Fred Flintstone
The playable protagonist who searches prehistoric stages for Dino and Hoppy, using movement, jumps, and a club attack.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad Left/Right | Move Fred left or right |
|---|---|
D-pad Up | Climb or interact where supported Use only where the stage provides a climbable or interactive point. |
A | Jump |
B | Swing Fred’s club |
Start | Pause the game |
Control notes
The controls listed are for the NES version.
No reliable version-specific control combinations are documented here.
How it plays
How does The Flintstones: The Rescue of Dino and Hoppy play?
Fred moves through linear, side-scrolling stages viewed from the side. The main objectives are to reach the end of each area, defeat or avoid enemies, collect useful items, and rescue Dino and Hoppy.
The NES controller handles movement, jumping, and Fred’s club attack. Stages use platforms, gaps, ladders or varied terrain, hazards, and boss-style encounters. Progression is level-based, with limited lives and repeated attempts required to learn enemy placement and timing.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play The Flintstones: The Rescue of Dino and Hoppy?
Learn enemy patterns before advancing, especially near pits and moving platforms. Keep Fred’s position centered when possible so there is more time to react to hazards.
Use the club deliberately rather than rushing into enemies. Treat each life as an opportunity to memorize stage layouts, and prioritize safe landings over collecting every item.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Dino
Fred’s pet dinosaur and one of the characters Fred must rescue.
Hoppy
The Flintstones’ pet who is also missing and must be rescued.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Press Select on the title screen to change the stage numberThe number shown on the title screen is a bootleg-added level select; pressing Select increments it and lets you choose among stages.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Watch the edges of platforms before jumping; several hazards require controlled rather than maximum-distance jumps.
- 2
Attack enemies from a safe distance when the stage layout allows it.
- 3
Expect difficulty to come from timing, enemy placement, and limited chances rather than from complex controls.
Community discussion
What are players saying? 0