The game is viewed from a side-scrolling perspective. The objective is to guide the selected human character through dangerous stages, defeat or evade dinosaurs, collect useful items, and reach the end of each area.

Players run, jump, climb, fire weapons, and negotiate platforms while managing enemy attacks and environmental hazards. Stages use linear progression, with new areas and encounters appearing as the adventure advances. Dinosaur behavior and limited room to maneuver make positioning and timing important.

Move cautiously when entering a new screen, especially where a dinosaur can attack from off-screen or from a higher platform. Keep moving through open areas, but avoid rushing into narrow spaces where enemies can trap the character.

Conserve ammunition for dangerous encounters and use the environment to create distance. Learn the timing of jumps and climbing sections through repetition, since the game's difficulty often comes from enemy placement and awkward terrain rather than complex puzzles.