Gigantosaurus Game REVIEW PS4

AD- Gigantosaurus game gifted for review

Erin has really started to enjoy playing games on the PS4, but aged 7, there are only specific games that we allow her to play. Not only do they need to be age appropriate with no violence and minimal scary parts but they need to be something that is fairly intuitive, allowing her to figure out the game play and enjoy the adventure without needing too much support from us.

We were recently offered the opportunity to review the NEW Gigantosaurus video game developed by Wildsphere and based on the smash hit dino show, which promised to be something the whole family could enjoy together. Erin was very excited to put it through its paces!

About the Gigantosaurus Game

Gigantosaurus the video game is a 1-4 player adventure and racing action game, suitable for ages 3 and above. Available on PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Stream, this ROARsome adventure game is based on the hugely popular CGI animated show Gigantosaurus which is currently in its 1st season on Disney Junior.

Game play involves racing across the vast prehistoric world of Gigantosaurus, with the 3D graphics very similar to the animation of the TV show. If your children are already a fan, it should feel very familiar!

Children (and up to three of their friends) can take on the role of their favourite Dino buddies from the show – Rocky, Tiny, Mazu, and Bill – as they discover secrets, solve puzzles and save the day, navigating the huge landscapes and performing various tasks for the residents of Gigantosaurus. The ethos of the game is about team work, self belief and exploration.

Your goals in the Gigantosaurus game include finding giant eggs and taking them to a nest, collecting acorns, planting trees and finding hidden story books.

Each character has their own special ability which helps solve challenges. Mazu can build things; Tiny can use logs to build bridges; Bill can disguise himself as a tree; and Rocky is a dab hand at climbing up vines. With four players you can tag in your friends when a certain skill is required, where as when playing on your own or with less players, you will need to switch characters when a certain skill is required.

Once you’ve collected 3 or 4 eggs in a zone you are able to move to the next, and to do so you get to play a mini go kart racing game which is really fun and was a big hit with the girls. If I am totally honest I think they preferred this bit to the normal game play!

The game play of the Gigantosaurus game is VERY simple, and at times for older players repetitive, but perfect for my younger daughters who haven’t done a lot of gaming before. My biggest issue with the game is that sometimes it felt like they were quite literally going around in circles. There is no danger or threat, and therefore it can feel a bit slow in pace, and it is not abundantly clear exactly where you should be going and when. Whilst there is a map, even I didn’t find this very clear. Whilst the girls enjoyed the game, it did mean they list interest sooner than they perhaps normally would.

If you take it for what it is – a game for a young audience – then I’d say this was a hit, but I think the game could have been improved with some more obvious guidance in terms of where to go next.

The Gigantosaurus game is available at most good game retailers and is priced at £39.99 on PS4.