Flashback Classic
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action
A Dinosaur's Tale
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Funcom |
| Publisher | HiTech Software |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994, A Dinosaur's Tale is an action game developed by Funcom and published by HiTech Software.
It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer.
Funcom also made Daze Before Christmas, Nightmare Circus and NBA Hangtime for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing A Dinosaur's Tale is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
A Dinosaur's Tale cheats & codes
18 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | FFDD1C:09 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy (Sidescrolling Levels) | FFA32D:03 |
| Infinite Energy (Flight Levels) | FFD276:03 |
A Dinosaur's Tale walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for A Dinosaur's Tale.
If you like A Dinosaur's Tale, the Matrix also picks…
Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball Classic
Gunstar Heroes Classic Co-op
Alien Soldier Classic
The Chaos Engine Classic
Batman Forever Classic Co-op
Ecco: The Tides of Time Classic
Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
A Dinosaur's Tale FAQ
When did A Dinosaur's Tale come out on the Genesis?
A Dinosaur's Tale was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made A Dinosaur's Tale?
It was developed by Funcom and published by HiTech Software.
Is A Dinosaur's Tale multiplayer?
No. A Dinosaur's Tale is a single-player game.
How long does A Dinosaur's Tale take to play?
As an action game, A Dinosaur's Tale typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about A Dinosaur's Tale on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.