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Crystal Mines

Crystal Mines is part action and part strategy. There is a time limit to locate the crystals in each mine, plus avoiding falling rocks and monsters will keep you on your toes, but before long you will need to…

1 February 1989

Crystal Mines is a puzzle developed by Color Dreams, released 1 February 1989 on Nintendo Entertainment System.

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What Crystal Mines is

Crystal Mines is a puzzle game developed by Color Dreams and released in 1989. It is available on Nintendo Entertainment System only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

You control a CM-205 mining robot, your goal is to retrieve "Starla" crystals from various mines on a remote planet. Using the robot you need to locate your quota of crystals while avoiding the many dangers present in the mines, including lava, rock slides, and unfriendly creatures. The robot is equipped with explosives to help reach remote locations in the mine, or destroy any creatures getting in the way (be careful with explosives, you could set off a rock slide and crush the robot!) Once your crystal quota is met, quickly locate the exit and move on to the next, more challenging mine.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 1 players.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

Crystal Mines — frequently asked questions

When did Crystal Mines come out?
Crystal Mines was released on 1 February 1989 for Nintendo Entertainment System.
Does Crystal Mines have multiplayer?
Yes. Crystal Mines supports multiplayer.

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