Fossil Hunters

63%
Game Brain Score Based on 30 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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"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.

  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

63%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Fossil Hunters is a charming and fun co-op puzzle game that is great for all ages, making it perfect for family play.
  • The game features a cute art style and smooth controller controls, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
  • Players enjoy the engaging mechanics of digging up fossils and assembling them into skeletons, with a rewarding learning curve.
  • The game suffers from poor keyboard and mouse controls, making it frustrating for players who do not use a controller.
  • Some players find the gameplay repetitive and grindy, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
  • There are several bugs and issues, including game-breaking bugs that can hinder progress, particularly in single-player mode.
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and non-competitive nature, focusing on exploring caves, solving fossil puzzles, and utilizing power-ups. Players appreciate the relaxing and responsive mechanics, making it suitable for families and casual gaming sessions. Overall, the charming art and music enhance the enjoyable and addictive gameplay experience.

    • “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.”
    • “The game has charming art, wonderful musical composition, and easy-to-jump-into gameplay and mechanics.”
    • “I can't even comment on the gameplay itself because I spent most of the time trying to actually control the character.”
    • “The gameplay is simple enough; you explore caves, destroy some rocks, find fossils, and put the skeletons back together.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their appealing art style and atmospheric aesthetic, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users note that while the visuals are well-executed, the repetitive gameplay detracts from the enjoyment, leaving a sense of monotony despite the strong graphical presentation.

    • “The aesthetic really adds to the whole atmosphere.”
    • “It's brand new so they definitely have quite a few kinks here and there that need to get fixed, but the graphics are great and it's entertaining.”
    • “Love the art style.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its charming and enjoyable compositions, complementing the cute art style and enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The game has charming art, wonderful musical composition, and easy-to-jump-into gameplay and mechanics.”
    • “Cute and enjoyable art and music.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find that while the middle levels of the game 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 like a chore rather than a rewarding experience.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story unfolds as players excavate fossils and assemble dinosaur skeletons, revealing narrative elements through journal entries that enhance the overall experience.

    • “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.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development is minimal, leaving the plot feeling flat and uninteresting.”
    • “The dialogue is often cringeworthy and fails to add depth to the overall story.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    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 development1 mentions

    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.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Users express uncertainty regarding the game's replayability, indicating that it may not offer enough incentive or variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “I'm not sure about the replayability.”
    • “The game lacks enough variety to keep me coming back.”
    • “Once you finish the main story, there's not much incentive to replay.”
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