The Game Boy Classic Is Back to Kill

Dinosaurs may have gone extinct millions of years ago, but retro games like Baby T-Rex seem to be immortal. Yes, that little skateboarding Tyrannosaurus from the 90s is back in a physical edition reimagined for the Game Boycourtesy of the publisher ModRetro​.

For those who lived through the cartridge era, playing Baby T-Rex again is like opening a portal to childhood. This platformeroriginally released in 1993 by Beam Softwareis a perfect mix of nostalgia and adventure. In the game, you control Rexa skateboarding T-Rex (clearly the most radical dinosaur in the world), who needs to cross 16 levels full of dangers to rescue his girlfriend Rexette from the clutches of evil wizard Sethron​. Sounds like a B-movie plot? Of course! But that's where the charm lies.

The Retro Gaming Era Never Dies

The interesting thing about Baby T-Rex is that it didn't have the giant impact that games like Super Mario Land or Kirby's Dreamland had on the Game Boy, but its return is a clear reminder that retro gaming is still going strong. With the growing wave of remakes and re-releasestoday's gamers have the chance to experience (or relive) titles that defined the golden age of handheld video games.

In fact, this phenomenon of nostalgia in video games is not something new. We have been seeing it for years with relaunches of franchises like Zelda and Metroidbut what makes Baby T-Rex special is the purity of its proposal: a simple and straightforward adventurewithout the modern complications like microtransactions or 80GB of first-week updates. Here, it's just you, your Game Boy, and the mission to save your girl. Old school in the veins!

The Game: Simple but Fun

Baby T-Rex's 16 levels are a journey through time — literally and figuratively. With scenarios ranging from crystallized jungles until dangerous dungeons and sinister towerseach stage presents unique challenges that force the player to run, jump, shoot and, of course, skateboarding like a badass dinosaur. Not to mention the multiplayer mode, where you can prove to your friend who is the More radical Rex of all​(

The Power of Classics: Retrogaming Never Goes Out of Style

The market of retrogaming has never been stronger. Old games like Baby T-Rex are being brought back to life for a new generation, while veterans get a chance to relive their nostalgia on their original platforms. It's an interesting phenomenon, because while technology is advancing by leaps and bounds with super-powered consoles like the PS5 and the Xbox Series Xthe appeal of simpler games, with pixelated graphics and straightforward gameplay, seems to be irresistible.

This makes us wonder: why do these games continue to attract so much attention? The answer lies in the simplicity and honest challenge that these games offer. Without the distraction of 4K graphics or super complex plots, the focus is entirely on the gameplay. Baby T-Rex, for example, may not be revolutionary in terms of mechanics, but the nostalgia of handling a Game Boy, along with the fair difficulty and uncompromising fun, is enough to keep its charm intact.

Game Story Summary

Originally released in 1993, Baby T-Rex has had some very peculiar incarnations. In the beginning, the game was the same, but with different regional skins: in Sweden, it was released as Bamsewhile in Australia, it became Agro Soar. These versions basically changed the look and storyline, but the game itself was always the same: a skateboarding dinosaur facing off against an evil wizard. The most famous version, Radical Rexwas adapted for the Super Nintendo and the Sega Genesis in 1994.

This practice of re-skinning was quite common at the time, and Baby T-Rex is one of the most notable examples of a game that survived multiple transformations. Despite mixed reviews at the time, the game earned its place in the hearts of fans and, decades later, that's exactly what's bringing it back to the forefront.

So, if you are one of those who misses a time when games were simpler, but still challenging, Baby T-Rex is a true treasure to be revisited. And who knows, soon you may once again be jumping over obstacles, facing monsters and, of course, skating through prehistoric jungles to save the love of your life.