Overview and Gameplay
Sam’s village has lost its winter food, so the club-swinging caveman heads into prehistoric lands to bring supplies back. This side-scrolling platformer mixes enemy-smashing, food collecting, bones as currency, BONUS letters, shops, bonus stages, and boss fights across comic Stone Age settings.
Controls And Mechanics
- Movement: Sam runs, jumps, climbs, grabs vines, and explores stages with vertical routes and hazards.
- Combat: the main weapon can be replaced by limited-ammo tools, while a full SHOUT meter lets Sam unleash a Super Shout.
- Progression: hearts expand health, shields grant temporary protection, and special items include travel tickets, a pogo stick, a stone wheel, and a hang glider.
Version Notes
This is the European PAL SNES release of Prehistorik Man, with English, French, and German text options. The Japanese Super Famicom version is titled P-Man.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1996
- Developer: Titus France SA
- Publisher: Titus Software
- Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System
