Gigantosaurus The Game
- March 27, 2020
- WildSphere
- 19h median play time
Designed entirely for younger gamers, Outright have created something genuinely pleasant and likeable in Gigantosaurus: The Game.
Gigantosaurus: The Game is a dinosaur-themed adventure title for kids, based on the popular TV show. Players explore the prehistoric world, solve puzzles, and ride various dinosaurs across different environments. The game encourages cooperative play, with up to four players working together to uncover secrets and complete missions.
Reviews
- Great for kids with low difficulty, making it appropriate for younger players.
- Authentic graphics and animations that are true to the show, enhancing the overall experience.
- Fun co-op gameplay that allows parents and children to enjoy the game together.
- Lacks a compelling story, making it feel flat and less engaging for older players.
- Technical issues such as gamepad recognition problems and camera control limitations can be frustrating.
- Absence of localization options, which can hinder non-English speaking children from fully enjoying the game.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a "bubble" mechanic designed to keep the group together, which generally functions well despite some flaws. Players engage in a repetitive loop until they meet the minimum requirements for each area, ultimately completing the game in about 19 hours while earning all achievements.
“It's accomplished via a 'bubble' mechanic.”
“We earned all achievements after 19 hours of gameplay.”
“You basically continue this gameplay loop until you've met the minimum requirements for each area and finish the game.”
“The mechanic for keeping the group together mostly works, but has some flaws.”
“You only notice when the bubble mechanic occurs.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is described as simplistic and lacking depth, reminiscent of older adventure games but failing to engage players fully. While it features multiple characters with unique abilities and a quest to collect scattered eggs, the narrative feels flat and is more suitable for younger audiences. Players can complete the main story in about seven hours, but the overall experience does not justify its price, leading to a sense of disappointment among some reviewers.
“The company is close on point with basic storyline adventure games, which are the best in my opinion because you live and play the story.”
“Exploring the open world with quest helpers, switching characters, and solving puzzles.”
“If you disagree and think it's a story, it's pretty flat and not interesting enough to keep you involved.”
“I finished the story in about seven hours while playing with the kids; however, it was a bit longer to get all the achievements.”
“This is the closest you will get to Donkey Kong 64, but the story is not as engaging. The characters have relatively different abilities, but they feel the same overall, and the narrative lacks depth.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics and animations in the game are faithful to the original show, featuring child-friendly visuals and sounds. Reviewers appreciate the appealing design, which enhances the gaming experience while also teaching basic character control skills to young players.
“The animations and graphics are all true to the show.”
“This game is child-friendly, with nice graphics, sounds, and races that teach children the basic skills to control game characters.”
Critic Reviews
Gigantosaurus: The Game review
Designed entirely for younger gamers, Outright have created something genuinely pleasant and likeable in Gigantosaurus: The Game.
75%Gigantosaurus: The Game Review
A would-be bland, but harmless kids’ platformer that, due to insulting levels of gameplay padding, crosses over into dreadful territory. Truly, it’s hard to imagine anyone enjoying this tedious, personality-devoid bore of a game.
25%Prehistoric platforming --- Gigantosaurus The Game Review
Gigantosaurus The Game, while above average for a licensed game, is a thoroughly average platformer. While it is glitchy in some places, it will probably keep kids young enough to enjoy the show entertained for a good while and could serve as a gateway into the genre.
55%