Mustafa is actually one of the four main characters that you can select to play the game. The game is based on the 26th century when Black Marketeers began their hunt to control the dinosaurs to fulfill their evil agenda.
That’s where the 4 main characters team up to defeat the evil: Jack Tenrec, Hannah Dundee, Mustapha Cairo, and Mess O'Bradovich.
I think the premise & narrative of the game made the game what it is today. Without such an intriguing plot, the game would’ve hardly made a dent in the arcade-gaming history.
Experience
As a side-scrolling action game, the controls are quite easy to handle. The main key/buttons to play are: Up, Down, Left, Right, Left Alt, Left Ctrl, and 1 (Not from Numpad).
So, the combat or gameplay is not that hard to figure out. However, the game definitely becomes more intense as you progress further into the story. I genuinely had a hard time fighting against the mad dinosaurs and some boss levels.
Furthermore, you can call your friends and team up to inflict maximum damage on your enemies. Some levels allow me to unlock special and secret moves that made the game more fun for me.
Overall, the game surely blends the classic beat ‘em up style with the intense storyline to make the game a timeless masterpiece.
Bottom Line
There’s no way I won’t recommend this game to old-school gamers because this is a pure drive through the memory lane. Very few games can compare to this masterpiece and everyone should relive the magic of this awesome arcade game.
So, download the game now!
Gameplay
- Side-scrolling beat 'em up: Players control one of four characters (Jack, Hannah, Mustapha, or Mess) and fight their way through eight stages.
- Cooperative or single-player: Up to three players can join forces, making it a fun social experience.
- Multiple attack options: Each character has unique moves and special attacks, offering diverse combat styles.
- Environmental elements: Players can utilize objects in the environment to their advantage, such as throwing barrels at enemies or grappling onto vines to swing across chasms.
- Dinosaurs: While not directly playable, dinosaurs appear throughout the game as neutral characters, sometimes attacking both players and enemies, adding an unpredictable element.
Story
- A World Reborn, Ruled by Rust: Step into the year 2604, where humanity rebuilds after an ecological disaster, coexisting (uneasily) with resurrected dinosaurs. But amidst the chrome and steel, a sinister force threatens this fragile peace.
- The Black Marketeers' Nefarious Scheme: This ruthless gang hunts dinosaurs, turning them violent and jeopardizing the fragile balance. Our heroes, a ragtag band of misfits with distinct personalities and motivations, must unravel the Black Marketeers' plot and save the day.
- From Dusty Garage to City in the Sea: Follow Jack, the resourceful mechanic, Hannah, the intrepid explorer, Mustapha, the ingenious engineer, and Mess, the enigmatic warrior, as they race across a post-apocalyptic landscape, facing betrayal, danger, and the ultimate showdown with the Black Marketeers' mastermind.
Plot
- Setting: The game takes place in the 26th century, where humans and dinosaurs coexist.
- Black Marketeers: A villainous organization called the Black Marketeers is illegally hunting dinosaurs, disrupting the ecological balance and causing them to become aggressive.
- Heroes: Four heroes – Jack Tenrec, Hannah Dundee, Mustapha Cairo, and Mess O'Bradovich – unite to stop the Black Marketeers and restore peace.
- Story progression: The heroes travel through various environments, including jungles, deserts, and the futuristic "City in the Sea," battling enemies and overcoming obstacles as they chase down the Black Marketeers and their leader, Vice Terhune.
