Dino Nest
- April 28, 2022
- Raptor Claw Games
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Dino Nest" is a strategy simulation game where players manage a dinosaur nest, hatch eggs, and raise dinosaurs. The game features different dinosaur species, each with unique abilities and needs. As a park manager, players must balance resources, ensure the dinosaurs' well-being, and fend off predators to create a thriving dinosaur park.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features charming art and simple yet engaging gameplay, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- It offers a fun and addictive experience with a satisfying progression system, allowing players to raise and manage their dinosaur packs.
- The developers are active in updating the game and engaging with the community, which adds to its potential for growth and improvement.
- The game suffers from bugs and issues with achievements not unlocking, leading to frustration among players.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, with limited strategic options during combat.
- The game is considered overpriced by some, especially given its current content and the feeling that it is still incomplete.
- gameplay34 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity and engaging mechanics, making it easy to understand while still encouraging strategic thinking. Players appreciate the charming art style and the enjoyable gameplay loop, although some find certain aspects, like the triceratops gameplay, to be grindy and repetitive. Overall, while the game offers a satisfying experience, there are suggestions for improvements, such as more in-depth tutorials and additional gameplay elements to enhance variety.
“Easy to understand mechanics and rather seamless gameplay.”
“The art style is charming, and I find the gameplay loop simple yet enjoyable.”
“Very fun, interesting gameplay, actually pretty difficult, but nice.”
“But I do think the triceratops gameplay needs to be reworked; the last time I played it, it was pretty grindy.”
“Price: I'm not sure if $15 is worth it for what the game is right now, since a lot of the gameplay can be quite repetitive, but considering the free DLC they plan to add in the near future, that opinion might change.”
“Scenario design aside, the gameplay is quite basic, with no combat actions (your critters just take turns doing basic attacks at each other) and no strategic anything for the player to do to affect the outcome.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming and simplistic art style that many players find appealing, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience. While some reviews note that the graphics are basic and have room for improvement, the cute and peaceful visuals are generally well-received, enhancing the game's strategic yet enjoyable mechanics. Overall, the art style is seen as a strong point, despite some criticisms regarding its quality.
“The simple but visually appealing graphics, and simple gameplay that encourages strategic thinking while not being terribly challenging makes for a very satisfying game.”
“Great game so far, I love the simplistic yet detailed art style.”
“The gameplay has risk without too much stress and the art style has an adorable papercraft-like style to it.”
“I saw the cheap price and the crappy graphics and thought, 'eh, let's give it a shot; if it sucks, I'll just refund.'”
“The graphics are bad.”
“Yes, the graphics have room for growth.”
- replayability12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the game to have a decent level of replayability, primarily due to the potential for more playable dinosaur species and different scenarios that enhance the experience. However, many users express a desire for additional content and depth, such as achievements and rogue-like elements, to further increase replay value. The game's current simplicity and short length are noted as limitations, but ongoing updates could improve its replayability.
“This game has an immense sense of replayability.”
“Definitely great replayability with different dinosaurs and evolutions every playthrough.”
“It's got a decent amount of replayability, and I can't wait to try out the bigger dinosaurs.”
“I hope they add more playable species (even if just swapping the models and copy-pasting stuff), it is way too short right now.”
“It is pretty well polished for its state, but it does need some more content or depth for replayability.”
“Hoping for achievements and some kind of rogue-like mechanism to increase replayability in the future.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the addictive nature of grinding for stats and gene enhancements, others feel that certain gameplay elements, like battles and menu navigation, can become tedious and overly grindy. Suggestions for improvement include reworking the triceratops gameplay and implementing an auto-resolve feature for battles to reduce the repetitive nature of grinding. Overall, the grinding can be fun but may require patience.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Grinding is a rewarding experience that keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but ultimately satisfying.”
“But I do think the triceratops gameplay needs to be reworked; the last time I played it, it was pretty grindy.”
“Battles also could use some sort of auto-resolve, because at certain points I was just grinding meat to grow my high-tier dinosaurs, and I had to sit through battles I would win within a second of the beginning.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and fitting for a chilled gameplay experience, enhancing the overall atmosphere. Reviewers suggest that more dynamic and exciting tracks, similar to those in Jurassic Park, could elevate the hunting and exploring moments, while a subtle background presence is preferred.
“It's a nice, chilled game with relaxing music and fun gameplay.”
“The game would benefit greatly from a good soundtrack, similar to Jurassic Park, or simply exciting music during hunting or exploring.”
“The music doesn't have to be loud; it just needs to play softly in the background.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present.
“There is no story.”
“The game lacks any narrative depth.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have noted potential bugs related to the passing of evolution stats, suggesting that there may be stability issues affecting gameplay comprehension. Overall, while the game concept is well-received, these concerns indicate a need for further refinement in stability.
“Great game concept, but I think there might be a bug with passing on evolution stats, or I'm just not understanding it properly.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
“I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
