Turok: Dinosaur Hunter

 Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Acclaim
  • Release Date: Mar 4, 1997
  • Also On: PC
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  • Summary: The mantle has been passed. You've become Protector of the Earth. You are now Turok Dinosaur Hunter.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. GamePro
    100
    Turok has more fire power more control over its environment, and more gruesome graphics than other corridor shooters. The rest are Doomed to failure.
  2. Game Revolution
    91
    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.
  3. Nintendojo
    90
    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.
  4. GameSpot
    81
    Turok is more than just another Doom clone. Turok delivers a complete package of great graphics, outstanding sound, and a fresh premise.
  5. Nintendorks
    80
    This game has some serious replay. With all the hidden secrets and the pieces of the Chronoscepter (I hope I spelled that right) to find, you'll be playing this game for quite awhile.
  6. TotalGames.net
    80
    The most important thing to realise with Turok is that it's very much a post-Doom, total 3D game. The gameplay balance has had to shift away from mass onslaughts to a slightly more thoughtful variation. For the most part it's an enthralling, if occasionally frustrating atmosphere piece.
  7. All Game Guide
    60
    Turok has some good points (namely the graphics and weapons) and some bad points (confusing level design and overuse of fog), but the overall game is still fun to play.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. ulisesrr
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    I loved this game so much and I am still waiting for a game to capture the same type of atmosphere this game did back in the day with limitedI loved this game so much and I am still waiting for a game to capture the same type of atmosphere this game did back in the day with limited resources.… Expand
  2. JakeS.
    Jan 26, 2010
    10
    its the best game i ever played for the n64 i have been playing it fo years till this day finding out new secrets i went to ebay to by a its the best game i ever played for the n64 i have been playing it fo years till this day finding out new secrets i went to ebay to by a system to save last week just for this game i never seen a game better then this… Expand
  4. Turok
    Aug 12, 2004
    9
    The Best dinosaur game ever. Too bad the series has fallen from grace. (Because of the horrible, wretched evolution)
  5. Sam
    Apr 4, 2005
    9
    Turok was for me a truely unique and awe-inspiring experience at the time. My Nintendo 64 days would not have been the same without the Turok Turok was for me a truely unique and awe-inspiring experience at the time. My Nintendo 64 days would not have been the same without the Turok series, and the first part (Dinosaur Hunter) still remains the be the best ever Turok, even after all this time.… Expand
  6. CCreviews
    Jul 30, 2012
    8
    All i have to say is if you want a fun shooter that is adventure and B.C. like.Then this game is really for you and should be on shelves.IfAll i have to say is if you want a fun shooter that is adventure and B.C. like.Then this game is really for you and should be on shelves.If you're not used to the c-buttons being that you move then maybe not.The game has one flaw but other than that this game is awesome! There is no loading time and it is fast paste and adventurous in all means this is a buy!… Expand
  7. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 14, 2023
    8
    First person shooter that's not without its flaws - the lookspring which cannot be turned off makes judging jumps and shots with up-closeFirst person shooter that's not without its flaws - the lookspring which cannot be turned off makes judging jumps and shots with up-close enemies overly fiddly and the save points are too few and far between - but it's certainly fun to play.… Expand
  8. BenjaminB.
    Apr 2, 2007
    5
    It's a stupid, linear 1st person shooter with a lack of enemy-intelligence.

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Awards & Rankings

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#5 Best N64 Game of 1997
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#5 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1997
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#5 Most Shared N64 Game of 1997