Adventures of Dino-Riki

Description

Adventures of Dino-Riki is a classic NES action game that was released in 1987. At first glance, this game may seem like just another in a line of ordinary arcade titles, but it is actually a very fun and challenging platformer.
The main character of this game is a little boy named Riki, who upon waking up finds that his home island has been attacked by mysterious monsters. Riki decides to deal with this threat and sets off on a dangerous journey full of obstacles and enemies. The gameplay in Adventures of Dino-Riki is simple yet addictive. Riki only has jumping and shooting at his disposal, but that doesn't mean the game isn't challenging. On the contrary, the game is filled with various traps, enemies and powerful bosses that won't give you anything for free. To make things even harder, Riki only has 3 lives and there are no checkpoints, so in case of death you have to start the level from the beginning. One of the most interesting features of this game is the possibility that you can turn into a dinosaur. If you find a special icon, you will become a giant dinosaur for a while with huge strength and takes everything in its path before it. This feature adds another dimension to the game and sets it apart from other games of a similar genre. The graphics and sound effects in Adventures of Dino-Riki are quite solid for the NES. The environments are colorful and detailed, the characters are well animated, and the sound effects are colorful enough to match the atmosphere of the game. The only negative point about this game may be its short length. With only 6 levels and the lack of various options to extend the game, this title may pass by too quickly for some.
Adventures of Dino-Riki is a platformer that impresses mainly because of its difficulty and story. It may not offer any revolutionary elements, but its dinosaur transformation, challenging gameplay and solid graphics and sound effects still make it a very entertaining game. For gamers who like to play a challenging platform title, Adventures of Dino-Riki may be the right choice.