While critics were harsh, some fans of the original PC series appreciate the game for what it is—a simple, budget-friendly hunting title.
Reviewers generally praise the game's atmosphere and "suspenseful" hunting mechanics but criticize the visual quality and heavy grind. CarnГvoros Dinosaur Hunter HD PSN
: This is the most common complaint. You earn very little money per kill, while essential upgrades like sniper rifles or new hunting licenses are "miserly" and extremely expensive, forcing hours of repetitive grinding on the same maps. While critics were harsh, some fans of the
“There's a lot of good to be had in Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter, especially for the price. That said, there's just a certain something lacking.” GamingBolt · 14 years ago You earn very little money per kill, while
“I'm actually glad they're not too numerous either... it feels a lot more realistic that way. One review I read said that they're far too sparse, but it feels a lot more like a real "hunt" when you're not sure where they are.” Reddit · r/CarnivoresLodge · 9 months ago
: The game features only a handful of dinosaurs (initially just herbivores) and effectively three distinct islands, though different times of day (dusk, fog) are listed as separate "levels". Community Perspectives