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Treasure Trap

Treasure Trap is an isometric action game similar to Head Over Heels, but less abstract in its theme. The player guides the diver in a series of rooms (100 total) where the main goal is to collect gold. The…

31 December 1990

Treasure Trap is an adventure developed by Doodlebug Designs, released 31 December 1990 on Amiga, Atari ST/STE and DOS.

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What Treasure Trap is

Treasure Trap is an adventure game developed by Doodlebug Designs and released in 1990. It was published by Electronic Zoo. It is available on Amiga, Atari ST/STE and DOS.

The premise, in the publisher's words

In 1829 The Esmerelda, a cargo ship carrying gold, sinks to the bottom of the ocean. In 1927 a treasure hunter called Howard Kelp dons a diving suit and searches for the bullion in the wreck.
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How it plays

Its themes are action.

What it launched against

Treasure Trap launched on 31 December 1990, within three weeks of Sengoku, A-Train, Spellbound and Colorado.

Released around the same time: Sengoku, A-Train, Spellbound, Colorado.

Official trailer

Gameplay Video thumbnail

Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Treasure Trap — frequently asked questions

When did Treasure Trap come out?
Treasure Trap was released on 31 December 1990 for Amiga, Atari ST/STE and DOS.

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