Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter (Mobile)

Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter title art

Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter is a port of Carnivores 2 developed by Tatem Games for the iOS and Android and by Beatshapers for the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3. Development on the port was started in July 2009 and the game was released on June 12, 2010.

It follows the same storyline as the original games, where the hunter picks a weapon, location, and dinosaur to hunt. It has fared very well with reviewers, receiving very high scores. Although basically the same as Carnivores 2, Dinosaur Hunter does feature content not found in the original PC game.

On January 24, 2017, the game was put up on Steam Greenlight, and the community successfully greenlit it on February 15, 2017.

Gameplay

Essentially the same as Carnivores 2, Dinosaur Hunter allows the hunter to pick their location, weapon(s) and dinosaur(s) to hunt. Several things have been touched up, such as the dinosaur skins and maps. There are also some new features to allow for more interesting gameplay.

Ambient Animals

Name	Description
Moshops	Not dangerous. From the Dinopedia: The lumbering Moschop is an extremely common synapsid, found grazing all across the Central Sector with its chisel-like teeth. This hefty little brute is not dangerous and will flee at the first sign of danger, as Moschops are a common food source for many smaller carnivores, like Allosaurus. Despite its low status on the food chain, these synapsids are very successful animals, with its relatives being found all over the dinosaur planet.
Gallimimus	Not dangerous. From the Dinopedia: This fleet-footed dinosaur is one of the most abundant on the dinosaur planet. Gallimimus' name means "chicken mimic," and appropriately so, as this small herbivore will run away at high speeds if startled. DinoHunt Corp. warns Novice hunters to always be cautious around Gallimimus, as its colors are very similar to those of the Velociraptor, and many new hunters have perished by mistaking the sickle-clawed predators for this skittish little herbivore.
Dimorphodon	Not dangerous. From the Dinopedia: The tiny Dimorphodon is an extremely abundant flying reptile found all over the dinosaur planet. This creature prefers the warmer jungles found in the Central Sector, but can be found in cooler forests following its preferred food source of insects. Dimorphodon glide low around the treeline, where they snap up any insects unfortunate enough to be caught in their toothy jaws.
Pteranodon	Not dangerous. From the Dinopedia: The regal Pteranodon is a medium-sized flying reptile, much larger and more advanced than the primitive Dimorphodon. These crested predators prefer to fly high in the open sky, where the cool updrafts fuel their massive wings, and provice them enough momentum to dive into the lakes and oceans to snap up sea-dwelling prey in their toothless beaks.
Dimetrodon	Not dangerous. From the Dinopedia: While the Dimetrodon of Earth was a voracious hunter, the Dimetrodon of FMM UV-32 is a timid omnivore, and often becomes an easy meal to larger predators like Ceratosaurus. These sail-backed synapsids act as cleanup crews around the Central Sector, foraging through the undergrowth for rotting plants and decaying animal carcasses to clean the environment and fuel themselves.
Brachiosaurus	Not dangerous. From the Dinopedia: One of the most ancient dinosaurs found on the planet, the enormous Brachiosaurus is also one of the most majestic. Bones like iron and thick, impenetrable scales protect adult Brachiosaurus from any threat, allowing these gentle dinosaurs to live out their amphibious lives undisturbed. These massive sauropods can live for hundreds of years, and are incredibly adaptable, perfectly suited to life in saltwater seas or freshwater ponds.

Huntable Animals

Name	Cost	Sight	Smell	Hearing	Points	Description
Parasaurolophus	10	Average	Average	Excellent	10	Not dangerous. From the Dinopedia: This herbivorous hadrosaur is one of the most widespread dinosaurs on planet FMM UV-32, capable of thriving in hot jungles or cooler temperate forests. Parasaurolophus uses its distinguishable head crest to signal to others of its kind with warbled, trumpeting cries. This harmless herbivore may seem defenseless, but what it lacks in body armor it makes up for in keen senses, allowing it to easily detect and avoid predators.
Ankylosaurus	15	Average	Poor	Average	12	Not dangerous. From the Dinopedia: The Ankylosaurus of planet FMM UV-32 is built more like a spiky lizard than an armored dinosaur of Earth. Rigid legs and a sturdy, clubbed tail allow it to dig and scrape through the undergrowth for softer plants. Despite its rugged appearance, the Ankylosaurus' tough armor plating is surprisingly lightweight, allowing it to run away at high speeds at the cost of some protection.
Stegosaurus	20	Average	Poor	Average	14	Not dangerous. From the Dinopedia: This huge herbivore is one of the most iconic dinosaurs on the planet thanks to its imposing back plates and thick, spiked tail. Despite its enormous bulk and advanced defenses, FMM UV-32's Stegosaurus is an extremely primitive dinosaur, barely capable of recognizing others of its own kind. It is so primitive, in fact, that it has evolved a second brain located in its hips to instinctively control the movement of its back legs and tail.
Pachycephalosaurus	25	Average	Poor	Average	16	Not dangerous. From the Dinopedia: Pachycephalosaurus' name means "thick headed lizard," and this alien dinosaur lives up to its title. Contrary to popular belief, this skittish herbivore rarely uses its domed skull to attack predatory dinosaurs, as the thick bone impairs its senses and makes aiming at a potential threat difficult and risky. Instead, the Pachycephalosaurus prefers to flee from attack, using its armored headgear competitively against other Pachycephalosaurs for dominance and territorial disputes.
Amargasaurus	30	Average	Average	Average	16	Not dangerous. From the Dinopedia: Sauropods are a rare sight on FMM UV-32, and Amargasaurus' bizarre appearance only increases its uniqueness. Despite being one of the smallest sauropods on the planet, it is one of the largest animals in the Central Sector, and uses its size and long neck to feast on soft plants that other herbivores cannot reach. Amargasaurus' tall neural spines are most often used for intimidating rivals, but if desperate, they can be used to fend off huge predators.
Allosaurus	30	Average	Excellent	Excellent	20	Extremely dangerous! From the Dinopedia: One of the most primitive carnivores on the dinosaur planet, the bulky Allosaurus is also one of the most abundant. Immense, expandable jaws allow Allosaurus to swallow smaller prey whole, but its huge claws, muscular build and rugged persistence allow this medium-sized predator to occasionally tackle larger prey as well. However, its smaller size, primitive behavior, and cautious nature make it a good challenge for beginning hunters.
Oviraptor	30	Average	Excellent	Average	20	Extremely dangerous! From the Dinopedia: Oviraptor means "egg thief", and while the dinosaur of Earth was likely a protective parent, the FMM UV-32 equivalent lives up to its name. This sneaky hunter prefers the hot tropics of Manya Jungle, where the abundance of dinosaur nesting sites gives it a plethora of food sources. Large, grasping hands and a heavy, toothless beak are perfect for quickly raiding nests, but Oviraptor's beak can crush skulls just as easily as egg shells, so don't let it catch you.
Coelophysis	40	Excellent	Average	Average	16	Dangerous if disturbed. From the Dinopedia: Coelophysis is one of the smallest carnivores on the dinosaur planet, but that does not lessen its ferocity. To compensate for its lightweight build, these tiny predators hunt in packs - the first dinosaurs ever observed doing so on planet FMM UV-32. Despite this advantageous lifestyle, Coelophysis are extremely primitive dinosaurs, often reverting to cannibalism if food is scarce. This makes it necessary for the dinosaurs to live in large groups, as a pack can provide food for its members in more ways than one.
Chasmosaurus	50	Average	Poor	Average	18	Dangerous if wounded. From the Dinopedia: Roughly the size of an Earth elephant, FMM UV-32's Chasmosaurus prefers the cooler temperate forests of the planet's Central Sector, as opposed to the many other ceratopsids that dwell in the hot jungles. This makes Chasmosaurus somewhat of a rarity, forced out of competition for rich, tropical food by larger horned dinosaurs. However, Chasmosaurus has become well-suited to its isolated lifestyle, although as one of FMM UV-32's smaller ceratopsian dinosaurs, it remains an elusive target.
Iguanodon	75	Average	Poor	Average	20	Dangerous if wounded. From the Dinopedia: Unlike other similar herbivores like Parasaurolophus, Iguanodon is a rather aggressive dinosaur, and one that is well-equipped to deal with predators. If attacked, Iguanodon will defend itself with vicious thumb-spikes or trample smaller animals underfoot. This regal herbivore is also one of the most advanced ornithopods on the planet, capable of effortlessly alternating between quadrupedal and bipedal movement depending on the situation.
Velociraptor	100	Average	Excellent	Excellent	25	Extremely dangerous! From the Dinopedia: The ferocious Velociraptor is one of the most dangerous dinosaurs on the planet. Jaws lined with serrated fangs tear through the thick hide of its large prey, while its retractable toe claws gouge deep puncture wounds. These weapons allow the Velociraptor to enact quick hit-and-run attacks, letting its prey bleed out from afar without risking injury. The Velociraptor is so fierce, it was once worshiped by the Ancients - the previous sentient inhabitants of planet FMM UV-32 - who called the dinosaur "fast as the wind, with teeth sharper than any blade."
Troodon	100	Average	Excellent	Average	25	Extremely dangerous! From the Dinopedia: One of the most cunning predators on the dinosaur planet, Troodon is also one of the most intelligent. A massive brain cavity and enormous eyes gives Troodon perfect night vision and depth perception, making it an excellent nocturnal hunter. Troodon's name means "wounding tooth," and it often puts these sharp teeth to good use. When not hunting smaller animals like Gallimimus, Troodon will ambush larger prey under the cover of darkness, inflicting quick and lethal bites before retreating into the shadows to watch its disoriented victim bleed out.
Spinosaurus	250	Average	Excellent	Average	30	Extremely dangerous! From the Dinopedia: An extremely adaptable carnivore, FMM UV-32's Spinosaurus is much smaller than its Earth counterpart, but is no less dangerous. Boasting the bulk of Allosaurus combined with the speed of Velociraptor, this Advanced-rank predator is more than capable of hunting down a wide variety of prey with a variety of tactics. Its advanced lineage on the diverse spinosaur family tree gives it unparalleled advantages, allowing Spinosaurus to hunt effectively on both dry land and in swampy marshes.
Utahraptor	250	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	30	Extremely dangerous! From the Dinopedia: While most of FMM UV-32's predators are built for ambush hunting, the planet's Utahraptor is built for long-distance chasing. Almost double the size of the planet's Velociraptor, these heavy endurance marathoners can reach and hold speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour thanks to powerful lungs and muscular legs. After catching up to its exhausted prey, Utharaptor attacks with a huge sickle claw on its inner toe, disemboweling its victim in a single slash.
Ceratosaurus	300	Average	Excellent	Average	35	Extremely dangerous! From the Dinopedia: The enormous Ceratosaurus is one of the largest and most vicious hunters on the dinosaur planet, and lives up to its name as the "horned lizard." Unlike the Ceratosaurus of Earth, FMM UV-32's variant often puts said horn to good use. These ambush predators use their large nose horns for a variety of hunting tactics, from flipping over defensive Ankylosaurs to ramming and impaling smaller sauropods at full speed.
Carnotaurus	350	Average	Poor	Excellent	35	Extremely dangerous! From the Dinopedia: Despite its clumsy appearance, the short-tempered Carnotaurus is one of the toughest dinosaurs on planet FMM UV-32. The Carnotaurus' thick, leathery hide is actually very loose, allowing it to twist and turn to fight back if caught by a larger predator. Even when not threatened, this aggressive carnivore will openly attack animals much larger than itself, and many huge predators bear the scars of an unfortunate encounter with a Carnotaurus.
Gigantoraptor	450	Average	Excellent	Average	45	Extremely dangerous! From the Dinopedia: Closely related to the much smaller Oviraptor, the colossal Gigantoraptor is a swift and terrifying predator. Gigantoraptor are extremely aggressive dinosaurs, relentlessly pursuing their prey across entire islands. Unfortunately, their hostility negatively affects their population. Female Gigantoraptor rarely lay eggs, and the parents are often so aggressive toward everything that they unintentionally neglect their nests, ironically allowing Oviraptor to steal what precious few eggs they have.
T-Rex	500	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	50	The only way to kill T-Rex is shooting his eye. Extremely dangerous! From the Dinopedia: The planet's apex predator, your ultimate dream and deepest nightmare in the flesh: the T-Rex. The T-Rex of the dinosaur planet has no natural predators. Shotgun pellets and rifle bullets ricochet harmlessly off this carnivore's armored hide, only aggravating this territorial dinosaur further. The only way to bring down a T-Rex is a straight shot in the eye, through the optic canal and into the brain. Otherwise this primal hunter will pursue you with unrelenting savagery until you are torn to shreds between its tooth-filled jaws.

Areas

Name	Difficulty	Cost	Description
Delphaeus Hills	Mild	0	The smallest island on the tour. The rolling hills surround an enormous bay. Impassible mountains make deadly traps for the unwary. In the center of the island is a large chasm of unknown origin, and the deserted remains of an archaeology outpost.
Fort Ciskin	Mild	50	A good sized area consisting of dense pine forests encircling a murky swamp. In the southwest corner lies an abandoned settlement guarded by a towering "Dinosaur Wall", that now lies in ruins from the fury of a T-Rex.
Vengar Fjords	Intermediate	100	Lush pockets of vegetation, and thousands of inlets cover this area. This beautiful but treacherous piece of land includes an ancient volcano. Be careful when wandering the virtual maze of water and mountains created by glaciers millions of years ago.
Ravaren's Bridge	Mild	150	This series of islands covered with lakes an frigid swamps is connected by an elevated bridge system. Pine trees cover this otherwise barren rea, making good cover for hunter and prey alike.
Manya Jungle	Intermediate	200	Ringed with snow-capped mountains, this hunting area is rumored to be a nesting ground for some of the larger dinosaurs. Muddy marshes to the southwest, and a long abandoned "Dinosaur Wall" make this one of the most mysterious areas on the tour.
Mount Ravan	Advanced	300	This island, broken by waterways and mountains is the most difficult by far. The frozen peaks of Mt. Ravan overlook a thick tropical forest that may quickly become a deadly maze where hidden danger abounds. Be careful of the active lavaflow to the south as well.
Nibelungen Paradise	Advanced	500	An area of contrasts. Look in one direction and see a beautiful sandy bay. Look in another-and see high mountains which form an almost closed circle. Clouds gather in this circle and make visibility poor so use all your senses to track down the animals.

Weapons

Name	Cost	Description
Pistol	20	This weapon has fast firing rate, but its accuracy declines with distance. It is very good damage for close combat, but less effective for distant targets. The pistol will scare plant eaters, but the noise will alert dangerous carnivores.
Shotgun	100	This is a very powerful weapon that uses buck-shot bullets as an ammunition. The grouping of shots decreases on farther distances. Shooting from this weapon requires less precise aiming due to its grouping of shots.
DB Shotgun	150	This weapon is same as shotgun, but can make two shots almost simultaneously. However, it makes a lot of noise, so it will scare all plant eaters and some small carnivores, causing them to run away.
X-Bow	50	This weapon has two target areas, called aiming pins. The top pin is sighted in for 40 meters, and the bottom pin is sighted for 80 meters. It is relatively silent, and can be shot several times without alerting dinosaurs.
Rifle	100	The target area for this weapon is the center of the sighting circle. Although powerful, aim your shot well. The shotgun will scare plant eaters, causing them to scatter, but the noise will alert dangerous carnivores.
Sniper rifle	200	This weapon is very accurate, and will shoot exactly where the crosshairs are placed. Its range goes as far as the binoculars, but is narrow. This is not a weapon for a charging meat eater, but fantastic for distance shots.

Equipment

Standard equipment

Name	Description
Binoculars	With this item, you can see just outside of your normal viewable range, and centering the crosshairs on a dinosaur will show you the animal's size.
Map	The map allows you to pinpoint your location on any island. Tap on compass icon to call the map into view, and press it again, to remove. The map is used with the radar, as stated above to point out locations of the dinosaurs.
Dinosaur Call	This item imiates the dinosaur's native calls to attract them. Short tap on the icon to use the call. Tap and hold to select which type of dinosaur you're calling. The call, when overused, can scare any hebivores or attract carnivores to your location, so be careful.
Wind Indicator and Compass	The Wind indictor inside the Compass shows wind direction by the arrow, and the length of the arrow denotes the force of the wind. At the top of the compass it shows your current direction.
Photo Camera	This item lets you take oustanding pictures of animals and beautiful locations. You can manage, e-mail, and share your photos on Facebook in the Trophy Room

Additional equipment

Name	Modifier	Description
Tranquilizer	+25%	Tranquilizing a dinosaur is an alternative to killing it. This will drop the dinosaur where it stands with a quick-acting drug. Use of the Tranquilizer adds 25% to your total points acquired during that hunt.
Observer Mode	—	Use the Observer Mode to familiarize yourself with dinosaur behavior and different terrain. Please note that no weapons and accesories are available in this mode except binoculars and area map.
Camouflage	-15%	This special suit decreases the dinosaur's ability to detect you through sight. Use of the Camouflage deducts 15% from your total points acquired during that hunt.
Radar	-30%	This allows you to view the dinosaur locations on the map during your hunt. A dinosaur is depicted on the map as a green dot. Your location is shown as the red dot with the circle surrounding it. Please note that the map shows only the dinosaurs you are hunting. All other dinosaurs are masked. Use of the map deducts 30% from your total points acquired during that hunt.
Cover scent	-20%	This item allows you to mask your scent from all dinosaurs reducing the likelihood of you being spotted. Use of the Cover Scent deducts 20% from your total points acquired during that hunt.

Additions

There have been many new additions to the game over the years, and more are coming soon.

At launch, the Survive Mode was introduced, where the player must fend off waves of charging dinosaurs. For an unknown reason this mode was not added to Carnivores: Ice Age (Mobile). The PSP and PS3 versions also the exclusive Laser Rifle as a weapon. The Double Ammo equipment from Carnivores 2 was removed in the mobile port. The reason being is that amount of ammo the weapons have in the port are the same as the double ammo gave.

Blood trails were added on July 23, 2010. The player's jump height was also made higher.

On November 4, 2010, the Pachycephalosaurus from Carnivores was added to the dinosaur roster, and Ravaren's Bridge from Carnivores Ice Age was added as a map, although the steps that allow the hunter to get on the bridge have been removed. This was presumably done because in Carnivores Ice Age, none of the animals could reach the hunter while on the bridge, which some fans would see as cheating. Some other new features include the Supply Ship from Carnivores Ice Age, the ability to relocate to a new location in the same hunt, and the Wind Indicator has been placed inside the compass, allowing for more room.

A new update for the game was released on June 20, 2012. In this update, the Photo Camera, support for more languages (including Spanish and German), and four new dinosaurs, Amargasaurus, Oviraptor, Utahraptor, and Troodon, were added.

Carnotaurus and Gigantoraptor were added on April 4, 2013 for iOS. In the same update, a new map was added; the Nibelungen Paradise.

On Febuary 26, 2014, two other new dinosaurs, Iguanodon and Coelophysis, were announced. The Coelophysis was added on April 18, 2014 and Iguanodon was added as a secret dinosaur in said update. It was added to the hunt screen as a selectable dinosaur on August 11, 2014.

On December 6, 2014, a new small update was released, which added a Revive feature. If the player dies at any point they can watch an ad to continue the hunt and keep the points they earned during that hunt. It can be hard to find an ad to watch, however.

On October 21st, 2016, a new update was released for iOS devices. The UI, reload animations, and the graphics were improved, the player's movement speed was increased, a new weapon was released, the Revolver, a new nighttime mode and trophy room was added, and various bugs were fixed. This update had already been released back in September for Android players. The same update was added to the Ice Age port on January 11th, 2017.

Android version

On June 11, 2012, Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter made its debut for Android platforms, free to play. Purchasing two additional hunting bundles was necessary to gain access to all of the creatures, weapons, and locations. On the hunt menu, the dinosaur icons use the colors of the iOS version dinosaurs, but in-game the dinosaurs used their original PC colors until recent updates.

The Android version allows the player to buy more packs from the Supply Ship. Android players are able to resupply as many times as they want during a hunt until they run out of packs. The Tyrannosaurus can be killed on the Android version without shooting its eye by doing this, as the Tyrannosaurus does have a limited amount of health. However, its health was too high as by the time players' ammo ran out it as it would still have some health remaining in the iOS version, Carnivores, and Carnivores 2.

Android players can also spend real money to buy credits to use in-game. The Android port is also the only one to include microtransactions.

Android players have also received some updates and features before the iOS version. The Nibelungen Paradise area was added to the Android version about 2 months before iOS users could access it. The Carnotaurus and the Gigantoraptor was also added a month before iOS users. Also, the 1.7.0 update was released around a month earlier than iOS users. Currently, only Android users have access to the March 20, 2018 update, which includes fixes for the size of the Spinosaurus, reskins for the Carnotaurus (and footstep sound improvements), Iguanodon, and Nibelungen Paradise plants, new map icons like the ones seen in the Ice Age port, description text fixes, small bug fixes.

In the February 21st, 2013 update, purchasable Hunting Bundles were removed.

History

iOS

Version	Release date	Features
1.01	Before July 23, 2010 (unknown date)	Complete support for iPad Added automatic screen rotation Added player statistics Added additional options to share your results to Facebook Improved wind direction algorithm Updated to latest Plus+ platform with new Plus+ Friend Finder Bug fixes and optimization
1.02	July 23, 2010	Changes: Player's jump height changed Additions: Blood trails
1.2	November 4, 2010	Additions: New dinosaur: Pachycephalosaurus New map: Ravaren's Bridge Supply Ship to resupply ammunition Relocate feature Left hand controls
1.4	June 20, 2012	Changes: Both Dimorphodon and Pteranodon spawn close to the ground and gradually fly higher and land in the ground. Plus+ replaced with Game Center Additions: Further language support (French, German, and Spanish) Photo Camera Four new dinosaurs: Amargasaurus Oviraptor Troodon Utahraptor Various new Dinopedia entries
1.4.4	April 4, 2013	Additions: Nibelungen Paradise, a new hunting area Two new dinosaurs: Carnotaurus Gigantoraptor
1.5.0	April 18, 2014	Additions: New dinosaurs: Coelophysis Iguanodon, as a "secret" hostile ambient dinosaur, rewarding points
1.5.1	August 11, 2014	Additions: New dinosaur: Iguanodon (as selectable)
1.5.3	December 6, 2014	Additions: Revive feature (watch an ad to be revived and continue a hunt)
1.7.0	October 21, 2016	Additions: New Weapon: Revolver New Night Mode (without Nightvision) New Trophy Room Improved graphics Player's Movement speed increased Improved UI and fixed bugs
1.8.0	June 2018	Changes: Game Improve Bridge models on Ravaren's Bridge Added easter egg to Nibelungen Paradise Add missing lake on Fort Ciskin minimap. Map & Weapon description text fix Carnotaurus footsteps sound improvement New Dinopedia (EN, ES) Credits Update Graphics: Carnotaurus reskin Iguanodon reskin Amargasaurus reskin Oviraptor reskin Coelophysis reskin Troodon reskin Utahraptor reskin New map menu icon Ship reskin Nibelungen Paradise plants reskin
1.8.1	July 21, 2018	Changes: Game: Spinosaurus cost - 200 Graphics: New grass effect. Enjoy... System: iPhone X support fix Small bugs fix & improvement New Grass options Quality options improvement Please note: Grass may hurt your FPS on old devices. Please select right quality preferences in Options.

PlayStation

Updates for the PSP and PS3 versions are unknown at this point.

Android

Version	Release date	Features
	February 21, 2013	Changes: Redesigned Resupply/Relocate features Removal of purchasable "Hunting bundles" Additions: Nibelungen Paradise, a new hunting area Four new dinosaurs: Amargasaurus Oviraptor Troodon Utahraptor The ability to buy points if needed
	March 9, 2013	Additions: Two new dinosaurs: Carnotaurus Gigantoraptor
	June 18, 2014	Additions: Two new dinosaurs: Coelophysis Iguanodon, as a "secret" hostile ambient dinosaur, rewarding points
	September 15, 2016	Additions: New weapon: Revolver New Night Mode (without the use of Nightvision) New Trophy Room Improved graphics Improved UI and fixed bugs
	March 20, 2018	Changes: Game: Spinosaurus size fix Map & Weapon description text fix New map menu icon['s] Carnotaurus footsteps sound improvement Graphics: Carnotaurus reskin Iguanodon reskin Nibelungen Paradise plants reskin System: IAP fix (Carnivores HD) Small bugs fix & improvement