Desktop Dinosaurs
- June 23, 2023
- Harmonie Games
Get on Steam"Desktop Dinosaurs" is a game that allows you to raise and evolve cute, hand-drawn dinosaurs inspired by 90's Tamagotchi. Manage their environment and resources while showing them love and care. The game offers two play modes: overlay on your Windows desktop and fullscreen with animated backgrounds and dynamic lighting. With five species available, each with randomly generated colors, you can name, pet, and buy eggs, food, decorations, and toys for your dinosaurs in the in-game shop.
Reviews
- The game features adorable pixel art and animations that bring the dinosaurs to life, making it a charming experience.
- The concept of having desktop pets is nostalgic and appealing, reminiscent of classic pet simulation games.
- The developer has shown commitment to improving the game, with recent updates addressing some bugs and adding features.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes and issues with saving progress, making it frustrating to play.
- Gameplay requires constant attention to the dinosaurs, as their needs deplete too quickly, leading to a feeling of being overwhelmed.
- The overlay mode and other features are not functioning properly, hindering the overall experience and making the game feel unfinished.
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay elements such as hatching and caring for dinosaurs, as well as user interface interactions. Many users express frustration over the game's unfinished state and the lack of developer support for reported issues, leading to a generally negative perception of its stability.
“It is buggy and just doesn't work; every aspect from hatching dinos to caring for dinos to just trying to interact with the UI bugs out.”
“It promised a lot, but is very buggy, not well balanced, and the developers have abandoned the game, ignoring all bug reports in forums.”
“This game is very clearly unfinished and buggy.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The pixel graphics are highly praised for their suitability to the genre, with users expressing admiration for the art style and animations, particularly highlighting the charm of characters like the user's triceratops named General. Overall, the graphics evoke a sense of nostalgia and creativity.
“The pixel graphics are perfect for this genre, and it's wonderful to see something I only attempted (albeit poorly) to create when I was very young actually come to life!”
“I absolutely adore the art style and animations of my little triceratops, whom I named General!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly in the background, indicating effective optimization despite potential concerns.
“It runs smoothly even when I have it running in the background.”
“The optimization is impressive; I can multitask without any lag.”
“I've noticed significant performance improvements after the latest update.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its delightful and soothing 8-bit piano melodies, which perfectly complement the light-hearted theme and enhance the overall experience, especially in full-screen mode.
“The music that kicks in when playing in full screen mode is a delight and fits the light-hearted theme perfectly, a soothing 8-bit piano to accompany your caring adventure.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay currently suffers from a non-functional mechanic, leaving players reliant on a single action—petting dinosaurs—to boost happiness levels.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of strategy and fun.”
“I love how the mechanics encourage exploration and creativity in building my dinosaur park.”
“The controls are intuitive, making it easy to dive right into the action and enjoy the experience.”
“Don't be fooled, the mechanics don't work as of yet, so the only way to increase happiness is to pet your dinosaurs.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which makes navigating the game frustrating.”
