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Preview: Turok: Origins Won’t Rival the Classics as a Bang-Average PS5 Shooter
Push Square previewed Turok: Origins, an upcoming co-op shooter for PS5, at Gamescom and came away underwhelmed, describing it as a "bang-average" game that fails to live up to the classic series. The half-hour demo pitted the player and two companions, in either first- or third-person view, against dinosaurs during a trial mission, offering a choice of assault, defence or healer playstyles with corresponding weapons and abilities, but the writer found most encounters over too quickly to build any tension, and even a climactic boss fight against an armoured T-Rex felt too easy and repetitive rather than demanding real tactical variety.
The preview singled out the switch between first- and third-person perspectives as the most interesting feature, noting the controls felt equally sharp in either mode, while visuals ran at 4K60. Co-operative play was also criticised as feeling unnecessary, since the mission presented no obstacles requiring communication between players, and the game can be played entirely solo offline. Turok: Origins is due for release on PS5 in Spring 2027, and the reviewer hopes the finished game will offer more depth than was shown in the demo.
In short
- Push Square's Turok: Origins preview calls the shooter "bang-average" so far
- Combat and boss fight felt too easy and repetitive in demo
- Co-op felt unnecessary; game launches on PS5 in Spring 2027
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The case for
The preview suggests the demo may not show the game at its best: a short trial mission can make encounters feel less varied or challenging than they will in the finished release. The flexible first- and third-person views, distinct playstyles and smooth presentation offer a promising foundation, and the developers may yet add encounters that make co-op coordination worthwhile.
The case against
The demo gives reason to doubt that Turok: Origins captures what made the classic series compelling: fights reportedly ended too quickly, and even the boss offered little challenge or tactical variety. Co-op also seemed unnecessary when the mission did not reward communication and could be played solo, leaving the preview with limited evidence that the game’s systems add much depth.
Explained simply
Turok is a long-running action game series in which players fight dinosaurs and other enemies. Turok: Origins is a forthcoming entry for PlayStation 5, built around missions that can be played alone or with up to two companions.
The game offers first-person and third-person views, letting players choose whether to see through their character’s eyes or from behind them. Players can also take on assault, defence or healing roles, each with different weapons and abilities.
The series has older games that are remembered by some players as classics, so a new entry invites comparison with them. Its mix of dinosaur combat and co-operative play will shape whether it appeals to returning fans and newcomers alike.