Nintendo 64 · Shooter
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Iguana Entertainment |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Turok |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 15 |
Developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Acclaim, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1997 as a shooter.
It came out in the N64's second year on the market. Other notable N64 releases from 1997 include GoldenEye 007, Star Fox 64 and FIFA: Road to World Cup 98. Among the 23 N64 shooters in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Turok series; on the N64 you can also try Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, Turok: Rage Wars and Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion. The series also appears on other systems with Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs (Game Boy) and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil (GBC). Iguana Entertainment also made South Park, WWF War Zone and Forsaken for the N64.
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Turok: Dinosaur Hunter is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter cheats & codes
15,386 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Raptor #1 | 802FC574 00C0 |
|---|---|
| Soldier #1 | 802FBCD4 0000 |
| Soldier #2 | 802FA96C 0000 |
| Soldier #3 | 802CB144 0000 |
| Soldier #4 | 802CB36C 0000 |
| Soldier #5 | 802CB7BC 0000 |
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter walkthroughs & guides
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Turok: Dinosaur Hunter FAQ
When did Turok: Dinosaur Hunter come out on the N64?
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1997.
Who made Turok: Dinosaur Hunter?
It was developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Acclaim.
Is Turok: Dinosaur Hunter multiplayer?
No. Turok: Dinosaur Hunter is a single-player game.
How long does Turok: Dinosaur Hunter take to play?
As a shooter, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Turok: Dinosaur Hunter on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.