Find yourself at home with any young children – or perhaps you are a two year old with a particular love of reading games journalism – and chances are you’ve heard of Gigantosaurus. It’s a popular series of cartoons across the world, and has established a line of video games to accompany the TV show.
So far, Gigantosaurus: The Game has had us embarking on a dino-themed collectathon, whilst Gigantosaurus: Dino Kart took things to the track.
Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports ups the ante further, with the introduction of… well, I’m sure you can guess!
The Giganto Games Commence!
Now available on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC, Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports is a family-friendly party title for up to four players, playing locally, can enjoy, with solo modes also present.
You can take on others in split-screen play across eight different sports, with the likes of Stunt Surf and Raptors Triathlon all ready for you to take the gold in.
Various sports
- Hang Gliding – Soar to great heights and pop balloons to rack up those coveted points
- Ice Dash – Avoid obstacles as you speed your sled through prehistoric glaciers
- Raptors Triathlon – Run, swim and saddle-up on a velociraptor as you race to victory
- Stunt Surf – Get ready to ride the waves and show off your best air tricks
- Dino Fruit Blast – Test your aim as you launch coconuts into the mouths of hungry plants and friendly dinosaurs
- Climbing – Scale the heights of Cretacia while dodging falling boulders
- Stop & Go – Race to the finish line but don’t wake Giganto, his mighty roar might just blow you away
- Jump Dive – Time your moves to the music, strut your stuff and show off some epic poses
With three different modes – the story-based Giganto Games, a Custom match and a Challenge mode to take on – there’s tons to get involved with. There’s also the opportunity to control a Giganto for the very first time in a video game!
Key Features
- IT’S PARTY TIME! – Race, fly and blast through eight dino-style games
- VISIT GIGANTO’S WORLD – With colorful 3D animation inspired by the show
- MULTIPLAYER MAYHEM – Up to four players can compete in split-screen mode
- CREATE NEW CHALLENGES – Build your own Giganto Games events
- PLAY AS YOUR FAVES – Control dino buddies Mazu, Rocky, Bill and Tiny
Hear from the creators
Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games said: “It is a pleasure to celebrate the launch of Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports with our friends at Cyber Group Studios. Returning to this iconic children’s brand is always a joy and we strive to adapt it authentically by providing exciting interactive experiences the whole family can enjoy. In this latest game, we have enriched the player experience by introducing a storytelling element between mini-games which provides continuity to the gameplay and enhances the entertainment value with the characteristic humour fans love.”
Thierry Braille, Vice President Interactive and Videogame Division and Dominique Bourse COO at Cyber Group Studios said: “It has been a joy to work with Outright Games again for the creation of the biggest Gigantosaurus game to date. Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports incorporates the signature playful storytelling and colourful visuals of the series with engaging gameplay, that all fans can enjoy.”
Play Today!
Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Switch and PC. You can pick up a copy for yourself via the Xbox Store for £34.99. Look out for our full review of Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports on Xbox, which will be ready for you soon.
If you’d like to learn more about this new Giganto outing, then check out our other article on the title.
Gigantosaurus: Dino Sports Description
On your marks for The Giganto Games, a roar-some sports party for one to four dinos! Play as Mazu, Rocky, Bill and Tiny and compete in eight chomp-sized games. You’ll fly across deserts, race across glaciers, blast targets with berrys and more. But look out – Giganto himself might just stomp into the action!
With lots of game modes you can create your own tournaments, take on AI opponents, or get the gang together for a split-screen party. Can you earn the most medals and win the Super Giganto Pineapple? You’ll have dino-mite fun finding out!
