Jurassic Park: The Game

56%
Game Brain Score Based on 720 reviews
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A cinematic adventure game that successfully marries a Jurassic Park story in both name and style to enjoyable mechanics. Life found a way.
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"Jurassic Park: The Game" is a single-player horror point-and-click game with a good plot and soundtrack, but be prepared for grinding, bugs, and some hilarious moments. The story follows a rogue corporation seeking stolen dinosaur embryos while the park's security systems have failed, allowing creatures to roam freely. With compelling narrative twists and tense gameplay, players must navigate through dangerous encounters to succeed in this immersive Jurassic Park experience.

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Reviews

56%
Audience ScoreBased on 720 reviews
story195 positive mentions
stability40 negative mentions
  • The game features an engaging story that expands on the events of the original Jurassic Park movie.
  • The graphics and sound design effectively capture the atmosphere of the Jurassic Park franchise.
  • The variety of ways to die during quick-time events adds a humorous element to the gameplay.
  • The gameplay is heavily reliant on quick-time events, which can be frustrating and unresponsive.
  • The character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including disappearing mouse cursors and audio issues.
  • story581 mentions

    The story of "Jurassic Park: The Game" is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its connection to the original film and its attempt to fill in narrative gaps, while others criticize it for being linear and lacking depth. Some find the plot engaging and well-written, capturing the essence of the franchise, while others describe it as cliché, predictable, and riddled with plot holes. Overall, the game is seen as more of an interactive story than a traditional game, appealing primarily to fans of the Jurassic Park universe despite its gameplay shortcomings.

    • “This adventure game has a great story which is partially canon to the movies as of 2022 but still nicely fills in several gaps in Jurassic Park lore.”
    • “Jurassic Park: The Game gives us an amazing plot that feels more like a sequel than most of Jurassic Park's actual sequels.”
    • “The story is very intriguing and takes place just after the end of the first movie, when a windstorm approaches Isla Nublar, the escape of the fat guy (software specialist) doesn't end well (with the Barbasol/genome canister) and all the dinosaurs are out of the pens.”
    • “The story is garbage, the characters are cringe, and even the gameplay sucked.”
    • “The characters are weak, the story is boring, and it's all just fast cut together scenarios that try to tell 'what happened on the island' but honestly no character is worth talking about more than 'they existed' and the choose your own adventure part of the game is non-existent.”
    • “The story is lackluster and reads like a poorly written fanfic, with people outrunning raptors and rexes in footraces across open ground for no reason.”
  • gameplay188 mentions

    The gameplay of "Jurassic Park: The Game" is heavily criticized for being overly reliant on quick-time events (QTEs) and lacking depth, with many players finding it tedious and frustrating. While some appreciate the story and cinematic elements, the mechanics are often described as clunky and simplistic, leading to a linear experience that feels more like an interactive movie than a traditional game. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing the narrative strengths of the title.

    • “The gameplay is absolutely amazing, the story flows effortlessly, and sometimes it is difficult to tell apart a cutscene from the actual gaming.”
    • “While the actual gameplay is limited and the graphics aren't the greatest, Jurassic Park: The Game is an awesome interactive story game with a great storyline.”
    • “The gameplay consists of a mix of pressing the right button at the right time and some logical, but pretty easy puzzles.”
    • “This is basically a mobile browser game, incredibly dumbed down gameplay and shallow mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay quickly devolves into a tedious slog of trying to press X not to die.”
    • “The gameplay is entirely QTE-based, and 100% completion requires reflexes that I'm pretty sure aren't humanly possible.”
  • graphics84 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they appear dated and inconsistent, particularly in character animations and art style. While some appreciate the visuals, especially the depiction of dinosaurs, others criticize the overall quality as subpar compared to contemporary standards. Despite these shortcomings, many agree that the graphics do not significantly detract from the game's engaging story and gameplay experience.

    • “The game is very well developed, the graphics are great and I found no bugs.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, great story.”
    • “Excellent visuals and graphics; I totally recommend this game if you like story games; this one is a good one.”
    • “This is easily the worst-looking of all of Telltale's games that I have played, and I think this has something to do with the art styles being radically different across many of those series.”
    • “The framerate will suffer major drops (which will also give you trouble with quick-time events), and there's a jarring design difference between the realistic dinosaurs and the cartoonish people that makes the visuals unappealing.”
    • “The graphics are bad, the audio and music cuts off and starts abruptly, animations glitch during scene transitions, the gameplay is mostly tapping buttons (so no gameplay at all basically), and the story isn't very good either.”
  • stability40 mentions

    The game is plagued by numerous stability issues, including frequent glitches, audio problems, and input lag, which significantly hinder the overall experience. Many players report game-breaking bugs that prevent progression, particularly during quick time events, leading to frustration despite some enjoyment of the gameplay. Overall, the game feels unfinished and in dire need of polishing, resembling an alpha release rather than a completed product.

    • “It's buggy, and it crashes.”
    • “Cannot even finish it because of the game-breaking glitches.”
    • “Very buggy and badly in need of some serious polishing; Jurassic Park: The Game shows a lot of potential, but feels more like an alpha release than a finished game.”
  • music36 mentions

    The music in the game is a mixed bag, with some praising its nostalgic use of the classic John Williams score that enhances the atmosphere, while others criticize it for being excessively loud and sometimes drowning out dialogue. Many reviews highlight the effective incorporation of sound effects and music from the original films, though some feel that the original compositions are lacking. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated for its emotional impact and connection to the franchise, its execution can be inconsistent, leading to a divisive experience among players.

    • “The voice acting is well-done and incidental music is appropriate for the tone of various scenes and includes the classic John Williams score.”
    • “And, of course, the soundtrack is awesome (gotta love that intro <3).”
    • “Ahhh, now we've switched characters and the opening credits roll as we listen to the familiar and excellent Jurassic Park theme music, which does a tremendous job of recreating the atmosphere of the movie.”
    • “The music can either be non-existent or really, really loud.”
    • “The characters are annoying and two-dimensional, the music drones on and sometimes wipes out the dialogue in an unholy war of audio dominance that threatens to leave me deaf, and the only good thing are the dinosaurs (if and when they're not being bastardized into puzzles or props).”
    • “My biggest gripe was not the fading graphics, which show their age, but rather the music, which mostly just doodled in the background, only seldom to use the bombastic Williams music.”
  • humor18 mentions

    The game's humor is characterized by its hilarious fails and absurd quick time events, often leading to laughably bad death scenes that players find entertaining. While the writing and character depth are criticized as shallow, moments of genuinely funny dialogue and goofy gameplay mechanics contribute to a lighthearted experience, appealing particularly to those who enjoy humor in poorly crafted works. Overall, players appreciate the comedic value derived from the game's flaws, making it a source of amusement despite its shortcomings.

    • “The game is fun and hilarious with the different fails and the quick time events.”
    • “Sometimes failing the quick time events is hilarious and dark!”
    • “The only plus to this game is that you're pretty much laughing your pants off, which makes you happy and extends your life.”
    • “The silly things you have to do, like tapping your 'A' key three times just to advance to the next part of a sequence, make it feel so childish that it's not funny.”
    • “The attempts at humor often fall flat, relying on clichés that feel outdated and uninspired.”
    • “The jokes are so forced and predictable that they lose any potential for genuine laughter.”
  • atmosphere14 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is a significant highlight, effectively capturing the essence of the Jurassic Park movie, which delights fans with its immersive sound design and visual aesthetics. However, some players feel that the frequent quick-time events disrupt the tension and immersion, detracting from the overall experience. While opinions vary, many agree that the atmosphere is a strong point, with some rating it as high as 10/10.

    • “First of all, it manages to capture the atmosphere and feel of the Jurassic Park movie, and that is something that will please fans of the movie.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is just perfect.”
    • “Ahhh, now we've switched characters and the opening credits roll as we listen to the familiar and excellent Jurassic Park theme music, which does a tremendous job of recreating the atmosphere of the movie.”
    • “There is practically no lighting or any other sort of effect that would have served the non-existent atmosphere.”
    • “The usual point-and-click approach of collecting an inventory full of junk and rubbing the items together till you solve the puzzle would have just killed any kind of tension and not fitted with the atmosphere of the film.”
    • “With the constant barrage of quick time events, it all works to destroy the immersion of a game which should (and does on occasion) ooze atmosphere.”
  • replayability14 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is generally considered low, with many users stating it offers little incentive to replay beyond achieving all possible medals or completing quick-time events. While some players find value in pursuing achievements or alternate endings, the linear nature of the story and frustrating mechanics significantly diminish the overall replay value.

    • “Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
    • “The inclusion of medals, achievements, and two alternate endings gives this more replayability than standard point-and-click games.”
    • “But you earn medals for each stage of the game, so this does add a certain level of replay value if you try to get all gold medals.”
    • “In short, I'm glad I bought this on sale, I'm glad I finally played it, but I'm never going to play it again because its replay value is precisely zero.”
    • “Warning: no replay value whatsoever!!!”
    • “To sum it up, it's safe to say that this is a game with zero replay value (if you want an alternate ending, reload one of the last checkpoints only), mostly due to frustrating controls/mechanics, annoying/boring characters, and the fact that this is a very linear interactive story, where your only job is to keep the characters alive.”
  • optimization13 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe performance issues such as stuttering, frame-rate drops, and audio glitches, even on capable hardware. While the performance grading system adds a unique challenge, it is undermined by the frequent technical problems that detract from the overall experience. Many users note that the game appears poorly optimized, with low-quality textures and inconsistent performance across different settings.

    • “I currently have a basic Windows 10 laptop which plays okay on the highest graphics, but on medium, it runs smoothly, which is great.”
    • “Each phase of the episodes can be completed with gold, silver, or bronze medals, depending on your performance.”
    • “You are graded by performance, so make sure you make the right responses and have a quick trigger finger because it can cost you.”
    • “The game is poorly optimized, which causes short freezing a lot and the volume of voices is messed up at times.”
    • “I also had stuttering in-game after a combination of auto-save and cutscene at 11fps on my GTX 1080 in a 6-year-old game; I feel that shouldn't be happening and it takes away from gameplay.”
    • “It's not very optimized, and many of the textures look like garbage even at the highest resolution.”
  • grinding12 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, primarily due to the repetitive nature of quick time events and puzzles that lack challenge and engagement. The save system exacerbates this issue, forcing players to replay lengthy sections to reach checkpoints, which can feel like a frustrating waste of time. Overall, the gameplay quickly devolves into a monotonous cycle of button mashing and repetitive tasks, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “Whilst the story is actually rather good, the gameplay quickly devolves into a tedious slog of trying to press X not to die.”
    • “It gets tedious very quickly repeating the same puzzles with the same mechanisms over and over again.”
    • “So you need ridiculous fast reflexes, or else be prepared to try again... and again... and again... and again... it gets tedious fast.”
  • character development8 mentions

    Character development in the game is highly inconsistent, with some players finding it lacking and uninspiring, while others appreciate its integration into the narrative, despite some flaws. While there are moments of engaging character interactions and player choices, many reviews highlight that the overall depth and quality of character development do not significantly enhance the story. The experience ranges from tedious dialogue to enjoyable moments, but it ultimately leaves players wanting more depth.

    • “This is a suspenseful horror/action game; it even had a few good jump scares that really startled me, but at the same time, it finds room for character development, which is mostly well put together, with a few flaws, and you'll even get a few good laughs along the way.”
    • “Character development through this point is great.”
    • “Character development is alright; the player gets to make decisions for pretty much everyone.”
    • “The character development is disgusting and the story is so unbelievably bad.”
    • “The characters are more than uninspiring and there is basically no character development that would have made the unbelievably poor story at least a little bit thrilling.”
    • “Regardless, it is a reasonably fun game though not that deep in terms of character development and writing.”
  • emotional5 mentions

    The game features a highly emotional soundtrack that complements its dramatic narrative, which includes a mix of sad, happy, and angry moments. While the storyline and characters may be criticized as boring, the emotional depth and nostalgic elements, particularly through the inclusion of a child character, resonate strongly with players. Overall, the game offers a unique emotional gravitas that stands out in the gaming landscape.

    • “It has emotional gravitas that is rarely seen in games.”
    • “It has sad parts, happy parts, emotional parts, and angry parts.”
    • “The kid was a surprisingly good addition, reminding me of Goosebumps and whatnot, which made me feel even more nostalgic.”
    • “It has its own storyline, separate from the movies (basically a continuation of the first Jurassic Park movies), albeit, it is a horrible, boring storyline, with boring characters, boring puzzles, and boring dialogue.”
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Play time

7hMedian play time
8hAverage play time
5-12hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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