Points are earned by making successful kills. Most of the game choices are dependent on the “skill level” or points that have been earned. By using a tranquilizer instead of live ammo the score will be increased. Camouflage, scent shield, and a radar for on your map affect your score negatively. Finally the game gives you several optional accessories that positively or negatively affect your score. Next, one of three weapons can be chosen, including a shotgun, crossbow, or sniper rifle. This includes choosing one of six maps as well as an intended dinosaur species. The player has several decisions to make before beginning the hunt. The terrain includes varying degrees of vegetation for a more realistic feel. The environment includes different types of terrain with some steep unnavigable mountains and rocks. The player has access to a map of the island with a position tracker and wind detection on it. Game play uses a first-person shooter perspective on a prehistoric island.
The original game was made for PC and first hit the market in 1998.Ĭarnivores has many of the qualities that one would expect to find in a well-developed hunting game.
Carnivores (Original) OverviewĬarnivores was developed by Action Forms and published by WizardWorks software. It was fun and my friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of bagging these prehistoric giants.
I was not an overly experienced hunter and more often than not ended up on the ground under the raging t-rex. I can still remember the rush of adrenaline from trying to bring down a charging t-rex by shooting it in the eye. Carnivores is a classic dinosaur hunting game that has left its mark on a dedicated group of fans.