Dinosaur Hunt Puzzle
- June 13, 2018
- Racing Bros
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Dinosaur Hunt Puzzle" is a physics-based game where players might encounter challenging puzzles and a variety of dinosaurs across different environments. Players must use their problem-solving skills and available tools to trap and transport the dinosaurs to safety. With its unique concept and captivating graphics, the game offers a thrilling and engaging experience for all players.
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Reviews
- The game is free and offers a large number of achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- Players can create their own puzzles using personal images, adding a unique touch to the gameplay.
- The relaxing music and simple sliding puzzle mechanics provide a calming experience for casual players.
- The game suffers from excessive achievement spam, causing performance issues and crashes on some systems.
- Many players find the puzzles repetitive and lacking in challenge, leading to a quick sense of boredom.
- Achievements do not count towards Steam profiles, which diminishes the incentive for achievement hunters.
- music15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently described as relaxing and pleasant, enhancing the overall calming experience for players. While some users appreciate the soothing soundtrack, others feel that the simplicity of the puzzles does not match the quality of the music. Overall, the soundtrack is a highlight, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“Very nice relaxing music.”
“Great game considering it's free, relaxing music and just a calming game.”
“The music is relaxing, but the puzzles are so boring.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The music is relaxing and the freedom to use any image you want makes this mildly interesting, assuming you like basic sliding puzzles.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Dinosaur Hunt Puzzle" are well-received, featuring appealing dinosaur artwork that enhances the visual experience of the simple 3x3 sliding puzzle format. Users appreciate the quality of the visuals, which contribute positively to the overall gameplay.
“The visuals are pretty good; there's a lot of levels...”
“Nice dinosaur artwork.”
“Great graphics.”
“Graphics: 5”
“Dinosaur hunt puzzle is a sliding puzzle game based on the artwork from the original dinosaur hunt game.”
“Simple 3x3 sliding puzzle game based on the artwork of the game 'Dinosaur Hunt'.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it intense and engaging, while others criticize it for being too short and lacking challenge. Additionally, there are mentions of certain elements that detract from the overall experience, suggesting a need for refinement.
“Very intense gameplay!”
“Would be nice to have them removed since they are useless and they detract from the gameplay.”
“Gameplay: 2”
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- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, with some players noting a lack of depth, while others highlight a personal moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life. Players can choose from basic story images or create their own, indicating a focus on user-generated content rather than a predefined narrative.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The game lets you pick from the basic story images from dinosaur hunt or create your own (or use others from the workshop).”
“☑ no story”
“Story: 2”
- grinding1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive at times, suggesting that it can detract from the overall experience.
“The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worth it.”
“Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
“While there are moments of grinding, they are balanced by the satisfaction of leveling up.”
“The game can feel a bit grindy at times.”
“Grinding becomes tedious and takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
“I found myself spending too much time grinding for resources instead of enjoying the story.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, which detracts from the overall experience; however, it is still recommended for fans of puzzle games.
“It really feels like a cash grab with all the monetization tactics they use.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases ruins the overall experience.”
“I can't believe how much they want you to spend just to enjoy the game fully.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently praise the game's atmosphere, noting that it creates an immersive and fitting environment that enhances the overall experience.
“The atmosphere just feels right!”
