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Super Nintendo · Action
We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Visual Concepts |
| Publisher | HiTech Software |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Visual Concepts and published by HiTech Software, We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as an action game.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.
Visual Concepts also made Desert Strike, ClayFighter and Taz-Mania for the SNES.
We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story 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.
We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story cheats & codes
84 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Super Jump | FEB1-C14C |
|---|---|
| Mega Jump | 4EB1-C14C |
| 9 Lives | DB8B-C030 |
| 6 Lives | D18B-C030 |
| 1 Life | DF8B-C030 |
| Infinite Energy | C2B2-C54B |
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story FAQ
When did We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story come out on the SNES?
We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story?
It was developed by Visual Concepts and published by HiTech Software.
Is We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story multiplayer?
Yes. We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story supports up to 2 players.
How long does We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story take to play?
As an action game, We're Back!: A Dinosaur's Story 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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