Trog (rev LA5 3/29/91)

Step into a prehistoric playground with Trog, a cooperative maze game for up to four players. Take control of one of four colorful dinosaur characters – Rex, Bloop, Spike, or Gwen – and navigate forty-nine unique islands in the land of Og. Your mission is simple: collect all the dinosaur eggs scattered across each island while evading pursuing cavemen known as Trogs. Players can briefly stun Trogs with a punch, but multiple hits are needed to send them off screen. Each island presents its own challenges, featuring different types of Trogs that employ various tactics, from clubs and fire to rolling stone wheels and bouncing springs. Once all eggs are gathered, the dinos must return to their "Home" base to progress to the next island. Between stages, enjoy a brief dance interlude accompanied by encouraging messages on screen. Originally conceived as a strategic puzzle game featuring bone placement mechanics, Trog evolved into this action-packed experience after initial player feedback indicated a desire for something more akin to Pac-Man. The resulting title blends familiar maze gameplay with cooperative dinosaur antics, creating a lighthearted and engaging arcade adventure.