Jurassic Clans
- October 21, 2022
- GoldenGod Games
Get on SteamJurassic Clans is a survival game set in a world where humans and dinosaurs coexist. Your mission is to ensure your tribe's survival and evolution by gathering resources, researching primitive technologies, and defending your village from dangerous animals. Explore various locations to find food, weapons, and a suitable place to settle your village, while fending off threats to endure through the end times.
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Reviews
- Unique setting of prehistoric humans coexisting with dinosaurs, offering a fresh concept.
- Incorporates features from the Civilization series, such as base building, unit building, and resource gathering.
- Diverse technology tree with multiple tiers of equipment and weapons, providing strategic depth.
- Extremely slow pacing, making gameplay feel tedious and drawn out, with long turns and limited exploration.
- Clumsy controls and poor unit management lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Numerous bugs and unfinished elements, including game-breaking issues and lack of quality of life features.
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the pixelated style and aesthetics, while others criticized the visuals for being too dark and clumsy. Overall, the graphics are considered "okay-ish," but the dynamic turn-based mechanics were noted as a positive aspect.
“I really liked the style and aesthetics present in this game.”
“Its pixelated graphics are nice and the turn-based mechanics are dynamic, fast, and efficient.”
“That, plus clumsy controls, too dark visuals, and an annoying repetitive music score.”
“The graphics are okay-ish.”
“The visuals are too dark, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game features thematic tribal drums that initially enhance the atmosphere but quickly become repetitive and irritating after extended play. Players express disappointment with the limited variety, suggesting that a game centered on nature and pre-history could benefit from a broader range of musical styles.
“The music is thematic, featuring tribal drums that enhance the immersive experience.”
“I can imagine that a game about nature and pre-history could incorporate a variety of tribal music styles.”
“The music is thematic with tribal drums; however, after listening to it for over an hour, it starts getting on your nerves.”
“That, plus clumsy controls, too dark visuals, and an annoying repetitive music score.”
“I would imagine that a game about nature and pre-history could feature a wider variety of tribal music.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game's concept is appealing, the core gameplay is criticized for being dull and feeling like a chore, particularly in terms of micromanagement. However, the pixelated graphics are well-received, and the turn-based mechanics are noted for their dynamism and efficiency.
“Its pixelated graphics are nice, and the turn-based mechanics are dynamic, fast, and efficient.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for its lack of clarity and progression, as players have encountered dead ends without guidance on how to obtain necessary quest items, leading to frustration and a lack of support from the community.
“After a first play attempt ending with a dead end, and no way to find a requested quest item to progress, I searched in the forum and found that I wasn't the only one with the problem, but no answer was provided nor any mention of a fix.”
“After a first play attempt ending with a dead end and no way to find a requested quest item to progress, I searched in the forum and found that I wasn't the only one with this problem, but no answer was provided nor any mention of a fix.”
“The story felt disjointed and lacked coherence, making it difficult to stay engaged with the plot.”
“Character motivations were poorly developed, leaving me confused about their actions and decisions throughout the game.”
