Titus Interactive developed and produced this cute little animated adventure game in the early nineties. It is a colourful, action packed arcade style adventure that is appropriate for children of all ages and adults. Note that the game is based on animated violence and not-particularly graphic bludgeoning, so parents may want to preview the game to make sure it isn’t something that they are going to find objectionable.
The protagonist of the story is a cartoonish Neanderthal man who does not walk softly, but does carry a big stick.
Titus Interactive developed and produced this cute little animated adventure game in the early nineties. It is a colourful, action packed arcade style adventure that is appropriate for children of all ages and adults. Note that the game is based on animated violence and not-particularly graphic bludgeoning, so parents may want to preview the game to make sure it isn’t something that they are going to find objectionable.
The protagonist of the story is a cartoonish Neanderthal man who does not walk softly, but does carry a big stick. It is set in prehistoric times, and the plot veers considerable from the annals of history by mixing and matching dinosaurs with the descendants of modern man. Nevertheless, since the game is geared more toward a younger
audience, and most people are not seeking perfect realism in a platform game, it does not detract from the value of the game.
The premise of the game does not really differ much from the assumed life of an actual Neanderthal man. The hero must negotiate levels to find food and avoid being squashed or eaten by the larger predators. The food, which is the driving force behind the caveman’s quest, can sometimes be found just lying in wait, but most of the time it needs to be hunted and killed. Enemies vary in difficulty, with some requiring multiple hits to drag down. Some are totally indestructible, and others still virtually explode when they look at the caveman’s might. Some enemies attack by rushing you, while others have ranged attacks, such as the coconut-lobbing monkeys.
While the levels do not seem to get much more difficult as they progress (although they do take on different looks to keep them somewhat interesting), the clock does become a factor. Each level has a time limit that sometimes creates a sense of urgency. The Neanderthal can offset the ticking clock by acquiring weapons power-ups, bombs and jump boosters to improve play.
Overall, Prehistorik is more cute than adventurous, but it is still a solid play. The graphics are colourful and interesting, and gameplay is fairly smooth. It is well worth the download, especially for the youngsters who never seem to tire of dinosaur tales.
