Primal Pursuit

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Primal Pursuit is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Adrenasoft Studios and was released on October 20, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Primal Pursuit is a first-person shooter game set in a prehistoric world. Players take on the role of a skilled hunter, tracking and taking down dangerous dinosaurs using a variety of primitive weapons. With challenging environments, dynamic weather, and a range of dinosaur species, Primal Pursuit offers an immersive and thrilling experience for fans of survival and action games.

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Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Amusing concept with entertaining gameplay and striking visuals.
Offers multiplayer split/screen support, making it fun to play with friends.
Unique racing experience using animals instead of traditional karts, providing a fresh take on the genre.

Glitchy performance with issues like characters clipping and poor collision detection.
Lacks replayability and a tutorial, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.
AI is unbalanced, making races frustratingly difficult and detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
65%
14%
The gameplay of the game is described as a mixed bag; while it features responsive driving mechanics and entertaining elements reminiscent of classic kart racers, it suffers from a lack of polish and clarity, particularly due to the absence of a tutorial. Some players find it to be a standout Mario Kart clone with advanced graphics and engaging gameplay, while others feel it falls short of being truly fun or refined. Overall, the gameplay is seen as solid but in need of further development to enhance the experience.
- “This game is the best Mario Kart clone to ever exist, not only in terms of graphics, gameplay, and character.”
- “As a whole, the gameplay is surprisingly entertaining and works pretty well.”
- “Kart racers are one of my favorite genres thanks to their fast-paced, action-packed gameplay and interesting, intricately decorated race tracks, and I’m happy to say that even despite its silliness, something I think adds to the experience, Primal Pursuit succeeds in both of those departments.”
- “It desperately needs a tutorial explaining the mechanics.”
- “I just wish that extra time went into refining those rough edges that really hold the gameplay back.”
- “The words I would use to describe its gameplay would be so harsh, I swear.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the striking visuals and high-quality textures, while others criticize certain elements as subpar. Users report significant performance issues at normal settings, leading to a drastic reduction in quality that resembles PS2 graphics when visual effects are turned off. Overall, the game's graphical performance appears inconsistent, impacting the overall experience.
- “This game is the best Mario Kart clone to ever exist, not only in terms of graphics, gameplay, and character.”
- “This game is too good, too advanced, too much graphics, too much gameplay, too much character.”
- “- striking visuals”
- “At its normal graphical settings, the game is simply unplayable.”
- “By turning off all visual effects and reducing quality several tiers, these issues are largely fixed, but you end up with PS2-quality graphics.”
- “I will say that the concept is neat, the graphics are okay (the textures of the clan are top notch, with a few exceptions which look like total crap).”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently described as cute and funny, with comparisons to Mario Kart featuring amusing animal characters. While many find the game entertaining and enjoyable, some users express a lack of desire to replay it despite its comedic appeal and fun multiplayer options.
- “It’s as humorous as it looks, and it’s pretty damn fun.”
- “It's like Mario Kart but with funny beaver-type animals.”
- “The trailers look hilarious, and the ability to do 4-player split screen and online multiplayer is always a plus.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's optimization is generally solid, maintaining a consistent 60fps throughout, but users report occasional performance drops. Lower settings do not significantly enhance performance and result in poor draw distances, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Performance: consistent 60fps from start to finish with no stutters.”
- “The performance drops periodically, and if on lower settings, the draw distance is absolutely atrocious despite not really helping improve performance.”
- “The performance drops periodically, and if on lower settings, the draw distance is absolutely atrocious despite not really helping improve performance.”
- “The performance drops periodically, and if on lower settings, the draw distance is absolutely atrocious despite not really helping improve performance.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
While the game initially appears visually appealing, it suffers from a lack of replayability. However, the unique abilities of each character and the progression system tied to unlocking characters through race completion provide some incentive for players to return. Overall, the combination of character abilities and leveling up enhances the replay value despite the game's initial shortcomings.
- “Each character has a selection of three unique abilities that can change the way a race plays out, and the fact that you can only unlock characters by leveling up through completing races gives a sense of progression and increases replayability.”
- “The game looks cool at a glance; however, it has no replayability.”
- “Each character has a selection of three unique abilities which can change the way a race plays out, but the fact that you can only unlock characters by leveling up through completing races limits replayability.”
- “The game looks cool at a glance; however, it has no replayability.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game has been criticized for being forgettable and lackluster, failing to enhance the overall experience of the levels.
- “My only criticism for these levels is the lackluster soundtrack accompanying them.”
- “forgettable soundtrack”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere initially captivates players, but over time, it becomes repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.
- “At first it isn’t really noticeable, but eventually it becomes repetitive and takes you out of the atmosphere.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally enjoyable and provides a fun experience with friends, though it is noted to have some bugs that affect stability.