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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shooter / Shoot 'em Up
Adventures of Dino Riki
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Shooter, Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Adventures of Dino Riki is a shooter released in 1989 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Hudson. It blends shooter and shoot 'em up elements.
It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales. Among the 33 NES shooters in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
Hudson also made Adventure Island 3, Bomberman II and Faxanadu for the NES.
Adventures of Dino Riki is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Adventures of Dino Riki is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Adventures of Dino Riki cheats & codes
56 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With Infinite Lives | SZEETTVG |
|---|---|
| Start With 1 Life | AESEPGZA |
| Start With 6 Lives | IESEPGZA |
| Start With 9 Lives | AESEPGZE |
| Start With Infinite Life Hearts | SZUENZVG |
| Start With 4 Life Hearts | GESEIGZA |
Adventures of Dino Riki walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Adventures of Dino Riki FAQ
When did Adventures of Dino Riki come out on the NES?
Adventures of Dino Riki was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made Adventures of Dino Riki?
It was developed by Hudson.
Is Adventures of Dino Riki multiplayer?
No. Adventures of Dino Riki is a single-player game.
How long does Adventures of Dino Riki take to play?
As a shooter, Adventures of Dino Riki 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 Adventures of Dino Riki 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.