Play Cadillacs & Dinosaurs Online

Cadillacs & Dinosaurs hit arcades in 1993, a Capcom brawler that felt right at home among the quarter-munching cabinets of the era. It was based on a comic book property, which gave it a distinct look, but it played like so many other side-scrolling beat 'em ups of the time. You picked from one of four characters and just started walking to the right, ready for whatever the machine threw at you.

You control a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by reptilian mutants and human bandits. Your main objective is to fight through screen after screen of enemies, clearing each area before moving on. The signature mechanics include using found weapons, like wrenches or guns that have limited ammo, and the occasional chance to jump into a vehicle and mow down foes, including small dinosaurs. The pacing is fast and the difficulty is typical for the genre, meaning it gets brutally hard without a partner or a pocket full of coins. It feels like a solid, slightly chaotic brawl where every punch connects with a satisfying thud.