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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer
Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire is a platformer released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by SEGA.
It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.
SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.
Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire cheats & codes
23 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | FF70EC:0009 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health P1 | FF64C9:0038 |
| Infinite Health P2 | FF66C7:0038 |
| Infinite Lives | FF70ED:0004 |
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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.
Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire FAQ
When did Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire come out on the Genesis?
Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.
Who made Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire multiplayer?
Yes. Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire take to play?
As a platformer, Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire 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.
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