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Metacritic 51

Dinocide

AtomicTorch Studio|2016ActionAdventureRPG

LumiScore

52

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

35/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents can encourage children to explore different routes and experiment with dinosaur mounts to develop strategic thinking. The game's clear level structure and various modes make it easy to manage play sessions. Discussing the unique time/life mechanic can also be a good way to introduce resource management concepts.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
44
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)35/100

What your child develops

Dinocide is a classic platformer that hones cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and adaptive challenge through its non-linear progression, tactical use of dinosaur mounts, and unique time/life mechanic. It also significantly develops motor skills like hand-eye coordination and reaction time, crucial for navigating its action-packed prehistoric world.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~3hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Dinocide is a classic NES inspired old-school single-player platformer in a prehistoric fantasy world. Dinocide tries to capture the drive and fun of that era and recreate it in a modern way!