screenshot (3DO)

Creature Shock walkthroughs & guides

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Creature Shock FAQ

When did Creature Shock come out on the 3DO?

Creature Shock was released for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer in 1996.

Who made Creature Shock?

It was developed by Argonaut Games and published by Virgin Interactive.

Is Creature Shock multiplayer?

No. Creature Shock is a single-player game.

How long does Creature Shock take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Creature Shock typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Creature Shock on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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