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Dino Rex is a prehistoric one-on-one arcade fighting game developed by Taito in 1992. Set in a mythical 25th-century BC South America where humans and dinosaurs coexist, you compete in a brutal tournament to claim the title of “Dino Rex.” Notable for predating Primal Rage by two years, the game features distinctive stop-motion animation for its giant dinosaur combatants, bringing a unique classic monster-film aesthetic to the arcade fighting genre.

How to Play

Choose from six different dinosaur fighters—including the T-Rex, Triceratops, and Allosaurus—and battle your way through the tournament ranks. Since this is an arcade port, insert credits with the coin button (usually Shift or Space), then use the arrow keys for movement and action keys (Z, X, C) for your dinosaur’s attacks. You can restore your power gauge during a match by holding the “Up” directional key to make your dinosaur roar, giving you access to devastating special moves.

Tips

• Manage the Power Gauge: Create distance from your opponent to safely roar (hold Up) and charge your gauge for stronger attacks.
• Watch Hit Detection: The game’s hitboxes can be a bit unforgiving and the movement stiff, so focus on precise timing and deliberate strikes rather than button mashing.