Dino Bash: Travel Through Time

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In Dino Bash: Travel Through Time, dinosaurs are being attacked by cavemen and it's up to you to save them. This action-packed dinosaur game lets you journey through different time periods to fend off the cavemen and protect your prehistoric friends. With various defense tactics and upgrades at your disposal, help the dinosaurs defend their homes and maintain the peace in their era.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Dino Bash: Travel Through Time screenshot

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 564 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game features improved graphics and a fun art style, making it visually appealing.
Gameplay is engaging with a variety of dinosaurs and the introduction of a hero character adds a new layer of strategy.
Players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the ability to earn gems without watching ads.

The energy system is frustrating, as it takes too long to recharge, limiting gameplay time.
Many players find the difficulty spikes in later levels to be excessive, making it hard to progress without grinding.
The inability to choose dinosaurs and shots for each level detracts from the strategic elements of the game.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with many players praising the refined art style and smooth animations, which enhance the overall experience. However, some users express disappointment over the departure from the original game's aesthetic, wishing for a more realistic or similar visual approach. Overall, while the new graphics are appreciated for their fun and vibrant design, nostalgia for the previous style remains a common sentiment.
- “The art style is great, gameplay is simple but fun.”
- “Everybody got a fresh coat of paint with a more refined art style that definitely improved from the quality of the first.”
- “I really love the new art style and gameplay is actually very smooth!”
- “Good game, but the reason I gave it 4 stars is because the graphics are not realistic. I'm not asking for super realism, just something like the original Dino Bash.”
- “It's so upsetting not to have the same art style and barely the same playstyle as the old game.”
- “I miss the old graphics and gameplay.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is described as simple yet enjoyable, with improvements over the previous iteration, including a new dino upgrade system and engaging tactical elements. However, some players express concerns about grindy mechanics and increased difficulty in later levels, which can detract from the experience. The art style and smooth mechanics are praised, though there are mixed feelings about the overall gameplay balance and design.
- “The art style is great, gameplay is simple but fun.”
- “I like how we got a hero to make the gameplay more engaging and tactical.”
- “I really love the new art style and gameplay is actually very smooth!”
- “I really hope the game has no premium dinos and grindy gameplay like the first iteration did because that ruined the game for me.”
- “The limited bar play is annoying and overall reduces the gameplay enjoyment; the only person that should stop you from playing is you.”
- “Gameplay background is too mixed and junky.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding mechanics in the game, noting that it often requires replaying earlier levels for upgrades and coins, leading to a tedious experience. Many feel that the game leans towards a pay-to-win model, making progression difficult without significant grinding, which detracts from overall enjoyment. While the game has potential, the excessive grind and difficulty spikes have been a common point of criticism.
- “There are a few random difficulty spikes that will require grinding by replaying earlier levels for coins that allow you to get upgrades.”
- “It becomes apparent very early on that it's pay to win, and even paying likely isn't going to get you enough to actually advance very far without grinding.”
- “Has great potential, but is impossibly grindy.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is well-received, with players appreciating the absence of ads and the ability to earn gems without watching advertisements. Users express satisfaction with the game's quality and mechanics, indicating that it avoids the pitfalls of excessive microtransactions seen in other titles. Overall, the game is praised for its fun experience and fair monetization approach.
- “Nearly no ads, amazing quality, and great art and mechanics too.”
- “Overall, a fun game with no ads, which is a big plus.”
- “Don't hope to be disappointed by microtransactions like Plants vs. Zombies 2 did; the game concept suggests otherwise.”
- “This game is great and fun, and I don't care about ads.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is generally viewed as exciting and fun, though some players suggest it could benefit from more quests and diverse content, such as additional dinosaurs and online PvP features. Overall, the narrative is appreciated for its engaging characters and enjoyable gameplay, contributing positively to the players' experiences.
- “Dino Bash is a good game with a nice story, very well-developed characters, and it's fun. That's awesome! I am 10 years old now, and thank you for making my childhood fun.”
- “Not too much lame story but more excitement and fun.”
- “This game also needs online PvP against other people so you can edit your team, and still play even if you beat the story mode.”
- “Put it on events, not the story. Please add more dinosaurs like Allosaurus, Carnotaurus, big Ankylosaurus, Baryonyx, Styracosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Giganotosaurus, and Velociraptor. It can attack the hidden cavemen. Please do this, I'm begging you; it would add some spice to the game and create more levels like a modern-day Spartan era.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the game's humor to be enjoyable and entertaining, contributing to their overall positive experience. The comedic elements enhance the gameplay, making it a fun choice for players. However, some players express a desire for improvements and additional features to further enhance the social and humorous aspects of the game.
- “This is a cool and funny game; I love it.”
- “I rate this game 5 stars because I love it! Please add friends to have fun and enjoy the game's energy.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the increased replayability offered by the ability to choose their dinosaurs and shots, as this choice enhances the overall gameplay experience and encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “The ability to choose our dinosaurs and shots adds a layer of replayability that keeps the game fresh and exciting.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique thanks to the variety of choices available, enhancing the overall replay value.”
- “The diverse options for customization and strategy make me want to dive back in for another round.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there isn't much incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, with little to no new content to explore.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect is praised for its positive impact on singing and overall enjoyment, with users highlighting its effectiveness and emotional connection. However, some comments suggest a desire for more consistency and accessibility in the experience.