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Rick Dangerous
危险瑞克
Rick Dangerous is a platformer developed by Core Design, released in 1989. Players control Rick, an adventurer navigating through dangerous jungle and temple environments filled with traps and enemies. The game features a side-scrolling perspective with challenging platforming mechanics. Rick can pick up various weapons and tools scattered throughout levels, including dynamite, flares, and a machete, which are essential for solving environmental puzzles and defeating enemies. The controls are straightforward—movement and jumping—but the level design demands precise timing and careful planning. Each level presents distinct challenges, from navigating spike traps to avoiding moving hazards. The game is known for its high difficulty, requiring players to memorize level layouts and enemy patterns. With multiple levels to conquer, Rick Dangerous offers substantial gameplay for those willing to master its demanding mechanics.
- Developer
- Core Design
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- DOS
- Genre
- Platformer
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (4.4K)
- Last updated
Rick Dangerous Controls — DOS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Rick Dangerous on our in-browser DOS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
DOS games use the keyboard directly as the controller — there is no console-button mapping. Open the in-game documentation or check the game-specific options screen for the key layout used by this title.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Rick Dangerous Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Rick Dangerous on DOS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Rick Dangerous" DOS longplay 1989
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rick Dangerous released?
Rick Dangerous was released in 1989 for the DOS.
Who developed Rick Dangerous?
Rick Dangerous was developed by Core Design, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Rick Dangerous support?
Rick Dangerous is a single-player Platformer game for the DOS.
What type of game is Rick Dangerous?
Rick Dangerous is a Platformer game for the DOS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Rick Dangerous for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Rick Dangerous runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Rick Dangerous in the browser?
No. Rick Dangerous streams from a public archive into a browser-side DOS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Rick Dangerous?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original DOS cartridge supported.
Does Rick Dangerous work on mobile devices?
Yes — the DOS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Rick Dangerous this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Rick Dangerous. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
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