Jurassic Park III: The DNA Factor

Jurassic Park III: The DNA Factor

Konami Konami July 16, 2001
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OpenCritic Score

44
Reviews
24%
Recommend
56
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Score Distribution

90-100
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80-89
3
70-79
7
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6

"The Park is a bit of an oddity. A walking simulator with an incredibly brief runtime – 90 minutes at a leisurely pace – that nonetheless has some fun ideas sprinkled in. Actually riding the amusement park rides is a lot of fun – and effectively creepy in a couple of instances – but the rest of the game has nothing to offer other than walking really. Toss in some less-than-ideal performance hiccups and mediocre voice acting, and the title doesn't feel like it comes anywhere near justifying its price tag."

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Jurassic Park III: The DNA Factor lets you navigate a prehistoric island as a character battling dinosaurs and solving challenges. You switch between platforming, puzzle solving, and brawling across 12 levels. Each stage mixes side-scrolling action with timed puzzles that require arranging DNA sequences. The combat is simple but frantic, letting you use tools or fists against creatures like raptors and T-rex. Exploration reveals hidden areas and upgrades, though the Game Boy Advance hardware limits visuals to basic sprites and environments. The game stands out for its varied gameplay loops and dinosaur encounters. Players note the mix of genres keeps things fresh, even if technical limitations show. With over 10 dinosaur species and optional challenges in each level, replay value is decent for a portable title. Casual gamers looking for a short, mixed-genre adventure might find it engaging, especially if they’re fans of the Jurassic Park series. The DNA puzzle mechanic is a creative nod to the movie’s themes, though it’s not deeply complex.

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Single player

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