Genetically-alter animals to create the perfect mutant creations in “Impossible Creatures”, the 2003 classic RTS. Taking place in a fictional 1930’s setting, take down an evil villain in the single player campaign or challenge other players online in multiplayer.
The armies consist of 9 creatures; each one is a combination of any two animals from a list of 76 (51 with no downloads). Many animals possess inherent abilities to add more strategic depth to the game. There is an extensive single-player campaign as well as online multiplayer functionality with different game modes, add-ons, custom maps, mods, and scenarios.
On November 12th 2015 Impossible Creatures was released on Steam as Impossible Creatures: Steam Edition, by Nordic Games. The Steam version includes all patches and expansion packs released in the past, the IC Online servers reimplemented through Steam’s cloud service and the game’s modding SDK included in the package alongside the Mission Editor originally available within the game’s files; potential Steam Workshop support is in the works. The Steam Edition is also optimized for modern computer systems and software.
The armies consist of 9 creatures; each one is a combination of any two animals from a list of 76 (51 with no downloads). Many animals possess inherent abilities to add more strategic depth to the game. There is an extensive single-player campaign as well as online multiplayer functionality with different game modes, add-ons, custom maps, mods, and scenarios.
On November 12th 2015 Impossible Creatures was released on Steam as Impossible Creatures: Steam Edition, by Nordic Games. The Steam version includes all patches and expansion packs released in the past, the IC Online servers reimplemented through Steam’s cloud service and the game’s modding SDK included in the package alongside the Mission Editor originally available within the game’s files; potential Steam Workshop support is in the works. The Steam Edition is also optimized for modern computer systems and software.
Impossible Creatures Steam Edition Key Features:
1, Fully remastered to work with modern systems
2, Insect Invasion, Mod SDK (C++) and all patches included
3, Re-implemented multiplayer and NAT traversal for a smooth online experience
4, Steam Friend invite implemented
5, Steam cloud support
6, Thousands of units: “Impossible Creatures” has more than 50 animals that can be combined to create a vast number of mutant creatures, the results of which are limited only by players’ creativity.
7, Strategies as boundless as your imagination — By building these creatures into powerful and effective armies, players can define their strategy and how they want to tackle their opponents.
8, Explore rich 3-D worlds – The highly detailed, fully 3-D dynamic world allows players to battle in four richly detailed environments, each with special flora and fauna.
9, Compelling single-player campaigns – Players command dozens of creatures, and henchmen in 15 missions across 14 distinct islands.
Minimum System Requirements | Recommended System Requirements | |
CPU | 1 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz / AMD Athlon XP 1900+ |
VRAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
RAM | 512 MB RAM | 128 MB |
OS | Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 32 or 64 bit | Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 /10 32 or 64 bit |
Graphics Card | DirectX compatible video card with 64 MB VRAM | nVidia GeForce 7300 LE / AMD Radeon X300 Series |
Direct X | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
SOUND CARD | DirectX compatible Sound card | DirectX compatible Sound card |
HDD Space | 2 GB available space | 1.2 GB |
CD-ROM | Quad speed or faster CD-ROM drive | |
Game Analysis | Impossible Creatures is a real-time strategy game released on December 29, 2002 developed by Relic Entertainment in conjunction with Microsoft Game Studios. Its unique feature is that the armies used are all created by the player. The armies consist of 9 creatures; each one is a combination of any two animals from a list of 76 (51 with no downloads), resulting in 127,392 possible combinations with all official mods downloaded. Many animals possess inherent abilities to add more strategic depth to the game. There is an extensive single-player campaign as well as online multiplayer functionality with different game modes, add-ons, custom maps, mods, and scenarios.rnImpossible Creatures was followed up later by a free downloadable expansion entitled Insect Invasion which added new creatures and abilities to the game. The last official add on for Impossible Creatures was released in 2004. Relic has stated that they have no further plans for the Impossible Creatures universe. | |
High FPS | 200+ FPS ( GTX 1060 ) | |
Note | Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device | |
Optimization Score | 10 |