Color a Dinosaur (USA)

Color a Dinosaur (USA) on the NES is a unique educational and creative game focused on coloring dinosaur images. Unlike traditional action or adventure games, Color a Dinosaur offers a relaxing experience that encourages player creativity.

Upon starting the game, players can choose from a collection of uncolored dinosaur outlines. Each image is a sketch of a different dinosaur species, such as Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, and more. The main objective is to use the provided tools and color palette to color these dinosaurs as desired.

The game interface is quite simple and intuitive. Players use the NES controller to move a cursor on the screen. The coloring tools include:

• Brush: Used for coloring large areas.
• Pencil: Allows for coloring smaller details or outlines.
• Eraser: To remove unwanted colored parts.
• Fill/Paint Bucket: Used to quickly fill an entire enclosed area with a single color.

The color palette in Color a Dinosaur offers a wide range of diverse tones, allowing players to express unlimited creativity. Players can select any color from the palette and apply it to different parts of the dinosaur, from skin, scales, and horns to the surrounding environment if present.

A special feature of Color a Dinosaur is the ability to save creations. After completing a picture, players can save it to the game cartridge's memory (if supported or via an external battery backup system) to review or edit later. This encourages players to experiment with different color schemes and create many unique artworks.

Although there is no storyline or scoring objective, Color a Dinosaur still provides high entertainment value, especially for children or those who love art and dinosaurs. The game helps develop color coordination, dexterity, and and imagination. With simple yet clear graphics, the game focuses entirely on the coloring experience, turning the TV screen into an interactive digital coloring book.

The gameplay of Color a Dinosaur revolves entirely around expressing creative freedom. With no time pressure or complex challenges, players can relax and enjoy the process of creating their own dinosaur artworks. This is a unique title on the NES, offering a different experience compared to most other games on the system.