"La Abadía del Crimen" (The Abbey of Crime) is a classic Spanish video game originally released in 1987 for 8-bit home computers like the Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, and MSX. Developed by Paco Menéndez with graphics by Juan Delcán, it is a ...See more"La Abadía del Crimen" (The Abbey of Crime) is a classic Spanish video game originally released in 1987 for 8-bit home computers like the Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, and MSX. Developed by Paco Menéndez with graphics by Juan Delcán, it is a loose adaptation of Umberto Eco's novel "The Name of the Rose". You play as Fray Guillermo de Occam, a Franciscan monk, who arrives at a mysterious medieval abbey with his novice, Adso. Over the course of seven days, you must navigate the strict routines of monastic life, gain the abbot's trust, and investigate a series of mysterious deaths that suggest something sinister is lurking within the abbey walls. The game blends exploration, stealth, and puzzle-solving, all set in an isometric 3D environment. You must obey the abbey's rigid schedule-attending mass, meals, and nightly rest-or risk punishment, while simultaneously conducting a secret investigation into the unfolding mystery. "La Abadía del Crimen" is renowned for its atmospheric design, challenging gameplay, and is considered a landmark in Spanish video game history. It has inspired several remakes and tributes over the years.
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