Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects DS box art

Nintendo DS · Beat 'em Up

Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2010
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperUbisoft Quebec
PublisherUbisoft
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesCombat of Giants
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2010, Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects is a beat 'em up developed by Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft.

It landed about 6 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2010 include Dragon Quest IX, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn and Ōkamiden. Among the 10 DS beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

It is part of the Combat of Giants series; on the DS you can also try Combat of Giants: Dragons. Ubisoft Quebec also made Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs and TMNT for the DS.

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)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling

What playing Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects walkthroughs & guides

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Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects FAQ

When did Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects come out on the DS?

Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010.

Who made Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects?

It was developed by Ubisoft Quebec and published by Ubisoft.

How long does Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects 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 Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects 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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