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IGDB / 19685

We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story

1993 61 / 100 Platform
We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story is different from it's Genesis counterpart. This version features character's from the movie, but does not follow the storyline of the movie. In this version, Professor Screw Eyes has kidnapped Louie and Cecilia. Hearing of this, Captain Neweyes and the dinosaurs launch into action to save their friends by traveling through various time periods. The gameplay is a side-scroller that ha Show full summary

We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story is different from it's Genesis counterpart. This version features character's from the movie, but does not follow the storyline of the movie. In this version, Professor Screw Eyes has kidnapped Louie and Cecilia. Hearing of this, Captain Neweyes and the dinosaurs launch into action to save their friends by traveling through various time periods. The gameplay is a side-scroller that has the player take control of Rex, traveling throughout the levels avoiding traps and defeating various enemies scattered throughout the stages (five in all). Rex can also receive help from his dinosaur pals, Elsa, Woog, Vorb, and Dweeb from time to time. There are also power-ups that increase and replenish Rex's health.

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We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story is different from it's Genesis counterpart. This version features character's from the movie, but does not follow the storyline of the movie. In this version, Professor Screw Eyes has kidnapped Louie and Cecilia. Hearing of this, Captain Neweyes and the dinosaurs launch into action to save their friends by traveling through various time periods. The gameplay is a side-scroller that has the player take control of Rex, traveling throughout the levels avoiding traps and defeating various enemies scattered throughout the stages (five in all). Rex can also receive help from his dinosaur pals, Elsa, Woog, Vorb, and Dweeb from time to time. There are also power-ups that increase and replenish Rex's health.

GenrePlatform ThemeAction ThemeComedy ThemeScience fiction
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Studios & ownership

Studio & publishing

Developer
Visual Concepts, Rozner Labs Software Group
Publisher
Hi-Tech Expressions, Playtronic
Franchise
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story
02
So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action, Comedy, Science fiction
03
Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • DOS 1993
  • Super Nintendo Entertainment System Feb 1994
  • Super Nintendo Entertainment System 1993
  • Super Nintendo Entertainment System Nov 1993

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