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Dino Rex

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Dino Rex is a 1992 arcade fighting game by Taito built around one-on-one battles between prehistoric dinosaurs and beasts. Its exaggerated throws, simple combo mechanics, and digitized-style character presentation give it a distinctive feel compared with human martial-arts fighters. Thanks to its unusual premise and memorable presentation, it remains a curious cult title in arcade fighting history.
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Release Date
1992-01-01
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Plays
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Players choose from a roster of dinosaur and prehistoric creature fighters and battle in side-view one-on-one matches. The controls center on movement, jumping, attacks, and throws, with some characters able to string together basic combos. Each fight ends when a health bar is depleted or the timer runs out, and victories advance the player through the match sequence. Positioning, attack range, and grab timing are especially important, and each character has its own size and rhythm.

Dino Rex

A selectable dinosaur fighter that relies on charges and close-range power attacks.

Gorilla

A strength-focused prehistoric beast with an emphasis on throws and direct brawling.

Triceratops

A heavy, defensive triceratops character that pressures opponents with charges and headbutts.

Tyrannosaurus

A signature T. rex-style fighter with strong offense and powerful rush attacks.

Use spacing to avoid pointless trades and look for openings to grab or launch basic strings. Against larger, slower opponents, keep moving and punish recovery frames with throws or quick attacks. If your character has a rush move, save it for moments when the opponent is committed to an attack or landing. Learning each fighter's simple combo routes will improve consistency more than risky sequences.

No cheats or unlockables available

Tips

Watch the opponent's rhythm before deciding whether to close in or stay out.

Tips

Throws are often more reliable than trading normal attacks, especially against heavy characters.

Tips

Simple, consistent combos matter more than flashy high-risk routes.

User Reviews

The dinosaur-versus-dinosaur concept is instantly memorable.

User Reviews

Traditional, solid arcade fighting with an old-school feel.

User Reviews

Not a mainstream classic, but it has strong charm and arcade atmosphere.

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