Dinopunk: the Cacops Adventure Preview – Welcome to a world where dinosaurs rule, and action reigns supreme! In this Jurassic adventure, you play as Cacops, a small amphibious dinosaur on a mission to recover a stolen egg from ninja adversaries. Armed with the power of water, you’ll surf through vibrant landscapes, tackle dynamic platforming challenges, and unleash strategic attacks against foes—all while soaking in the retro-inspired visuals and arcade-style surprises. Ready to make some prehistoric waves?

Dinopunk: the Cacops adventure Preview Pros

• Brilliant graphics.
• 400MB download size.
• Full controller support.
• Platformer gameplay.
• Tutorial signs as you play.
• 2D game world.
• You collect water to then use as a projectile to break barrels, chests, etc.
• Collect coins from many different waysblike breaking boxes or killing enemies.
• The controls are really tight and precise, it’s fun to play.
• You can duck and shoot projectiles.
• Levels have multiple layers that encourage exploration.
• Heart-based life system, eat fruit to regain health.
• World map level select, you can freely walk around.
• The shop lets you buy more life hearts and different shot types.
• Shot types can be equipped in your inventory, and you can only have one equipped at a time.
• Big boss encounters and they can drop coins and water. Each time you face them, their attacks and attack types randomise.
• Cutesy-looking animations.
• The level designs are good, and they take inspiration from classic games.
• Different enemy types.
• Get a surfboard so you can dash but also do air dashes.

Dinopunk: the Cacops adventure Preview Cons

• No Steam achievements because it’s a demo.
• The game will not recognise the PlayStation 5 controller at all. I had to use an emulator to mimic a xbox 360 controller.
• Boss fights are bullet sponges.
• You don’t always get a lot of water when in boss fights.
• The shop needs more variety and stick.
• I personally didn’t like the music.
• No graphics settings or accessibility.

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Dinopunk: the Cacops adventure

Developer: The Dude Games

Publisher: Dojo System

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