Treasure Island (DECO Cassette) (US) (set 1)

Data East Corporation • 1981

Treasure Island (DECO Cassette) (US) (set 1) — Title screen
Title screen
Treasure Island (DECO Cassette) (US) (set 1) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Navigate twisting maze-like passages in Treasure Island, a two-player arcade game released by Data East Corporation in 1981. As adventurers searching for buried riches, players move their characters through interconnected chambers, collecting treasures and avoiding obstacles. The gameplay focuses on skillful maneuvering and coordination as you race against each other to amass the most loot within the island’s depths. This title utilizes the DECO Cassette System hardware and was one of sixteen games published on that platform. Treasure Island appeared in arcades starting in March 1982, offering a straightforward but engaging experience centered around maze exploration and item collection. A computer port later became available for the Texas Instruments TI-99/4A. The game’s design challenges players with progressively complex layouts as they delve deeper into the island's interior, demanding both precision and quick reflexes to succeed.

Details

Manufacturer
Data East Corporation
Year
1981
Players
2
Genre
Maze / Collect
Display
raster, rotated 270°
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
ctisland

Machine data derived from the MAME project.