DEVIL CRASH
( Devil's Crush )
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デビルクラッシュ
©1990 Naxat Soft
©Red
Release : 1990-07-20 (¥6300)
HuCard (3 Mbits) NX90004
Backup System
Pinball game
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Released in America as
DEVIL'S CRUSH
( TGX030038 )
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Devil Crash is an pinball game by Naxat Soft, and it is the sequel
of the critically acclaimed Alien Crush originally released in 1988. Unlike
its predecessor, Devil Crash features a theme based on medieval and demonic
designs, and consists of stone walls, towers, dragons, ghosts, slimes, sorcerers, knights
and so forth. The playfield is split into three connected screens that smoothly scroll up
and down as the ball moves around the table. Several bonus stages are hidden throughout
the game - most of them can be accessed by fulfilling certain requirements, such as sending
the ball to specific locations (usually marked by green arrows), others by cracking open
parts of the background. The most mysterious is the dormant woman's face located at the center
of the second screen, who slowly turns into a reptilian demon. Interestingly, the ball receives
power upgrades throughout the game and changes color (inflicting more damage in the process).
A two players option is available and a password system (coupled with the Backup system) allows
players to save their current progress and score.
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There are a few differences between the American and Japanese versions.
First of all, the name of the game was changed from Devil Crash to
Devil's Crush. Another detail, more subtle, is the pentagram that can
be found at the very top of the playing field - the American version is different
and has eight branches instead of five (picture on the right).
The pentagram was most probably censored for its satanic
connotation.
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Teaser text from the American version:
Play video pinball that will set you on fire! Explosive graphics
and demonic sound beckon you to the underworld for a devilish
pinball simulation. Rebound off the She Giant. So beautiful
when she sleeps. So evil when she awakens. Burn up in the
bonus rounds where dragons will roast you, skeletons will toast
you and sorceres will plan a barbecue around you. Finally, if
you flip your way past them all, fight the ultimate Armageddon.
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Japanese Soundtrack
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Special Passwords:
THECRUSHEL - start the game and hit anything on the table
to see the end sequence (picture on the right).
PPPPPPPPPA - unlimited balls/lives.
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It is rare that a game gets its sequel right, and it is even rarer that a
game improves upon its predecessor. Devil crash is such game. It is
(literally) demonic, highly addictive, and is by far the best pinball game
available for the PC Engine system in my book. It can also be incredibly
unforgiving at times, and luck often needs to be on your side. The ball has this
dirty habit to fall right between the two flippers, and will cause you to swear and
curse the pinball gods for their inscrutable cruelty. But isn't it what pinball games have always
been about ? I really recommend this game - great graphics, perfect controls and
a breathtaking soundtrack. Devil crash is an amazing title with clever touches all over it.
Definitively one of the finest and coolest pinball game ever created.
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