DinoSystem
- June 25, 2015
- Daniele Ferraro
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"DinoSystem is a single-player Role Playing game with stunning game mechanics that takes about 5 hours to beat. In this 2D, top-down ecosystem and survival simulation, players can manage the ecology of a dinosaur-inhabited island or survive in it as a human, facing realistic survival mechanics and deep character progression. Choose between God mode, where you manage the island ecology, or Survival mode, where you must adapt to the ever-changing environment to ensure your own survival."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and challenging survival experience with deep mechanics and a realistic ecosystem.
- The developer is active and responsive, providing regular updates and showing dedication to improving the game.
- The game has a lot of potential, with immersive gameplay that encourages strategic thinking and resource management.
- The game has a steep learning curve, making it difficult for beginners to enjoy without prior knowledge or guidance.
- Crafting options are limited, and many players feel that the game lacks variety in items and dinosaurs.
- Controls can be clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- gameplay41 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its deep and complex mechanics, offering a challenging survival experience that encourages players to engage with various systems, such as crafting, gathering, and skill development. While many users appreciate the potential and creativity of these mechanics, they also note that the game requires further polish and refinement, particularly in balancing and clarity. Overall, the game shows promise for extensive hours of engaging gameplay, especially for fans of difficult survival games, despite some early development limitations.
“A lot of potential, I really like the mechanics and the gameplay.”
“The crafting and gathering mechanics are creative, the skill system and survival mechanics are satisfying and well balanced, and the realism is uncompromising and exciting.”
“Great survival game; the underlying mechanics are just mind-blowing.”
“It needs a lot of polish and to be worked on more mechanics-wise.”
“The soreness mechanic is more intrusive than it should be; clearly, it's there to stop you from doing 'too much' in one day, but the fact that you gain more soreness from performing first aid than you do from fishing is pretty silly.”
“The gameplay on hard game mode (which is the intended game difficulty, I guess) is kind of harsh.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique aesthetics and stylized visuals, while others criticize them as mediocre or poorly executed. Many reviewers emphasize that the game's depth and mechanics outweigh its graphical shortcomings, suggesting that those who prioritize gameplay over visuals may still find enjoyment. Overall, while the graphics may not be the main draw, they are considered satisfactory by some, especially in the context of the game's immersive experience.
“Love the aesthetics.”
“But I assure you, the age tag means nothing when you take a look at the beautiful graphical improvements the game has been receiving.”
“- nice stylised graphics”
“The controls are incoherent and the graphics look like a 2-year-old drew them.”
“While Dino System is clearly not for everyone, those who have some patience and don't mind the mediocre graphics and, of course, love survival and dinosaurs, most likely will not regret the purchase at all.”
“For a top-down 2D simulation, this is very impressive indeed... graphic and animation-wise, it is not the most pleasing game to the eye, but the deep mechanics make you forget those insignificant aspects.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the game's deep simulation and overall brilliance but express a desire for more content and a stronger narrative. While some players prioritize gameplay mechanics over the story, they still hope for future improvements in storytelling elements.
“Here's a short story from a version 0.80.0 (~Q4 2017) of the game of events which made me fall in love with Dinosystem.”
“So deep simulation, the game just needs more content in the future and a good story as well.”
“As for the game itself, it's so far brilliant. I do hope the developers focus more on the god mode and open world aspect as well as the roleplay of it rather than the actual story, and I'd be happy to promote and recommend this game; it's brilliant!”
“As for the game itself, it's so far brilliant. I do hope the developers focus more on the god mode and open world aspect as well as the roleplay rather than the actual story, and I'd be happy to promote and recommend this game; it's brilliant!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for enhanced grinding mechanics, such as improved crafting and farming systems, alongside quality-of-life features like a map for navigation. While the current balance of eating, drinking, and health is appreciated for its realism, there is a sentiment that once players master dinosaur AI, the challenge diminishes, suggesting a need for increased dinosaur difficulty.
“The eating and drinking mechanics are well-balanced in the current patch, providing a realistic experience without feeling overly tedious.”
“Once you learn the dinosaur AI, they lose some of their initial fear factor, suggesting that a boost in their speed could enhance the challenge.”
“The grind in this game feels rewarding, as it encourages players to engage with the environment and improve their skills.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the other aspects.”
“I find myself spending more time grinding for resources than actually playing the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall experience and makes it feel like a chore.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of "Ark: Survival Evolved" has been widely criticized, with users highlighting significant bugs and performance issues that remain unaddressed by the developers. Many feel that the lack of updates and fixes reflects a disregard for the game's community and overall quality.
“On the other hand, you can look at Ark: Survival Evolved, which is an unoptimized game with developers not caring about their game and community. There are lots of very obvious bugs and problems, yet not a single effort to release a fix or patch from the developers, while they continue to give hopes and dreams to their player base.”
“The game still needs some backend optimization.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers moderate replayability, primarily through the option to restart with different character builds and approaches. While mastering the systems may limit new experiences, the dynamic nature of the game still provides a solid foundation for replay value.
“Because of the dynamics of the game, the replay value is good.”
“Once you get good at dealing with the systems and choices, you are basically left with the option of restarting your character to try a different method, which isn't a bad thing.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its playful and absurd elements, such as the amusing interactions between characters and objects, exemplified by a funny scene involving a spear and a rock in a dinosaur's face.
“The humor in this game is top-notch, especially when you see a funny spear and rock flying into a dinosaur's face!”
“I can't stop laughing at the hilarious interactions and witty dialogue throughout the game.”
“The absurdity of the situations you find yourself in always leaves me in stitches!”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report mixed experiences with stability, noting occasional bugs that may be linked to their hardware. While some players enjoy the gameplay mechanics, such as watching dinosaurs grow, they also express frustration with the slow pacing of breeding seasons and the need for frequent saving. Overall, the game appears to have stability issues that can impact the experience, particularly for those who prefer a more active role in gameplay.
“I often have to save my progress while playing because the game can be quite buggy. It might be due to my laptop, but it still affects my experience.”
“The breeding season takes forever, and sometimes the dinosaurs don't even produce eggs, which leads to more waiting and frustration.”
“Playing in survival mode is challenging for me, as I often feel like a spectator rather than an active participant due to the game's stability issues.”
