Jurassic: The Hunted for PlayStation 3 Reviews by Gamers

When I first heard that Activision was going to release a budget-priced game about dinosaurs, I admit that I had my doubts. But, really, the game is much better than I thought it was going to be.

The graphics are excellent, with an abundance of detailed grass, hilly terrain, etc., with really good textures. It is perfect for conveying the mood of being on an isolated island made up of flora from 1 million years ago. But it is the dinosaurs themselves that really make the game. They are very detailed, have great animation, and are hard to kill. They are aggressive, they are relentless, they will gang up on you, and they attack with surprising quickness. You have a selection of weapons, but all of them have relatively small magazines, so you are continually having to reload while the dinos are jumping down your throat. The voice acting is cheesy, which kind of fits for a fun title like this one.

There is a story and a plot which makes a little sense, but the whole premise is so absurd that it really doesn't matter. The weapons feel good, and since this is an FPS the dinos get up close and personal. There are even times when you have to shake out of their grasp, or even punch them. It is all designed to be fun, and the game really is. Granted, it is not going to be a challenging exercise, but by the same token it isn't meant to be. On the PS3 the graphics, animations, textures, etc. are great, and the game play is smooth as glass.

This is a mindless, fun exercise, but I commend Activision for using the power of the PS3 to create a surprisingly detailed world with dinosaurs that will hunt you down like the terminator. Give it a try, you might like it, particularly since it is so reasonably priced.