Fossil Fighters: Frontier (2015)

The newest installment in the Fossil Fighters franchise introduces a groundbreaking feature for fans: the ability to drive vehicles across diverse and exotic locations to uncover hidden dinosaur fossils. These fossils, once excavated, can be revived into living dinosaurs known as Vivosaurs, which players can train and use in battles against wild Vivosaurs encountered during exploration.

Exploration and Vehicle Mechanics

Players now have the opportunity to navigate various terrains using specialized buggies, each offering unique abilities suited to different excavation tasks. While operating a vehicle, players can deploy radar blasts to detect buried dinosaur fossils. The choice of buggy significantly impacts gameplay: a racing buggy enables rapid travel to distant excavation sites, whereas a carrier buggy allows players to transport larger quantities of fossils and equipment.

Fossil Excavation and Preparation

Once a fossil is discovered, players use an array of tools, including hammers and drills, on the Nintendo 3DS touch screen to carefully clean and prepare it. Precision during this cleaning process is crucial, as properly restored fossils result in stronger and more effective Vivosaurs when deployed in combat. Rushing through the cleaning phase may negatively impact the Vivosaur’s battle performance, emphasizing strategic attention to detail.

Vivosaur Training and Battles

After excavation and cleaning, fossils transform into Vivosaurs, which players can train to enhance their abilities. These creatures can be brought into combat against wild Vivosaurs during excavation trips or used in structured battles. The game supports both local and online multiplayer modes, allowing players to engage in three-on-three battles within stadium arenas. Online connectivity requires wireless broadband access, and additional games and systems are necessary for multiplayer participation.

Multiplayer and Online Features

Players can collaborate with friends using local wireless play to explore dig sites as a team of up to three participants. This cooperative mode enhances the excavation experience and encourages teamwork when uncovering rare fossils. Additionally, six-player Vivosaur battles are supported both locally and online, providing competitive gameplay in which players deploy the creatures they have trained. Each match consists of two teams of three Vivosaurs each, offering a strategic and dynamic combat experience.

Unique Gameplay Elements

• Drive specialized buggies across diverse locations to uncover fossils.
• Utilize radar blasts to detect hidden dinosaur fossils.
• Excavate and carefully clean fossils to create stronger Vivosaurs.
• Engage in local three-player exploration and fossil excavation.
• Compete in six-player Vivosaur battles locally or online, with three-on-three matches in stadiums.

Fossil Fighters: Frontier combines vehicle exploration, precision fossil restoration, and strategic Vivosaur battles to create a comprehensive dinosaur-themed adventure. Its innovative features expand upon the traditional Fossil Fighters formula, offering players a multifaceted gaming experience that integrates excavation, creature management, and both cooperative and competitive multiplayer gameplay.