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Platform
PlayStation
Genres
Adventure
Player Perspective
Top-down
Developers
Sandbox Studios
Publishers
Disney Interactive
Release date
October 6, 2000

Summary

Disney's Dinosaur on PlayStation drops you into a top‑down, 3‑D world that feels more like a puzzle‑platformer than a blockbuster adventure. You can switch between Aladar, the gentle Iguanodon, Zini the speedy raptor, and Flia – the film’s Pteranodon‑egg‑carrier – each bringing a distinct ability that forces you to think in terms of teamwork. Across twelve stages you’ll hunt for hidden eggs, fend off snarling Velociraptors and other prehistoric foes, and even dodge meteor showers that punctuate the action. The game sprinkles short film clips before and after each level, reminding you of its cinematic roots while the checkpoint system keeps the pacing forgiving. Critics weren’t kind: the PlayStation version earned “unfavorable” marks for its drab level design, dated graphics and basic gameplay, while the Dreamcast port only managed mixed reviews. Even the Japanese PS2 port scraped a modest 24/40 from Famitsu, underscoring how the title struggled to capture the movie’s excitement.

Storyline

Disney's Dinosaur on PlayStation loosely follows the film’s plot. It opens on Lemur Island with Aladar, Zini, Suri and Plio. A meteor shower destroys the island, forcing the group to flee to the mainland. There they encounter a herd of dinosaurs led by the ruthless Kron. The game follows their struggle to survive.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single

Alternative Titles

  • Dinosaur Alternative