This bizarre approach to combat is compounded by persistent bugs and some awkward dinosaur handling.īeyond your bog standard TDM are a trio of alternate game types including an objective based Get To The Chopper mode. Chances are, when facing down an opponent, you’ll both move around in circles hoping the next hit finds its target. Landing a dino’s special ability takes a lot of patience, requiring not only perfect timing but also a degree of luck. One compromise players will notice across all species is a lack of accuracy. Although they can navigate the environment with relative ease, they’re incredibly fragile and hampered by finicky flight controls.

On the other hand we have the pterodactyl and its winged cohorts.

However, their colossal stature makes them slower and more visible while also preventing them from exploring building interiors. For instance, the hulking tyrants can swing their tails or, better still, chomp down on their foes with a single fatal strike.

Although fairly robust when hunting in packs, their individual combat prowess stems from a basic attack and one or two special abilities. Playing as the dinosaurs comes with its own freedoms and limitations.

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