CRL Group


CRL Group plc was a British video game development and publishing company. Originally CRL stood for "Computer Rentals Limited". It was based in King's Yard, London and run by Clem Chambers.
They released a number of notable adventure games based on horror stories. Dracula (1986 [video game)|Dracula] and Frankenstein were rated 15 certificate by the British Board of Film Censors for their graphics depicting bloody scenes; Dracula was the first game to be rated by the BBFC. Jack the Ripper was the first game to receive an 18 certificate, Wolfman also gained an 18 certificate.
CRL-published games that achieved critical success include Tau Ceti and Academy.
The 1984 game of the series Terrahawks was one of the first video games based on a TV show.

Games

1982

  • ''Rescue''

1983

1984

1985

1986

1987

1988

1989

1990

  • ''Hellhole''

Unreleased

  • Enchantress
  • Spearhead
  • The Blues Brothers
  • ''The Malinsay Massacre''

Software

  • Fifth
  • Stargazer Secrets
  • Highway Code
  • 3D Game Maker
  • 2D Game Maker
  • ''Hi-Rise Scaffold Construction Set''

Platforms