The Flintstones: The Treasure of Sierra Madrock

The Flintstones: The Treasure of Sierra Madrock is a colorful platform adventure game for the SNES developed by Taito in 1994. Based on the iconic animated series "The Flintstones", The Flintstones: The Treasure of Sierra Madrock sends the player on a prehistoric treasure hunt starring Fred Flintstone and Barney Geröllheimer.

The story of The Flintstones: The Treasure of Sierra Madrock begins when a competition is announced in the Stone Age town of Bedrock: Whoever finds the legendary treasure of Sierra Madrock will reign as king. Naturally, Fred and Barney don't miss out on this opportunity - and set off on an adventurous journey through various regions full of dangers, puzzles and surprises.

In contrast to classic, purely linear platform games, The Flintstones: The Treasure of Sierra Madrock combines platform action with an overworld map on which you can move freely - similar to a board game. You roll the dice to move across the map, discovering new locations, mini-games, stores and levels. The action sections in The Flintstones: The Treasure of Sierra Madrock feature classic jumping passages, enemies, boss battles and power-ups, with Fred and Barney fighting with clubs and using special abilities.

The levels of The Flintstones: The Treasure of Sierra Madrock are thematically varied and range from desert landscapes to jungles, volcanoes and ice worlds. The game scores with detailed 16-bit graphics, charmingly animated characters in the Flintstones style and a cheerful background music that matches the series.

The Treasure of Sierra Madrock stands out from many other SNES titles with its unusual level system and mix of platforming, exploration and strategy. It's not a particularly difficult game and is aimed more at younger players or fans of the series - but that's exactly what makes it so nostalgic and fun to play.