Gigantic
LumiScore
Growth
55/100
Growth Value
- Teamwork
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
MODERATE
Engagement Patterns
Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Since Gigantic's servers shut down in 2018, the game is no longer available to play. For families interested in similar team-based action games, look for alternatives with active communities and committed developers. When choosing MOBAs or hero shooters, prioritize games with strong reporting systems, the ability to play with friends in groups, and options to disable or filter chat to reduce toxicity exposure.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— N/A — no named characters
Multiplayer action game without narrative content or scripted character interactions to evaluate.
Parent Pro-Tip
If evaluating similar team-based hero games, focus on cooperative modes that reward teamwork over individual performance, as Gigantic did with its Guardian-focused victory conditions rather than kill counts.
What your child develops
Gigantic offers substantial cognitive benefits through its strategic team-based gameplay. With over 20 unique heroes across 10 classes, players must master character abilities, develop tactical positioning, and coordinate with teammates to protect their Guardian while attacking the enemy's. The dynamic map destruction during Guardian Clashes requires constant spatial awareness adaptation. The game strongly emphasizes genuine teamwork—victory depends on eliminating the enemy Guardian rather than individual kill counts, encouraging cooperative play. Players develop strategic thinking through hero selection, upgrade timing during matches, and positioning around the massive AI-controlled Guardians. The motor skill demands are moderate to high, requiring good hand-eye coordination and reaction time during fast-paced combat.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Gigantic is a MOBA game with a unique twist. Each team in Gigantic has an enormous Guardian, who is the core of the gameplay.