Dinogen Online
- March 3, 2023
- Wilkin Games
Dinogen Online is a free-to-play, survival-based game where players manage a dinosaur park/base and defend it from enemies. With various game modes, including tower defense and resource management, players must balance building and defending their dinosaur empire. Explore a prehistoric world, discover and collect dinosaurs, and upgrade your base to ensure survival in Dinogen Online.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging top-down shooter experience with a variety of game modes and classes.
- It has a dedicated developer who frequently updates the game and interacts with the community, enhancing the overall experience.
- Despite a low player base, the game can still be enjoyable, especially when played with friends or against bots.
- The player base is very low, leading to a lack of multiplayer matches and reliance on bots.
- There are significant balance issues, particularly for new players who struggle against veterans with maxed-out gear.
- The game suffers from bugs and optimization issues, including lag and server problems that detract from the gameplay experience.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is well-received, featuring enjoyable mechanics and a diverse array of weapons. Players appreciate the consistent updates and additional content, which enhance the experience, despite some concerns about server issues. The presence of a map maker further adds to the game's appeal.
“Having fun gameplay along with a massive variety of weapons to choose from.”
“Skins and no updates is the main idea of Primal Carnage, but within this game you get: great developer, weekly updates with new content, cool gameplay, a map maker, and much more!”
“The game is great because of its engaging gameplay.”
“Dead servers, gameplay isn't that bad.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive.”
“The pacing is too slow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style, particularly appealing to fans of prehistoric themes and classic overhead shooter aesthetics. Overall, the visuals enhance the game's charm and appeal.
“I would most definitely recommend it to fans of prehistoric games and to anyone who enjoys a classic overhead shooter aesthetic.”
“Great art style!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it can be undermined by others who pay to skip the grind, leading to an imbalance in gameplay. The cosmetic rewards for grinding are seen as lackluster and not worth the effort, diminishing the overall experience.
“I bring this up because you can be playing a game, doing your best, putting effort into winning, and one of these guys can just show up and start farming you.”
“It would be fine if it was cosmetic only, but you can literally pay to skip the grinding with no other use than to buy clothing options that are clunky and unnoticeable at best with the top-down perspective. You can color your hair or wear a balaclava and glasses; that's about it.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for ongoing updates to the game's story campaigns, indicating that while the multiplayer experience can be challenging against veteran players, there is hope for enriching narrative content in future updates.
“Hope this game continues to be updated with great maps and story campaigns.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization model features standard microtransactions typical of free games, but notably lacks a premium currency, allowing players to unlock everything through gameplay. This approach is viewed positively, as it enhances the game's accessibility and potential for growth with increased advertising and a larger player base.
“While there are microtransactions (which is to be expected from most free games), there is no kind of premium currency or anything you can't unlock simply by playing for long enough, which is a plus for these types of games.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be poorly optimized, leading to performance issues and a subpar experience for players.
“The game is not optimized at all, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“I experienced significant performance issues; the game feels poorly optimized for my hardware.”
“Despite having a high-end PC, the lack of optimization results in a frustrating gameplay experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be extremely unstable, with significant bugs such as weapon experience resetting upon exiting, leading to a frustrating user experience.
“Extremely buggy game; weapon experience resets each time you leave the game, for example.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its playful and absurd elements, exemplified by the amusing depiction of a rocket exploding in a comedic fashion. This lighthearted approach adds a whimsical charm to the overall experience.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that keep you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game incorporates absurd situations that catch you off guard and make you burst out laughing.”
“The quirky characters and their funny interactions add a delightful layer of humor that makes the gameplay even more enjoyable.”