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{{Infobox video game series

| title = Carnivores
The '''Carnivores''' games were a series of three games released by ]: ''Carnivores'', which was released in 1998, ''Carnivores 2'', released in 1999, and ''Carnivores: Ice Age'', released in 2001, all for the PC. In addition, ''Carnivores Cityscape'' was released in 2002, but it was developed by a different company and is considered by many fans to be little more than an attempt to share the limelight with its predecessors.
| image = Carnivores Logo.png

| caption =
== Carnivores ==
| genre = ], ]
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*]
|title = Carnivores
*]
|image = ]
*Tatem Games
|caption =
*]
|developer = ]
*Vogster Entertainment
|publisher = ] (now ])
*Digital Dreams Entertainment
|distributor =
|designer =
|series = ''Carnivores'' series
|engine =
|version =
|released = ], ]
|genre = Fantasy First-Person Shooter
|modes = ]
|ratings = ]: T (Teen)
|platforms = Windows 95<br> Windows 98
|media = CD (1)
|requirements = IBM PC or compatible<br> Pentium 150mhz processor<br> 16MB RAM<br> 85MB HDD<br> CD-ROM Drive<br> 100% DirectX compatible video card<br> 100% DirectX compatible sound card
|input = Keyboard and Mouse
|cabinet =
|arcade system =
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*]
''Carnivores'' is a Fantasy First-Person Shooter developed by ] in 1998 for the ]. Carnivores, released shortly after ] successful '']'', proves itself to be more than "just another Deer Hunter clone" by adding two major twists to the genre: allowing the hunter to hunt dinosaurs, and allowing the dinosaurs to hunt the hunter as well. The ''Carnivores 2'' sequel gives slightly better graphics, a new format, more dinosaurs and weapons, and brand new maps. The AI is also improved. The second sequel, titled ''Carnivores: Ice Age'', adds a brand new list of animals to hunt, a new format, new abilities, new maps, and a vastly improved AI. The graphics of Ice Age show some improvement.
*]

*Tatem Games
=== Storyline ===
*Beatshapers

*Vogster Entertainment
''Carnivores'', once one starts playing, doesn't really provide much in the way of a story line - the player picks a weapon, a dinosaur, and a hunting area, and they hunt. This basic formula of the absence of a storyline in gameplay is continued by ''Carnivores<nowiki>'</nowiki>'' two sequels. However, there is an 'official' storyline behind the game, as provided below:
}}

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:''On a routine exploration mission in 2190 A.D., science vessel FMM UV discovered a planet with suitable climate for humankind. During the initial scouting expedition, this young planet, code-named FMM UV-32, was declared inhospitable for colony life, due to its unstable terrain and immense population of prehistoric reptiles. News of this amazing planet spread, and articles on the "Dinosaur Planet" lead an earth corporation to purchase the rights to the planet and create DinoHunt Corp. DinoHunt creates the opportunity for paying customers to become dinosaur hunters for the first time in 50 million years. You are the newest client of DinoHunt Corp.''<ref>http://action-forms.com/games/carnivores/index.htm</ref>
*]

*]
=== Gameplay ===
*]
The gameplay of the original Carnivores remained constant throughout the series, with few changes. The game opens with a login screen, where users can make a new account or load a previous one. If creating a new account, they will be asked to read and approve a "waiver", stating that the player releases DinoHunt Corp. of any responsibility in the case the player is injured or killed (an interesting sidenote is that the player can't really be injured in any of the games - the closest the player can come is staying underwater or walking through lava, in which cases a health bar pops up; when attacked by dinosaurs, however, any hit is an instant death).
*]

*]
If accepted, the game proceeds to the main menu. If declined, the program exits. From the main menu players can view their hunting statistics, enter a hunt, view their trophies in the trophy room, change game settings, view the developer credits, or exit the game. In the hunt screen, you must pick a location, animal(s) to hunt, weapon(s), and supplies. Choosing any supplies decreases the total amount of points you can get on any hunt by a set percentage, except for the tranquilizer, which increases the amount of points obtained. Information on each item is provided. In ''Carnivores'', what dinosaurs, areas and weapons the user can choose depends on that user's rank.
*]

*]
After the player has selected their settings, they can hunt. During the hunt, the player is provided with an on-screen compass and a wind direction indicator, which can be (de)activated with the CAPS-LOCK key. Sometimes the player spawns near a huntable animal, which is bad if the animal is a carnivore. The player can also draw weapons (with the number keys), look at the island map (TAB), or use binoculars. When a kill is made, the player's trophy is picked up by a ship, unless tranquilizer mode is used. If the player is killed, all points and trophies earned in that session are lost. The player can choose to exit the map or respawn on the map anytime by pressing ESC-Y or ESC-R, respectively. If the player dies, he must choose to either exit or respawn. The player can be killed by drowning, burning in lava (not as funny as it sounds), or by being attacked. The player can't be killed by falling from any height, so climbing mountains is an oft-used strategy when hunting carnivores.
*]

}}
==== Areas ====
| first release version = '']''

| first release date = November 30, 1998
In Carnivores, the player gets six areas to hunt in:
| latest release version = '']''

| latest release date = June 1, 2021

| spinoffs =
* Woods of Turan Choks
* Basmachee Rocks
* Jungles of Gravitsippa
* The Pyramids of Shmu-Hadron
* The Ancient Temple
* The Great Lake

==== Animals ====

Throughout the series, the animals are divided into two groups: Those that can be hunted for points (pointable animals), and those that can't (nonpointable animals). Those animals worth points are further divided into carnivores and herbivores. Note that some herbivores can also kill the player. Each game has a unique set of animals.

* Nonpointable animals:
** '']''
** '']''
** '']''
* Pointable animals:
** Herbivores:
*** '']''
*** '']''
*** '']''
*** '']''
** Carnivores:
*** '']''
*** '']''
*** '']''

==== Weapons ====

Three weapons are provided in Carnivores:
* Pistol
* Shotgun
* Sniper Rifle

==== Supplies ====

Carnivores offers several supplies for the player to use:

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== Carnivores 2 ==

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|publisher = ] (now ])
|distributor =
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|genre = Fantasy First-Person Shooter
|modes = ]
|ratings = ]: T (Teen)
|platforms = Windows 95<br> Windows 98
|media = CD (1)
|requirements = IBM PC or compatible<br> Pentium 200mhz processor<br> 24MB RAM<br> 200MB HDD<br> 2X CD-ROM Drive<br> 100% DirectX compatible video card<br> 100% DirectX compatible sound card
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'''''Carnivores''''' is a series of hunting simulation ]s featuring prehistoric species ranging from ]s to extinct ]. The first three games – '']'' (1998), '']'' (1999), and '']'' (2001) – were developed for the ] by ] and published by ]. The fourth game, '']'', was developed by ] and released by ] in 2002.
The storyline of Carnivores 2 is almost identical to that of the first one, and the game gives the impression that the DinoHunt Corp. has found new dinosaurs and built new technology.


''],'' the fifth installment, was released for ], ], ] (PS3), and ] (PSP) in 2010. ] developed the PS3 and PSP version, and Tatem Games developed the other versions. ''Carnivores: Ice Age'' was ] to iOS and Android in 2011. September 2013 marked the release of '']'' for the PS3. Two years later, '']'' was released for the PC. The latest game, '']'', was released on June 1, 2021. The series has amassed a significant ], with multiple mods having been created for the original PC releases.
=== Gameplay ===


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Gameplay in ''Carnivores 2'' is very similar to that in the original ''Carnivores'', except that Carnivores' ranking system has been replaced by a point system in Carnivores 2. The player starts with 100 points, and the selection of a starting area, dinosaur(s) and weapon(s) use some of these points. Note that the point system isn't new to Carnivores 2, it was just hidden behind Carnivores' ranking system such that when a player accrued a certain number of points, they gained a rank. In additiion, the player may choose what time of day to hunt, from Dawn, Day, or Night. The only difference between each time of day is the atmosphere; carnivores, for instance, are just as active in the Day as at any other time.
{{Clear}}


==== Areas ==== ==Games==
{{Video game titles|
Five hunting locations are available in the game, each with a unique difficulty and setting. The descriptions provided are from the game's hunt menu.
{{Video game titles/item

| article = Carnivores (video game)

| title = Carnivores
*Delphaeus Hills
| date = {{vgrelease|NA|November 30, 1998}}
The smallest island on the tour. The rolling
| refs = <ref name="C GS RS">{{cite web |title=Carnivores |url=https://www.gamespot.com/carnivores/ |website=GameSpot |accessdate=June 28, 2018}}</ref>
hills surround an enormous bay. Impassible
| release = November 30, 1998—]<ref name="C GS RS"/>
mountains make deadly traps for the unwary.
| notes = * Developed by ] and published by ]<ref name="C GS RS"/>
In the center of the island is a large chasm
* It was created using the AtmosFear ]<ref name=Mac>{{cite web |last=Olowoyeye |first=Folahan |title=Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter for iPhone |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/1152338/dinosaurhunterreview.html |website=Macworld |accessdate=June 28, 2018 |date=June 26, 2010}}</ref>
of unknown origin, and the deserted remains
* It received a score of 64 percent from ] website ]<ref name=GR>{{cite web|title=Carnivores|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/196874-carnivores/index.html|website=GameRankings|accessdate=May 30, 2018}}</ref>
of an archaeology outpost.

*Fort Ciskin
A good sized area consisting of dense
pine forests encircling a murky swamp.
In the southwest corner lies an abandoned
settlement guarded by a towering "Dinosaur Wall",
that now lies in ruins from the fury of a T-Rex.

*Vengar Fjords

Lush pockets of vegetation, and thousands
of inlets cover this area. This beautiful
but treacherous piece of land includes an
ancient volcano. Be careful when wandering
the virtual maze of water and mountains
created by glaciers millions of years ago.

*Manya Jungle
Ringed with snow-capped mountains,
this hunting area is rumored to be a
nesting ground for some of the larger
dinosaurs. Muddy marshes to the southwest,
and a long abandoned "Dinosaur Wall" make
this one of the most mysterious areas
on the tour.

*Mount Ravan
This island, broken by waterways and
mountains is the most difficult by far.
The frozen peaks of Mt. Ravan overlook
a thick tropical forest that may quickly
become a deadly maze where hidden danger
abounds. Be careful of the active lavaflow
to the south as well.

==== Animals ====

* Nonpointable animals:
** '']''
** '']''
** '']''
** '']''
** '']''
** '']''
* Pointable animals:
** Herbivores:
*** '']''
*** '']''
*** '']''
*** '']''
** Carnivores:
*** '']''
*** '']''
*** '']''
*** '']''
*** '']''

==== Weapons ====
The number of weapons has been doubled from Carnivores to Carnivores 2.

*Pistol
*Shotgun
*X-Bow (basically a crossbow)
*Double-Barrel (DB) Shotgun
*Rifle
*Sniper Rifle

*Tranquilizer

==== Supplies ====
The supply list is almost identical to that of the original, with a few additions.

*Radar
*Cover Scent
*Double Ammo
*Camouflage

== Carnivores Ice Age ==

{{Infobox CVG
|width =
|title = Carnivores Ice Age
|image = ]
|caption =
|developer = ]
|publisher = ] (now ])
|distributor =
|designer =
|series = ''Carnivores'' series
|engine =
|version =
|released = ], ]
|genre = Fantasy First-Person Shooter
|modes = ]
|ratings = ]: T (Teen)
|platforms = Windows 95<br> Windows 98
|media = CD (1)
|requirements = IBM PC or compatible<br> Pentium 200mhz processor<br> 32MB RAM<br> 200MB HDD<br> 2X CD-ROM Drive<br> 100% DirectX compatible video card<br> 100% DirectX compatible sound card
|input = Keyboard and Mouse
|cabinet =
|arcade system =
|cpu =
|sound =
|display =
}} }}
{{Video game titles/item
| article = Carnivores 2
| title = Carnivores 2
| date = {{vgrelease|NA|October 31, 1999}}
| refs = <ref name=GS>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/carnivores2/review.html/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030626015043/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/carnivores2/review.html|title=Carnivores 2 review|website=GameSpot|date=November 12, 1999|archivedate=June 26, 2003|first=Greg|last=Kasavin}}</ref><ref name=CGM>{{cite web|last=Fudge|first=James|title=Carnivores 2 ships|url=http://www.cdmag.com:80/articles/023/154/c2.html|website=Computer Games Magazine|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030709121008/http://www.cdmag.com/articles/023/154/c2.html|archivedate=July 9, 2003|date=October 22, 1999|access-date=June 23, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
| release = October 31, 1999—]<ref name=GS/><ref name=CGM/>
| notes = * Developed by Action Forms and published by ]<ref name=GS/>
* It received a score of 66.5 percent from GameRankings<ref>{{cite web|title=Carnivores 2|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/196875-carnivores-2/index.html|website=GameRankings|accessdate=May 30, 2018}}</ref>
}}
{{Video game titles/item
| article = Carnivores: Ice Age
| title = Carnivores: Ice Age
| date = {{vgrelease|NA|January 15, 2001}}
| refs = <ref name=MC-CIA/>
| release = January 15, 2001—]<ref name=MC-CIA/><br />February 8, 2011—]<ref name=MC-CIA-IOS/><br />December 13, 2012—]
| notes = * Developed by Action Forms and published by ]
* Review aggregator website ] gave the original game a score of 54 out of 100,<ref name=MC-CIA>{{cite web|title=Carnivores: Ice Age|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/carnivores-ice-age/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|work=Metacritic|accessdate=May 30, 2018}}</ref> and gave the iOS version a score of 75<ref name=MC-CIA-IOS>{{cite web|title=Carnivores: Ice Age Pro|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/carnivores-ice-age/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad|work=Metacritic|accessdate=May 30, 2018}}</ref>
}}
{{Video game titles/item
| article = Carnivores: Cityscape
| title = Carnivores: Cityscape
| date = {{vgrelease|NA|March 27, 2002}}
| refs = <ref name=AG-CC>{{cite web|title=Carnivores: Cityscape overview|url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=36302|work=AllGame|accessdate=May 28, 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141118180857/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=36302|archivedate=November 18, 2014}}</ref>
| release = March 27, 2002—]<ref name=EP>{{cite web|last=Bryson|first=Shane|title=Carnivores: Cityscape|url=http://elecplay.com:80/reviews_article.php?article=8805|work=The Electric Playground|accessdate=June 28, 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050430210312/http://elecplay.com/reviews_article.php?article=8805|archivedate=April 30, 2005|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| notes = * Developed by ]<ref name=LAN/> and published by ]<ref name=EP/>
* It was created using the ]<ref name=LAN>{{cite web|last=Callaham|first=John|title=Carnivores: Cityscape Interview|url=http://www.homelanfed.com/index.php?id=5342|date=March 11, 2002|work=HomeLAN|url-status=usurped|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20020317033957/http://www.homelanfed.com/index.php?id=5342|archivedate=March 17, 2002}}</ref>
* It received a score of 56 from Metacritic<ref name=MC>{{cite web|title=Carnivores: Cityscape|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/carnivores-cityscape/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|work=Metacritic|accessdate=May 30, 2018}}</ref>
}}
{{Video game titles/item
| article = Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter
| title = Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter
| date = {{vgrelease|NA|June 12, 2010}}
| release = June 12, 2010—]<ref>{{cite web|title=Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter (IOS)|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/carnivores-dinosaur-hunter/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=June 28, 2018}}</ref><br>August 2010–] (PS3) and ] (PSP)<br>June 2012–Android<ref>{{cite web |title=Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Now on Android: iOS Version Turns Two Years, Android Version Launched |url=http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/carnivores-dinosaur-hunter-now-on-android-1669026.htm |website=Marketwired |accessdate=July 3, 2018 |date=June 13, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Diener |first=Matthew |title=Android gets a Jurassic shooter with the release of Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter |url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Android/Carnivores%3A+Dinosaur+Hunter+%28aka+Carnivores%3A+Dinosaur+Hunter+HD%29/news.asp?c=42168 |website=Pocket Gamer |accessdate=July 3, 2018 |date=June 19, 2012}}</ref>
| notes = * Developed by Tatem Games (iOS and Android) and ] (PS3 and PSP)
* The game is an updated ] of the original ''Carnivores'' (1998)<ref name=Mac/>
* The iOS version received a score of 79 from Metacritic<ref>{{cite web|title=Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter (IOS)|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/carnivores-dinosaur-hunter/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=July 3, 2018}}</ref>
}}
{{Video game titles/item
| article = Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD
| title = Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD
| date = {{vgrelease|NA|September 10, 2013}}
| release = September 10, 2013 – ]
| notes = * Developed by Vogster Entertainment
* A sequel in the series, as well as a modern remake of the original ''Carnivores'', with all new graphics
* The game received a score of 50 from Metacritic<ref>{{cite web |title=Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/carnivores-dinosaur-hunter/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |website=Metacritic |accessdate=July 3, 2018}}</ref>
}}
{{Video game titles/item
| article = Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter#Sequels and remaster
| title = Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn
| date = {{vgrelease|NA|May 27, 2015}}
| release = May 27, 2015 – ]<ref name=RPS>{{cite news |last=O'Connor |first=Alice |title=Roar! Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn Stomps Out |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/05/28/carnivores-dinosaur-hunter-reborn-released-pc/ |website=Rock, Paper, Shotgun |accessdate=June 28, 2018 |date=May 28, 2015}}</ref>
| notes = * Developed by Digital Dreams Entertainment<ref name=RPS/>
* Sequel to ''Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter'' (2010)<ref name=RPS/>
}}
{{Video game titles/item
| article = Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter#Sequels and remaster
| title = Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt
| date = {{vgrelease|NA|June 1, 2021}}
| release = June 1, 2021 – ], ], ]<ref name=Gama/><ref name=SR>{{cite web |last=Herinkova |first=Eva |title=Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt Review |url=https://screenrant.com/carnivores-dinosaur-hunt-2021-review/ |website=ScreenRant |access-date=June 23, 2021 |date=June 17, 2021}}</ref>
| notes = * Developed by Digital Dreams Entertainment<ref name=SR/>
* A remaster of ''Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn''<ref name=Gama>{{cite web |title=Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt Now Available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/382494/Carnivores_Dinosaur_Hunt_Now_Available_on_Nintendo_Switch_PlayStation_4_and_Xbox_One.php |website=Gamasutra |access-date=June 23, 2021 |date=June 1, 2021 |quote=Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt is a remastered version of the PC game, Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn, that features a smoking-hot game engine that delivers improved graphics, advanced dinosaur behaviors, and seamless player progression.}}</ref>
}}}}


=== Gameplay === ==See also==
{{Portal|Video games}}
* '']'', another hunting series published by ]
* '']'', Action Forms' original first person shooter game.


==References==
For the Ice Age sequel, the storyline is an addition to the original storyline. DinoHunt Corp. scientists discover Ice Age animals living in the Arctic regions of planet FMM UV-32, and they set up a separate hunting program for big game living there. It also features better gameplay and a new supply drop feature, which can be used once per hunt and refreshes the player's supplies. One more addition is the existence of a "]" that can be unlocked through gameplay.
{{Reflist}}


==== Areas ==== ==External links==
* {{moby game|id=-group/carnivores-series|name=''Carnivores'' series}}


{{Carnivores}}
Along with its predecessors, the Ice Age sequel has five maps, each with a unique difficulty and setting.


{{DEFAULTSORT:Carnivores (Series)}}
*McRath Island
]
This island covered with lakes and
]
frigid swamps is swarming with icy
]
formations. Primitive trees cover this
]
otherwise barren area, making good
]
cover for hunter and prey alike.
]
]
]
]


{{sports-videogame-stub}}
*Ravaren's Bridge
This series of islands covered with lakes and
frigid swamps is connected by an elevated
bridge system. Pine trees cover this
otherwise barren area, making good cover
for hunter and prey alike.

*Ring of Infernus
Naturally secluded by a ring of extinct
volcanoes, this area is a unique blend
of desolate tundra and beaches that
contrast sharply with the snow-covered
peaks.

*Dry Nodus Lake
Small mounds and swamp are all that remain
of a disappearing lake on this snowy island. Cut
by glaciers into treacherous canyons and rivers,
an unwary hunter can easily become trapped in
the narrow areas.

*The Giant's Boot
This area is named for the boot print-shaped
lake in the western part of the island. Thick
forests and numerous rolling hills make perfect
hiding spots for dangerous prey. It is the most
dangerous island available to hunt.

==== Animals ====

* Nonpointable animals:
** '']''
** ]
*Pointable animals:
** Herbivores:
*** '']''
*** ]
*** Wild ]
*** ]
*** ]
** Carnivores:
*** ]
*** ]
*** '']''
*** ]
*** ]

==== Weapons ====

<!-- I don't have C:IA, could someone else list the weapons? -->

==== Supplies ====

<!-- Yeah, same here... -->

== Mistakes and Trivia ==

As with most dinosaur games, there are inaccuracies.
=== Carnivores 1 and 2 ===
* All the animals are sized incorrectly, most notably the carnivores like Velociraptor and Ceratosaurus, which are too large, and Spinosaurus and Allosaurus, which are too small.
* The dinosaurs are all from different periods, and Pteranodon, Dimorphodon, Moschops, and Dimetrodon are not dinosaurs at all (although the game never says they are).
* Edaphosaurus, Velociraptor, and Chasmosaurus appear to be Dimetrodon, Utahraptor, and Triceratops, respectively, instead of the animal they are identified as.
* The Tyrannosaurus can only be killed by being shot in specific parts of the head; stated in-game as the eye, though not always the case.
* The Brachiosaurus also cannot be killed.
* Some of the herbivores that are dangerous in reality are harmless in the game, like Ankylosaurus and Stegosaurus. All the dinosaurs can also outrun the player, which makes for interesting gameplay, but doesn't do much in the way of accuracy.

=== Carnivores: Ice Age ===
* The ] is portrayed as a giant ruthless killer that has superior senses.
* The Archaeopteryx is the main 'aerial' animal, yet it is from the Age of Dinosaurs and was extinct before the other animals in the game.
* Brontotherium and Megaloceros are identified as harmless, which they are not.

=== All Three Games ===
* The animals do not interact with each other in any way.
* There are spelling errors, such as Brontotherium being spelled Brontoteriy, Archaeopteryx being spelled Archeopterics, and so on.
* The animals that can't be killed for points do not attack.
* The carnivores always go after only you and not the other animals (even when they run straight into a dead carcass or feeding animal).
* If you shoot an animal with tranquilizers, it will never wake up from its slumber, no matter how long you stand right by it. You can also tranquilize an animal so that it falls in the water, if you get close enough, you can still hear it 'snoring'.

===Trivia===

Each animal has a unique attack animation which plays whenever the player is killed by that animal.
The attack animations for each dinosaur is as follows:

* Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Pteranodon, Archaeopteryx, Dimorphodon, Dimetrodon, Gallimimus, Moschops, and the Wild Pig have no attack.
* Allosaurus, Ceratosaurus, Spinosaurus, Velociraptor, and Diatryma all chew on the player while he is face-up on the ground.
* Tyrannosaurus Rex, the Wolf, Smilodon, and the Cave Bear each grab the player in their jaws and swing him around, occasionaly slamming him into the ground.
* Chasmosaurus and Triceratops simply run over the player.
* Brontotherium stomps repeatedly onto the player with its front legs.
* Megaloceros hooks the player onto its antlers and swings him around.
* The Mammoth swings the player around with its trunk, banging him into the ground.
* The Rhino gores the player on its horn, then tries to buck the carcass off.
* The Secret Animal grabs the player by the legs and bangs him into the ground very hard.

== Carnivores: Cityscape ==
This game, as its name suggests, takes place in the city of a future world. The storyline is that a ship carrying dinosaurs from a faraway planet to a secret facility crashes in the city, after which the dinosaurs escape and cause pandemonium. Several levels exist, such as the Subway, the Sewers, and The City. Players have the opportunity to play as either a hunter or a carnivorous dinosaur. It did poorly compared to its namesakes, as the gameplay and storyline had the characteristics of a B-Movie.

===Featured Animals===
*Coelophysis
*Oviraptor
*Nanotyrannus
*Suchomimus
*Giganotosaurus
*Tylosaurus
*Tapejara

===Weapons===
*Pistol
*Shotgun
*Machine Gun
*X-rifle
*Sniper Rifle
*Grenade Launcher

== References ==
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== External Links ==
The Official Sites:

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Fan Sites:

* (in English and Spanish)
* (the "official" unofficial fan board)

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Video game series
Carnivores
Genre(s)Sports, first-person shooter
Developer(s)
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)
First releaseCarnivores
November 30, 1998
Latest releaseCarnivores: Dinosaur Hunt
June 1, 2021

Carnivores is a series of hunting simulation video games featuring prehistoric species ranging from dinosaurs to extinct megafauna. The first three games – Carnivores (1998), Carnivores 2 (1999), and Carnivores: Ice Age (2001) – were developed for the PC by Action Forms and published by WizardWorks. The fourth game, Carnivores: Cityscape, was developed by Sunstorm Interactive and released by Infogrames in 2002.

Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter, the fifth installment, was released for iOS, Android, PlayStation 3 (PS3), and PlayStation Portable (PSP) in 2010. Beatshapers developed the PS3 and PSP version, and Tatem Games developed the other versions. Carnivores: Ice Age was ported to iOS and Android in 2011. September 2013 marked the release of Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD for the PS3. Two years later, Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn was released for the PC. The latest game, Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt, was released on June 1, 2021. The series has amassed a significant cult following, with multiple mods having been created for the original PC releases.

Games

Title Details
Carnivores
Original release date(s):
  • NA: November 30, 1998
 Release years by system:
November 30, 1998—Windows
Notes:
Carnivores 2
Original release date(s):
  • NA: October 31, 1999
 Release years by system:
October 31, 1999—Windows
Notes:
  • Developed by Action Forms and published by WizardWorks
  • It received a score of 66.5 percent from GameRankings
Carnivores: Ice Age
Original release date(s):
  • NA: January 15, 2001
 Release years by system:
January 15, 2001—Windows
February 8, 2011—iOS
December 13, 2012—Android
Notes:
  • Developed by Action Forms and published by WizardWorks
  • Review aggregator website Metacritic gave the original game a score of 54 out of 100, and gave the iOS version a score of 75
Carnivores: Cityscape
Original release date(s):
  • NA: March 27, 2002
 Release years by system:
March 27, 2002—Windows
Notes:
Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter
Original release date(s):
  • NA: June 12, 2010
 Release years by system:
June 12, 2010—iOS
August 2010–PlayStation 3 (PS3) and PlayStation Portable (PSP)
June 2012–Android
Notes:
  • Developed by Tatem Games (iOS and Android) and Beatshapers (PS3 and PSP)
  • The game is an updated port of the original Carnivores (1998)
  • The iOS version received a score of 79 from Metacritic
Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD
Original release date(s):
  • NA: September 10, 2013
 Release years by system:
September 10, 2013 – PlayStation 3
Notes:
  • Developed by Vogster Entertainment
  • A sequel in the series, as well as a modern remake of the original Carnivores, with all new graphics
  • The game received a score of 50 from Metacritic
Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn
Original release date(s):
  • NA: May 27, 2015
 Release years by system:
May 27, 2015 – Windows
Notes:
  • Developed by Digital Dreams Entertainment
  • Sequel to Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter (2010)
Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt
Original release date(s):
  • NA: June 1, 2021
 Release years by system:
June 1, 2021 – Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Notes:
  • Developed by Digital Dreams Entertainment
  • A remaster of Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn

See also

References

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  2. ^ Olowoyeye, Folahan (June 26, 2010). "Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter for iPhone". Macworld. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  3. "Carnivores". GameRankings. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  4. ^ Kasavin, Greg (November 12, 1999). "Carnivores 2 review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on June 26, 2003.
  5. ^ Fudge, James (October 22, 1999). "Carnivores 2 ships". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on July 9, 2003. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
  6. "Carnivores 2". GameRankings. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  7. ^ "Carnivores: Ice Age". Metacritic. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  8. ^ "Carnivores: Ice Age Pro". Metacritic. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  9. "Carnivores: Cityscape overview". AllGame. Archived from the original on November 18, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  10. ^ Bryson, Shane. "Carnivores: Cityscape". The Electric Playground. Archived from the original on April 30, 2005. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  11. ^ Callaham, John (March 11, 2002). "Carnivores: Cityscape Interview". HomeLAN. Archived from the original on March 17, 2002.
  12. "Carnivores: Cityscape". Metacritic. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  13. "Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter (IOS)". Metacritic. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  14. "Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Now on Android: iOS Version Turns Two Years, Android Version Launched". Marketwired. June 13, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  15. Diener, Matthew (June 19, 2012). "Android gets a Jurassic shooter with the release of Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  16. "Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter (IOS)". Metacritic. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  17. "Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD". Metacritic. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  18. ^ O'Connor, Alice (May 28, 2015). "Roar! Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn Stomps Out". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  19. ^ "Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt Now Available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One". Gamasutra. June 1, 2021. Retrieved June 23, 2021. Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt is a remastered version of the PC game, Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn, that features a smoking-hot game engine that delivers improved graphics, advanced dinosaur behaviors, and seamless player progression.
  20. ^ Herinkova, Eva (June 17, 2021). "Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt Review". ScreenRant. Retrieved June 23, 2021.

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