Primal Reign

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Primal Reign is a single player action game. It was developed by Immersive VR Limited and was released on May 29, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Egypt, 1943. Among the ancient tombs the Nazis played with time – and time bit back. Primal beasts from the past are invading the present and your pal is their next tasty meal! Play in VR to battle the beasts, save your friend and survive.

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Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The concept of hybridizing different dinosaur species for unique unit abilities adds a fresh tactical depth to the RTS genre.
The game features a pleasant art style with detailed dinosaur models, making it visually appealing despite some graphical limitations.
As a free title, it offers a fun and entertaining experience, especially for fans of dinosaurs and wave shooter mechanics.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to noticeable FPS drops even on capable systems.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and unbalanced, with some units being overly powerful while others are ineffective.
Movement mechanics, particularly in VR, are clunky and can lead to a frustrating experience, detracting from overall enjoyment.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some users praising the high-quality visuals and polished design, while others note that the graphics requirements are demanding and can lead to long loading times. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, though they may not fully compensate for gameplay shortcomings.
- “The graphics are great (watch the screencaps), music is good.”
- “Visuals are really good.”
- “Cool idea but the graphics and gameplay are a little lacking.”
- “The long loading times and high graphic requirements kind of ruin it, but during my short play time (1 hour, including the long loading times):”
- “The visuals are far more polished than the gameplay elements themselves.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay is characterized by repetitive shooting mechanics against similar enemies, which can become monotonous quickly. However, the innovative mechanics, such as dropping weapons during jumpscares, add a humorous twist, making the experience enjoyable despite its shortcomings. Overall, while the gameplay lacks depth, it is still worth trying, especially given its free availability.
- “I should have been frustrated about dropping my machine gun at each jumpscare or having my clips thrown around by a dino, but instead it felt more like innovative game mechanics, which had me laughing each time I clumsily scrambled to grab back my gun (or a clip).”
- “It's free, so there's no reason not to try this, even more with the non-officially supported touch controllers that add the unique wave shooter game mechanic of making you drop your machine gun and panic as you bend down to grab it back, when you fail to control your jumpscares :)”
- “While not the 'best' VR shooter out there, it has good visuals and game mechanics.”
- “After a few minutes of gameplay, the mystery is solved.”
- “Gameplay consists of shooting the same dino copied hundreds of times, which come from odd angles.”
- “There isn't much to the gameplay and all waves are basically the same but with more dinos; some bonus points for having a witty narrator, but really only giving this a thumbs up because it's free.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The reviews indicate that the story aspect of the game is either minimal or not particularly engaging, as users did not provide any specific feedback or details about the narrative. Overall, it seems that the story did not leave a significant impression on players.
- “---{story}---”
- “☐ story?”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some encounter issues with buggy teleportation and weapon handling, others have not experienced any significant glitches during gameplay.
- “Normal onward locomotion needed - teleportation is very buggy and clunky in this game.”
- “Weapon handling is very bad; it's buggy to pick up the weapon.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by clever one-liners and the comedic chaos of dinosaur bodies piling up, which adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. Players find themselves laughing at the innovative mechanics that turn frustrating moments, like losing weapons during jumpscares, into amusing experiences.
- “The game is filled with funny one-liners that had me laughing out loud.”
- “It's hilarious to see dinosaur bodies pile up and get in the way of the ones trying to get you.”
- “I should have been frustrated about dropping my machine gun at each jumpscare or having my clips thrown around by a dino, but instead it felt more like innovative game mechanics, which had me laughing each time I clumsily scrambled to grab back my gun (or a clip).”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally considered good, but some players find it too loud and repetitive, leading to a somewhat boring experience. Overall, while the graphics receive praise, the music does not leave a strong impression.
- “The graphics are great (watch the screencaps), and the music is good.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for its poor performance, leading to a subpar experience for players.
- “The game suffers from poor performance, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Optimization issues lead to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “The lack of proper optimization results in long loading times and crashes.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report feeling a mix of vulnerability and fear, with some expressing embarrassment over their reactions to the game's unrealistic dinosaur encounters.