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Atari 2600 · Shooter
Demons to Diamonds
Deep cut
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Atari 2600 in 1982, Demons to Diamonds is a shooter developed by Atari.
It landed about 5 years into the 2600's life. Other notable 2600 releases from 1982 include Custer's Revenge, River Raid and Haunted House. Among the 26 2600 shooters in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
Atari also made E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Combat and Asteroids for the 2600.
Demons to Diamonds supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Demons to Diamonds is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Demons to Diamonds walkthroughs & guides
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Playing 2600 games today
Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.
Demons to Diamonds FAQ
When did Demons to Diamonds come out on the 2600?
Demons to Diamonds was released for the Atari 2600 in 1982.
Who made Demons to Diamonds?
It was developed by Atari.
Is Demons to Diamonds multiplayer?
Yes. Demons to Diamonds supports up to 2 players.
How long does Demons to Diamonds take to play?
As a shooter, Demons to Diamonds typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Demons to Diamonds on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.