The game features fantastic destruction physics and allows players to enjoy the experience of being a raptor, which is both fun and nostalgic.
The settings menu offers impressive customization options, showcasing the developers' attention to detail and love for the project.
It's free to play and provides a few minutes of entertaining gameplay, especially for those who enjoy chaotic destruction as a dinosaur.
The game is unfinished and feels like a tech demo rather than a complete product, leaving players wanting more content and polish.
Controls are often described as clunky and imprecise, making gameplay frustrating at times.
There is a lack of variety in enemies and objectives, leading to repetitive gameplay and limited replayability.
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
45%
22%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it surprisingly fun and praising the mechanics and physics, particularly the raptors' movements. However, many criticize the core gameplay as bland and buggy, noting that the stealth mechanics are underutilized and the levels lack depth despite procedural generation. Overall, there is a call for more unique systems and progression elements to enhance the experience.
“Very fun mechanics and the physics look great.”
“+ the gameplay is surprisingly fun.”
“[*][u]gameplay[/u], the raptors' movements feel great, fun concept.”
“While there is a basic stealth mechanic, it doesn't really come into play, so you just have to kill any robot that you see.”
“Core gameplay is just bland and not enjoyable.”
“Other than that, the levels and gameplay are still as buggy and bland as the demo levels were, even with procedural generation.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
72%
17%
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, leaving players confused about the plot and the motivations behind the actions, such as a raptor attacking robots. Reviewers express a desire for a more engaging narrative with added elements like easter eggs to enhance replayability and overall enjoyment. Without a compelling story, the game feels incomplete and less rewarding.
“Would play again if the plot thickens!”
“That combined with some type of story to explain more as to why there is just a random raptor murdering robots would make things start cruising along smoothly.”
“But the lack of story did lose the game's depth.”
“Like it is announced, the story of 'Release Raptor' is so complex, I never knew what I was doing.”
“But without a story, progression or staggered unlocks, the game is missing replayability currently.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited due to a lack of diverse enemies, environments, and stages. While there is some procedural generation that offers a degree of replayability, the absence of a compelling story, progression system, or unlockable content detracts from long-term engagement. Players express a desire for more content to enhance the replay value.
“I had a lot of fun with the game; I just find replayability to be an issue currently.”
“Although there is a mode that allows for limited replayability, there aren't enough enemies to keep it interesting for the long haul.”
“There is a bit of replayability being procedurally assembled, but I'd love to see more environments and more stages.”
“But without a story, progression, or staggered unlocks, the game is missing replayability currently.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, featuring nice textures and lighting, though they are marred by some bugs. While the options menu is praised, the overall presentation is still a work in progress, indicating that the game remains unfinished.
“The graphics have a great options menu, with nice textures and lighting. It's still a work in progress, but the assets all look good.”
“Sadly, the game remains unfinished and incomplete; the graphics were okay despite a few bugs.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly, but they also highlight persistent issues with bugs and a lack of engaging gameplay, similar to what was experienced in the demo levels.
“Runs great”
“Runs great”
“Other than that, the levels and gameplay are still as buggy and bland as the demo levels were, even with procedural generation.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as amusing for a brief period, providing some laughs despite its limitations as an early alpha project. While it may not have the depth or polish of a fully developed game, it still offers a lighthearted experience that some players find enjoyable.
“So all in all, this is just a small funny game, but it is nice nevertheless!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game is so demanding that it may require a second life, suggesting it can be excessively time-consuming or challenging.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music aspect of the game has received negative feedback, with users noting a significant lack of in-game music, average sound assets, and poor voice acting. Overall, the audio experience is considered subpar and in need of improvement.
“Lack of in-game music, average sound assets, and really bad voice acting.”