Summary
A new horror FPS calledFossilfuel 2has strongDino Crisisvibes, and it has already gained positive reviews soon after its release.Dino Crisisis among the most beloved ofCapcom’s forgotten franchises, and its fans will be glad to know that this new indie game could be considered its spiritual successor.
Dino Crisiswas originally released back in 1999, and it became a cult classic over the years. Essentially playing likeResident Evilwith dinosaurs, the game received two direct sequels and one spin-off, but it was eventually forgotten by Capcom in the mid-2000s. Fortunately, some indie games such asFossilfueland its sequelFossifuel 2are continuing the legacy of this abandoned franchise.
Described as a “dinosaur survival horror” by its developer, DangerousBob Studio,Fossilfuel 2was released for PC and Xbox Series X/S last week. The game’s story is set in a mysterious research facility in Alaska, in which players will have to solve puzzles, explore non-linear, interconnected environments, and fight dinosaurs to survive. The story campaign has multiple endings depending on player choices, and it takes around 12 hours to beat, according to the devs.Fossilfuel 2also comes with a Horde Mode for people who are just into combat and a Sandbox Mode for players who want to use their creativity.
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Despite being a somewhat unknown game from a small studio,Fossilfuel 2currently has Positive reviews on Steam, with 93% of 44 people enjoying it. In some of the reviews, gamers describeFossilfuel 2as “playing like an FPSDino Crisis,” and define it as one ofthe best dinosaur gamesout there due to its exciting gameplay and having “a lot of heart.”
While Capcom has yet to release a newDino Crisis, at least players can find indie games inspired by the franchise. Released last year,Dinobreakis aDino Crisis-inspired gamemade by Dead Drop Studios. Aesthetically, the title is even more similar toDino CrisisthanFossielfuel 2, as it plays in third-person with a fixed camera. Unfortunately, its reviews are not as positive, as only 68% of the reviewers considered it a good game on Steam.
AnotherDino Crisis-like game is the upcomingInstinction, which is being developed by Hashbane Interactive. The game is eagerly awaited by dinosaur fans, and it could help revitalize the dinosaur horror genre if it’s successful. Hopefully, this new wave ofDino Crisis-inspired indies could convince Capcom to give the franchise a shot once more.
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A covert mission to investigate an isolated research facility goes awry when a world-renowned scientist is found alive three years after his reported death. Shockingly, he’s not the only thing back from the grave. Experience the thrill of survival against prehistoric threats in this horror classic!
