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3.1 / 5

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Platform
NES
Genres
Action · Puzzle · Strategy
Player Perspective
Top-down
Developers
Midway
Publishers
Acclaim
Release date
December 31, 1990

Summary

In Trog! you’re thrust into the chaotic prehistoric realm of Og, where speed is the only way to stay alive. A one‑eyed caveman named Trog prowls the islands, hunting the hapless dinosaurs Spike and Bloop, so you’re constantly sprinting to avoid becoming his Stone Age snack.

The game cranks up the pressure across 50 quirky islands, each packed with surprise hazards and power‑ups. Along the way you’ll witness Trog’s ridiculous inventions—fire, the wheel, even a wobbling pogo stick—each designed to snag you for dinner. Sticky tar pits lurk as deadly traps, forcing you to time every jump with precision.

Special pickups add a wild twist: munch a pineapple and you temporarily transform into a ferocious T‑Rex, turning the tables on the hungry caveman. The core loop is simple yet frantic—run, dodge, and collect enough boosts to outpace Trog and rescue the dinosaurs, or watch them (and you) go extinct.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Cooperative

Alternative Titles

  • Trog Alternative