Dinosaur Safari VR
- October 15, 2018
- Hollowhead, Inc.
Go on Safari and explore a tropical island filled with awe-inspiring and dangerous Dinosaurs. Discover their secrets and experience first-hand how these wonders of a bygone world lived and died right before your very eyes!
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and immersive environments, including dynamic weather and day-night cycles.
- Informative commentary about dinosaurs enhances the experience, providing interesting facts as players explore.
- As a free early access title, it offers a decent VR experience with smooth performance and decent animations.
- The movement system relies solely on teleportation, which can be frustrating and limits the sense of exploration.
- There are clipping issues and a lack of interactive dinosaur behaviors, making the experience feel less engaging.
- The game lacks sufficient instructions and intuitive controls, leading to confusion and difficulty in navigation.
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users praising them as great, while others found them below average, though they noted that the animations were decent.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The visuals are incredibly detailed and vibrant.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted.”
“The graphics are below average, but the animations are decent (not great).”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a dinosaur safari experience rather than a traditional game, resembling a walking simulator with limited interactivity. Players are restricted to teleportation for movement, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion.
“The gameplay is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly on a dinosaur safari rather than just playing a game.”
“Exploring the vast environments filled with dinosaurs is a unique experience that keeps you engaged and entertained.”
“The interactions with the dinosaurs are fascinating, providing a sense of wonder and excitement that enhances the overall gameplay.”
“First of all, let's keep in mind this is not really a game; this is a dinosaur safari. Don't expect any form of 'gameplay'—it's just like a visit to the zoo, except your regular animals are replaced with dinosaurs, and they are not in cages!”
“It lacks a lot of gameplay elements, so it's more of a short walking simulator. However, you can't really walk because the game requires you to teleport everywhere, which I don't enjoy.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by impressive sky and cloud visuals, along with striking light effects during transitions from day to night, creating an immersive and captivating environment.
“The sky and clouds, along with the light effects when night falls or the sun rises, are very well done and create a beautiful atmosphere.”
“The ambient sounds and visual details immerse you completely, making every moment feel alive.”
“The overall design and environmental storytelling contribute to a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it requires extensive teleportation to track moving dinosaurs, which can become monotonous over time.
“That's the main issue in my opinion: you have to move a lot to see dinosaurs, and the only way to move is to teleport over long distances, which can get a bit tedious after some time. Especially since they keep moving, you have to keep up with their pace if you want to watch them from a close distance.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized for VR, providing a visually appealing experience while maintaining smooth performance.
“It looks decent in VR and runs smoothly too.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the game performs; the frame rates are consistently high.”