Turok: Dinosaur Hunter

Don't sweat the little stuff, though. Turok has more firepower, more control over it's environment and more gruesome graphics than other corridor shooters. The rest are Doomed to failure.

This is Acclaim and Iguana's magnum opus. It is a shame that the game has not gotten the amount of attention it deserves because it is a rich, deep game. There could have been a multiplayer mode, but what would the point have been? This does better as a one player shoot-em-up. A masterpiece for the ages.

This game is rated M for a reason. The blood and gore are enough to make any highbrow wince and run away. As far as it being too intense for the younger crowd? Nah. You have all seen worse on TV. So I would say without any reservation, try it out -- it's being shipped OEM with some next generation graphics cards, or if you already have one of those cards, spend the money to bring on the carnage. The only real complaints about this game are the incorporation of the save feature from the console version that makes you look for these little stands to save your game, which can really be a bummer at times. Otherwise, the only other thing is the missing option for multiplayer, which for some seems to be important. Basically, buy it.

Even if the first person shooter is becoming an older genre, Turok is a worthy new addition. The graphics are as good as Quake's, even after you run Quake through a 3D accelerator! The wide variety of weapons and enemies keep it interesting and entertaining for hours of end. This is easily the best first person shooter for any non-computer system to date, and it ranks up there with the best that a high-end PC can offer. Looks like the N64 in the Game Revolution offices won't be gathering dust anymore.

After the smoke clears, and the nuclear radiation fades, Turok: The Dinosaur Hunter is one of the finest games in video game history. It combines every element that makes a good game flawlessly, and, unless you are really, really, really, not a first-person shooter fan, Turok will satisfy you. I think all Nintendo 64 owners should at least try this game, and see why the people who own it think some gaming magazines were dead wrong with their reviews. One of the best so far for the Nintendo 64.

And there are some seriously scary bastards to fight. Each level is chocka with savage dinosaurs and artillery-equipped cyborgs. Once you've had your first few encounters, the dull thud of dinosaur feet will soon start to set the adrenaline flowing (if not the bowels). It's bad enough when they're au naturel, but when you start coming up against the tooled-up mutant dinos, with all sorts of death-dealing mega-weapons mounted on them, things start to get very hectic. The alien infantry types even zig-zag when they run towards you. Overall, the animation is superb. And unlike many games of this type, it's a good one-player game (which is good, considering there's no multi-player option). The huge levels with their exploration elements, varied backgrounds and hugely destructive weapons combine to make this one of the better and more entertaining games around at the moment. It's also one of the very few games to make you scared while you're playing (well, a little bit).

Developed by Iguana, Turok is a title that N64 owners will point to in defence of the claim that only Nintendo can write quality games for its console. Here is an independent game that is leaps and bounds ahead of third-party turkeys such as Cruis’n USA.

If you like the feel of first person games (ala DOOM), and you like adventure too (like Tomb Raider), it doesn't get any better than Turok. The smooth controls and fluid all-around head movement make it a real innovation in home video game technology. I wish they would use this game engine and remake some of my other favorite games, like Shadows of the Empire, for instance. Anyway, there's an amazing variety of terrains in eight levels to explore, and a few secret rooms too, so it'll be a long time before you get bored with this one. It's designed for mature audiences, but if you like you can change the blood to green or simply turn it off to soften the carnage.

All in all, this N64 title should be rented before purchase is considered as it may not appeal to everyone. First Person Shooter fans should definiteley pick this up though -- it sets a new standard in its respective genre.

Intiaanisoturi Turok on joutunut liki Jurassic Parkin maisemiin, mutta se painii kertaluokkaa raskaammassa sarjassa. Kokijan silmin kuvattu tappomeininki on pelin henki kun Turok koluaa kadonnutta maailmaa tavoitteenaan kerätä muinaisen esineen palaset, ennen kuin ne joutuvat vääriin käsiin.

De acht ruime levels, de verborgen kamers, de teleporters, de vier boss-levels, de adrenaline pompende actie in donkere doolhoven, de wapens waarmee je een heel leger neermaait, monsterachtige vijanden die regenereren en je in de rug aanvallen en last but not least: dinosaurussen! Meer is er niet nodig om mij uren zoet te houden. En als je het spel aan een vriend laat zien, zorg dan wel dat hij op een stoel zit zodat hij niet omver valt. Kortom, uitstekend!

In the end, Turok is a fully envisioned game, a serious contender with the best of the Doom genre on any platform. Turok surprises, challenges and pleases, and is full of deep, long-lasting gameplay. A multiplayer mode would have greatly enhanced the game and sometimes extensive fogging can be annoying, but overall, a terrific first-person shooter.

A explorar com uma placa 3D por perto(3Dfx e Power VR como as mais contempladas) Turok é, mais uma vez, uma excelente viagem pelos catálogosde efeitos especiais destes assesórios gráficos. Fora isso, é um banho de sangue como sempre. Verde ou Vermelho (os alemães acham que o sangue verde não choca tanto..), tanto faz...

Trotz der tollen Grafik offenbart Turok: Dinosaur Hunter seine eigentlichen Stärken nicht auf den ersten Blick. Wer als erfahrener PC-Ballerveteran das Programm nur mal kurz anspielt, freut sich über prächtig animierte Polygonsaurier und legt es wenig später enttäuscht wieder zur Seite. Um zu merken, daß in Turok auch jede Menge Spielspaß steckt, ist viel Ausdauer nötig, und die wird erst ab dem dritten Level wirklich belohnt. Dann entpuppt sich das Programm als atmosphärisch dichtes Abenteuer der ersten Güteklasse. Besonderen Anteil daran haben vor allem die clever designten Level, die mit vielen Überraschungen aufwarten und beängstigend echt wirken. Ich finde es äußerst erfrischend,mal eine riesige Oberwelt auf eigene Faust zu erkunden und meinen Weg selbst finden zu müssen.

Turok is more than just another Doom clone. And while Doom 64 and Hexen may provide more action, only Turok delivers a complete package of great graphics, outstanding sound, and a fresh premise. If you are one of the N64 owners who think there is nothing past Mario 64, you haven't played Turok.

When it all boils down, I recommend Turok. It’s a satisfying romp through a pretty world that will leave you happy after a good play session. Turok isn’t a monumentally fantastic game, but in my opinion it’s definitely worth your time, so try it out. If you don’t like it, you could at least credit it with its nice level design, and the amazing graphics.

Mit Sicherheit handelt es sich bei Turok um eins der fortschrittlichsten Spiele unserer Zeit. Die beschleunigte 3D-Grafik wirkt durchaus schnieke, das Aussehen und die Animationen der umherwütenden Gegner übertreffen alles Dagewesene bei weitem. Schäumende Wasserfälle und wehende Spinnennetze auch auf schwachen Rechnern geben einen Einblick in die Leistungsfähigkeit von 3D-Beschleunigern. Die Waffen und ihre Effekte sind nichts anderes als spektakulär. Wenn Bäume unter Granatenhagel knicken, kommt einfach Freude auf.

Can one of the most successful console games be brought over to the PC and made a success? Acclaim has made the attempt with their hugely successful N64 title Turok Dinosaur Hunter. On the N64 this game was a huge success. At the time of the release, there were slim pickings for good titles, but Turok Dinosaur Hunter offered a whole new experience most console gamers had never had. The lush graphics, awesome sounds, and amazing weapons drew them into the polyganized jungle of this title.

Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, the first FPS for the N64, was a smash when it was released in 1997, and with good reason. Here were big environments that you could run around in like a rabid wolverine. You roam at will, encounter charming locals, and kill them in colorful ways. It was like Dark Mario. Enemies screamed, clutched something relatively near where you shot them, and died in a pool of their own blood. This was heady stuff back in the day. Nowadays the game seems archaically quaint, but give it another try. Turok has a lot of cool stuff in it that todays programmers would be wise to steal. Pardon me - emulate. Classics are called that because of their longevity. If you have sworn off the franchise after the sorry, sorrier and sorriest sequels, go back in time, blow $4.99 at Gamestop, and see what the fuss was all about.

Describing the stages in Turok as mere 'levels' doesn't really do them justice - it took us almost two hours to find everything in the first one alone, and they get bigger! On each stage you have three keys to find, which allow access to later levels. The levels don't need to be opened in order, and you can go between them at will, but you'll need to explore all eight levels to be able to complete the game. Hidden on each level is a piece of the artifact known as the Chronosceptre. Trouble is, each pieces are so well hidden that it'll take hours of head scratching to find 'em.

When Turok came out for the N64, it was met with mixed opinions. While fans of first-person action games championed Turok as a game innovative in its class, many were up in arms about the game's over-the-top bloodshed, causing certain stores to embargo the cartridge. Either way, playing Iguana Entertainment's violent masterpiece - with its flashy arsenal of weapons and lifelike cretins - is a technically arresting adventure. Acclaim's latest PC version of Turok is no exception, though some of the gameplay criticisms originally fired at its Nintendo cousin still apply.

We were all pummeled by Turok-related hype, so I was a little disappointed when I finally got to play through the game. Sure, it looks fantastic, all lush and pretty and sprawling. But the levels themselves get a little repetitive after a while, just a whole lot of runnin' through the jungle (with a few levels of indoor areas for variety). Worse yet, control takes a while to get used to. Strange as it may sound, the camera buttons control your movement, while the analog stick controls your view for aiming. I wish there was an option to switch to a more conventional control setting. Still, the enemies and animation are superb.

If you can fight your way through the tedium, Turok is a moderately satisfying single-player experience with a superior arsenal. But when we already have Quake and Jedi Knight, well - what's the point?

But not all of Turok's graphics are so easy on the eyes. The dark scenery makes it tough to spot narrow crevasses, and when your "spiritual invincibility" kicks in, the psychedelic colors make it impossible to tell what's going on. Turok's audio is high quality. The jungle sounds and bongo drums strike a primeval tone, but they are repetitive. Likewise the roars and screeches that suggest nearby danger are way overdone. It's easy to see why Turok was popular in its time, but FPS games have evolved rapidly, and this one is looking its age.

Now a common pick-up, Turok is worth trying nine years later. If it feels ok to move the lead character around and you can handle some infuriating jumping sections, you'll be engrossed in this bland-looking FPS. It's a game that was created before the system was ready to handle it.