Megan Timny

I adore Paleo Pines! If you’re a fan of Slime Rancher or Stardew Valley, you’ll probably enjoy this game too. I was hesitant to buy it at first due to some of the negative reviews, but I’m glad I ended up getting it. I’m having so much fun with it so far! It’s relaxing and super cute. Although the NPCs and story are a bit lackluster, collecting and caring for your dinos more than makes up for it. I love going out to find rare color variants and new dino species. Unlike Stardew Valley, I don’t feel stressed or rushed when trying to complete tasks, which is great for when I’m just trying to unwind after work. The only frustrating thing is how low your stamina is at the beginning, but that improves over time/as you discover new dinosaurs. It runs pretty well on my Switch aside from a few minor graphics issues. Overall, I definitely recommend it if you like cozy games! Pros: - Relaxing gameplay - Super cute - Dinosaurs!!! Cons: - Lackluster NPCs (and no romance) - Low stamina at start - Some graphics issues