Experience one of Spain's most iconic adventure games directly in your browser with this impressive JavaScript reimplementation of La Abadía del Crimen.
Rediscovering a Gaming Masterpiece
Originally created by Paco Menéndez and Juan Delcán for Opera Soft in 1988, La Abadía del Crimen was a groundbreaking adventure game based on Umberto Eco's novel "The Name of the Rose." This web port, developed by ultrabolido, preserves the atmospheric mystery and challenging gameplay that made the original a cult classic.
Modern Web Implementation
This JavaScript reimplementation brings the classic to modern browsers with several key features:
- Authentic Experience: Uses original Amstrad CPC assets to preserve the game's distinctive visual style
- Dual Character Control: Play as both Guillermo and Adso navigating the mysterious monastery
- Intuitive Controls:
- Cursor keys for character movement
- Spacebar to drop items
- Escape key to reset the game
- Debug Features: Time advancement and camera switching for enhanced gameplay exploration
- Browser Accessibility: No downloads required - play directly in any modern web browser
Play Today
User ultrabolido has made the work in progress source available here.