Dinosaur Park: Primeval Zoo

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"Dinosaur Park – Primeval Zoo" is a single-player simulation game with an interesting plot, allowing players to breed and care for various dinosaurs in a cuddly dino game setting. Despite its excellent graphics and engaging gameplay mechanics, it suffers from frequent bugs and excessive advertisements that detract from the overall experience. Create and manage your own dino zoo, but be prepared for some technical hiccups along the way.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,937 reviews

story21 positive mentions

monetization126 negative mentions

The game features a variety of exciting dinosaur species and engaging objectives that keep players entertained.
The graphics are adorable, and the animations of the dinosaurs are well done, making the game visually appealing.
The game allows for creative park building and customization, which enhances player engagement.

The game crashes frequently, which disrupts gameplay and can lead to lost progress.
Earning hard currency (ammonites) is challenging, as players often need to watch multiple ads for minimal rewards.
Some quests require expensive items that can only be purchased with ammonites, making it difficult for free-to-play users to progress.

monetization
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
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The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads required to earn premium currency, specifically needing to watch 10 ads for just 1 ammonite. While some appreciate the absence of forced ads and the option to watch them for rewards, the overall sentiment leans towards the monetization being overly aggressive and a significant barrier to progression, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Players suggest that reducing the ad-to-currency ratio would improve the experience significantly.
- “You can do most of the beginning without in-game purchases.”
- “No ads, unless you want to get rewards.”
- “It's a fun game with nicely done animations of dinosaurs but it's designed to make you buy the in-app purchases.”
- “Another one of those wait timer cash grab games; only this one goes out of its way to give you timed missions to try to nudge you into paying even harder.”
- “Unfortunately, the game values ammonites at '10 ads for 1 earned ammonite' and it's absolutely insane because most items in-game cost ammonites, but because they're so hard to get (both as rewards and a currency), you often have to skip on many things/creatures.”
- “The constant pop-up ads for this currency are distracting and annoying.”
story
139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
83%
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The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its cute graphics and engaging narrative centered around dinosaurs. However, many users express frustration over the quest system, which often requires premium currency (ammonites) that is difficult to obtain without spending real money, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. While the storyline is enjoyable, the overwhelming number of quests and the high costs associated with completing them detract from the overall experience.
- “It has a fun storyline, too!”
- “The dialogue and stories for the missions are lovely.”
- “The story flows really nicely and the tasks are fun and easy.”
- “The game is so money hungry that it revolves around them and the only way to get enough to do the missions is to pay, and the shells are equal to 250 coins yet you can't exchange 250 coins to get the shells you must pay 10 dollars to get enough!”
- “You earn very little pay for currency in missions.”
- “Too many quests need ammonites and the only way to get them is to pay.”
graphics
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their cute and stylized aesthetic, with many users appreciating the vibrant colors and detailed animations of the dinosaurs. However, some players have reported issues with graphics not loading properly, leading to blank squares, and occasional crashes that detract from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are considered a strong point, there are calls for improvements in performance and stability.
- “The graphics are awesome and the gameplay is exciting.”
- “I love the art style and animations of the dinos in this game!”
- “The graphics are incredible for a mobile game and gameplay is super easy.”
- “Also a lot of the graphics don't load, so I get white blank squares.”
- “This game is terrible and the graphics are trash.”
- “Very bad and stupid graphics.”
stability
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players have noted improvements following updates, the overall experience remains marred by persistent technical issues, leading to frustration and a diminished enjoyment of the game. Despite its potential, the game's stability issues are a major barrier to fully engaging with its content.
- “I love this game because you can add your own content, and it doesn't have ads, plus it doesn't glitch.”
- “You might want to fix all the glitches before you ask such ridiculous amounts of money.”
- “The game constantly freezes and is nothing but a giant glitch.”
- “Was enjoying the game until the update version 1.0.1 to 1.0.3 keep crashing and kicking you out of the program; you lose interest when every few minutes it freezes and then shuts down. It's so bad now that it's unplayable, sad because it was good fun but not now.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
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Overall, the gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, smooth controls, and impressive graphics, making it enjoyable for many players. However, some users report significant issues such as frequent crashes, bugs affecting progression, and a frustrating breeding mechanic that can hinder the experience. While the game offers fun and unique elements, the necessity to spend real money to progress efficiently has drawn criticism.
- “The gameplay is fun and I like a bunch of the systems in place.”
- “Great dinosaur designs, nice and calming gameplay.”
- “I really love this game because the graphics are so awesome and the quality is so high, the gameplay was great and most importantly, we must use our brains to play this game to achieve what we want.”
- “I love the aesthetic, and a majority of the gameplay, and I know it's still in development, but the game is continually crashing, especially when helping friends; it's annoying.”
- “While the game is free to play, this broken mechanic is almost forcing players to pay real money in order to progress faster than a snail's pace.”
- “Not worth a minute of playing; the game is fun, but one of the main quests is breeding, and the mechanics of breeding in this game are terrible. I've spent 4 days trying to breed, spending coins and gems to get higher chances, and still nothing.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often described as cute and entertaining, with players enjoying the whimsical interactions, such as megalodons escaping enclosures and amusing Jurassic Park references. Many reviewers highlight that the game is particularly appealing to children, providing a fun and lighthearted experience centered around dinosaurs. However, some players express frustration with the monetization aspects, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “This is a cute game; I love the different dinosaurs, and I find the obligatory Jurassic Park references to be hilarious.”
- “Very cute and funny game; my three stars are because there is not an offline game.”
- “Very time-consuming but very, very fun and funny. Any kid that loves dinosaurs would love this game and enjoy.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some describing it as overly repetitive and a chore, particularly in tasks like upgrading and watering. However, a few users appreciate that recent updates have alleviated some of the grindiness, and some feel the game strikes a better balance compared to similar titles. Overall, while the grinding can become overwhelming, it varies in intensity based on individual experiences.
- “Upgrading and progressing in anything can be a tedious chore.”
- “It is okay, but after an hour it just became grindy.”
- “Too grindy.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
Overall, the music in the game is well-received, contributing to a bright and cheerful atmosphere that enhances the visuals and gameplay experience. While some users noted a desire for more music, many praised its quality and ability to create an innocent and happy vibe.
- “I love how bright and cute everything is; I really love the music as well!”
- “The music, colors, and character models give it a nice innocent and happy vibe.”
- “Great game; it has awesome music!”
- “The controls can be tricky at times, and I feel that it's missing music.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while it features lovely graphics and generally runs smoothly with simple controls, users report issues such as frame stuttering, crashes, and overheating in larger parks. Additionally, the high cost of ammonites and frequent ads detract from the experience, indicating a need for further optimization.
- “It seems great for the patient and those who can obtain ammonites, just needs more optimization.”
- “Lovely graphics and good performance.”
- “Runs smoothly, simple controls, and cute dinosaurs.”
- “It seems great for the patient and those who can obtain ammonites; it just needs more optimization.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues that hinder the overall experience.”
- “Performance drops significantly in certain areas, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its wholesome and cute qualities, providing a fun and emotionally uplifting experience for players. However, some users express disappointment with certain features, such as the clubhouse functionality, which detracts from the overall emotional engagement.
- “Super cute, and wholesome.”
- “A very wholesome dinosaur game.”