When the Primagen's Lightship was destroyed, the resulting explosion created a shockwave throughout the universe. This effect nearly ended the life of Oblivion, a 'thing' that drifts through space, consuming anything that ends up in its way. Also during this explosion, a new world was created. In this world lies the Turok family tree, and Oblivion knows that the only way the pain the lies within can be stopped is to destroy the Turok line.
The third title in the Turok series allows you to choose who will become the successor of the Turok lineage, either Danielle Fireseed or her brother Joseph. Each has unique paths through the same levels, as Joseph's small size allows him to fit into air ducts to take the low road, while Danielle's magnetic grappling hook allows her to take the high road. Each also has unique upgrades to basic weapons.
The story is told through in-game cutscenes with highly detailed models. There are no keys to collect this time around, as each level leads linearly into the next. In addition, Turok 3 features a return of its multiplayer mode, including the ability to add computer-controlled bots.
Fighting action is present throughout the game, with a first-person perspective that immerses players in the world of the Turok series. The Nintendo 64 console is utilized to deliver this experience.