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20110715 CarnivoresIceAge

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Carnivores: Ice Age is the sequel to Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter, released for the iOS on February 8, 2011.[1] Like its predecessor, Carnivores: Ice Age is a re-release of the original PC game, and consists of the same gameplay. An Android version was also released in December 2012. A port for the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3 was developed by Beatshapers as a PSP mini, and was released on August 17, 2011,[2] and features an exclusive weapon.

Carnivores: Ice Age broke the top ten paid apps and became the top simulation game in the United States on February 19, 2011, less than two weeks after its iOS release.[3]

Gameplay[]

The gameplay of Carnivores: Ice Age is identical to Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter. Originally, the iconic killing animations of the animals were removed, and the Yeti was completely absent. The Survive Mode from Dinosaur Hunter is also unavailable. Also, instead of the dropship picking up animals in the European PSP version, the prey immediately disappears after death. This was done in order to meet the PEGI 12+ rating requirements. [4]

Ambient Animals[]

Name Description
Pig
MobilePig
Not dangerous.

From the Dinopedia: One of the few non-trophy animals living in the frigid Arctic Sector, pigs are an extremely abundant food source for many predators. Thick fat reserves allow pigs to remain well-sustained in these cold areas, and despite constant predation, their numbers remain high. It is believed by many publications that these animals are not native to FMM UV-32, instead introduced by DinoHunt Corp. to provide easy food sources that lure elusive predators into the open for paying clients, although DinoHunt Corp. adamantly denies these claims.
Archaeopteryx
MobileArchaeopteryx
Not dangerous.

From the Dinopedia: The tiny Archaeopteryx is one of the less dangerous birds inhabiting the frigid Arctic Sector. Pterosaurs are a rare sight in these cold skies, so the Archaeopteryx takes advantage of their roles instead, kept warm with the feathers that pterosaurs lack. Because small food sources are also rare, Archaeopteryx often scavenges from carrion, since frozen corpses last long after death in these low temperatures.

Huntable Animals[]

Name Cost Sight Smell Hearing Points Description
Brontoteriy
MobileBrontoteriy
10 5 Dangerous if disturbed.

From the Dinopedia: The massive Brontoteriy is one of the largest mammals on planet FMM UV-32, as well as one of the most intimidating. Fierce red eyes, enormous bulk and a gigantic, Y-shaped horn keep all but the most desperate predators at bay, while a shaggy coat of fur keeps the Brontoteriy quite comfortable in sub-zero temperatures. Despite its size, it is quite skittish, and makes a good challenge for beginning hunters.
Wild Boar
MobileWildBoar
15 6 Dangerous if wounded.

From the Dinopedia: The gigantic wild boar of FMM UV-32 is roughly the size of an Earth bull, and is just as aggressive. These gnarly omnivores have poor senses, which keeps them on a hair trigger: ready to lash out with razor-sharp tusks at anything foolish enough to startle them. Despite their bulk, these warthog-like animals have very short fur, and prefer the warmer areas of Ravaren's Birdge and Ring of Infernus to the snow-covered tundras.
Wolf
MobileWolf
20 7 Very dangerous.

From the Dinopedia: The enormous wolves of planet FMM UV-32 are quite vocal hunters, often filling the cold air with their bone-chilling howls. These alien canines have incredible senses and efficient night vision; the cover of darkness will not save you from a pack of hungry wolves. With bone-crushing jaws, lightning-fast reflexes, and a powerful, muscular frame, a lone wolf of the dinosaur planet could easily take on an Earth grizzly bear, so hunt with caution.
Woolly Rhinoceros
MobileWoollyRhinoceros
30 10 Dangerous if disturbed.

From the Dinopedia: The woolly rhinoceros of FMM UV-32 is a temperamental beast, preferring to live in isolation except during the mating season or when raising calves. These brutish animals are not as large as some of the other mammals in the Arctic Sector, like Brontoteriy or mammoths, but they are aggressive, and will run down and impale anything foolish enough to be caught on the receiving end of their sharp nose horns.
Diatryma
MobileDiatryma
50 9 Dangerous if disturbed.

From the Dinopedia: The Diatryma is the smallest terror bird on planet FMM UV-32, but that does not lessen its ferocity. With a bone-crushing beak and huge, clawed feet, this proficient hunter can make a meal of almost anything. Compared to other predators in the sector, and even its scaly relatives in the south, the Diatryma has poor senses, which makes it cautious and a good challenge for Intermediate-rank hunters.
Megaloceros
MobileMegaloceros
100 12 Dangerous if wounded.

From the Dinopedia: Colloquially known as "Giant Deer," Megaloceros is a regal beast of the frozen forests, using its massive antlers to clear away snow to get at the tough plants underneath. Stags use their sturdy antlers to challenge rivals during the mating season, and to fend off attackers who get too close. However, it is a weak and frightful animal, and DinoHunt Corp. only allows the killing and collection of male Megaloceros.
Indricotherium
MobileIndricotherium
200 12 Dangerous if wounded.

From the Dinopedia: One of the largest mammals on planet FMM UV-32, Indricotherium is also one of the most aggressive. These highly territorial herbivores use their enormous size to bully smaller animals out of competition for food, and their thick skin traps heat to keep them warm in cooler environments. Because its senses are so poor, Indricotherium have a difficult time distinguishing friend from foe, and will crush anything they perceive as a threat under their massive legs.
Doedicurus
MobileDoedicurus
250 15 Dangerous if disturbed.

From the Dinopedia: The bulky Doedicurus is one of the most durable animals on planet FMM UV-32, but is also one of the slowest. While other armored animals - like the Ankylosaurus of the Central Sector - sacrifice some shielding for more mobility, this herbivore's fully armored carapace is near impenetrable at the complete cost of its speed. Despite its abysmal pace, Doedicurus' armored hide keeps it well protected, and its spiked tail keeps all but the most desperate predators at bay.
Smilodon
MobileSmilodon
250 15 Extremely dangerous!

From the Dinopedia: Instantly recognizable thanks to its imposing saber fangs, FMM UV-32's Smilodon is surprisingly well-adapted to hunting in polar environments. Although it prefers the warmer grasslands to the south, this big cat's huge paws allow it to hunt with absolute silence in the snow, making it an effective ambush predator. Smilodon's huge, saber teeth can punch through a human's torso in a single bite, so hunt with caution.
Mammoth
MobileWoollyMammoth
300 18 Dangerous if wounded.

From the Dinopedia: Perhaps the most iconic of all the Arctic Sector animals, the Woolly Mammoth is one of the largest mammals on planet FMM UV-32. The mammoth's enormous advantage over other mammals is its versatile trunk, which it can use to pluck food from areas no other animals can reach. Mammoths typically live in isolated family groups led by matriarchal elders, while lone bulls patrol the outskirts of the islands, keeping intruders at bay.
Titanis
MobileTitanis
350 19 Very dangerous.

From the Dinopedia: The Titanis is the fastest terror bird on planet FMM UV-32, capable of outrunning almost any creature in the Arctic Sector. Because of its lightly-built frame, it usually avoids dangerous prey and prefers to kill and eat smaller animals, like pigs. However, Titanis will occasionally group together to bully other predators off their kills. This strategy often works, as nothing wants to be caught on the receiving end of this terror bird's hooked beak.
Hyaenodon
MobileHyaenodon
400 20 Very dangerous.

From the Dinopedia: The scraggly Hyaenodon is the primary scavenger of the Arctic Sector, preferring to finish kills made by other, larger predators. An enormous skull packed with bone-crushing teeth enables this carnivore to devour anything on a carcass, and a powerful sense of smell helps Hyaenodon find carrion for miles away. Although Hyaenodon rarely makes a kill itself, it won't pass up the opportunity to hunt smaller, weaker creatures, like humans.
Andrewsarchus
MobileAndrewsarchus
450 23 Very dangerous.

From the Dinopedia: While Andrewsarchus isn't the largest hunter in the Arctic Sector, it is one of the most effective. Powerful muscles and a sturdy skull operate massive jaws capable of tearing larger animals to shreds with little effort. This predator's deep, resonating howls can put even other large carnivores on edge, as few animals on planet FMM UV-32 would dare provoke an adult Andrewsarchus.
Bear
MobileBear
500 25 Extremely dangerous!

From the Dinopedia: The monstrous bear of FMM UV-32 towers over even the largest of Earth's bears. Weighing in at almost five tons and reaching heights of nearly 20 feet on its hind legs, adult males are true forces of nature. Bears prefer the isolated mountainous regions, only venturing down into the tundras in search of food. These bears do not hibernate, and with muscular paws that can decapitate a Megaloceros in a single swipe, they are to be hunted with utmost caution.
The Yeti
MobileTheYeti
1000 25 Extremely dangerous!

From the Dinopedia: A legendary creature of unknown origin, The Yeti is the ultimate predator of the Arctic Sector. Stark white fur tightly wrapped around powerful muscles provide more camouflage than warmth, as it is believed that The Yeti's hyper-metabolism keeps its body temperature stable in these frigid environments. As such, it must constantly eat to fuel its internal furnace, and this mysterious predator will not hesitate to devour anything unfortunate enough to get in its way.

Unreleased Animals[]

Name Cost Sight Smell Hearing Points Description
Megatherium ? ? ? ? ? ?

There is only one file for it in the game's files, but Tatem Games have not announced its inclusion or release yet.

Areas[]

Name Difficulty Cost Description
McRath Island
McRath Island
Mild 0 From the Dinopedia: A relatively safe and open area, McRath Island was one of the first islands discovered in the Arctic Sector, and is the first island available for new hunters. Rolling hills covered in sparse vegetation and deep snowdrifts entice large herds of herbivorous animals into the open, giving new clients clean sight lines for stalking their prey. However, the open landscape gives local predators easy views as well, so stay cautious.
Ravaren's Bridge
Ravaren's Bridge (IA)
Mild 50 From the Dinopedia: Located near the border of the Central and Arctic Sectors, Ravaren's Bridge is unique in that it houses dinosaurs in the summer and mammals in the winter. Winter brings light snowfall to this expansive pine forest, but very little of it sticks, giving darker animals more camouflage among the trees. The infamous bridge system connects the northern and southern halves of the island, although time and the ravages of nature have currently made it inaccessible.
Ring of Infernus
Ring of Infernus
Intermediate 100 From the Dinopedia: Cut off from the mainland by a ring of extinct volcanoes, Ring of Infernus is a favorite destination for many hunters. The landscape here is bisected by the namesake ring: sparse and desolate beaches cover the eastern half, while frozen tundras and icy lakes coat the western portion. This provides hunters with the opportunity to hunt a variety of animals in a variety of habitats, or be hunted by a variety of predators.
Dry Nodus Lake
Dry Nodus Lake
Intermediate 200 From the Dinopedia: A cold, muddy swamp is all that remains of the eponymous lake in the northeast, which creates a dangerous trap for thirsty animals. Deep ice canyons and treacherous rivers cut through the already unstable terrain, claiming the lives of many hunters. Several trees in the forests of Dry Nodus Lake have been snapped in half, once thought to be the result of heavy snowfall, but now believed to be the result of a mysterious creature's rampage.
The Giant's Boot
The Giant's Boot
Advanced 300 From the Dinopedia: A treacherous island compromised of steep mountains and rocky valleys, The Giant's Boot is reserved for only the most skilled hunters. The boot print-shaped lake resides to the east, directly across from a natural dam in the center of the island. The haunting cries of unknown creatures ring through the cold air, and many hunters have vanished into the depths of the island, making it one of the least visited places on planet FMM UV-32.

Weapons[]

Name Cost Description
9mm Pistol
Carnivores Ice Age Pistol
20 From the Dinopedia: The fast-firing DinoHunt 9mm pistol is excellent in a close-combat situation, but its accuracy steeply declines with range, often limiting it to a last resort weapon. The 9mm pistol will scare herbivores but may attract the larger carnivores, who have learned to associate gunshot sounds with an easy meal.
Pump-Action Shotgun
Carnivores Ice Age Shotgun
100 From the Dinopedia: The DinoHunt pump-action shotgun is a very powerful weapon. Because it uses a heavy, specialized DinoHunt-brand buckshot, its damage decreases dramatically over long distances. This weapon is also very loud, and the noise may attract hungry carnivores, so use cautiously or be prepared to fight.
Double-Barreled Shotgun
Carnivores Ice Age DB Shotgun
150 From the Dinopedia: This powerful shotgun can fire two rounds almost simultaneously, allowing careful hunters an extra shot before reloading. However, as with the pump-action shotgun, the double-barrelled variant is extremely loud, which can cause skittish herbivores to flee or hungry carnivores to begin hunting.
X-Bow
Carnivores Ice Age X-Bow
50 From the Dinopedia: This DinoHunt-brand crossbow (affectionately dubbed the "X-Bow" due to its unique design) has two target areas, called aiming pins. The top pin is sighted for 40 meters, and the bottom pin is sighted for 80 meters. Four fiberglass limbs propel bolts at high speeds, shattering through flesh and bone for clean kills. However, the X-Bow's unique aiming mechanics make it tricky to use, but its high power and low volume make it a rewarding weapon of choice.
DinoHunt Rifle
Carnivores Ice Age Rifle
100 From the Dinopedia: The high-power DinoHunt rifle is a very powerful and fast-firing weapon. The targeting area for this rifle is the center of the aiming circle, giving it much more precision than the shotguns on the tour. Because it is so precise, however, it is not recommended in frantic, close-combat situations, and is strongly recommended as a medium-range weapon only.
DinoHunt Sniper Rifle
Carnivores Ice Age Sniper rifle
200 From the Dinopedia: The DinoHunt sniper rifle is extremely accurate, and will shoot exactly where the crosshairs are placed. Its range goes as far as the binoculars, but its extremely narrow and claustrophobic. This is the last weapon you want against a charging carnivore, but for distance shots, accept no substitutes.
DinoHunt Revolver 500 From the Dinopedia: Capable of downing large mammals on Earth, this heavy duty revolver can instantly down smaller animals with a well-placed shot. It works well as a quick-draw, self-defense weapon, but its limited ammo count and strong recoil can affect performance under stress, so use sparingly.

Equipment[]

Standard equipment[]

Name Description
Binoculars With this item, you can see just outside of your normal viewable range, and centering the crosshairs on a dinosaur will show you the animal's size.
Map The map allows you to pinpoint your location on any island. Tap on compass icon to call the map into view, and press it again, to remove. The map is used with the radar, as stated above to point out locations of the dinosaurs.
Dinosaur Call This item imiates the dinosaur's native calls to attract them. Short tap on the icon to use the call. Tap and hold to select which type of dinosaur you're calling. The call, when overused, can scare any hebivores or attract carnivores to your location, so be careful.
Wind Indicator and Compass The Wind indictor inside the Compass shows wind direction by the arrow, and the length of the arrow denotes the force of the wind. At the top of the compass it shows your current direction.
Photo Camera This item lets you take oustanding pictures of animals and beautiful locations. You can manage, e-mail, and share your photos on Facebook in the Trophy Room

Additional equipment[]

Name Modifier Description
Tranquilizer
Carnivores tranquilizer
+25% Tranquilizing a dinosaur is an alternative to killing it. This will drop the dinosaur where it stands with a quick-acting drug. Use of the Tranquilizer adds 25% to your total points acquired during that hunt.
Observer Mode
l ink=Observer Mode
Use the Observer Mode to familiarize yourself with dinosaur behavior and different terrain. Please note that no weapons and accesories are available in this mode except binoculars and area map.
Camouflage
Carnivores Ice Age Camouflage
-15% This special suit decreases the dinosaur's ability to detect you through sight. Use of the Camouflage deducts 15% from your total points acquired during that hunt.
Radar
Carnivores Ice Age Radar
-30% This allows you to view the dinosaur locations on the map during your hunt. A dinosaur is depicted on the map as a green dot. Your location is shown as the red dot with the circle surrounding it. Please note that the map shows only the dinosaurs you are hunting. All other dinosaurs are masked. Use of the map deducts 30% from your total points acquired during that hunt.
Cover scent
Carnivores Ice Age Cover scent
-20% This item allows you to mask your scent from all dinosaurs reducing the likelihood of you being spotted. Use of the Cover Scent deducts 20% from your total points acquired during that hunt.
Supply Ship
Carnivores Ice Age Supply Ship
Selecting this will allow you to call in a resupply ship that will drop a bag full of ammunition for each weapon you have taken on your hunt. This can be used only one time per hunt and will drop the bag on the location you have requested it.

Additions[]

iOS[]

Throughout 2011 and 2012, herbivorous animals once again became dangerous, and the Yeti was added. Also, the new Photo Camera was added, allowing the player to take photos of animals.

On July 19, 2013, two new animals, Hyaenodon and Indricotherium, were announced. They were added on November 26, 2013. On December 20, 2013, Doedicurus and Andrewsarchus were added as a surprise, as there were no announcement for Facebook pages.[5][6] A new update on April 18, 2014 revealed a new species, Titanis, otherwise known as a terror bird. Tatem's update notes stated that the new update included "Minor Improvements". This update occurred on the same day as the Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter update, and similarly, portrays the Titanis on the navigation map as a "?", as did the Iguanodon on Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter. Titanis was added as a selectable creature on August 14, 2014.

On December 21, 2014, a small update was released, in which a Revive feature was introduced to the game. If you are killed during a hunt, you can watch an ad to be revived and continue. This is a helpful feature because whenever you died, you would lose the points you earned during the hunt. However, it is known to be hard to find ad to watch.

On January 11, 2017, a large new update was released. The update added the Revolver as a new weapon, improved the graphics (which includes reflective water and a new skybox), new reload animations, increased movement speed, a revamped Night mode (without the use of Nightvision), a new Trophy Room design, improved UI, and fixed bugs. This update had already been added to Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter a few months prior, but the Ice Age version has a couple differences. The buttons in Ice Age have changed to white to put it with the icy winter that the game is set in, and the Areas on the menu have an image of the map instead of a screenshot of a part of the area like in Dinosaur Hunter. However, in March 2018, Dinosaur Hunter did receive these new area menu icons.

PSP[]

The PlayStation Minis version features an exclusive weapon; the Laser rifle, which is the most powerful and expensive weapon in the franchise. This has yet to be added to the mobile ports, if it ever will be.

History[]

iOS[]

Version Release date Features
1.0 February 8, 2011
  • Initial release.
1.4.9 November 26, 2013
1.5.1 December 20, 2013
1.5.2 February 4, 2014
  • Additions:
    • Removed Doedicurus Santa hat
1.5.3 April 18, 2014
  • Additions:
    • "minor improvements" (actually Titanis, as a secret animal)
1.5.4 August 14, 2014
  • Additions:
    • New animal:
1.5.5 December 21, 2014
  • Additions:
    • Revive Feature (watch ad to be revived from death and continue a hunt)
1.6.1 June 16, 2015 1.6 technical update contains:
  • core engine now supports 64-bit platform
  • iOS 7.0 minimum required
  • LeadBolt platform integration
  • fixed bugs with progress saving and trophies synchronization
  • other minor bug fixes and improvements


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1.6.2 July 27, 2015 You are able to use "Revive" and continue the best hunting ever!


We wish you good luck!

1.6.5 March 17, 2016 This update include a number of bug fixes and minor improvements.


Stay with us and you will get more great features in future updates!

1.7.1 January 11, 2017 One of the biggest updates ever made:
  • New improved graphics;
  • Player's speed increased;
  • New weapon added: "Revolver';
  • New Night Mode
  • New Trophy Room;
  • Improved UI;
  • Reload animation improved;
  • Bugs were fixed
1.7.2 August 18, 2017 Minor bug fix.
1.8.0 June 7, 2018 Game:
  • Improve Bridge model on Ravaren's Bridge & Dry Nodus Lake
  • New The Yeti call sound
  • New Dinopedia (EN, ES)
  • Credits update


Graphics:

  • Indricotherium reskin
  • Doedicurus reskin
  • Hyaenodon reskin
  • Ship reskin


System:

  • Ads bug fix
  • Small bugs fix & improvement
1.8.1 July 21, 2018 Graphics:
  • New grass effect. Enjoy...


System:

  • iPhone X support fix
  • Small bugs fix & improvement
  • New Grass options
  • Quality options improvement


Please note: Grass may hurt your FPS on old devices. Please select right quality preferences on Options.

1.8.2 August 14, 2018 Game:
  • Fixed missing ammo counter on HUD.
  • Fixed Sound Volume and Sensitivity sliders not working in Options window.


System:

  • Some other small fixes & improvements.
1.8.3 September 14, 2018 Game:
  • Fixed wind going crazy after some time passed.
  • Visual and usability improvements to screenshots gallery: nice background, simple swipe gesture switching between images, better transitions.
  • Fixed crash in gallery on iOS 11 when trying to save screenshot to photos library: now we're asking user for permission to do this.
  • Change sound volume immediately when slider is moved in Options window.


System:

  • Improved frame rate and game speed stability, some fps increase.
  • Updated advertising modules to latest versions.
1.8.5 January 30, 2019 Small update. Bug fixing, optimizations.
1.8.6 February 21, 2019 Fixed broken Spanish localization, some small texts improvements.
2.0 March 16, 2024 Added Google CMP consent, bug fixes and compatibility updates.

Android[]

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