Play Flintstones, The (beta) Online

I remember picking up The Flintstones beta for the Super Nintendo back in 1995, a game Taito put out. It was one of many licensed platformers from that era, a time when you'd see familiar cartoon characters jumping across your TV screen. This one let you step into Bedrock, which felt like a natural fit for the 16-bit console's colorful style.

You control Fred Flintstone, moving screen by screen through prehistoric locations. Your main goal is to rescue Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm, which involves a lot of running, jumping over pits, and bopping enemies on the head. A couple of things stand out: you can pick up and throw rocks at foes, and you also get to drive the Flintmobile in some stages, which controls differently from the standard platforming. The game moves at a steady pace, but some of the platforming can be tricky, demanding careful jumps. It feels like a straightforward adventure that captures the simple, physical humor of the show.