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Trog!

It's survival of the fastest in the prehistoric land of Og. That crazy, one-eyed caveman, the Trog, is hungry... and dinos Spike and Bloop know what that means: RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! Here's your chance to change…

31 December 1990

Trog! is a puzzle developed by Midway, released 31 December 1990 on Nintendo Entertainment System and DOS.

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What Trog! is

Trog! is a puzzle game developed by Midway and released in 1990. It was published by Acclaim. It is available on Nintendo Entertainment System and DOS.

The premise, in the publisher's words

It's survival of the fastest in the prehistoric land of Og. That crazy, one-eyed caveman, the Trog, is hungry... and dinos Spike and Bloop know what that means: RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! Here's your chance to change the course of history and save the dinosaurs. Don't become Trog's Stone Age feast! Instead, use your reflexes and wits racing through 50 fun-filled islands, packed with dino-mite action and surprises. You'll witness the greatest inventions of all time: fire, the wheel, the pogo stick (the pogo stick?) - all invented by Trog to catch his dinner - you! Just watch out for the Tar Pits... sticky business. You've got special pick-ups to keep that carnivorous chow hound in check, like…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Trog! launched on 31 December 1990, within three weeks of Sengoku, A-Train, Spellbound and Colorado.

Released around the same time: Sengoku, A-Train, Spellbound, Colorado.

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Quick answers

Trog! — frequently asked questions

When did Trog! come out?
Trog! was released on 31 December 1990 for Nintendo Entertainment System and DOS.
Does Trog! have multiplayer?
Yes. Trog! supports multiplayer.

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