The Demon Crystal
Originally released in 1984 for the MZ-1500. From MobyGames: Demon Crystal is an action puzzle game. Scattered around the stage are numerous keys which help open locked areas. The goal is to find the big key…
The Demon Crystal is an adventure developed by YMCAT, released 31 December 1985 on Nintendo Switch, MSX, PC (Microsoft Windows) and PC-8800 Series.
What The Demon Crystal is
The Demon Crystal is an adventure game developed by YMCAT and released in 1985. It was published by Dempa Shimbunsha. It is available on Nintendo Switch, MSX, PC (Microsoft Windows) and PC-8800 Series.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Once upon a time, a demon called Sharudo came to Fairy's land, creating havoc. He built a monster town on a mountain top and dwelled there, ruling over the land below. One day, Sharudo came and took princess Chris to his monster lair. Now it's up to Ares, a brave soldier in the service of the Fairies, to save Chris.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
The Demon Crystal launched on 31 December 1985, within three weeks of Bomberman, Summer Games II, Highway Encounter and Mercenary. It was a Nintendo Switch launch-window title.
Released around the same time: Bomberman, Summer Games II, Highway Encounter, Mercenary.
Official trailer
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