Fossilfuel 2

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Fossilfuel 2 is a single player role playing shooter game. It was developed by DangerousBob Studio LLC and was released on February 19, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Fossilfuel 2" is a survival horror game set in a flooded underground base overrun by dinosaurs. As Jack Allen, players will navigate dynamic sandbox levels, battling dinosaurs with a wide range of weapons and solving puzzles. Gameplay incorporates scuba gear for underwater exploration, with the goal of draining water and creating safe zones.

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Audience ScoreBased on 123 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging experience reminiscent of classic survival horror games like Resident Evil and Dino Crisis, with a good atmosphere and unique dinosaur designs.
Fossil Fuel 2 shows significant improvements over its predecessor, including better graphics, more varied gameplay, and a compelling story that keeps players engaged.
The indie developer's passion is evident, and the game features enjoyable mechanics like a credit system for buying supplies and multiple game modes, enhancing replayability.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including a frustrating save system, AI problems, and inconsistent enemy behavior that can detract from the overall experience.
Many players found the indoor environments repetitive and lacking in exploration opportunities, with some sections feeling draggy and poorly designed.
Platforming mechanics are criticized for being janky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay moments, especially during critical encounters.

gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Fossil Fuel 2 is generally enjoyable, featuring significant improvements over its predecessor, such as enhanced graphics and a variety of creatures. While it introduces some interesting mechanics and game modes, many elements feel generic and suffer from poor AI and repetitive combat, leading to a mixed overall experience. Despite its fun aspects, the game lacks depth and polish in its mechanics and environments.
- “It ran well, the gameplay was fun, and the story and soundtrack were pretty awesome!”
- “Fossil Fuel 2 brings several significant improvements compared to its predecessor: better graphics (powered by Unreal Engine 5), more creatures (both fictional mutants and real-life extinct animals that are surprisingly accurate), less redundant weapons, better level design, and even more gameplay variety.”
- “There are some interesting mechanics introduced into the game which I certainly enjoyed, including a credit system for buying supplies, a camera mini-game that gives you points and has a purpose in-game, and additional game modes such as a horde mode and a sandbox mode unlocked by collecting dino cards in a similar vein to Dino Crisis 2 and their Dino Colosseum.”
- “However, despite this, most of the mechanics are pretty generic overall, comparable to most other survival shooters.”
- “Very basic pursuer mechanic implemented with terrible AI and janky, repetitive, poorly paced, unrewarding combat.”
- “There are good ideas here, but simply not enough attention to the details or the mechanics.”
atmosphere
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
38%
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The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its immersive qualities, with many players appreciating the sound design and cohesive level layouts that enhance the experience. However, some critiques highlight that the repetitive environments can detract from the overall ambiance, leading to a sense of monotony despite the initial engaging atmosphere. Overall, the atmosphere effectively captures the intended horror elements, particularly for fans of dinosaur-themed games.
- “The atmosphere is nice and the puzzles aren't too difficult.”
- “It has great atmosphere and sounds to really get you feeling the creeps.”
- “The game starts off great with a good atmosphere and cohesive level design.”
- “Although there were admirable attempts to set atmosphere, the majority of this game features running through lifeless repetitive corridors and unfortunately it quickly became repetitive.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally easy to follow and features a familiar plot involving genetic experimentation with dinosaurs, though some players found it forgettable. While the atmosphere and gameplay received praise, the narrative lacks depth, with some elements like the "primal mode" adding complexity but not significantly enhancing the overall experience. Overall, the story is serviceable but does not stand out in a memorable way.
- “The game itself had a pretty understandable story that was easy to follow along with; it did take me a second to realize who Maximus was, but it still worked.”
- “It ran well, the gameplay was fun, and the story and soundtrack were pretty awesome!”
- “On a positive note, the atmosphere feels better, there appears to be a storyline, there's some alright puzzle elements, the animations are better, and there are more dinosaurs/creatures.”
- “- the story unfortunately was relatively forgettable.”
- “In essence, it's the usual plot of man creating dinosaurs with genetics, things go wrong, and you go in to retrieve the data.”
- “So what is primal mode? When unlocked, it overhauls the main story, adds additional enemies early on that you would normally fight much later, gives you stronger weapons at the start, but also provides enemies that present a challenge.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
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The graphics in "Fossil Fuel 2" have received praise for their significant improvements over the predecessor, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 to deliver enhanced visuals and a diverse array of creatures. While the game maintains a retro feel, it successfully combines modern graphics with solid performance, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. Overall, users appreciate the graphical fidelity and the variety it brings to the game.
- “Fossil Fuel 2 brings several significant improvements compared to its predecessor: better graphics (powered by Unreal Engine 5), more creatures (both fictional mutants and real-life extinct animals that are surprisingly accurate), less redundant weapons, better level design, and even more gameplay variety.”
- “Despite the modern graphics, it remains faithful to a somewhat retro formula.”
- “The graphics were fine, the performance was solid.”
- “I wish computers were more like consoles built with features and ready to take on better graphics and ready to automatically update, but no, you have to do everything yourself and that's why console is better.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly during boss fights and in certain areas. While the graphics are generally considered fine and performance improves in the latter half of the game, the inconsistent optimization and user-unfriendly options menu detract from the overall experience.
- “The graphics were fine, the performance was solid.”
- “The boss fights, so far, have sucked. The options menu asks me to apply settings even if nothing is changed, and the performance is pretty poor in places when it really shouldn't be.”
- “Edit: finished the game, performance tanked even worse in a couple of places, but the second half got better. If there was an in-between yes and no in terms of recommendation, that's where this would go: 5/10.”
- “This could explain why the game was stuttering somewhat, as it's still a relatively new engine and certainly not user-friendly for a lot of indie developers.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's stability is marred by several glitches and bugs, including issues with the save system that can lead to frustrating reloads. Players have reported specific problems, such as being stuck in the environment and a malfunctioning ladder, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game runs smoothly at times, these stability issues significantly impact gameplay enjoyment.
- “There were a few glitches and bugs where I found myself being stuck and having to reload my save file, and I had a huge issue with a late-game ladder just kicking me backwards instead of letting me go up it.”
- “A compelling game ruined by an incredibly frustrating and buggy save game system.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a moderate level of replayability, primarily through multiple game modes such as horde, primal, and sandbox, as well as a few different end boss fights and four possible endings based on player choices. While it provides a fun experience for casual gamers, the overall replay value may be limited for those seeking deeper engagement.
- “Overall, a fairly fun time-waster for a casual gamer, with a decent degree of replayability and multiple game modes.”
- “Good degree of replayability with its horde mode, primal mode, and sandbox mode.”
- “The game offers a couple of different end boss fights depending on your choices near the end, leading to 4 different endings.”
- “The only replay value is the fact you can get a couple of different end boss fights depending on your choice near the end, but otherwise not much. There are 4 different endings of sorts from looking over the achievements.”
- “Overall, it's a fairly fun time-waster for a casual gamer, but the replayability is limited despite having multiple game modes.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and integration, with standout moments like the memorable "robo rex" easter egg song and an impactful track when entering the silo. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the fun gameplay and engaging story.
- “The soundtrack was pretty awesome!”
- “Best easter egg song in a game ever, Robo Rex!”
- “The music when you first go into the silo is fantastic.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game features some amusing quips that can elicit a giggle, but many players feel that the characters lack originality, making the comedic elements less impactful.
- “There were some funny quips that gave me a giggle.”
- “The humor in the game is clever and keeps you entertained throughout.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has been criticized for being overly aggressive, with ads perceived as more threatening than the game's challenges, detracting from the overall experience.