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Caves of Doom

Platform game, where you can move up/suspend your character, avoiding enemies. Exploration based game as most screens have more than one exit.

31 December 1985

Caves of Doom is a platform developed by Mr Chip Software, released 31 December 1985 on Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum.

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What Caves of Doom is

Caves of Doom is a platform game developed by Mr Chip Software and released in 1985. It was published by Mastertronic. It is available on Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Whilst exploring the planet Doom you were captured by the guards of the ruthless Lord of Darkness. You are now imprisoned in caves deep within the bowels of Doom but are determined to escape. To do so you must find five keys, one of which is in three pieces, which are scattered around the caves. However, the odds are against you as the Lord of Darkness has laid traps in the caves and has sent many thousands of this bloodthirsty minions to thwart your mission. You are unarmed and therefore, must use your wits to avoid certaind death on Doom.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Caves of Doom launched on 31 December 1985, within three weeks of Bomberman, Summer Games II, Highway Encounter and Mercenary.

Released around the same time: Bomberman, Summer Games II, Highway Encounter, Mercenary.

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When did Caves of Doom come out?
Caves of Doom was released on 31 December 1985 for Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum.

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