Evil Stone

Evil Stone is a cooperative platform game released in 1990 by Spacy Industrial, Ltd. Players control one of two characters as they navigate a continuously scrolling vertical environment, battling enemies and overcoming obstacles. The gameplay focuses on running, jumping, and attacking foes to progress through the levels. Utilizing Taito L-System hardware, Evil Stone presents a vibrant visual experience with a palette of 256 colors displayed at a resolution of 224 x 320 pixels. Two players can simultaneously control their characters using four-way joysticks and two buttons for actions like attacking or jumping. The game’s audio is driven by an YM2203 sound chip, contributing to the overall experience. The screen orientation is vertical, creating a unique perspective as players advance through each challenging stage together.