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Dinobasher Starring Bignose the Caveman

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Dinobasher Starring Bignose the Caveman is a 1993 action platformer for the Sega Master System. Players control Bignose, a prehistoric hero who uses a distinctive bashing attack to fight dinosaurs and other foes while rescuing his kidnapped girlfriend. Its lighthearted stone-age setting and straightforward stage-based design give it a modest retro appeal.
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Release Date
1993-01-01
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The game uses a classic side-scrolling perspective. Players move left and right, jump across gaps and hazards, and use a close-range bashing attack to defeat enemies or break through obstacles. Progression is stage-based, with 15 prehistoric levels combining platforming, enemy encounters, and environmental traps. The focus is on timing, route selection, and steady forward momentum rather than complex systems.

Bignose

The caveman protagonist who fights through dinosaur-filled stages using a signature bash attack.

Bignose's Girlfriend

The kidnapped girlfriend whose rescue drives the story forward.

Keep moving and learn the reach of the bash attack so you can hit enemies before they crowd you. On narrow ledges, jump carefully and avoid rushing into groups. When enemies patrol fixed routes, bait them one at a time. Treat item pickups as safety insurance and preserve health for later stages with tighter platforming.

No cheats or unlockables available

Tips

Master the bash timing; stopping briefly before attacking helps with spacing.

Tips

Be extra cautious on moving platforms and over pits, since most mistakes come from rushed jumps.

Tips

Lure enemies out one by one instead of charging into packed groups.

User Reviews

Some players view it as a solid, no-frills 8-bit action platformer.

User Reviews

Others enjoy its goofy prehistoric theme and simple stage-by-stage structure.

User Reviews

A common comment is that it feels old-school and demands practice with jumping and enemy timing.

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