Jurassic Park (USA)

In the NES game Jurassic Park, players assume the role of Dr. Alan Grant, a paleontologist stranded on Isla Nublar after the dinosaur park's disastrous malfunction. Your primary objective is to rescue the two children, Tim and Lex Murphy, and then find a way to escape this dangerous island.

The gameplay of Jurassic Park combines top-down exploration when outdoors and side-scrolling action when inside buildings or facilities. When outdoors, you'll navigate through various areas of the park, including jungles, roads, and other locations, encountering different dinosaur species such as Dilophosaurus, Triceratops, and even the formidable Tyrannosaurus Rex. You'll need to collect crucial items, search for keys, and keycards to unlock new areas or gain access to buildings.

Upon entering indoor areas like the control center, power plant, or laboratories, the game switches to a 2D side-scrolling perspective. Here, you'll have to overcome obstacles, solve simple puzzles, and battle fierce Velociraptors. Dr. Grant is equipped with various weapons, ranging from a limited-ammo stun gun to a shotgun and grenades, each with varying effectiveness against different types of enemies.

The game demands careful resource management, especially regarding ammunition and health-restoring items. With its high difficulty and perilous environment, Jurassic Park offers a significant challenge for fans of action-adventure games on the NES.