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Game dossier

Devil's Crown

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An underwater adventure of treasure recovery and puzzle-solving

The briefing

About this game

Devil's Crown is an underwater adventure and puzzle game set around a sunken shipwreck. Your goal is to recover seven buried gems, restore them to a golden crown, and bring the completed treasure back to shore.

Each jewel must first be revealed by transforming flashing objects into their physical forms, then repeating the process for the flashing gems themselves. The ship spans 40 screens filled with hazards to avoid, while a pistol can be used to shoot some of the nasties. Limited oxygen adds another challenge, though oxygen vats can be found throughout the wreck.

Game Details

  • Release: 1984
  • Platforms: Amstrad CPC, Sinclair ZX Spectrum
  • Genres: Adventure, Puzzle
  • Developer: Brian O'Shaughnessy
  • Publisher: Mastertronic Ltd.