
Gamers not only design and build their park, but will also be in charge of a multitude of tasks, from overseeing day-to-day park operations to more exotic tasks such as fossil expeditions and DNA research.

The main objective is the build a successful theme park, but instead of roller coasters as the main attraction, dinosaurs are on display. Too bad OCEAN's later Last Action Hero, which was based on the same engine, isn't nearly as fun as this underdog.Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis takes a spin on the theme park simulation genre, popularized by the Roller Coaster Tycoon series, by adding elements from similar games. Overall, Jurassic Park is a highly enjoyable game for veterans, although it might frustrate beginners. Two players can also play together, and each level helps advance the game's (and movie's) plot.


There are also some puzzle elements within the game, such as accessing the computers to open electrified gates, or figuring out how to kill the gigantic Tyrannosaurus Rex. Fortunately, you will soon come across more powerful weapons, different types of ammos, and even time bombs that are used for blowing up Raptor nests.Īlthough the game has only 6 levels, they increase both in difficulty and length, making the game a good match for joystick experts who scoff at easy games. You start off with a powerful gun that shoots electric rays that can kill pesky Triceratops in a few shots, but is almost useless against their meaner cousins, such as the Brachiosaurus. In the process, you must fight off scores of dinosaurs and destroy their eggs to stop the breeding.

Alan Grant, world-renown paleontologist, your goal is to find Tim and Lex, two kids who are lost on the Jurassic Park island which has been overrun by hungry carnivores. The game starts off when the action begins to heat up, i.e. A fun overhead action game based on best-selling book and film, OCEAN's Jurassic Park is based on the hit movie of the same name that, in turn, was adapted from Michael Crichton's best-selling novel.
