[1] Dinotopia features a young man, Nathan, searching for his sister Constance in a land inhabited by both humans and dinosaurs.

The game features cutscenes with live actors, as well as animatronic dinosaurs created by Andre Freitas and his special effects company, AFX Studios.

"[2] Dennis Michael of CNN wrote "its apt combination of intellect and humanity makes the game a winner for new players looking for something to share with the family".

[8] Popular Science praised the game's high production values, noting its use of 3D graphics, motion video, and "lifelike" dinosaur puppets.

[1] Steven Forbis, writing for Entertainment Weekly, praised the game for its "lively characters, humor, and the island's day-to-day life".