Dino Wars

About

Dino Wars is a no frills 1v1 fighting game where players take control of a T-Rex and battle in a straightforward showdown. Released in 1980 for the TRS-80 Color Computer it pits two players against each other in a series of matches. The goal is simple land enough attacks like biting and stomping to knock your opponent out. The game focuses on quick reflexes and basic strategy making it a fast paced challenge for local multiplayer fun. Despite its simple design Dino Wars is notable as one of the earliest examples of the fighting game genre. Developed by Robert G. Kilgus and published by Tandy it’s a relic of early arcade style gameplay. While it lacks the complexity of later fighters its direct combat and head to head format have earned it a small but dedicated following among retro gaming enthusiasts. The TRS-80 Color Computer version remains the only release cementing its niche status in gaming history.