Angel（Bandai）於 1992 年 11 月 6 日在任天堂 Famicom（紅白機）上推出了《恐龍戰隊》（Kyouryuu Sentai Zyuranger / 恐竜戦隊ジュウレンジャー），這是超級戰隊系列在 8 位元主機上的經典之作。如果覺得這部作品很眼熟，那是因為它後來被美國改編為家喻戶曉的《金剛戰士》（Mighty Morphin Power Rangers）。這款遊戲正是當時全球「恐龍熱潮」的起點。

在技術表現上，展現紅白機末期成熟的點陣圖工藝。角色比例適中，五位戰士顏色鮮明，各自擁有招牌武器。背景從原始森林、地下道到火山，色彩層次豐富，充滿立體感。音樂方面則完整收錄佐藤健三作曲的經典片頭曲，即便在 8 位元音源下，那句熟悉的「Zyuranger! Zyuranger!」旋律依然熱血沸騰。共分五個主要關卡，每關最後都會迎來巨型怪獸（Dora Monster）的挑戰。

故事劇情忠實還原特攝原作。邪惡的魔女潘多拉從封印中逃脫，企圖毀滅地球。五位守護獸戰士——霸王龍、猛瑪象、三角龍、翼手龍與劍齒虎——從兩億年的沉睡中甦醒，玩家需操控這些戰士擊敗潘多拉派出的泥人兵以及各具異能的怪獸，最終召喚大獸神（Daizyuzin）進行巨大化戰鬥，徹底粉碎魔女的陰謀。

操作以節奏明快、手感流暢的橫向捲軸動作為主。在每一關開始時選擇想要操控的戰士，雖然能力差異不大，但武器的視覺效果各不相同。平時使用小手槍攻擊，收集特定道具後可切換為戰士的傳說武器，如霸王龍之劍或三角龍長槍，攻擊範圍與威力大幅提升。關卡之間穿插迷你遊戲，例如與小雷（Booi）比賽跑步或與其他戰士進行猜謎。每一關的最後都會進入巨大機器人戰鬥，操作切換為大獸神，玩法類似格鬥遊戲，需要掌握時機施放防禦或必殺技「超傳說雷斬」。此外，設有密碼跳關系統，方便小玩家無需一次完成整個遊戲。

在市場上獲得高度評價，尤其是對戰隊迷來說，能夠看到五位戰士擺出招牌姿勢、聽到熟悉配樂，滿足感十足。評論家認為操作精準流暢，難度適中，非常適合特攝小影迷遊玩。歷史上，它是紅白機少數高品質的戰隊授權遊戲，也為後續超級任天堂（SFC）與 Game Boy 的多款戰隊遊戲奠定「橫向動作 + 巨大化戰鬥」的玩法公式。這款遊戲最經典的記憶，莫過於最後一關五位戰士齊聚，輪流上陣對付最終 Boss 的團結感。你還記得當初最喜歡選哪一個顏色的戰士闖關嗎？

Angel (Bandai) released Kyouryuu Sentai Zyuranger (恐竜戦隊ジュウレンジャー) for the Famicom on November 6, 1992, marking a classic entry in the Super Sentai series on 8-bit consoles. If the series feels familiar, it’s because it was later adapted in the U.S. as the globally famous Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. This game represents the origin of the worldwide “dinosaur craze” in the early ’90s.

Technically, Kyouryuu Sentai Zyuranger demonstrated the mature pixel-art craftsmanship of late-era Famicom titles. The character designs maintained proper proportions, with the five warriors rendered in bright, distinctive colors, each wielding their signature weapon. Backgrounds ranged from primeval forests and underground passages to volcanic landscapes, all layered with rich visual depth. The game’s soundtrack faithfully included Kenzo Sato’s classic opening theme; even through 8-bit sound channels, the familiar “Zyuranger! Zyuranger!” melody still pumped excitement into players. The game consisted of five main stages, each culminating in a battle against a giant monster (Dora Monster).

The story adhered closely to the tokusatsu source material. The evil witch Bandora escapes from her seal, threatening to destroy the Earth. The five warriors, each linked to a guardian beast—Tyrannosaurus, Mammoth, Triceratops, Pterodactyl, and Saber-toothed Tiger—awaken from a 200-million-year slumber. Players control these warriors to defeat Bandora’s Golem Soldiers and her powerful monsters, ultimately summoning the mighty Daizyuzin for giant-scale battles to foil her plans.

Gameplay focused on fast-paced, fluid side-scrolling action. Players could select a warrior at the start of each stage, with minor differences in abilities but distinct visual effects from their weapons. The basic attack used a small blaster, which could be upgraded to the warrior’s legendary weapon, such as the Tyrannosaurus sword or Triceratops spear, greatly increasing attack power and range. Between stages, the game offered fun mini-games, including sprinting challenges with Booi or trivia contests with fellow warriors. Each stage ended with the iconic giant-robot battles, where gameplay switched to controlling Daizyuzin in a style reminiscent of a fighting game, requiring precise timing for defense and the special move “Super Legendary Thunder Slash.” The game also included a password system, which made it easier for young players unable to complete the game in one sitting.

Zyuranger was highly praised for faithfully recreating the Super Sentai experience on Famicom. Critics noted the precise controls, which avoided the stiff feel of earlier licensed titles, making it accessible for fans of all ages. For many, seeing the five warriors strike their signature poses while hearing the familiar theme music provided immense satisfaction. Historically, it stands as one of the few high-quality Sentai-licensed games on Famicom, laying the foundation for subsequent Super Famicom and Game Boy titles by combining side-scrolling action with giant-robot battles.

The most memorable moment for players is undoubtedly the feeling of unity during the final stage, when all five warriors gather and take turns facing the ultimate boss. Many still recall which color warrior they loved choosing most to tackle the stages.