- March 12, 2024
- Unusual Undertaking
DINO MERCS
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About
In "Dino Mercs," play as a veteran dinosaur mercenary in a roguelite deckbuilding game, scavenging and competing with rival groups in the midst of a fallen democratic government on Velraterra. Craft a powerful deck to survive harsh combat, engage in fierce battles with over 15 enemy types, and test your limits against elite enemies. Aim for high scores in this infinite, arcade-style adventure with multiple playable characters and ever-escalating levels.









- Unique and fun take on the roguelite deckbuilding genre, allowing players to strategize both their own moves and their enemies'.
- Incredible art style and character designs featuring anthropomorphic dinosaurs, paired with a fitting synth/rock soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The developer is responsive to community feedback, actively working to improve the game and add quality of life features.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and passive, with limited strategic depth leading to auto-pilot decision-making.
- The tutorial is more of a reference guide than a step-by-step walkthrough, which may intimidate new players and hinder their learning experience.
- Balancing issues with stats and card effectiveness can lead to unengaging gameplay, where matches drag on without significant challenge.
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay of Dino Mercs features unique mechanics and two distinct battle types, but players find the tutorial more of a reference guide than a practical walkthrough, leading to a lack of engagement. While the characters offer strategic options, such as a tanky triceratops and a stealthy utahraptor, many users describe the overall experience as passive and occasionally boring, despite acknowledging the game's innovative elements.
“The other characters are a tanky triceratops who relies on keeping his shield charged to do big damage, and a very fluffy utahraptor who uses the stealth mechanic in a way that results in slower, but much more strategic battles.”
“There are also two different battle types, with different decks, health bars, and slightly modified mechanics.”
“I didn't encounter any gameplay bugs.”
“The tutorial of Dino Mercs has a lot of information that breaks down the stats and the battle screens, but it's more of a reference guide than a step-by-step tutorial that walks the player through a gameplay example in real time.”
“I'm finding the gameplay a bit boring after initially really liking that it's something unique.”
“- passive gameplay.”