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Jurassic World: Aftermath

2020 Oculus Studios66Worthwhile

Playtime

ShortTypically 6 hours

Playable on

Game modes

Details

Launch
December 17, 2020

Overview

Jurassic World Aftermath  |  Launch Trailer  |  Oculus Quest Platform

Jurassic World: Aftermath is a suspenseful survival VR adventure set two years after the events of Jurassic World. Crash-landing on Isla Nublar, you find yourself trapped in a research facility where your mission to recover valuable information goes disastrously wrong. Your only hope of escape is to retrieve the confidential information while trying to avoid three deadly Velociraptors. To survive, you’ll need to explore, solve puzzles, and find ways to distract and hide from the ferocious Velociraptors that stalk your every move.

Screenshots

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Screenshot for Jurassic World: Aftermath
Screenshot for Jurassic World: Aftermath
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Reception

While the early game's repetition doesn't match the second half, there's something to be said about the experience of evading dinosaurs while solving puzzles. I just wish they'd have taken more advantage of Sony's new hardware with this port.

Though parts of this game are incredible, the Jurassic World Aftermath stealth mechanics aren't fully realized, leading to frustrating sequences. Despite this, the world-building narrative and impressive voice cast makes this a worthy addition for any Jurassic Park fan.

Jurassic World Aftermath – Part 2 is a DLC that gives a worthy conclusion to the game and that introduces some nice gameplay elements. Nothing overwhelming, but if you loved the first part, you will like this sequel even more.

Jurassic World Aftermath sits amongst the very best examples of immersive VR adventures, but a lack of variety in gameplay, its sharp-toothed cast and the need to wait for a conclusion undoes some of Coatsink's exceptional work.

Jurassic World Aftermath dearly wants to be Alien: Isolation with dinosaurs. It does benefit from being in-your-face, and there are a few scary scripted moments. But for all the velociraptors it throws at you, it’s a disappointingly toothless experience. You’re best off sticking to the movies and giving this one a miss.