Dino Hazard
- December 22, 2023
- Bone Collectors
Get on Steam"Dino Hazard: Chronos Blackout" is a narrative-driven RPG set in a dystopian future where a group of people must survive against malicious artificial intelligence, dinosaurs, and hacked robots on a tropical island. Experience fast-paced strategic combat and make moral choices that affect the environment and outcome of the story. Manage a diverse group of characters, utilizing their unique abilities to restore facilities and uncover the identity of the antagonist. Explore a vast island filled with distinct ecosystems and creatures.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a rich and engaging story that appeals to fans of classic RPGs and paleontology.
- The developers are highly responsive and actively work to fix bugs, showing a strong commitment to improving the game.
- The soundtrack and pixel art are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall nostalgic experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, which can hinder gameplay and progress.
- The combat system is described as clunky and non-intuitive, making it difficult for some players to grasp.
- Some players find the story underdeveloped and non-immersive, leading to a lack of engagement.
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is set in a futuristic 2147, where human survivors face threats from artificial intelligence and dinosaurs on an isolated island, offering a nostalgic blend reminiscent of the Dino Crisis series and Jurassic Park. While some players find the plot engaging and filled with interesting mechanics, others criticize it for being poorly developed and non-immersive, with inconsistent quest markers and numerous bugs affecting gameplay. Overall, the narrative is seen as intriguing but not entirely original, with a mix of derivative elements that are utilized effectively.
“This game has a great nostalgic feel, combined with a fun story.”
“Engaging story and lots of different mechanics to explore.”
“The game's setting and story are very interesting, and while not 100% original, the more derivative elements are used in the best possible way rather than as a crutch.”
“I wanted to like this game, but the story is not well developed and is non-immersive.”
“Some quests get markers, others don't.”
“Crafting is in the beta stage in the current version; however, I never used it, and the story is kind of like a game of chess with each chapter so far focusing on a different group of survivors trying to survive.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is well-received, particularly for fans of classic RPGs like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy, featuring a rich story and a unique "dinodex" that showcases real dinosaur information. However, some players struggle with the combat mechanics, finding them difficult to grasp even after extended play. Overall, the game combines engaging storytelling with nostalgic elements and a variety of mechanics, appealing to those who appreciate historical accuracy and classic gaming styles.
“The gameplay is on point for those who love classic games like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy. It pairs well with a great story, making it a perfect choice for fans of classic titles.”
“The game was created by a couple of paleontologists, and you can feel the care put into the information throughout the gameplay, featuring hundreds of real creatures with accurate details in the Dinodex, a sort of Pokédex that lists everything you've encountered.”
“Firstly, the gameplay is solid, the soundtrack is amazing, and the art is stunning.”
“Unfortunately, I wasn't able to grasp the mechanics behind combat after a couple of hours, and enabling auto-combat to observe mechanics wasn't enough to pick it up.”
“I never played Undertale, but I have to admit the gameplay is not, for me personally, the style I'd usually enjoy.”
“Think of the story of the Dino Crisis series (believe me when I say you will find similarities in the story) but with a bit more of a futuristic application to it, mixed with gameplay similar to Earthbound on SNES, mixed with nostalgia of Jurassic Park on SNES, but the historical accuracy of the dinosaurs (and other era-related creatures) are spot-on.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its extraordinary quality and variety, which enhances the overall experience. The soundtrack complements the beautiful pixel art and cyberpunk atmosphere, making it a standout feature that resonates with players.
“The pixel art is beautiful and the soundtrack is extraordinary!”
“I loved all of it: the variety of the characters, the ambience, the mind-blowing music, the cyberpunk atmosphere, the wonderful creatures and droids, and the ton of references to movies and video games.”
“Firstly, the gameplay is solid, the OST is amazing, and the art is killer.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, impacting the overall experience. However, the developers are proactive and responsive, frequently addressing these issues to improve stability.
“It's very buggy, and not fun at all.”
“Bugs and glitches do pop up, but the developers are very active and work quickly to resolve them.”
“Maybe it will get less buggy.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's retro aesthetic is charming and enjoyable, with smooth performance that enhances the overall experience.
“Don't be turned off by the game's retro aesthetic; it's very fun and runs smoothly.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Despite its retro aesthetic, the game is praised for its smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay, indicating effective optimization.
“Don't be turned off by the game's retro aesthetic; it's very fun and runs smoothly.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I love how well-optimized the game is; it maintains a steady frame rate and loads quickly.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its rich variety of characters, immersive cyberpunk setting, captivating music, and a plethora of references to movies and video games, all contributing to a vibrant and engaging experience.
“I loved all of it: the variety of the characters, the ambience, the mind-blowing music, the cyberpunk atmosphere, the wonderful creatures and droids, and the ton of references to movies and video games.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for enhanced replayability features, indicating that current offerings may be lacking and hope for future updates to address this aspect.
“Even if this idea isn't the direction the developers want, I do hope they add something for replayability at least when it comes time for that update.”
