Review: ‘Exoprimal’ pits dinosaurs vs. mech suits and somehow works

Suchomimus, a long-nosed bipedal dinosaur, attacks players in 'Exoprimal.' — Capcom/TNS

It takes work, excellent execution and plenty of luck to carve a niche in an established genre. For every “League of Legends” that blows up into a video game powerhouse, there’s a “Dawngate” that never quite gets off the ground.

With “Exoprimal,” Capcom is hoping to attract fans that enjoy games such as “Overwatch,” but don’t exactly love the hypercompetitive aspects. It’s for players who enjoy teamwork and collaboration, but who don’t want to do it in a head-to-head situation, where teammates scream at each other or bicker over perceived slights and disagreements.