Paleo Pines Dinosaur Designs & Skins (Theropods Pt1)

A collection of dinosaurs I designed for Paleo Pines (Small theropods / raptor edition)
(Disclaimer: These designs are concepts and may change in the final game! )

Designing these dinosaurs was a lot of fun! I was set on keeping them as accurate to modern knowledge as possible whilst still pushing their shapes and making each species its own 'character design', so to speak. This is especially apparent in the 'raptors', who all share quite similar body plans. Aside from exploring vastly different colour schemes and patterns, I would add a variety of distinguishing features such as head crests, feather hoods and tail fan shapes to diversify each silhouette and make them all feel unique.

Deinonychus Reference Sheet

Deinonychus Skins

Inspired by patterning found in birds of prey

Coelophysis Reference Sheet

Coleophysis Skins

Vaguely inspired by caiman-lizards/amphibians

Archaeopteryx Reference Sheet

Archaeopteryx Skins

Somewhat inspired by domestic pigeons and other columbids

Compsognathus Reference Sheet

Compsognathus Skins

Mostly unique patterns, however the second is loosely inspired by cockatiels

Microraptor Reference Sheet

Microraptor Skins

Inspired by corvids, particularly magpies! Since we know Microraptor had glassy black and iridescent feathers, I tried to incorporate this into the design but still have a range of colours