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'''''Carnivores''''' is a series of hunting simulation ]s featuring prehistoric species ranging from ]s to extinct ]. The first three games – '']'' (1998), '']'' (1999), and '']'' (2001) – were developed for the ] by ] and published by ]. The fourth game, '']'', was developed by ] and released by ] in 2002. '''''Carnivores''''' is a series of hunting simulation ]s featuring prehistoric species ranging from ]s to extinct ]. The first three games – '']'' (1998), '']'' (1999), and '']'' (2001) – were developed for the ] by ] and published by ]. The fourth game, '']'', was developed by ] and released by ] in 2002.


''],'' the fifth installment, was released for ], ], ] (PS3), and ] (PSP) in 2010. ] developed the PS3 and PSP version, and Tatem Games developed the other versions. ''Carnivores: Ice Age'' was ] to iOS and Android in 2011. September 2013 marked the release of '']'' for the PS3. Two years later, '']'' was released for the PC. The latest game, '']'', was released on June 1, 2021. ''],'' the fifth installment, was released for ], ], ] (PS3), and ] (PSP) in 2010. ] developed the PS3 and PSP version, and Tatem Games developed the other versions. ''Carnivores: Ice Age'' was ] to iOS and Android in 2011. September 2013 marked the release of '']'' for the PS3. Two years later, '']'' was released for the PC. The latest game, '']'', was released on June 1, 2021. The series has amassed a significant ], with multiple mods having been created for the original PC releases.


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| release = January 15, 2001—]<ref name=MC-CIA/><br />February 8, 2011—]<ref name=MC-CIA-IOS/><br />December 13, 2012—] | release = January 15, 2001—]<ref name=MC-CIA/><br />February 8, 2011—]<ref name=MC-CIA-IOS/><br />December 13, 2012—]
| notes = * Developed by Action Forms and published by ] | notes = * Developed by Action Forms and published by ]
* Review aggregator website ] gave the original game a score of 54 out of 100,<ref name=MC-CIA>{{cite web|title=Carnivores: Ice Age|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/carnivores-ice-age|work=Metacritic|accessdate=May 30, 2018}}</ref> and gave the iOS version a score of 75<ref name=MC-CIA-IOS>{{cite web|title=Carnivores: Ice Age Pro|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/carnivores-ice-age-pro|work=Metacritic|accessdate=May 30, 2018}}</ref> * Review aggregator website ] gave the original game a score of 54 out of 100,<ref name=MC-CIA>{{cite web|title=Carnivores: Ice Age|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/carnivores-ice-age/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|work=Metacritic|accessdate=May 30, 2018}}</ref> and gave the iOS version a score of 75<ref name=MC-CIA-IOS>{{cite web|title=Carnivores: Ice Age Pro|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/carnivores-ice-age/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad|work=Metacritic|accessdate=May 30, 2018}}</ref>
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| release = March 27, 2002—]<ref name=EP>{{cite web|last=Bryson|first=Shane|title=Carnivores: Cityscape|url=http://elecplay.com:80/reviews_article.php?article=8805|work=The Electric Playground|accessdate=June 28, 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050430210312/http://elecplay.com/reviews_article.php?article=8805|archivedate=April 30, 2005|url-status=dead}}</ref> | release = March 27, 2002—]<ref name=EP>{{cite web|last=Bryson|first=Shane|title=Carnivores: Cityscape|url=http://elecplay.com:80/reviews_article.php?article=8805|work=The Electric Playground|accessdate=June 28, 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050430210312/http://elecplay.com/reviews_article.php?article=8805|archivedate=April 30, 2005|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| notes = * Developed by ]<ref name=LAN/> and published by ]<ref name=EP/> | notes = * Developed by ]<ref name=LAN/> and published by ]<ref name=EP/>
* It was created using the ]<ref name=LAN>{{cite web|last=Callaham|first=John|title=Carnivores: Cityscape Interview|url=http://www.homelanfed.com/index.php?id=5342|date=March 11, 2002|work=HomeLAN|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20020317033957/http://www.homelanfed.com/index.php?id=5342|archivedate=March 17, 2002}}</ref> * It was created using the ]<ref name=LAN>{{cite web|last=Callaham|first=John|title=Carnivores: Cityscape Interview|url=http://www.homelanfed.com/index.php?id=5342|date=March 11, 2002|work=HomeLAN|url-status=usurped|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20020317033957/http://www.homelanfed.com/index.php?id=5342|archivedate=March 17, 2002}}</ref>
* It received a score of 56 from Metacritic<ref name=MC>{{cite web|title=Carnivores: Cityscape|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/carnivores-cityscape|work=Metacritic|accessdate=May 30, 2018}}</ref> * It received a score of 56 from Metacritic<ref name=MC>{{cite web|title=Carnivores: Cityscape|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/carnivores-cityscape/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|work=Metacritic|accessdate=May 30, 2018}}</ref>
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| title = Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter | title = Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter
| date = {{vgrelease|NA|June 12, 2010}} | date = {{vgrelease|NA|June 12, 2010}}
| release = June 12, 2010—]<ref>{{cite web|title=Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter (IOS)|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/carnivores-dinosaur-hunter|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=June 28, 2018}}</ref><br>August 2010–] (PS3) and ] (PSP)<br>June 2012–Android<ref>{{cite web |title=Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Now on Android: iOS Version Turns Two Years, Android Version Launched |url=http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/carnivores-dinosaur-hunter-now-on-android-1669026.htm |website=Marketwired |accessdate=July 3, 2018 |date=June 13, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Diener |first=Matthew |title=Android gets a Jurassic shooter with the release of Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter |url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Android/Carnivores%3A+Dinosaur+Hunter+%28aka+Carnivores%3A+Dinosaur+Hunter+HD%29/news.asp?c=42168 |website=Pocket Gamer |accessdate=July 3, 2018 |date=June 19, 2012}}</ref> | release = June 12, 2010—]<ref>{{cite web|title=Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter (IOS)|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/carnivores-dinosaur-hunter/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=June 28, 2018}}</ref><br>August 2010–] (PS3) and ] (PSP)<br>June 2012–Android<ref>{{cite web |title=Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Now on Android: iOS Version Turns Two Years, Android Version Launched |url=http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/carnivores-dinosaur-hunter-now-on-android-1669026.htm |website=Marketwired |accessdate=July 3, 2018 |date=June 13, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Diener |first=Matthew |title=Android gets a Jurassic shooter with the release of Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter |url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Android/Carnivores%3A+Dinosaur+Hunter+%28aka+Carnivores%3A+Dinosaur+Hunter+HD%29/news.asp?c=42168 |website=Pocket Gamer |accessdate=July 3, 2018 |date=June 19, 2012}}</ref>
| notes = * Developed by Tatem Games (iOS and Android) and ] (PS3 and PSP) | notes = * Developed by Tatem Games (iOS and Android) and ] (PS3 and PSP)
* The game is an updated ] of the original ''Carnivores'' (1998)<ref name=Mac/> * The game is an updated ] of the original ''Carnivores'' (1998)<ref name=Mac/>
* The iOS version received a score of 79 from Metacritic<ref>{{cite web|title=Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter (IOS)|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/carnivores-dinosaur-hunter|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=July 3, 2018}}</ref> * The iOS version received a score of 79 from Metacritic<ref>{{cite web|title=Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter (IOS)|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/carnivores-dinosaur-hunter/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=July 3, 2018}}</ref>
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| notes = * Developed by Vogster Entertainment | notes = * Developed by Vogster Entertainment
* A sequel in the series, as well as a modern remake of the original ''Carnivores'', with all new graphics * A sequel in the series, as well as a modern remake of the original ''Carnivores'', with all new graphics
* The game received a score of 50 from Metacritic<ref>{{cite web |title=Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/carnivores-hd-dinosaur-hunter |website=Metacritic |accessdate=July 3, 2018}}</ref> * The game received a score of 50 from Metacritic<ref>{{cite web |title=Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/carnivores-dinosaur-hunter/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |website=Metacritic |accessdate=July 3, 2018}}</ref>
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Video game series
Carnivores
Genre(s)Sports, first-person shooter
Developer(s)
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)
First releaseCarnivores
November 30, 1998
Latest releaseCarnivores: Dinosaur Hunt
June 1, 2021

Carnivores is a series of hunting simulation video games featuring prehistoric species ranging from dinosaurs to extinct megafauna. The first three games – Carnivores (1998), Carnivores 2 (1999), and Carnivores: Ice Age (2001) – were developed for the PC by Action Forms and published by WizardWorks. The fourth game, Carnivores: Cityscape, was developed by Sunstorm Interactive and released by Infogrames in 2002.

Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter, the fifth installment, was released for iOS, Android, PlayStation 3 (PS3), and PlayStation Portable (PSP) in 2010. Beatshapers developed the PS3 and PSP version, and Tatem Games developed the other versions. Carnivores: Ice Age was ported to iOS and Android in 2011. September 2013 marked the release of Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD for the PS3. Two years later, Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn was released for the PC. The latest game, Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt, was released on June 1, 2021. The series has amassed a significant cult following, with multiple mods having been created for the original PC releases.

Games

Title Details
Carnivores
Original release date(s):
  • NA: November 30, 1998
 Release years by system:
November 30, 1998—Windows
Notes:
Carnivores 2
Original release date(s):
  • NA: October 31, 1999
 Release years by system:
October 31, 1999—Windows
Notes:
  • Developed by Action Forms and published by WizardWorks
  • It received a score of 66.5 percent from GameRankings
Carnivores: Ice Age
Original release date(s):
  • NA: January 15, 2001
 Release years by system:
January 15, 2001—Windows
February 8, 2011—iOS
December 13, 2012—Android
Notes:
  • Developed by Action Forms and published by WizardWorks
  • Review aggregator website Metacritic gave the original game a score of 54 out of 100, and gave the iOS version a score of 75
Carnivores: Cityscape
Original release date(s):
  • NA: March 27, 2002
 Release years by system:
March 27, 2002—Windows
Notes:
Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter
Original release date(s):
  • NA: June 12, 2010
 Release years by system:
June 12, 2010—iOS
August 2010–PlayStation 3 (PS3) and PlayStation Portable (PSP)
June 2012–Android
Notes:
  • Developed by Tatem Games (iOS and Android) and Beatshapers (PS3 and PSP)
  • The game is an updated port of the original Carnivores (1998)
  • The iOS version received a score of 79 from Metacritic
Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD
Original release date(s):
  • NA: September 10, 2013
 Release years by system:
September 10, 2013 – PlayStation 3
Notes:
  • Developed by Vogster Entertainment
  • A sequel in the series, as well as a modern remake of the original Carnivores, with all new graphics
  • The game received a score of 50 from Metacritic
Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn
Original release date(s):
  • NA: May 27, 2015
 Release years by system:
May 27, 2015 – Windows
Notes:
  • Developed by Digital Dreams Entertainment
  • Sequel to Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter (2010)
Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt
Original release date(s):
  • NA: June 1, 2021
 Release years by system:
June 1, 2021 – Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Notes:
  • Developed by Digital Dreams Entertainment
  • A remaster of Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn

See also

References

  1. ^ "Carnivores". GameSpot. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  2. ^ Olowoyeye, Folahan (June 26, 2010). "Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter for iPhone". Macworld. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  3. "Carnivores". GameRankings. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  4. ^ Kasavin, Greg (November 12, 1999). "Carnivores 2 review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on June 26, 2003.
  5. ^ Fudge, James (October 22, 1999). "Carnivores 2 ships". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on July 9, 2003. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
  6. "Carnivores 2". GameRankings. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  7. ^ "Carnivores: Ice Age". Metacritic. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  8. ^ "Carnivores: Ice Age Pro". Metacritic. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  9. "Carnivores: Cityscape overview". AllGame. Archived from the original on November 18, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  10. ^ Bryson, Shane. "Carnivores: Cityscape". The Electric Playground. Archived from the original on April 30, 2005. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  11. ^ Callaham, John (March 11, 2002). "Carnivores: Cityscape Interview". HomeLAN. Archived from the original on March 17, 2002.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  12. "Carnivores: Cityscape". Metacritic. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  13. "Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter (IOS)". Metacritic. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  14. "Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Now on Android: iOS Version Turns Two Years, Android Version Launched". Marketwired. June 13, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  15. Diener, Matthew (June 19, 2012). "Android gets a Jurassic shooter with the release of Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  16. "Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter (IOS)". Metacritic. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  17. "Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD". Metacritic. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  18. ^ O'Connor, Alice (May 28, 2015). "Roar! Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn Stomps Out". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  19. ^ "Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt Now Available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One". Gamasutra. June 1, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2021. Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt is a remastered version of the PC game, Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn, that features a smoking-hot game engine that delivers improved graphics, advanced dinosaur behaviors, and seamless player progression.
  20. ^ Herinkova, Eva (June 17, 2021). "Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt Review". ScreenRant. Retrieved June 23, 2021.

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