Demons to Diamonds is a 1982 shoot 'em up game programmed by Nick Turner and published by Atari, Inc. for the Atari 2600.[2] Set in a “cosmic carnival”, the gameplay is based around shooting at demons and collecting their dropped diamonds to score points, while avoiding the fire of hostile skulls.
It was programmed by Nick Turner with graphics designed by Alan Murphy.[3] Nick Turner previously ported Super Breakout to the 2600.[4] The manual states that the game was primarily designed for children in the 6 to 12 age range.[5]
Gameplay
The player operates a laser base at the bottom of a multi-row playfield, using the paddle controller[6]