Fossil Hunters

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Fossil Hunters is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game with a kids theme. It was developed by Reptoid Games and was released on September 12, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Fossil Hunters" is a casual adventure game where players dig through underground levels to find fossils and treasures. Connect fossil blocks to form complete skeletons, with different fossils found in various environments. Explore the story of an abandoned digsite and uncover its mysteries by finding old notebooks and research notes. The game features local multiplayer, over 30 hand-crafted levels, and 4 unique playable characters.

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gameplay8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fossil Hunters offers a charming and whimsical experience, allowing players to creatively assemble dinosaur skeletons while exploring beautifully designed environments.
The game is highly enjoyable in local co-op mode, providing a fun and engaging experience for families and friends, with a lighthearted atmosphere and plenty of secrets to discover.
The controls are smooth and intuitive when using a gamepad, making the gameplay relaxing and accessible for players of all ages.

The keyboard and mouse controls are poorly designed and frustrating, making the game nearly unplayable without a controller, and there is no option to remap keys.
Gameplay can become repetitive over time, with similar objectives across levels and a lack of significant variety in challenges.
There are occasional bugs and quirks that can disrupt the experience, including game-breaking issues that may require tedious workarounds to resolve.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, focusing on puzzle-solving through assembling dinosaur fossils, which can be both relaxing and engaging for players of all ages. While some users noted issues with repetitive mechanics and control difficulties, many praised the intuitive controls, charming art style, and the enjoyable multiplayer experience that enhances the overall fun. The game effectively balances straightforward mechanics with enough variety to keep players entertained, making it suitable for family play and casual gaming sessions.
- “The gameplay is simple, with the primary goal of sliding together various fossil pieces to complete fossil puzzles, with various power-ups or useful devices scattered throughout the game.”
- “Fantastic explore-and-build gameplay that's fun either solo or together with friends.”
- “I appreciate the non-competitive and non-violent gameplay, which would make this a good family game for parents who would prefer less 'shooty' games to play with their kids, or just for something different for friends to easily drop into and share together.”
- “I can't even comment on the gameplay itself because I spent most of the time trying to actually control the character.”
- “Repetitive gameplay.”
- “No inventory or any mechanics to organize objects inside the base.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and beautifully rendered art style, which enhances the overall atmosphere and experience. Players appreciate the pleasant ingame models and the playful aesthetic, although some note that the graphical fidelity may not match that of more advanced titles. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging premise, despite some minor technical issues.
- “The graphics are really pleasant.”
- “The art style is charming and beautifully rendered in all aspects with an enticing theme that sticks with you even when you’re not playing the game.”
- “Graphics are cartoony and it runs in the Unity engine.”
- “Although I prefer games with a smoother graphical system, like Assassin's Creed Origins, Fossil Hunter's graphics and art style don't deter from the experience, and if anything add to it.”
- “Although I prefer games with a smoother graphical system, like Assassin's Creed Origins, Fossil Hunter's graphics and art style don't deter from the experience, and if anything add to it.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is primarily conveyed through scattered journal entries left by explorers, which players uncover while digging for fossils and assembling dinosaur skeletons. While the narrative lacks a cohesive structure and serves mainly as a backdrop for gameplay, it offers intriguing insights and missions that enhance the experience. Overall, players appreciate the quest variety and the gradual piecing together of the story, despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics.
- “You dig up fossils and piece them together to create your own dinosaur skeletons, all the while uncovering more pieces of the story in the form of journal entries.”
- “And I love finding journal entries and little secrets that start to pull the story together.”
- “After the mysterious disappearance of other explorers, the player has to descend the dig site, but this plot has no real meaning.”
- “The story of this game is scattered in various journal entries that can be unlocked by finding them.”
- “There is a loose story, which is more or less just an excuse for your character(s) to dig through the tunnels.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and variety, with a soundtrack that enhances the playful art style and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the dynamic changes in music that correspond to different environments, as well as the entertaining elevator music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant and enjoyable aspect of the game, contributing to its fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “The background music is good, changing with each environment.”
- “The music makes me think of Raiders of the Lost Ark and the artwork is really great!”
- “Beautiful soundtrack!”
- “There's a few different music tracks in the game, but there's a looped track for when you're in a cave/dungeon.”
- “Okay, so full disclosure: I got this game and am reviewing it because I played marimba in the soundtrack!”
- “The music and gameplay is fair; if you can get people to play with you on the couch, it can be a crazy amount of fun with coordination.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, delivering smooth performance on various systems, ensuring a seamless gaming experience for users.
- “This game runs smoothly on my computer.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the humor in the game as wacky and creative, with playful elements such as a dinosaur resembling a piano, showcasing a lighthearted and entertaining approach to gameplay.
- “Check out my YouTube channel for hilarious playthroughs of other such games!”
- “I've made some wacky and funny stuff, basically making a dino that looked like a piano, from a dino made of two tails.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the middle levels can become quite grindy, the final levels offer a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
- “The middle levels get pretty grindy, but the ending levels are awesome.”
- “Grinding feels repetitive and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's aesthetic significantly enhances the overall atmosphere, contributing to an immersive experience for players.
- “The aesthetic really adds to the whole atmosphere.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is praised for its high-quality design and charm, with players noting that the characters become more engaging as the game progresses through increasingly interesting levels.
- “Character design is top-notch and super cute, and the levels get progressively more interesting over time.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express uncertainty regarding the game's replayability, indicating that it may not offer enough incentives or varied experiences to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “I'm not sure about the replayability.”