Released in 1994 by Taito, The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak! is a classic side-scrolling platformer for the NES. Renowned for its late release and subsequent rarity, the game lets players switch instantly between Fred and Barney, using their distinct abilities to traverse prehistoric levels and rescue their children, Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm.
How to Play
The objective is to guide Fred and Barney through various stages, defeating enemies and overcoming obstacles. You can swap between characters at any time to take advantage of their unique skills: Fred uses his club for powerful melee attacks and can pull himself up on ledges, while Barney uses his slingshot for ranged attacks and can climb ropes or poles. Default web emulator controls use the Arrow keys (D-pad) to move, Z and X for the A and B buttons (jump and attack), Enter for Start, and Shift for Select.
Tips
- Switch characters frequently to suit the situation; Barney’s slingshot is much safer for dealing with distant enemies, while Fred’s club is essential for breaking rocks and close combat.
- Pay close attention to the environment during platforming sections to figure out where Fred needs to ledge-grab and where Barney needs to climb.
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