Nintendo Entertainment System · Platformer
The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | SOL |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | The Flintstones |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak is a platformer released in 1994 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by SOL and published by Taito.
It landed about 9 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1994 include Mega Man 6, Wario's Woods and Alfred Chicken.
It is part of the The Flintstones series; on the NES you can also try The Flintstones: The Rescue of Dino & Hoppy. The series also appears on other systems with The Flintstones (Genesis) and The Flintstones: The Treasure of Sierra Madrock (SNES).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak 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.
The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak cheats & codes
55 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Start with 1 life instead of 3 | AASALPZA |
|---|---|
| Start with 5 lives | GASALPZA |
| Start with 9 lives | AASALPZE |
| Infinite lives | SXEETEVK |
| Infinite energy | AANONPPA |
| Enemies do more damage (take 3 hearts away) | LANONPPA |
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The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak 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.
The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak FAQ
When did The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak come out on the NES?
The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994.
Who made The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak?
It was developed by SOL and published by Taito.
Is The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak multiplayer?
No. The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak is a single-player game.
How long does The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak take to play?
As a platformer, The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak 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 The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak 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.