Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire is a run-and-gun action game developed by Sega of America and released for the Sega Genesis in 1993. You play as Tom Mason and his team of dinosaurs, fighting through levels to defeat enemies and complete missions, with a focus on shooting, action, and cooperative gameplay. The game is known for its unique dinosaur theme and its humorous, over-the-top action.
The gameplay involves navigating through levels, using a variety of weapons, including machine guns and grenades, to defeat enemies, and you can also collect items to restore health and power-ups. The levels include various military and urban environments, each with unique enemies, obstacles, and challenges. The game features a two-player cooperative mode, allowing you and a friend to play through the levels together.
A unique feature of Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire is the "dinosaur" theme – you play alongside dinosaurs that have unique abilities and attacks, adding a layer of strategy and variety to the gameplay. The game also features a "power-up" system, where you can collect items to enhance your abilities.
Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire is a solid run-and-gun game on the Genesis, praised for its unique dinosaur theme, cooperative gameplay, and fun action.