Turok: Dinosaur Hunter on Nintendo Switch Gets Major Update
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter Receives Major Update on Nintendo Switch
The beloved game, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, which many players enjoyed on the Nintendo 64, has made its way to the Nintendo Switch with the creative help of Nightdive Studios. This classic game just got a major update bringing lots of improvements and features that will enhance the gaming experience. Below, we dive into what’s new in this exciting update.
New Features
- Improved graphics through an optimized renderer for Vulkan and Nintendo Switch.
- Support for higher refresh rates, ensuring smoother gameplay.
- The game has been successfully ported to the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
- Enhanced gamepad functionality, including better vibration support.
- Localized Achievements and Trophies to track player progress.
- A new addition from a beta version: Brachiosaurus dinos can now be spotted in the Treetops level!
- Players can now switch ammo types for both the Tek Bow and Shotgun freely, similar to Turok 2.
- A Run/Walk toggle is now available, allowing stealthy approaches to enemies.
- Multiple weapons can be assigned to a single button for easier cycling.
- Restored classic features like the High Priest’s homing blue magic and Purlins’ leap smash attacks.
- The Gallery cheat code is back, letting players view bosses and Turok along with enemy animations.
New Menu Options
- A “Reset to Defaults” option for quick menu restores.
- The Input Bindings menu now displays icons, making navigation easier.
- Action Bindings have new features for changing ammo type and walk toggle.
- Custom controller options to enable different settings like vibration intensity and button prompts.
- Gameplay options include settings for Fog, Shadows, and more.
- Head bobbing options allow players to fine-tune their gameplay experience.
- New HUD options provide customization for health stats and map displays.
- Graphics settings include various anti-aliasing options to improve visual quality.
- Audio settings let players adjust master volume and sound quality with low-pass filtering.
- Video settings enable players to switch between Vulkan and Direct3D on PC.
- Save file names are now localized, with the latest save easily identifiable.
Fixes and Improvements
- Font improvements for better readability.
- Fixed an issue where animated textures skipped the first frame.
- Enemies can now fall off cliffs or sink in water after being blown up.
- Adjusted the hit radius for certain enemy robots to be more realistic.
- Decreased the frequency of enemies teleporting, improving gameplay flow.
- Enemies waiting to be triggered can no longer be damaged, enhancing game integrity.
- Fixes to the tracking behaviors of enemies improve their response during battles.
- Shadows now consider fog effects for a more immersive look.
- Various fixes to enhance overall gameplay stability and visual quality.
- Corrected issues with enemy behavior, like how they interact with the environment.
- Enhanced mechanics for bosses, aligning them closer to their original forms.
- Numerous minor fixes across levels improve the gameplay experience overall.
- Specific gameplay mechanics, such as weapon behavior and collision issues, have been addressed.
- Improved movement dynamics when interacting with platforms and environmental features.
- Other minor aesthetic fixes to improve the overall look and feel of the game.
This substantial update enhances Turok: Dinosaur Hunter on the Nintendo Switch, adding new features, improved graphics, and addressing numerous bugs. Players will enjoy a more seamless and engaging gameplay experience while exploring the dinosaur-filled landscapes of Turok’s world.
