Primeval Genesis

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Primeval Genesis is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Tay and was released on August 1, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Primeval Genesis is a third-person, hobbyist-built, narrative-driven survival shooter set on a remote island where prehistoric life has been brought back through experimental science. You play as Cole, a quiet and reserved prior service member hired on a contracted assignment by a shadowy corporation to provide security and ranger services. What begins to appear as a quiet vacation of a job quick…

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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

story3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic dinosaur-themed games, with a compelling storyline and engaging gameplay.
Graphics are crisp and the mechanics feel tight, providing a smooth gaming experience with exciting encounters, especially with the fast and terrifying raptors.
The game has a charming retro aura and excellent sound design, making it a refreshing escape from typical AAA titles, and it shows promise for future updates.

The game suffers from janky mechanics and glitches, including a frustrating camera system and issues with weapon pickups.
The final boss fight against the T-rex can be overly difficult and requires exploiting glitches to win, which detracts from the overall experience.
Some players found the ending sudden and unsatisfying, indicating a need for better pacing and resolution in the storyline.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its compelling and engaging storyline, reminiscent of story-driven PS2 titles, making it a refreshing experience in a market often lacking in narrative depth. Players appreciate the combination of good graphics and occasional jump-scares, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.
- “Worth the price and would recommend to anyone looking to play something with a good storyline in their free time.”
- “Fun arcade shooter with a compelling storyline.”
- “I feel like nowadays, there's not much focus on story-driven campaigns, so this game feels like a nice refresher.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report experiencing several stability issues, including frustrating glitches such as the inability to pick up weapons and awkward character animations. Overall, these problems detract from the gameplay experience.
- “Beyond this, there were a few annoying glitches, like being unable to pick up guns and Cole holding a rifle awkwardly.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay, including characters getting stuck in the environment.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their crispness, surpassing expectations set by screenshots, and contribute to an engaging atmosphere, particularly with the impressive design of fast-moving raptors that enhance the horror experience. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point of the game, complementing its solid mechanics and storyline.
- “The mechanics feel tight, the gunplay is smooth, and the graphics are way crisper than they look in the screenshots.”
- “So far the game is very fun, with good mechanics. The graphics are really crisp, better than they look in the pictures. The raptors look awesome and they're super fast, which adds a nice horror feel.”
- “This game has good graphics and a good storyline with a few jump scares here and there.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a soothing blend of music and heavy rain, which creates a calming environment, but this tranquility is abruptly disrupted by the sudden appearance of raptors, adding an element of tension.
- “The atmosphere created by the music and the heavy rain is soothing until those raptors come out of nowhere.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel intense and alive.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and ambient sounds creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere created by the music and heavy rain is soothing until those damn raptors come out of nowhere.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music effectively enhances the game's atmosphere, creating a soothing backdrop that contrasts with the tension brought on by sudden raptor encounters.
- “The atmosphere created by the music combined with the heavy rain is soothing, until those raptors come out of nowhere.”
- “The atmosphere created by the music and the heavy rain is soothing until those damn raptors come out of nowhere.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music doesn't match the intensity of the gameplay, leading to a disjointed experience.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its tight mechanics and smooth gunplay, complemented by impressive graphics that exceed expectations set by screenshots. Players find the experience enjoyable, with fast-moving raptors adding a thrilling horror element to the game.
- “The mechanics feel tight, the gunplay is smooth, and the graphics are way crisper than they look in the screenshots.”
- “So far the game is very fun, with good mechanics and graphics that are really crisp, better than they look in the pictures. The raptors look awesome and they're super fast, which adds a nice horror feel.”