Dino City
A prehistoric platformer where players control caveman Timmy and his dinosaur companion to rescue kidnapped villagers. Features unique dino-riding mechanics and vibrant cartoon-style graphics.
Platform
snes
Year
1992
Genre
Action-Platformer
Developer
Irem
Controls
About This Game
Switch between caveman and dinosaur characters - each with distinct abilities. Timmy uses primitive weapons while dinos offer brute strength.
Travel through 6 prehistoric zones including jungles, volcanoes, and ice ages with branching paths.
Innovative 'dino call' system lets players summon different dinosaurs (T-Rex, Pterodactyl, etc.) for specific challenges.
Notable for its humorous animations and creative enemy designs like caveman bikers and dino-riding foes.
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