Recently I became a proud owner of the NES title "Flintstones: Surprise at Dino Peak." The game is regarded by many to be the rarest officially licensed American game made for the NES (outside of Stadium Events, of course.)Apart from its obvious rarity, the game itself has proven to be a fun platformer. You control Fred and Barney who are trying to rescue Bam Bam and Pebbles. Each character has his own strengths and weaknesses. You can also switch characters at any time, which is convenient.
I got the game for a reasonable price, mostly due to its cosmetic condition. The sticker (see the photo) is damaged, and even the cartridge itself is a bit scratched up. I am exploring options to restore the cartridge and possibly replace the label, but who knows.
A quick note on the game's rarity: it was released by Taito, who began releasing their games in the rental market exclusively once the NES entered the twilight stage of its life cycle. Other notable examples from Taito includes Little Samson and Bubble Bobble 2. Thus, such titles are very rare - even more so if you're looking for one in pristine condition with box and manual.
Though its rare, its widely available through emulation. Either way, Dino Peak is certainly worth checking out.
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