David Crane

aka: Dave Crane
Moby ID: 24639

Credits (93 credits on 38 games)

1st-person
SPQR: The Empire's Darkest Hour (1996, Windows 3.x) Advice
Night Trap (1995, SEGA 32X) Original Programming
Garry Kitchen's Super Battletank: War in the Gulf (1992, SNES) Special Thanks to
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World (1991, NES) Additional Design
The Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth (1986, Commodore 64) Designed by
Slot Machine (1979, Atari 2600) Programmed by
2D scrolling
March of the Penguins (2006, Nintendo DS) Game Design
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (2001, Game Boy Advance) Special Thanks To
David Crane's Amazing Tennis (1992, SNES) Design by
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World (1991, NES) Additional Design
Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly (1991, Game Boy) Design
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants (1991, NES) Additional Programming
Ghostbusters (1986, PC Booter) Lead Design
Pitfall II: Lost Caverns (1985, TRS-80 CoCo) Concept by
The Activision Decathlon (1984, Atari 5200) Designer
Grand Prix (1982, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Barnstorming (1982, Atari 2600) Special thanks for his help in getting me off the ground to
Laser Blast (1981, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
3rd-person (Other)
The Activision Decathlon (1984, Atari 5200) Designer
Action
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration (2022, Windows) Starring
March of the Penguins (2006, Nintendo DS) Game Design
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (2001, Game Boy Advance) Special Thanks To
Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit (1994, SNES) Concept & Design
Toys (1993, SNES) Produced by
Garry Kitchen's Super Battletank: War in the Gulf (1992, SNES) Special Thanks to
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World (1991, NES) Additional Design
Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly (1991, Game Boy) Design
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants (1991, NES) Additional Programming
David Crane's A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia (1990, NES) Designed by
David Crane's The Rescue of Princess Blobette Starring A Boy and his Blob (1990, Game Boy) Game Design
Super Skateboardin' (1988, Atari 7800) Design
The Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth (1986, Commodore 64) Designed by
Ghostbusters (1986, PC Booter) Lead Design
Pitfall II: Lost Caverns (1985, TRS-80 CoCo) Concept by
Pitfall! (1984, ColecoVision) Design
Grand Prix (1982, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Barnstorming (1982, Atari 2600) Special thanks for his help in getting me off the ground to
Laser Blast (1981, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Freeway (1981, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Kaboom! (1981, Atari 2600) Graphics
Fishing Derby (1980, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Outlaw (1978, Atari 2600) Program
Canyon Bomber (1978, Atari 2600) Programmer
Adventure
SPQR: The Empire's Darkest Hour (1996, Windows 3.x) Advice
Hacker (1986, DOS) With special thanks to
Arcade
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration (2022, Windows) Starring
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World (1991, NES) Additional Design
Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly (1991, Game Boy) Design
David Crane's The Rescue of Princess Blobette Starring A Boy and his Blob (1990, Game Boy) Game Design
Skate Boardin' (1987, Atari 2600) Programmed
The Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth (1986, Commodore 64) Designed by
Pitfall II: Lost Caverns (1985, TRS-80 CoCo) Concept by
Pitfall! (1984, ColecoVision) Design
Grand Prix (1982, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Barnstorming (1982, Atari 2600) Special thanks for his help in getting me off the ground to
Laser Blast (1981, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Freeway (1981, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Kaboom! (1981, Atari 2600) Graphics
Outlaw (1978, Atari 2600) Program
Canyon Bomber (1978, Atari 2600) Programmer
Automobile
Grand Prix (1982, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Dragster (1980, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Behind view
David Crane's Amazing Tennis (1992, SNES) Design by
Bowling
Arcade Bowling (2008, iPhone) Design
Cards / tiles
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World (1991, NES) Additional Design
Compilation
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration (2022, Windows) Starring
Activision Hits Remixed (2006, PSP) An Incredibly Huge Thanks To
Activision Anthology: Remix Edition (2003, Windows) Incredibly Huge Thanks
Activision Anthology (2002, PlayStation 2) An Incredibly Huge Thanks to
Cyberpunk / dark sci-fi
Hacker (1986, DOS) With special thanks to
Detective / mystery
SPQR: The Empire's Darkest Hour (1996, Windows 3.x) Advice
Diagonal-down
GhostControl Inc. (2013, Windows) A very special thank you to
Outlaw (1978, Atari 2600) Program
Direct control
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration (2022, Windows) Starring
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants (1991, NES) Additional Programming
Pitfall! (1984, ColecoVision) Design
Barnstorming (1982, Atari 2600) Special thanks for his help in getting me off the ground to
Kaboom! (1981, Atari 2600) Graphics
Dragster (1980, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Fishing Derby (1980, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Slot Machine (1979, Atari 2600) Programmed by
Outlaw (1978, Atari 2600) Program
Canyon Bomber (1978, Atari 2600) Programmer
Ecology / nature
March of the Penguins (2006, Nintendo DS) Game Design
Educational
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration (2022, Windows) Starring
March of the Penguins (2006, Nintendo DS) Game Design
Fantasy
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants (1991, NES) Additional Programming
Fishing
Fishing Derby (1980, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Fixed / flip-screen
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World (1991, NES) Additional Design
David Crane's A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia (1990, NES) Designed by
David Crane's The Rescue of Princess Blobette Starring A Boy and his Blob (1990, Game Boy) Game Design
Super Skateboardin' (1988, Atari 7800) Design
Skate Boardin' (1987, Atari 2600) Programmed
Little Computer People (1986, Amiga) Original concept by
The Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth (1986, Commodore 64) Designed by
Pitfall II: Lost Caverns (1985, TRS-80 CoCo) Concept by
Pitfall! (1984, ColecoVision) Design
Freeway (1981, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Kaboom! (1981, Atari 2600) Graphics
Fishing Derby (1980, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Slot Machine (1979, Atari 2600) Programmed by
Outlaw (1978, Atari 2600) Program
Canyon Bomber (1978, Atari 2600) Programmer
Flight / aviation
Barnstorming (1982, Atari 2600) Special thanks for his help in getting me off the ground to
Canyon Bomber (1978, Atari 2600) Programmer
Full Motion Video (FMV)
Night Trap (1995, SEGA 32X) Original Programming
Gambling
Slot Machine (1979, Atari 2600) Programmed by
Game show / trivia / quiz
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World (1991, NES) Additional Design
Helicopter
Canyon Bomber (1978, Atari 2600) Programmer
History
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration (2022, Windows) Starring
SPQR: The Empire's Darkest Hour (1996, Windows 3.x) Advice
Horror
Night Trap (1995, SEGA 32X) Original Programming
Isometric
GhostControl Inc. (2013, Windows) A very special thank you to
Licensed
March of the Penguins (2006, Nintendo DS) Game Design
Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit (1994, SNES) Concept & Design
Toys (1993, SNES) Produced by
David Crane's Amazing Tennis (1992, SNES) Design by
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World (1991, NES) Additional Design
Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly (1991, Game Boy) Design
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants (1991, NES) Additional Programming
The Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth (1986, Commodore 64) Designed by
Ghostbusters (1986, PC Booter) Lead Design
Life / social simulation
Little Computer People (1986, Amiga) Original concept by
Managerial / business simulation
GhostControl Inc. (2013, Windows) A very special thank you to
Mecha / giant robot
The Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth (1986, Commodore 64) Designed by
Metroidvania
Pitfall II: Lost Caverns (1985, TRS-80 CoCo) Concept by
Multiple units/characters control
GhostControl Inc. (2013, Windows) A very special thank you to
Naval / watercraft
Canyon Bomber (1978, Atari 2600) Programmer
North America
Barnstorming (1982, Atari 2600) Special thanks for his help in getting me off the ground to
Olympiad / mixed sports
The Activision Decathlon (1984, Atari 5200) Designer
Platform
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (2001, Game Boy Advance) Special Thanks To
Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit (1994, SNES) Concept & Design
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World (1991, NES) Additional Design
Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly (1991, Game Boy) Design
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants (1991, NES) Additional Programming
David Crane's A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia (1990, NES) Designed by
Super Skateboardin' (1988, Atari 7800) Design
Pitfall II: Lost Caverns (1985, TRS-80 CoCo) Concept by
Pitfall! (1984, ColecoVision) Design
Point and select
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration (2022, Windows) Starring
Night Trap (1995, SEGA 32X) Original Programming
Puzzle
March of the Penguins (2006, Nintendo DS) Game Design
Night Trap (1995, SEGA 32X) Original Programming
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World (1991, NES) Additional Design
Puzzle elements
SPQR: The Empire's Darkest Hour (1996, Windows 3.x) Advice
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants (1991, NES) Additional Programming
David Crane's A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia (1990, NES) Designed by
David Crane's The Rescue of Princess Blobette Starring A Boy and his Blob (1990, Game Boy) Game Design
Racing / Driving
Grand Prix (1982, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Dragster (1980, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Real-time
Little Computer People (1986, Amiga) Original concept by
Sci-fi / futuristic
GhostControl Inc. (2013, Windows) A very special thank you to
The Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth (1986, Commodore 64) Designed by
Laser Blast (1981, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Shooter
The Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth (1986, Commodore 64) Designed by
Laser Blast (1981, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Outlaw (1978, Atari 2600) Program
Canyon Bomber (1978, Atari 2600) Programmer
Side view
March of the Penguins (2006, Nintendo DS) Game Design
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (2001, Game Boy Advance) Special Thanks To
Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit (1994, SNES) Concept & Design
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World (1991, NES) Additional Design
Bart Simpson's Escape from Camp Deadly (1991, Game Boy) Design
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants (1991, NES) Additional Programming
David Crane's A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia (1990, NES) Designed by
David Crane's The Rescue of Princess Blobette Starring A Boy and his Blob (1990, Game Boy) Game Design
Super Skateboardin' (1988, Atari 7800) Design
Skate Boardin' (1987, Atari 2600) Programmed
Little Computer People (1986, Amiga) Original concept by
Ghostbusters (1986, PC Booter) Lead Design
Pitfall II: Lost Caverns (1985, TRS-80 CoCo) Concept by
Pitfall! (1984, ColecoVision) Design
Barnstorming (1982, Atari 2600) Special thanks for his help in getting me off the ground to
Laser Blast (1981, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Dragster (1980, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Fishing Derby (1980, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Canyon Bomber (1978, Atari 2600) Programmer
Simulation
Garry Kitchen's Super Battletank: War in the Gulf (1992, SNES) Special Thanks to
Little Computer People (1986, Amiga) Original concept by
Skateboarding
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World (1991, NES) Additional Design
Super Skateboardin' (1988, Atari 7800) Design
Skate Boardin' (1987, Atari 2600) Programmed
South America
Pitfall II: Lost Caverns (1985, TRS-80 CoCo) Concept by
Sports
Arcade Bowling (2008, iPhone) Design
David Crane's Amazing Tennis (1992, SNES) Design by
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World (1991, NES) Additional Design
Super Skateboardin' (1988, Atari 7800) Design
Skate Boardin' (1987, Atari 2600) Programmed
The Activision Decathlon (1984, Atari 5200) Designer
Fishing Derby (1980, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Strategy / tactics
GhostControl Inc. (2013, Windows) A very special thank you to
Hacker (1986, DOS) With special thanks to
The Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth (1986, Commodore 64) Designed by
Tank
Garry Kitchen's Super Battletank: War in the Gulf (1992, SNES) Special Thanks to
Tennis
David Crane's Amazing Tennis (1992, SNES) Design by
Top-down
March of the Penguins (2006, Nintendo DS) Game Design
Toys (1993, SNES) Produced by
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the World (1991, NES) Additional Design
Ghostbusters (1986, PC Booter) Lead Design
Grand Prix (1982, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Freeway (1981, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Track racing
Grand Prix (1982, Atari 2600) Conceived and designed by
Tricks / stunts
Skate Boardin' (1987, Atari 2600) Programmed
Turn-based
GhostControl Inc. (2013, Windows) A very special thank you to
Turn-based strategy (TBS)
GhostControl Inc. (2013, Windows) A very special thank you to
War
Garry Kitchen's Super Battletank: War in the Gulf (1992, SNES) Special Thanks to
Western
Outlaw (1978, Atari 2600) Program