Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt
- June 1, 2021
- Digital Dreams Entertainment Inc.
Get on Xbox Games Store"Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt" is a first-person shooter, single-player game that transports players to a distant planet for intense dinosaur hunting. This remastered version offers stunning visuals, advanced dinosaur behaviors, and diverse environments, such as beaches, jungles, and deserts, each with unique ecosystems to explore. Successful hunting requires knowledge of the dinosaurs' temperament and manners, as well as awareness of surroundings to avoid being caught by a T-Rex.
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Reviews
- The game features great graphics and intuitive controls, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
- It offers a variety of gameplay modes, including survival and hunting, which adds depth and excitement.
- Players appreciate the nostalgic value of the game, as it brings back memories from the original PC version.
- Many users experience frequent freezing and crashing issues, which disrupts gameplay and can lead to lost progress.
- The game requires additional purchases for full access to dinosaurs, weapons, and maps, which some players find frustrating.
- There are reports of data loss, where players' points and trophies are reset unexpectedly, leading to dissatisfaction.
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality, featuring stunning visuals, lifelike animations, and a nostalgic charm reminiscent of earlier titles. While many players appreciate the excellent graphics and realistic gameplay, some express frustration over the necessity of in-game purchases to fully enjoy the experience. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay and monetization.
“This game is a must-have for all dino-hunters who love a good game with great graphics.”
“The graphics are very nice for a phone game, featuring nice bump mapping and pretty smooth, lifelike animations.”
“Stunning visuals and awesome sound effects make this hunting game lots of fun.”
“The only thing that bothered me was the graphics and the fact that you have to buy things in the game to get weapons and hunt more dinosaurs.”
“The graphics are okay, but it is just not my favorite right now.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and glitches that disrupt gameplay and require restarts. Users have expressed frustration over these bugs, indicating that improvements in stability are necessary for a better experience.
“The game freezes constantly.”
“The game itself is good, but they need to fix a bug. Every time it stops working or glitches, it restarts everything. I will give 5 stars when they fix this bug.”
“While downloading, it freezes everything.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Carnivores: Ice Age" is highlighted by the absurdity of encountering a giant wolf, which elicited laughter among players, especially during moments of unexpected danger. The game's comedic elements are further enhanced by the curiosity and anticipation of seeing how different prehistoric creatures interact with players.
“I thought it was funny to see a giant wolf kill me in Carnivores: Ice Age, and I wanted to see what a dinosaur would do.”
“My friends and I could not stop laughing!”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as fun and thrilling, particularly during tense moments like hunting the T-Rex, but it suffers from slow pacing and cumbersome mechanics. While the graphics are praised, some players feel that the experience is diminished without additional purchases, leading to comparisons with older titles like Turok on PS2.
“On the actual gameplay, it is pretty fun but also very scary, especially when you are hunting the T-Rex.”
“The graphics are excellent, and the game is very cool.”
“The gameplay offers a thrilling experience that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
“The gameplay is slow and cumbersome; the game is not really any fun unless you buy things.”
“I can play Turok on a PS2 and enjoy the experience much more.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability with two initial playable areas and the option to purchase four additional areas, which enhance the experience by providing more weapons.
“The game offers two playable areas and four additional ones available for purchase, each providing new weapons and experiences.”
“With multiple areas to explore and a variety of weapons to unlock, the replayability is fantastic!”
“The option to purchase extra content adds significant depth and encourages multiple playthroughs.”
“The game offers only two playable areas, and the rest are locked behind a paywall, which severely limits replayability.”
“With only a couple of maps available for free, the replay value feels almost non-existent unless you're willing to spend more money.”
“The limited content and reliance on paid expansions make it hard to justify replaying the game after the initial experience.”
