Why Gamers Shouldn't Overlook Instinction - A Must-Watch for Monster Hunter Fans

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Instinction offers hope to fans of dinosaur games in an era where few are being developed by major studios.

Inspired by Capcom's Dino Crisis series, this action-adventure game from Hashbane Interactive offers an open-world prehistoric setting and an array of real-world weaponry. Instinction, with its serious tone, character progression, exploration, and co-op combat, presents itself as a fresh challenge for players familiar with Monster Hunter.

In a market where dinosaur games are scarce, the Monster Hunter franchise rises above the competition. While the monsters in Monster Hunter aren't technically dinosaurs, many of their designs are inspired by or based on dinosaur breeds. As the series gains popularity, so does the interest in these monster designs. Despite this, major studios have developed very few dinosaur games. However, there is a glimmer of hope for fans of dinosaur games in the form of Instinction.

Instinction, an upcoming action-adventure game from New Zealand's Hashbane Interactive, draws direct inspiration from Capcom's Dino Crisis series. It offers players the opportunity to explore a prehistoric open-world filled with dangerous dinosaurs. The development team cites games like Turok, Tomb Raider, Alien: Isolation, and the Jurassic Park game Trespasser as additional sources of inspiration. Instinction features a single-player storyline and cooperative play for up to three players, making it an appealing choice for fans accustomed to playing Monster Hunter with friends.

Why Capcom and Monster Hunter Should Take Notes From Instinction

Instinction is rumored to feature both first-person and third-person gameplay, although it is unclear if players can switch between modes in real time. The game will take place in familiar environments for Monster Hunter players, predominantly jungles and valleys. The game's narrative revolves around an ancient human civilization coexisting with dinosaurs in a lost valley on the Yucatan peninsula. Players will encounter ancient temples filled with artifacts to collect and puzzles to solve. Similar to Capcom's Dino Crisis, the story also incorporates an element of time displacement.

Although Instinction is a different genre from Monster Hunter, it aims to deliver a satisfying experience to players who enjoy character progression, exploration, and cooperative combat elements. Monster Hunter enthusiasts may find it intriguing to battle more realistic dinosaurs in lifelike environments using real-world weaponry. The tone of Instinction leans towards seriousness, with moments and an atmosphere reminiscent of horror. This tonal shift presents a new challenge for players familiar with the world of Monster Hunter. Additionally, there will be a variety of dinosaurs to defend against, with more expected to be added post-launch as DLC.

There are few new dinosaur games being developed, besides Frontier's Jurassic World Evolution series, the ARK series, and Capcom's newest IP, Exoprimal. However, Instinction aims to fulfill the desire of many fans by offering a more serious approach to dinosaurs. With the right atmosphere and tone, dinosaurs can be formidable antagonists. Fans of Dino Crisis, Turok, Jurassic Park, or Monster Hunter should definitely keep an eye on what Instinction has to offer.

Fans have long been hoping for a high-quality dinosaur game from a AAA studio. One of the most anticipated dream games is a remake of Capcom's Dino Crisis. Given the success of the Resident Evil remakes, it would make sense for Capcom to consider remaking Dino Crisis. The fans' desire for a remake has been evident for a while, but whether Capcom will actually develop another Dino Crisis remains uncertain. In the meantime, fans can show their support for games like Instinction that aim to fill the void. While an official release date has not been confirmed yet, it is rumored that Instinction will have a demo available soon.

Instinction is currently in development for PC.