Big Nose The Caveman

Big Nose The Caveman is a fast-moving side-scrolling platformer that brings a colorful prehistoric world to the NES. Released in 1991, it was developed by Codemasters and published by Camerica, and it has the straightforward arcade feel often associated with their early console games. You control Big Nose as he charges through rugged landscapes filled with hazards, enemies, and plenty of opportunities to keep moving.

The main challenge is timing. Big Nose can run, jump, and use his trusty club to deal with threats in his path, while the scrolling stages demand quick reactions around gaps, obstacles, and uneven terrain. Collectible bones are scattered throughout the adventure, giving players another reason to explore each stretch of ground rather than simply racing toward the exit. The action is generally brisk, with a simple control scheme that is easy to understand but leaves room for improvement as the stages become more demanding.

Its presentation leans into a playful stone-age theme, using bright graphics and exaggerated animation instead of taking its caveman setting seriously. The result is a game with a light personality and an immediately readable design: move forward, avoid danger, gather useful items, and learn the safest way through each section. It is a good fit for players who enjoy uncomplicated platforming with an arcade-style pace, especially those who appreciate lesser-known NES releases from the early 1990s.

As a one-player game, Big Nose The Caveman is built around repeating stages, refining your routes, and handling hazards more confidently on each attempt. It can be enjoyed today through RetroCloud, where you can play online on your browser and revisit this distinctive Codemasters platformer without needing the original NES cartridge.