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Dino Hazard: Chronos Blackout

A story-rich JRPG set in a dystopian future where you befriend dinosaur companions, face tough choices with heart and humor, and unlock multiple endings.

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Bone Collectors
Publisher
Bone Collectors
Release
December 22, 2023
2 years and 224 days ago
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Very Positive109 reviews88.1%

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About the Game

🦖 Dino Hazard: Chronos Blackout

A time-travel dinosaur JRPG — created by real paleontologists.

After a mysterious blackout, a high-tech island spirals into chaos: prehistoric creatures are unleashed, rogue AIs take control, and shadowy corporations pull the strings.
Lead a diverse team of survivors, face moral choices of HATE or LOVE, and decide the fate of Chronos Island.

✨ Key Features

  • 🎮 90s-inspired JRPG — blending the spirit of Chrono Trigger, Phantasy Star, Undertale, and Dino Crisis.

  • 🦕 Scientifically accurate dinosaurs — reconstructed with real paleontology consulting.

  • 👥 7 playable characters — each with unique abilities, styles, and backstories.

  • 🧩 Moral choices of HATE or LOVE — influence the world around you and unlock multiple endings.

  • 🌍 A living island to explore — distinct ecosystems, hidden secrets, and futuristic facilities to restore.

  • ⏱️ Long playtime —

    • Main story: 30+ hours

    • Story + side quests: 50+ hours

    • Completionist (Dinodex, secrets, endings): 90+ hours

  • 🎶 Original soundtrack — nostalgic and epic, also available in the Deluxe bundle.

📢 What the media says

“Undertale, Jurassic Park and Phantasy Star collide in a time-traveling dinosaur JRPG.” — GamesRadar

“A remarkable RPG. Beautiful art, amazing music, and an emotional story.” — Grinding Cast

“It feels nostalgic yet fresh. If you love dinosaurs, this game is perfect for you.” — IGN

💡 Real-world impact

Part of the profits from Dino Hazard go directly into scientific research in paleontology, supporting studies on real dinosaur fossils.

👉 Choose your path. Restore the future. Survive the blackout.

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