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Prehistorik Man came out for the Game Boy in 1996, published by Titus Interactive. It was part of that era where you saw a lot of side scrolling platformers on the handheld, games you could pick up and play in short bursts. This one stood out with its caveman theme and a certain goofy charm that felt distinct from the more serious adventures available at the time.

You control a caveman on a quest to gather food for his hungry tribe. The main goal is to explore levels screen by screen, clobbering dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures with your trusty club. You also use a bow for ranged attacks, which is handy for hitting enemies from a distance. A big part of the game is breaking open eggs and other objects to collect food; this is your primary score and objective. The pacing is fairly quick, though some jumps and enemy patterns can be tricky, giving it a decent challenge. It feels like a straightforward, action packed scramble where you are always moving forward to find the next thing to smash.