Play Rick Dangerous Online

Rick Dangerous came to the Sega Genesis, known as the Mega Drive in some regions, though it was originally developed by Core Design and published by MicroProse. It arrived during a time when platformers were plentiful, and it stood out not for its graphics or story, but for its particular brand of unforgiving challenge.

You control Rick, an adventurer who must navigate through a series of single-screen stages filled with instant-death traps, from descending spikes to rolling boulders. The main goal is simply to survive each room and reach the exit, which often requires precise timing and careful observation of environmental patterns. Key mechanics include screen-by-screen exploration, where every new area presents a fresh puzzle of hazards, and the use of limited ammunition to dispatch enemies that block your path. The pacing is methodical, almost punishing, as you learn through repeated failure where each trap is triggered. It feels less like an action game and more like a tense, procedural test of memory and patience.