Gigantosaurus Dino Kart Review (Xbox Series S)

Gigantosaurus Dino Kart Review, we play This racing adventure is full of awesome obstacles and power-ups found only in the world of dinosaurs. Out-run dangers like hot lava eruptions from Mount Oblivion, or feel the power of the famous Gigantosaurus Roar. Charge through the pack by picking up special skills that give you a shortcut, or a jetpack-powered boost… or a way to knock out your rivals.

Gigantosaurus Dino Kart Review Pros:

  • Bright colorful graphics.
  • 2GB download size.
  • 1000 Gamerscore.
  • 3 save slots.
  • Voiced narrative on the menus.
  • Optional tutorial.
  • Kids TV show presentation.
  • Kart racing gameplay.
  • A perfect start can be done by feathering the acceleration within the green zone.
  • Mazu packs on the course give you a random power-up.
  • Accessibility option – Autopilot will take over steering duties, perfect for younger gamers.
  • The right stick allows you to look sideways and behind you.
  • Simple controls both in layout and how many buttons you need.
  • 15 tracks to unlock and race in.
  • Unlock and equip new skins for your characters.
  • Full stats section.
  • Three game modes – race, play with friends, and adventure.
  • 2 – 4 local players.
  • Five initial characters to race as – Archie, Mazu, Tiny, Bill, and Rocky.
  • You can unlock new characters by playing adventure mode.
  • Three race championships in adventure mode, each with five races.
  • Characters don’t have any unique stats so you can play as anyone.
  • 3 difficulties – Easy, normal, and hard.
  • Fast loading times.
  • The locations are really good with a lot to see, dinosaurs are roaming around and it all feels like a living world.
  • Minimap shows everyone’s position.
  • Power-ups show a little animation of what they do.
  • Handy reset to the track/starting position.
  • Drifting is in the game and it gives a boost depending on how long you Drift.
  • Environmental hazards.
  • Shortcuts can be found.
  • Ramps give air and a speed boost.
  • The story is shown at the start of a race alongside the course flyover.
  • Excellent voice work.
  • Fast recovery when hitting a hazard or smacked by a power-up.
  • The game is offline only.
  • At certain parts of the game, you transform and fly around the track sections.
  • A good game for gamer kids and non-gamer parents as it’s so accessible.

Gigantosaurus Dino Kart Review Cons:

  • Cannot rebind controls.
  • No online modes.
  • It could do with an auto accelerate option.
  • Drifting is really difficult.
  • Flying controls are way too sensitive.
  • The slowdown happens when a lot is happening on screen.
  • It is so easy to accidentally hit the reset-to-track option and lose progress.
  • No way to turn off the voices in the menu.
  • Characters don’t have individual stats.
  • For all the lively music and talking, when in the race it’s very quiet.
  • Doesn’t have leaderboards or even timers.
  • No online interactions at all.
  • You cannot shoot behind.
  • Character quips repeat a lot.
  • Only one driving view.

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Gigantosaurus Dino Kart:

Official website.

Developer: Cyber Group Studios 

Publisher: Outright Games

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Xbox

  • 7/10
    Graphics - 7/10
  • 6/10
    Sound - 6/10
  • 8/10
    Accessibility - 8/10
  • 7/10
    Length - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Fun Factor - 7/10
7/10

Summary

Games like this are easy to mess up, yes your going for the kid’s market but older gamers like brothers/sisters and parents may have to play with them, and getting g the balance right can be hard. Whilst the game will be no challenge to more experienced gamers it does allow kids to learn the fundamental skills for driving games, it’s an excellent game for nongamer parents to participate in as it has such an accessible style. The controls are minimal and easy to remember, the only real “Pro” move is the Drift but even then you can easily bungle your way through. Overall Gigantosaurus Dino Kart is a game that caters to younger gamers and nongamer parents and is an excellent game to put on when your kid has friends around! Just bring more controllers! Feel safe in the knowledge that they can’t accidentally go online or interact with strangers as the game has none of that.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!