Overview and Gameplay
Dino-Riki battles through a prehistoric world of dinosaurs, hostile creatures, swamps, deserts, caverns, quicksand, and deadly gaps. This overhead action shooter scrolls upward automatically, combining projectile combat with careful platform jumping.
Four main stages lead through increasingly dangerous environments and boss encounters. Collecting fist icons upgrades Riki’s weapon from rocks to axes, boomerangs, and a powerful spreading torch attack. Damage can reduce health and strip away upgrades, making recovery after mistakes especially difficult.
Controls And Mechanics
- Directions: Move Dino-Riki in four directions.
- B: Fire the current weapon.
- A: Jump, or remain airborne while wings are active.
- Hearts expand maximum energy, meat restores health, and boots increase movement speed.
- Birds grant flight, stars clear enemies, and six diamonds collected without taking damage award an extra life.
This is a single-player game with no multiplayer mode.
Version Notes
The North American release changes the Japanese title, Shinjinrui: The New Type, and removes its explicit promotional connection to wrestler Riki Choshu. The powered-up character is presented as Macho-Riki.
Release And Credits
- NES release: September 1989
- Developer: Hudson Soft
- Publisher: Hudson Soft USA
- Original platform: Famicom
