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The '''Carnivores''' games were a series of ] ] 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, ] (developed by a different company) was released in 2002.
{{Infobox video game series

| title = Carnivores
== Carnivores ==
| image = Carnivores Logo.png
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| genre = ], ]
|title = Carnivores
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*]
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*]
|developer = ]
*Tatem Games
|publisher = ] (now ])
*]
|distributor =
*Vogster Entertainment
|designer =
*Digital Dreams Entertainment
|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 =
|cpu =
|sound =
|display =
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| publisher = {{Plainlist|

*]
''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 ]s, and allowing the dinosaurs to hunt the hunter as well" as some critics say. The ''Carnivores 2'' sequel gives slightly better graphics, a new format, more dinosaurs and weapons, brand new maps, and an improved AI. ''Carnivores Ice Age'' offers a whole new take on the series with animals from the ] and levels to fit the theme.
*]

*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:
}}

| platforms = {{Plainlist|
:''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 remains 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 activated or deactivated 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, or by being attacked. The player can't be killed by falling from any height, so climbing mountains is an often-used strategy when hunting carnivores.
}}

| first release version = '']''
==== Areas ====
| first release date = November 30, 1998

| latest release version = '']''
In Carnivores, the player gets six areas to hunt in: <ref>http://www.answers.com/topic/carnivores</ref>
| 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:
* ]
* ]
* ]

==== Supplies ====

Carnivores offers several optional supplies for the player to use:

* Cover Scent
* Radar
* Camouflage

In addition, the player always has these supplies:

* Dinosaur Call
* Wind Direction Indicator
* Map
* Binoculars
* Compass

== Carnivores 2 ==

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|publisher = ] (now ])
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|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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{{Clear}}
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. 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. The player starts with 100 points, and the selection of a starting area, dinosaur(s) and weapon(s) use some of these points. In addition, 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.


==== 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)
;Delphaeus Hills
| title = Carnivores
:The smallest island on the tour. The rolling hills surround an enormous bay. Impassable mountains make deadly traps for the unwary. In the center of the island is a large chasm of unknown origin, and the deserted remains of an archaeology outpost.
| date = {{vgrelease|NA|November 30, 1998}}
;Fort Ciskin
| refs = <ref name="C GS RS">{{cite web |title=Carnivores |url=https://www.gamespot.com/carnivores/ |website=GameSpot |accessdate=June 28, 2018}}</ref>
: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.
| release = November 30, 1998—]<ref name="C GS RS"/>
;Vengar Fjords
| notes = * Developed by ] and published by ]<ref name="C GS RS"/>
: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.
* 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>
;Manya Jungle
* 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>
: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:

* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]

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

* Radar
* Cover Scent
* Double Ammo
* Camouflage

Tranquilizer can also be selected to increase the number of points obtained in hunts.

== 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 by obtaining 1000 points. ]
{{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.
]
;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.


{{sports-videogame-stub}}
==== Animals ====

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

==== Weapons ====

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

==== Supplies ====

* Camouflage
* Radar
* Cover Scent
* Double Ammo
* Supply Drop

== 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).
* Dimetrodon, Velociraptor, and Chasmosaurus appear to be ], ], and Triceratops, respectively, instead of the animal they are identified as.
* The Tyrannosaurus can only be killed by being shot in the eye. <!-- I have a very good explanation of why this isn't always the case somewhere on the Internet, when I find it, I'll make a point to reference it. In the meantime, it's save to say that a shot in the eye is the only way to kill it. ~~Dinoguy1000 -->
* The Brachiosaurus cannot be killed. <!-- Once again, this is only half the story. The Brachiosaurus *can* be killed, but it's not obvious when it happens. ~~Dinoguy1000 --> Also, the Brachiosauras is often seen walking through lakes- in reality the huge animal would have sunk into the mud in the lakebed.
* Some of the herbivores that would have probably been dangerous in reality (as suggested by clubs or ]) are harmless in the game, like Ankylosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, and Stegosaurus.
* All the dinosaurs can 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 ruthless predator who can kill a human easily. This behavior is not believed to be present in the actual animal, although due to its cryptid status it is impossible to tell.
* The Archaeopteryx is the main 'aerial' animal, yet it is from the ] and was extinct before the other animals in the game.
* Brontotherium and Megaloceros are identified as harmless, which they were not, and are not in the game.
* Brontotherium and Diatryma lived in the ] and ] respectively, not the ice ages of the ].

=== 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, Moschops being spelled Moshops,and Gallimimus being spelled Galimimus.
* 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. Also, if you tranquilize an animal so that it falls in the water, and you get close enough, you can still hear it 'snoring'. On a sidenote, shooting a T-Rex with a tranquilizer will still kill it, though you won't recieve points for it. This also holds true for shooting flying animals.
* If a group of carnivores comes after you and one kills you, all of the others immediately 'forget' they were chasing you and go their separate ways.
* The animals' spines and bodies are not aligned correctly with the ground.

== Pointable Animals ==

Animals are listed in alphabetical order by their name.
{| class="wikitable"
!Pointable Dinosaurs and Animals!!''Carnivores''!!''Carnivores 2''!!''Carnivores Ice Age''!!Time periods of dinosaurs and animals
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=== Trivia ===

==== Feeding Animations ====

Each animal has a unique feeding animation played whenever the player is killed by that animal.
The feeding animations for each dinosaur are as follows:

* Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Pteranodon, Archaeopteryx, Dimorphodon, Dimetrodon, Gallimimus, Moschops, and the Wild Pig don't feed, since they're harmless.
* Allosaurus, Ceratosaurus, Spinosaurus, Velociraptor, and Diatryma all chew on the player while he is face-up on the ground.
* Tyrannosaurus Rex, the Wolf, the saber-tooth tiger, and the cave bear each grab the player in their jaws and swing him around, occasionally slamming him into the ground.
* Chasmosaurus and Triceratops simply run over the player.
* ] stomps repeatedly on the player with its front legs.
* The Giant Deer hooks the player onto its antlers and swings him around.
* The Wooly Mammoth swings the player around with its trunk, banging him into the ground.
* The Wooly Rhino gores the player on its horn, then tries to buck the carcass off.
* The ] grabs the player by the legs and bangs him into the ground very hard.

=== Bugs ===

One of the biggest bugs in the series is the Windows XP bug (WinXP bug), so named because it often affects installations on Windows XP systems, although it has been observed in Windows 2000 and at least one other system,{{Fact|date=February 2007}} and several people with Windows XP have reported not experiencing the bug. It prevents users from being able to hunt with the '''Direct3D''' video rendering option, often causing users to return to the Hunt menu or crashing the game completely. Because of this, most players do not get to experience some of the advanced features of the games, such as blood, fog, buildings, and even sunglare, unless they happen to have a 3DFX card installed on their computer, or if they use a 3DFX Glide "wrapper". However, early in 2006, fans of the series made available a patched version of the Carnivores 2 and Carnivores: Ice Age executables that correct many bugs and allow most players to use the Direct3D option without crashes.<!-- I don't remember the URL for the announcement or anything, I'll look it up later ~~Dinoguy1000 -->

Other bugs for the series include:

* Models can be blocky and sometimes rendered wrong, as with most games.
* Sound streams can freeze and repeat like a broken record until the game sets the stream back in.
* Occasionally, when Run mode is on the water turns to the same color as the sky, which looks unrealistic.
* If a player dies on a slope, the player's body will still lie horizontally, causing part of it to jut out in the air while the other part is 'immersed' in the slope.
* If a player manages to kill a Brachiosaurus, it will still move, but it will not be registered as living on the Binoculars scanner. This is because the animal lacks a death animation.

=== Cheats ===

The Carnivores series do not have direct cheats that the player can see (i.e. a cheat menu), but a player can access secret features by typing DEBUGUP during gameplay (DEBUGON in Carnivores). The player can then type in any of the following (enter the code a second time to disable it):
* '''Shift + L''' = ''Fly Mode'': Just like walking except now gravity doesn't stop you. The huntable animals can't touch you unless you are very close to the ground.
* '''Shift + M''' = ''3D objects'': Removes all trees, bushes, and rocks from the map.
* '''Shift + S''' = ''Slow mode'': Slows down the entire game, including you.
* '''Ctrl''' allows you to run very fast. You have to hold it down. <!-- there are other cheats as well, unique to Carnivores 2 and Ice Age -->
Additional effects of DEBUGON/DEBUGUP:
* The carnivores will not attack now unless provoked.
* The player can jump incredibly high if Fly Mode is not on, by pressing CTRL + jump button.
* The player cannot drown or burn. However, the player can still be killed by walking into a Chasmosaurus/Triceratops, or by being attacked by a provoked carnivore.
* The player has unlimited ammo for all guns.

== 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 (presumably from FFM UV-32) 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 have the characteristics of a ].

=== Animals ===

* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ] (non-playable)
* ] (non-playable)
* ] (non-playable)

=== Weapons ===

* ] (hunter)
* ] (hunter)
* ] (hunter)
* ] (hunter)
* ] (hunter)
* ] (hunter)
* Teeth (dinosaur)
* Claws (dinosaur)

=== Areas ===

* Sewer
* Electrical plant
* Zoo
* Street
* Factory

== See also ==

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== References ==

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== External links ==

The Official Sites:

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Fan Sites:

* (in English and Spanish)


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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

  1. ^ "Carnivores". GameSpot. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  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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