Jurassic Park Survival fulfils the desire for the Alien Isolation sequel we’ve always yearned for

Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve had recurring visions of the Jurassic Park Survival game in my nightmares. An interactive experience that throws us into the events of the cult classic film with limited methods of self-defence instead of allowing us to build a theme park or kill dinosaurs from the comfort of an arcade machine.

Running out of the famous gate only to be met by a ferocious T-Rex, knowing that survival can only involve remaining motionless and a burning glare, or hiding in the kitchen with a Velociraptor, hoping that the stray The ladle is not inches away from writing its doom on the tile floor.

Jurassic Park Survival fulfills the desire for the Alien Isolation 

Much of the first film’s horror-themed fan service was shown in the trailer for Saber Interactive’s next adventure, but it does a good job of describing the game’s potential, which is why I’m already raving about it.

What was most notable, however, was how much Survival immediately brought to mind Creative Assembly’s Alien: Isolation. Jurassic Park would be an excellent candidate for such a scenario, replacing the unstoppable xenomorphs with a variety of dinosaurs that can chase you down at any time.

I’ve been shouting this from the rooftops for years. You’ll be forced to hide and outwit your more experienced opponents while solving puzzles and planning an escape as you’ll have limited options for retaliation and likely won’t be taught how to handle weapons.

Even though the final product doesn’t lean entirely toward survival horror, I’m thrilled that Saber has decided to take responsibility for a game that practically writes itself. According to the official announcement, this is an “action adventure”, so there’s a good chance we’ll have guns, or at least a way to protect ourselves from hordes of dinosaurs.

However, the teaser emphasizes the loneliness (wah) and the fear of finding yourself alone on an island full of dinosaurs that will give anything to eat your ass.

The final seconds of the trailer shows us the only actual gameplay shot, showing heroine Dr Maya Joshi being dropped off on Isla Nublar shortly after Alan Grant and friends can escape. The Visitor Center Plaza is home to fallen dinosaur bones that show that the events we remember have already happened, with only this soggy flag fluttering in the wind.

Maya also gets hurt; As a herd of dinosaurs begins to chase her, she clings to his side. While some have already identified him as the victim, others may simply be curious. It’s packed with fan service while maintaining a classic Spielbergian level of tension that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I hope a real agreement will be reached.

Survival will depend largely on nostalgia, but one of its best features may be how it subverts the familiar from a movie I’ve seen thousands of times. Explore the entire island filled with well-known locations and sentient dinosaurs, treating the fading attractions like the foundation of an entertaining simulation with mysterious notes, dead staff members and interesting clues pointing towards a more complex story.

Our primary goal is still survival, but that won’t stop us from enjoying the scenery or taking a stroll through the park without the worry of being discovered.

Ultimately, however, I want to be in situations where I can simply run bravely away from an unknown threat, knowing that one wrong move could land me in the jaws of an apex predator. It won’t matter how much virtual tourism I allow myself to do. We could see a lot more than just your standard licensed fare in Jurassic Park Survival if it can blend that spookiness with a constant sense of dread and a ton of fan service.

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