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The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak!

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Also known as
The Flintstones: Sorpresa al Picco del Dinosauro

Switch between Fred and Barney, using their unique climbing and combat skills to rescue Pebbles and Bam-Bam from a volcanic mountain.

The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak! was released for the NES in 1994, and this is the original platform and earliest commercial release of the game.


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About The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak!

The Flintstones - The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak! is a platforming adventure where players control Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble. The narrative begins with the two fathers searching for their lost children, Pebbles and Bam-Bam, a quest complicated by a volcanic eruption that forces a long detour around a mountain.

Gameplay involves switching between the two protagonists, each possessing distinct physical and combat capabilities. Fred can climb certain surfaces, while Barney is able to hang from ropes and vines. Their weapon sets also differ: Fred wields a powerful, chargeable club, whereas Barney uses a weaker slingshot for ranged attacks. Some items, such as throwing axes and bowling balls, are available for both characters to use.

This title represents the second NES game based on The Flintstones license. Progress through the stages requires the strategic application of each character's unique abilities to overcome specific environmental obstacles.

The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak! Screenshots

10 images
Title screen
Intro
Fred hitting a small dinosaur.
Fred evading rocks.
Barney can stand on a rope for an instant and jump to reach the extra life.
Traps in the first stage
Finding Pebbles and Bam Bam - unfortunately there's a volcanic eruption.
And you have to go all the way around.
The second stage
Hitting the monkey with the throwing axe and evading the coconut by hitting it with the bat.