Prehistoric Kingdom

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Prehistoric Kingdom
Developer(s) Blue Meridian
Publisher(s) Crytivo
Engine Unity
Platform(s) Microsoft Windows
macOS
Release27 April 2022 (early access)
Genre(s) Business simulation
Mode(s) Single-player

Prehistoric Kingdom is an upcoming construction and management simulation video game developed by Blue Meridian and published by Crytivo. The game was made available under Steam's early access program on April 27, 2022 [1] for Microsoft Windows and macOS, and is also available on the Epic Games Store. [2] A full release of the game is expected in 2025. [3]

Contents

British naturalist Nigel Marven provides a voiceover during the tutorial. [2]

Gameplay

Prehistoric Kingdom is a business simulation game, where players build a zoo composed of dinosaurs and other extinct animals, similar in concept and gameplay to the Jurassic World Evolution games. The player can build enclosures to house the animals and must take care of their needs. The player must also meet the needs of the guests visiting the park. The game features a modular building system, allowing the player to use small props and other pieces to create buildings such as a hatchery or a guest facility. [4] There are currently 58 individual species of animals available in the game, including 47 dinosaurs, and 11 extinct mammals. [5] The designs of the animals aim to be scientifically accurate. [6]

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