Cadillacs and Dinosaurs is a rollicking side‑scrolling beat 'em up that captures the arcade's loud, fast-paced energy. Players move through multi-screen stages brawling with both human mercenaries and rampaging dinosaurs, using a mix of punches, throws and pickups. Each character has two special moves — one of which damages foes on contact but often at the cost of the user’s own health — and when two or more players team up they can trigger powerful team attacks. The game also lets you grab firearms, throw rocks and explosives, and swing melee weapons like clubs for frantic, varied combat. The story pulls from the Xenozoic Tales comics and unfolds 500 years after the 20th century around the ruined “City in the Sea” and the surrounding jungle. A gang of poachers and profiteers called the Black Marketeers have pushed dinosaur populations to the brink and turned the creatures violent, terrorizing settlements. Mechanic-shaman Jack Tenrec, diplomat-explorer Hannah Dundee, engineer Mustapha Cairo and the mysterious Mess O'Bradovich join forces to hunt down the network behind the killings, working their way through stages filled with ferocious beasts and heavily armed bosses. What makes Cadillacs and Dinosaurs memorable is its blend of pulpy story, tight cooperative combat and colorful arcade presentation. The roster of distinctive characters, the risk-versus-reward special moves, and the satisfying weapon pickups keep each play session feeling dynamic and replayable. With chunky sprites, loud effects and a relentless pace, the 1993 arcade original remains a cult favorite — equal parts dinosaur spectacle and old-school brawler that still rewards teamwork and aggressive play.