Play We're Back! - A Dinosaur's Story (europe) Online

We're Back! - A Dinosaur's Story came out for the Super Nintendo in 1993, published by Hi Tech Expressions. It was one of many licensed platformers from that era, based on the animated film of the same name. You don't see it discussed much compared to other SNES titles, but it has its own particular rhythm and challenges.

You control a young boy named Louie, guiding him through a series of side scrolling levels. Your main goal is to rescue the four friendly dinosaurs, Rex, Elsa, Dweeb, and Woog, who have been captured. The gameplay involves running, jumping across platforms, and using a slingshot to pop balloons that enemies float in on. You explore areas screen by screen, and a key mechanic is finding and using special "Brain Grain" cereal; eating it transforms Louie into a dinosaur himself, letting you smash through certain obstacles and enemies for a short time. The pacing is methodical, with some tricky jumps and enemy placements that can make it difficult for younger players. It feels like a straightforward, sometimes unforgiving cartoon adventure from the 16 bit period.