Prehistoric Hunt

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"Prehistoric Hunt" is a multiplayer dinosaur hunting game set on a varied island filled with different dinosaur species. Complete hunting assignments with friends or hunt solo, using tracks and calls to locate your prey. Be cautious, as herbivores and carnivores can all pose a threat to the careless hunter.

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+11

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 349 reviews

graphics15 positive mentions

grinding17 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and immersive dinosaur hunting experience, reminiscent of classic titles like Carnivores.
The developers are responsive to player feedback and frequently update the game with substantial improvements.
The multiplayer aspect allows for enjoyable cooperative gameplay, making it a great option for playing with friends.

The game suffers from a lack of content and can feel grindy, with low rewards for kills and high costs for upgrades.
The AI behavior of dinosaurs can be inconsistent, leading to frustrating encounters where they seem to ignore stealth mechanics.
The graphics and animations are dated, and the overall performance can be janky, detracting from the overall experience.

graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
60%
8%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they resemble outdated visuals reminiscent of early 2000s titles, often lacking detail and vibrancy. While some appreciate the dinosaur models and the game's atmosphere, others criticize the overall graphical quality as a significant drawback, calling for improvements in textures, animations, and environmental variety. Despite these criticisms, some players acknowledge that the graphics are serviceable for an early access title, with potential for future enhancements.
- “Considering this game is still in early access, it offers you gameplay with amazing graphics and features.”
- “Beautiful graphics for what it is, I can run everything on ultra with absolutely no tearing or frame drops.”
- “Graphics have improved and if you can max the game out, certain times of day look beautiful.”
- “The graphics are the biggest letdown in my opinion and I hope they are addressed.”
- “Lots of stretched patterns in the ground, sharp and triangular edges in terrain (you can see the polygon 'grid' about all the time), copy-paste vegetation (not that big variety), clouds are moving way too fast, a bit too fast transitions in weather or night and day cycle, the flashlight use is bad anywhere else but pointing downhill... the graphics are like early 2000s.”
- “Sure, the graphics feel like they are straight out of 2005, and the directional audio can cause confusion as to where a dinosaur is coming from.”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
67%
10%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration, with many players appreciating the game's challenging hunting mechanics and unique dinosaur behaviors. However, criticisms focus on clumsy controls, bugs, and a lack of essential features like fast travel and effective stealth mechanics, leading to a repetitive gameplay loop. While the game shows promise in its early access state, significant improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “I like that priority is given not to the graphics and realistic models, but to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is every bit as challenging and tense as dino hunting ought to be, and the devs are still working to add more and improve the game.”
- “With a chunky list of dinosaurs each with their own unique behaviors and AI, a very detailed target hit mechanic with bones and organs, and rarer skin types for dinos you can come across, it's a really extensive game so far in terms of early access.”
- “The mechanics for jumping, running, and crouching seem clumsy as well.”
- “It is an extremely boring gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay has not been improved in the slightest.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
73%
14%
The game's story is minimal, primarily consisting of repetitive contract-based missions that lack depth and narrative engagement. Players express frustration over the grinding nature of the gameplay, with many tasks feeling like chores rather than meaningful quests, and the absence of a cohesive storyline detracts from the overall experience. While there are some interesting features, the execution is criticized as poorly organized, leading to a lack of motivation to progress.
- “This game has some of the cool features I've wanted, such as a simple, RNG contract missions system, customizable trophy room, and skins of different rarities.”
- “The narrated training mission at the start effectively explains how to use items and weapons, guiding you towards the next missions in line.”
- “It's so sad that all other hunting games force you to play against your friends instead of working together on missions.”
- “The content is lacking; there is no real story, just 'tasks' as contracts: kill or tranquilize this or that dinosaur.”
- “Active missions are deleted when you log off, so you're forced to complete them first or lose your progress.”
- “This has some of the cool features I've wanted, but it's so poorly put together it feels like some college student's final project.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
94%
Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often requiring significant time investment to obtain gear and upgrades, which can detract from overall enjoyment. The lack of efficient transportation options exacerbates the issue, leading to long periods of running and repetitive tasks. Many reviewers express frustration with the imbalance between the rewards for completing missions and the costs of equipment, suggesting that the grind may deter casual players.
- “The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worth it.”
- “Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
- “While there are moments of grinding, the sense of achievement when leveling up is incredibly satisfying.”
- “This is the most grindy game I've ever played in my entire life.”
- “If you're fine spending a week or two grinding to get the 2nd worst gun in the entire game, and months to get a half decent gun, getting killed by most of the wildlife with very little ways to fight back, run or hide all the while then play it.”
- “There is really nothing keeping you engaged long enough to grind things out, it's just too grindy and it kills the fun very fast.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting significant bugs, such as disappearing ammo and multiplayer lag, particularly in its early access state. While some users appreciate the game's potential and find it enjoyable despite these issues, others express frustration over the frequent glitches and overall lack of polish. Overall, it shows promise but requires substantial improvements to enhance stability.
- “It is early access and still has a lot of room to improve, but the basis is very good, and the devs know exactly how to make a fully functional, fun to play game, without going overboard, while keeping it clean, simple, and bug-free (didn't find any so far).”
- “I really enjoy the game; it looks great and runs great.”
- “Ammo glitches occur every time I load into the game, and sometimes even when I equip different items, my ammo disappears from my inventory.”
- “I can't believe this game costs any money. I understand it's in early access, but it feels like a walking simulator with poorly made and extremely buggy dinosaurs.”
- “Multiplayer is buggy and laggy, which significantly detracts from the experience.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the absurdity of certain design choices, such as the exaggerated animations and the comical depiction of characters consuming excessive energy drinks. While these elements can elicit laughter, they often highlight underlying flaws in gameplay, leading to a sense of humor that is both entertaining and frustrating. Overall, the humor is described as quirky and amusing, but it doesn't fully compensate for the game's shortcomings.
- “So props to the developer for not laughing like a supervillain as they type the price for an early access game into their store page while thunder and lightning strike outside their window.”
- “You can chug energy drinks, which is a hilarious attempt to band-aid a terrible design choice, but I didn't want my hunters' hearts to explode by pounding down ten energy drinks as they sprinted non-stop around a jungle dinosaur island.”
- “I won't lie, the current ones look like they drank two 6-packs before going out hunting (made me laugh the first time I saw them).”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its immersive qualities and ability to keep players engaged, despite some criticisms regarding repetitive tasks and graphics. While some players find the atmosphere captivating and reminiscent of previous titles, others feel that it is undermined by tedious gameplay elements. Overall, the atmosphere is a strong point, enhancing the gaming experience for many.
- “Atmosphere is great and constantly has you on your toes.”
- “It can get immersive with the atmosphere.”
- “The guns sway like crazy unless you hold your breath, and triceratops feel like tanks, but the atmosphere is great and it scratches my itch as a longtime Carnivores player.”
- “I also really liked the game's atmosphere despite the kind of poor graphics.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional engagement of the game appears to be limited, as players often only return during spikes in popularity driven by YouTube influencers, suggesting a lack of lasting emotional connection or investment in the game itself.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the replayability of the game enhanced by the opportunity to unlock various color morphs for different species, alongside continuous improvements in character remodels. This variety encourages repeated playthroughs, although the mosasaurus currently lacks this feature.
- “Pretty fun! The chance to get different color morphs for every species (except mosasaurus for now) really adds to the replay value, and the remodels keep getting better and better.”
- “The chance to get different color morphs for every species (except mosasaurus for now) really adds to the replay value, and the remodels keep getting better and better.”
- “After completing the main objectives, there isn't much incentive to play again. The lack of new content makes it feel repetitive.”
- “While the game is enjoyable, once you've experienced all the features, there's little reason to return for another playthrough.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's lack of background music enhances immersion, allowing players to focus on the realistic peripheral sounds of the forest, which complements the challenging maps and addictive point-collecting gameplay.
- “The maps are challenging and the overall point collecting is addictive. The lack of background music and audio chat during the hunt makes the experience more believable, highlighting the peripheral background sounds of the forest.”
- “The lack of background music and audio chat during the hunt makes the experience feel empty, detracting from the immersive atmosphere of the game.”
- “While the maps are challenging and point collecting is addictive, the absence of engaging music leaves the gameplay feeling monotonous.”
- “The overall experience is hindered by the minimalistic approach to music, which fails to enhance the tension and excitement of the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users report that the performance patches and updates intended to improve optimization have not resolved their issues, indicating ongoing concerns with the game's performance.
- “The promised performance patches and updates didn't fix the issue for me.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system despite meeting the recommended requirements.”
- “I experience frequent frame drops and stuttering, making it unplayable at times.”