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Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter Reborn (PC) Kickstarter page
- 21 days to go
- $3,927/$25,00 goal
Game Summary/Features:
Carnivores is a first person shooting (FPS) game where you hunt the largest and most dangerous creatures to ever exist -- DINOSAURS! The game was originally released for the PC back in 1998 to great reviews and a loyal fan following. Since then it has made appearances on PSP, Mobile Systems and PlayStation 3. We want to bring back Carnivores: Reborn (after sixteen years) to its rightful home on the PC. We've teamed up with the games original designer and creator, Yaroslav Kravchenko and have been working hard on the game. Carnivores: Reborn will feature elements and dinosaurs that made the first games so popular as well as some new features. How much additional content will be created will be determined by this Kickstarter Campaign. The PC game will have gamepad support and will be made available through Steam as well as DRM-Free digital distribution channels.
The game will have a minimum of 3 different islands to explore, each with their own unique environments, and conditions (day, dusk and fog), as well as additional weather conditions. Each island is about 4 square kilometers in size and currently, we have a variety of dinosaurs which can be hunted. The Player, taking on the role of a DinoHunt Corporation customer, will need to purchase a hunting license, pack up their gear, choose an environment and embark on the adventure of a lifetime!
The game is scheduled to be released Q1 2015.
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- Hunt the largest and most ferocious animals known to man – the Dinosaurs!
- Huge Free-Roaming Open 3D worlds!
- Beautiful and realistic high definition graphics.
- A multitude of different Dinosaurs, from Herbivores (plant eaters) to the Carnivores (meat eaters).
- Realistic AI – Dinosaurs react to sight, sound and smell, each with their own mannerisms and behaviors.
- Explore and hunt in different Eco-systems including jungles, forests, beaches and rolling hills.
- Equip camouflage and Cover Scent to even the odds.
- A variety of weapons and equipment to choose from (from Sniper Rifle to Cross-bow).
- Map and Radar to locate and track Dinosaurs.
- Use tranquilizer darts instead of bullets (experience the thrill of the hunt without the killing).
- Interactive Dinosaur Trophy Room.
Differences from PS3
We are porting game assets from the PlayStation version to make this game. Backers will determine how many new elements and dinosaurs we can add to the game based on their pledges and amount of money being funded. The development team has been working on this project since April and below are some of the revisions and improvements we've already made or have targeted to make.
Control Scheme:
Moving from controller pad to key pad and mouse.
Visual quality:
Bringing the game to the PC allowed us to make improvements to our rendering engine and make the environment more beautiful and lush. For example look at the images below to see some of the graphical differences in the grass.
PC Environment has taller, lusher grass that blows in the wind. Now that we’re on the PC we can go to town with our environments.
Improved Dinosaur Behavior:
Artem and Yaroslav are working hard to make the dinosaurs smarter and more vicious than in any previous Carnivores installment. The more natural and believable dinosaurs are in the game, the more intense and entertaining the hunting experience will be. Fine tuning and adjustments will be made to dinosaur path-finding and behaviors, Artem would like the dinosaurs to react like real animals in the wild, where at first glance there is unpredictability but after close observation there is an understanding of how the animal behaves. But just like in nature, the smarter an animal is the more unpredictable they are. This element will require the Player to take his time stalking and studying their prey to become an expert hunter, which will heighten the danger and excitement while providing players with much deeper gameplay.
Achievements and Leaderboards:
Achievements and leaderboards for Steam have already been implemented into the game. While we’re not finished yet, a lot of the work has been done.
Greater Sense of Danger:
Hunting dinosaurs should be scary and intense. If you make a mistake, you’re probably not going to live to regret it. Improving dinosaur behavior and A.I. is one aspect of it but another is dying. With additional funding we would like to improve this component of the game. We have many ideas rolling around from in-game death cinematics to the Player losing his trophies but we want to hear what you want. If you die in the game what do YOU want to see happen? Let us know.
Sound:
This is something we’ve started and will continue throughout the entire development cycle. Dinosaurs are going to sound like dinosaurs – no more bears! All aspects of the games sound design will be improved.
Game Economics:
The entire economy of the game will be rebalanced with an emphasis on less grinding and more fun.
To be continued next update….
Rewards:
- $5 – THANK YOU! At this tier, you receive access to our backer exclusive website and updates, which include participation in surveys, digital wallpaper images, and your name listed in the Thank You credits.
- $15 – THE CORE GAME: Includes either a DRM-free DIGITAL COPY OF THE GAME on PC, or a code to download the full game on Steam.You also receive a PDF of the retro style GAME MANUAL and all items in the THANK YOU tier.
- $20 – EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! The Backer Plus Edition Reward Tier for only $20.00! Includes everything in the previous tiers, plus a PDF ART BOOK & STRATEGY GUIDE and an upgraded RIFLE with a custom texture (this texture is exclusive to backers only. The weapon upgrade is available to everyone in the game). (This reward is limited to 25 backers)
- $25 – THE BACKER PLUS EDITION: Includes everything in the previous tiers, plus a PDF ART BOOK & STRATEGY GUIDE and an upgraded RIFLE with a custom texture (this texture is exclusive to backers only. The weapon upgrade is available to everyone in the game).
- $40 – ALL DIGITAL CARNAGE: This is a perfect package for our friends overseas who don't want the hassle of shipping. Includes everything in previous tiers, plus PDF MAP & DINO CHART POSTER, a fully upgraded CROSSBOW with custom textures (this texture is exclusive to backers only. The weapon upgrade is available to everyone in the game) and EARLY BETA ACCESS.
- $60 – THE BOXED EDITION: At this tier, you will receive a BOXED COPY OF THE GAME, which includes a DRM Free DVD, a printed MAP and DINO CHART POSTER, a DINO FIGURINE, a SIGNATURE CARD signed by the creator of Carnivores Yaroslav Kravchenko, an old school PRINTED GAME MANUAL, as well as EARLY BETA ACCESS to the game. You also receive everything in the previous tiers.
- $100 – SNIPER EDITION: Proudly display your status as a Dinosaur Hunter with an exclusive T-SHIRT and BASEBALL CAP and upgraded SNIPER RIFLE with custom textures (this texture is exclusive to backers only. The weapon upgrade is available to everyone in the game). You also receive everything in the previous tiers.
- $200 – THE PACK LEADER EDITION: Bring your friends into the hunt!This tier includes an exclusive must have Carnivores HOODIE, and TWO ADDITIONAL DIGITAL COPIES OF THE GAME for your friends. You also receive everything in the previous tiers.
- $500 – LOCATION SHOOT: At this tier, you can immortalize yourself by NAMING A TERRITORY in the game! All names will need to be approved by the design team (names won’t be obtrusive and your “location” will be worked into the games narrative in a logical way). Plus your name will be etched on the WALL OF FAME in the in-game Trophy Room!You will also receive an ASSOCIATE DESIGN CREDIT, as well as everything in all previous tiers. (This reward is limited to 20 backers).
- $1000 – GOLD COLLECTORS EDITION: If being immortalized is not enough then consider this… You’ll receive an ORIGINAL PIECE OF CONCEPT ART created for the development of the game (each piece of art will be of a dinosaur, hand drawn and inked), signed by the artist and suitable for framing. You’ll also receive a BOXED EDITION OF THE GAME SIGNED BY GAME CREATOR, YAROSLAV KRAVCHENKO and other members of the development team, a “Golden” custom texture for your rifle, sniper rifle and crossbow and everything in all previous reward tiers. (This reward is limited to 15 backers).
- $2,000 - A SEAT AT THE TABLE: At this tier, you can appear in the game as one of the official BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DINOHUNT INC. with your name and image included as part of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS PORTRAIT WALL!Your fictional backstory will appear in the manual, and you will receive a one-of-a-kind BOARD OF DIRECTORS CERTIFICATE suitable for framing. If that’s not enough, we’ll also throw in an exclusive DINO HUNT INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS VARSITY JACKET (only a small run of these beauties will be made). Finally, as a board member you’ll be invited to listen in on our monthly production & design meetings. This tier includes all previous reward tiers. (This reward is limited to 10 backers).
- $2,500 – MUTANT DINO (HERBIVORE): At this tier, you will be considered part of the GENETIC RESEARCH TEAM, an exclusive position that grants you the ability to CREATE and NAME A MUTANT HERBIVORE DINOSAUR, which will appear at the higher levels of the game. All names, colors and mutations will need to be approved by the design team (so the name and visual presentation won’t be obtrusive and can be worked into the games narrative in a logical way). Your image will appear in the Trophy Room as a member of the Research Team and your Mutated Dinosaur will appear in the trophy room right away. Backers will be able to pick their Mutant Dinosaur type from available herbivore dinosaurs on a first come, first served basis. Available types to choose from: Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Triceratops and Parasaurolophus. There are only two mutations per Dinosaur type possible.As a member of the research team, you’ll be invited to listen in on our monthly production & design meetings and also receive an exclusive DINOHUNT INC. RESEARCH TEAM VARSITY JACKET (only a small run of these beauties will be made). This tier also includes all of the items in the Gold Collector’s Edition Reward Tier. (This reward is limited to 8 backers).
- $3,000 – MUTANT DINO (CARNIVORE): At this tier, you will be considered part of the GENETIC RESEARCH TEAM, an exclusive position that grants you the ability to CREATE and NAME A MUTANT CARNIVORE DINOSAUR, which will appear at the higher levels of the game. All names, colors and mutations will need to be approved by the design team (so the name and visual presentation won’t be obtrusive and can be worked into the games narrative in a logical way). Your image will appear in the Trophy Room as a member of the Research Team and your Mutated Dinosaur will appear in the trophy room right away. Backers will be able to pick their Mutant Dinosaur type from available carnivore dinosaurs on a first come, first served basis. Available types to choose from: Ceratosaurus and Tyrannosaurus. There are only two mutations per Dinosaur type possible. As a member of the research team, you’ll be invited to listen in on our monthly production & design meetings and also receive an exclusive DINOHUNT INC. RESEARCH TEAM VARSITY JACKET (only a small run of these beauties will be made). This tier also includes all of the items in the Gold Collector’s Edition Reward Tier. (This reward is limited to 4 backers).
- $10,000 – DINOSAUR GOD: At this tier, you will be considered an angel and you will be forever in our debt. You have a unique opportunity to bring a NEW DINOSAUR TYPE INTO THE GAME along with NAMING RIGHTS. All names, colors and dinosaur types will need to be approved by the design team (so we can make sure we can properly implement him into the game). This Dinosaur will be fully interactive (you will be able to hunt him). Backers will be able to pick their new Dinosaur type on a first come, first served basis. Your image will appear in the Trophy Room as a member of the DINOSAUR DISCOVERY TEAM and your Dinosaur will appear in the trophy room immediately.You will also receive an exclusive DINOHUNT INC. DISCOVERY TEAM VARSITY JACKET (only a small run of these beauties will be made) and a HAND PAINTED ILLUSTRATION OF YOUR DINOSAUR from world renowned fantasy artist MILIVOJ ĆERAN. This is an incredible opportunity to own something unique and priceless, while becoming a part of Carnivores history. This tier also includes all of the items in the A Seat at the Table Reward Tier. (This reward is limited to 4 backers)
Stretch Goals:
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The PS3 version is pretty damn fun, and I would love to see this get enough funding to really expand on the stages, weapons and Dinosaurs. Dino-gaf, lets make this happen.
