Exoprimal

“Exoprimal demands a lot of patience, but those who stick with it will uncover a shockingly innovative multiplayer shooter.”

Looks can be deceiving, and Exoprimal is proof of that. With more content than it would appear on top of its enjoyable dinosaur-slaying gameplay, here's hoping Exoprimal thrives.

Exoprimal is a fantastic, addicting multiplayer game that can be enjoyed nicely on the Steam Deck with some tweaking.

A promising live-service game that hopefully doesn't go extinct.

With a new PvE match type set to be added to the game later this month, and more updates promised in the future, we’re intrigued to see what becomes of Exoprimal. While it’s not quite as compelling to play as we’d hoped it would be right now, it’s still very enjoyable in short bursts. We love its Exosuits, and we love its varied range of brilliantly realised dinosaurs, but we’re not so keen on the fact that there’s currently only one match type and that, whether you play PvP or PvE, it’s ultimately still a race that gives you little opportunity to take everything in.

Welcome to Exoprimal, where everybody’s gone to the raptors.

Exoprimal could have been an exceptionally fun Overwatch successor, but its disgusting monetization and pay-to-win structure have doomed it to extinction.

While crafted from familiar pieces, Capcom's latest shooter is an enjoyable combination of mechs, dinosaurs and general silliness.

Exoprimal isn't something anyone really expected, but landing on Bikitoa Island with no expectations may have made the game more enjoyable - at least in the earliest hours.

Exoprimal was clearly designed to be free-to-play, and much like Capcom's other competitive multiplayer offerings, I kept trying to find a hook. It's worth a go on Xbox Game Pass, but this dinosaur just can't beat the kings of the genre.

Several hours in, Exoprimal seems like an underwhelming competitive shooter which somehow fumbles mechs versus hordes of dinosaurs - arguably, the greatest concept.

Exoprimal’s core gameplay is stellar. The exosuits are a blast to play, and the game’s entire structure lends itself to team play really well, even with randoms. Its novel blend of PvP & PvE is incredibly unique and makes each match a fluid ever-changing experience. The game’s use of epic 10-player cooperative raids to break up the cycle is a nice touch. You always look forward to them, but the fact that they aren’t used constantly keeps them from getting stale.