Turok: Dinosaur Hunter

 Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Acclaim
  • Release Date: Mar 4, 1997
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. 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.
  2. Computer and Video Games
    70
    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!
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    69
    Acclaim's solid first-person shooter is heavy on the fog. It is atmospheric, though. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 97 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 97
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 97
  3. Negative: 2 out of 97
  1. Zilcell
    Mar 11, 2012
    7
    This is the oldest FPS I have ever played. From what I have played, it is pretty cool, with some clever gameplay. The only problems are theThis is the oldest FPS I have ever played. From what I have played, it is pretty cool, with some clever gameplay. The only problems are the awkward and extremely diffucult controls and the camera, which slightly hurts the experience.… Full Review »
  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… Full Review »
  3. BenjaminB.
    Apr 2, 2007
    5
    It's a stupid, linear 1st person shooter with a lack of enemy-intelligence.
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