Former publisher Acclaim's daring dinosaur-hunting series has been saved from the brink of extinction courtesy of Touchstone. Turok is a re-imagining of the franchise, a first-person shooter infused with aspects of stealth and survival horror, as players explore a planet rife with prehistoric creatures. Unlike the Native American protagonists found in the comic books and Acclaim video games, main character Joseph Turok is a futuristic Special Forces soldier on a mission to capture a war criminal named Roland Kane. After his spacecraft is shot down during its final approach, Turok realizes he no longer has the element of surprise. He must now rely on his extensive military expertise to defeat Kane's soldiers, genetically altered dinosaurs, and other creatures in the lush jungles of a hostile, unfamiliar world.
One of the game's distinguishing features, aside from the anachronistic theme, is the manner in which players can engage the enemy. Instead of blasting everything that stomps, slithers, or runs, players can lure dinosaurs to attack other creatures or soldiers by creating well-timed distractions. Stealth tactics involving bows and knives are possible, as is the more "direct" approach with such weapons as railguns, shotguns, and flamethrowers. Vehicles can also be used to help navigate the hazardous terrain, and members of Turok's elite squad will periodically assist players in coordinated attacks against groups of enemies. Up to 16 players can complete online in multiple game modes, including variants on deathmatch, capture-the-flag, and other team-oriented formats. Turok is Canadian developer Propaganda Games' first software release. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide
GAME CONTROLS
MENU CONTROLS
Left Analog Stick or D-Pad Up or Down = navigate menu, highlight menu item
Left Analog Stick or D-Pad Left or Right = adjust menu item
X Button = select highlighted menu item
Circle Button = previous screen, return to main menu
Start Button = pause game, open pause menu
ACTION CONTROLS
Left Analog Stick = move character, strafe
X Button = jump
X Button + Left Analog Stick Left or Right = dive
Circle Button = action
Triangle Button (Tap) = toggle crouch or stand on and off
R3 Button = access objectives
Select Button = quick stats (multiplayer only)
Start Button = pause game, open pause menu
WEAPON CONTROLS
Right Analog Stick = aim weapon, look
R2 Button = primary fire
R1 Button = secondary fire
L2 Button = zoom
L2 Button = primary fire (with dual weapons equipped)
L1 Button = throw grenade
L1 Button = secondary fire (with dual weapons equipped)
Square Button = reload
Start Button = pause game, open pause menu
D-Pad Left = equip weapon 1
D-Pad Right = equip weapon 2
D-Pad Left or Right (Double Tap) = dual wield
D-Pad Down = equip knife
D-Pad Up = equip bow (story mode only)
R1 Button = switch between normal or tek arrows (wtih bow equipped)
R1 Button = switch between levels of zoom (with sniper rifle equipped)
