Product Overview
- Product Name: Primal Rage
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Primal Rage cart with bold label artwork and a strong, well-kept shell; fully tested and playing properly. A sharp-looking cartridge ready for your next prehistoric showdown.
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What's Included
- SNES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Extras:
Game Description
A catastrophic meteor strike reshapes the planet and colossal prehistoric beasts battle for supremacy in Primal Rage on the Super Nintendo system. Choose from towering fighters like the fire-breathing tyrannosaurus Diablo or the swift raptor Sauron and unleash claw swipes, tail whips, and elemental attacks in savage one-on-one combat. Every arena shakes with impact as volcanic eruptions, icy wastelands, and crumbling city ruins frame the chaos.
Released in 1995 by Midway and developed by Atari Games, this SNES fighting game adapts the arcade hit known for its stop-motion animated dinosaur characters. Players searching for classic 16-bit fighting games will recognize its combo strings, juggling attacks, and screen-filling special moves that echo the competitive arcade scene of the mid-’90s. The pacing is deliberate but explosive, rewarding precise inputs and matchup knowledge over reckless button mashing.
Each creature brings a distinct combat identity—Blizzard freezes opponents with icy breath, while Chaos relies on crushing grapples and brute-force slams. Devoted human followers cheer and react during matches, reinforcing the primal spectacle as these ancient beings clash for dominance. For collectors of Super NES arcade conversions, this cartridge release remains one of the era’s most visually striking dinosaur fighters and a standout from the golden age of 16-bit brawlers.
Gameplay Features
- Play as seven prehistoric fighters including Diablo, Sauron, and Blizzard
- Arcade-style combo chains, juggle attacks, and signature special moves
- Execute over-the-top finishing attacks unique to each creature
- Battle across themed arenas like volcanic craters and frozen tundras
- Animated human followers react dynamically to victories and knockouts
- Two-player versus mode recreates mid-’90s competitive fighting rivalries
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Primal Rage first appeared in arcades in 1994 using stop-motion animation techniques that gave its dinosaur characters a distinctive, almost clay-animated look before arriving on the Super Nintendo in 1995. Developed by Atari Games, it was part of the mid-’90s fighting game surge alongside titles like Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter. Marketed around battling prehistoric “gods,” the game carved out its own identity with oversized creature combat and visually dramatic finishing moves.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Fighting
- Year Released: 1995
- Publisher: Midway
- Developer: Atari Games
- ESRB Rating: T - Teen
- UPC: 031763108900
- SKU: 7424
- Format: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) 16-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
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