The latest title from Capcom is one that comes with a conflicting style. While it does have some entertaining gameplay, I didn’t even want to do this review before they released the new game mode two weeks following the launch. Now that I’ve played through the different game modes that Exoprimal has to offer, I still find myself wishing there was more to the game than what we got.

Gameplay

This game has a forced tutorial for you to play through, which makes sense after you get through it. While the movement, jumping, and shooting are all straightforward, the changing between Exosuits and even taking over control of a dinosaur isn’t something you’ll want to figure out yourself. These are the two aspects that make this game unique and so understanding these mechanics is important to enjoying the game.

Where most games have different classes set up by different characters, this one puts different classes behind different Exosuits. Best of all, you can change your Exosuit anytime you wish. Knowing which Exosuit does what kind of action helps you pick your currently active Exosuit. However, to control a dinosaur, you will need a special item, which can be found every so often in the game.

The main part of the game is the war setup which is basically team vs team in a race to finish the dino-eradicating job first. Of course, dinosaurs arrive in waves through their portals and are in different parts of the map, so be ready to be constantly on the move and only getting small breathers in between waves. If you find your team behind, the only way to catch up is to be faster at killing the current wave you are on. Don’t worry about running into the other team or having mixed enemies though because you only really see their figures and not their actual activity. Both teams are on the same map doing the same job, but it is like you aren’t on the same actual plane of existence.

Their new game mode did add some variety to the gameplay experience, but not by much. The difference in this game mode is that it first has to be unlocked by completing the Dino Survival campaign. Then you will be able to access Savage Gauntlet, which is a five-player team that takes on challenges against the environment. Instead of a team verse team setting, you are faced with the difficult challenges presented. Is it different? Yes. Is it game-changing? No. Unfortunately, this mode still feels like the same thing just without a time trial.

Audio and Visual

This game has the definition of gaming graphics of today. While they didn’t go for any form of realism, it presents the very graphical quality you’d expect from the average game. The lighting is well set, everything has its own distinct style, and the Exosuits are all uniquely designed and pretty much color-coded, but overall, nothing is super bright nor super dark. Being able to see all the different aspects of the game is always a big deal after all.

When it comes to voice work, music, and sound effects, I would say they are fitting but not exactly something that stands out. It is the quality style I would expect from a big developer, but I can’t really think of the tune outside of the game. It’s obviously designed to be filler and make moments in the game feel exaggerated.

Replayability

If you do enjoy the gameplay style, there is plenty of replayability for this game. The game modes in the game can be run over and over, plus there is a bit of randomization to it so it isn’t always the same. However, after so many runs, don’t be surprised if you see some repetition in the setup.

What It Could Have Done Better

This game has a solid setup but lacks variety. The base game mode, Dino Survival mode, and even the newer game mode all feel like the same game with slight changes. If you enjoy the gameplay style a lot, then this is great news for you! However, for most players, a little variation in gameplay style is what helps keep the game entertaining.

Verdict

Exoprimal is a one-trick pony that is fun in short bursts. With a repetitive playstyle and a lack of variation in gameplay, there isn’t much to say about the game. If you enjoy the gameplay, you’ll really like this game, but if you don’t like it or even just find it to be an okay style, you’ll find yourself playing this game for an hour or so max with a follow-up play session sitting under the “maybe sometime” pile. It’s hard to say I recommend this title and instead would strongly suggest watching some gameplay before throwing this one in your wishlist.

Exoprimal is now available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.