description Devil World Overview
Devil World is a maze video game created by Nintendo and Intelligent Systems. Initially launched in Japan for the Famicom in 1984 and NES in 1987, its release was restricted in North America due to content policies. The game was later digitally remastered and re-released on the Nintendo Switch in 2023.
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info Devil World Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1984 |
help Devil World FAQ
When was Devil World released for the Famicom?
Nintendo released Devil World in Japan for the Famicom in 1984. The NES version appeared in Europe in 1987, but it was not originally released commercially in North America.
Why was Devil World missing from the original North American NES library?
The game uses religious imagery such as crosses, bibles, and a devil character. Nintendo of America's 1980s content policies restricted that kind of imagery, which prevented a normal US release.
What is the gameplay in Devil World?
Devil World is a maze game in which the player navigates enclosed screens, collects items, and avoids enemies while the maze shifts. The character must also respond to directional prompts from the devil shown at the edge of the screen.
Can people play Devil World on a modern Nintendo system?
Nintendo later included Devil World in the NES library for Nintendo Switch Online, giving North American players an official way to try it decades after the Famicom release. It remains a distinct maze game, not a Super Mario spin-off.
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