Exoprimal Preview: A Successful Mashup of Dinosaurs & Robots

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Capcom's closed beta of provided a fun look at its cooperative shooter, which pits players against waves of angry dinosaurs in a satisfying multiplayer experience. There has been a surprising — some might even say shocking — lack of cooperative shooter action games involving dinosaurs over the years. Capcom is remedying this with, which effectively recreates the common childhood fantasy of what happens when powerful robots fight an army of Tyrannosaurus Rexes.

It takes almost no time for to be cooler than . Players take control of one of ten exosuits, each with specialized abilities that fit into one of three classes: Assault, Tank, and Support. However, players are able to switch from one suit to another at almost any point during a mission, which can last anywhere from 5 to 12 minutes. This nifty feature allows a well-oiled team to shift strategies as objectives and enemies change. proved in its preview that variety in gameplay and enemies will not be an issue.

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Before jumping into the game's 5v5 matches — which is two teams racing against one another to complete objectives — it's a great idea to test out each of the unique exosuits in the training area. Similar to other co-op shooters like , each class feels different to control. The melee-focused Roadblock tank provides powerful punches and a useful shield, while the Skywave exosuit lets players fly above the battlefield and heal teammates from a safe distance. The range of skills and attacks each exosuit provides begs players to experiment with different playstyles and be a helpful teammate as various scaly-skinned foes bombard players in each round.

Each stage in the preview contained a futuristic