Ephemeral Enigmas
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Giving offbeat, obscure, forgotten, or just cool and interesting games the attention they deserve on my blog once a week. Also a contributor to Hardcore Gaming 101. He/Him
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The Adventures of Star Saver
The Adventures of Star Saver is, in a lot of ways, the ideal follow-up. It sincerely looks back at Miracle Ropit and removes its worst tendencies without compromising on the things that made it int…
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New blog post time!
This week's game is The Adventures of Star Saver, a sequel/reboot of questionable Famicom game Miracle Ropit's Adventure in 2100. It's so rare that unbeloved games get a second chance to build upon ideas like this, so the fact that Star Saver exists at all is to be celebrated:
This week's game is The Adventures of Star Saver, a sequel/reboot of questionable Famicom game Miracle Ropit's Adventure in 2100. It's so rare that unbeloved games get a second chance to build upon ideas like this, so the fact that Star Saver exists at all is to be celebrated:
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Rule of Rose has multiple unlockable costumes, but my favorites are the octopus + crab combo and the one that turns the dog Brown into a chair for some reason
November 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Rule of Rose has multiple unlockable costumes, but my favorites are the octopus + crab combo and the one that turns the dog Brown into a chair for some reason
Rule of Rose has multiple unlockable costumes, but my favorites are the octopus + crab combo and the one that turns the dog Brown into a chair for some reason
November 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Rule of Rose has multiple unlockable costumes, but my favorites are the octopus + crab combo and the one that turns the dog Brown into a chair for some reason
I looked up a map for Rule of Rose since I'm finding it confusing to navigate, and while I appreciate the effort that was clearly put into making this one, I think I'm just as overwhelmed as I was before
November 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I looked up a map for Rule of Rose since I'm finding it confusing to navigate, and while I appreciate the effort that was clearly put into making this one, I think I'm just as overwhelmed as I was before
What did she mean by this
November 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
What did she mean by this
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I was a judge in the Independent Games Festival again this year - here are some of my highlights from 2026. Not a "who I think's going to win" prediction, just "here's some games I think are cool!" cdrom.ca/games/2025/1...
November 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I was a judge in the Independent Games Festival again this year - here are some of my highlights from 2026. Not a "who I think's going to win" prediction, just "here's some games I think are cool!" cdrom.ca/games/2025/1...
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Demonschool: Is OUT. It's out. Finally it is out. We hope you enjoy it.
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
November 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Demonschool: Is OUT. It's out. Finally it is out. We hope you enjoy it.
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
store.steampowered.com/app/1900250/...
store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
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New blog post time!
This week's game is The Adventures of Star Saver, a sequel/reboot of questionable Famicom game Miracle Ropit's Adventure in 2100. It's so rare that unbeloved games get a second chance to build upon ideas like this, so the fact that Star Saver exists at all is to be celebrated:
This week's game is The Adventures of Star Saver, a sequel/reboot of questionable Famicom game Miracle Ropit's Adventure in 2100. It's so rare that unbeloved games get a second chance to build upon ideas like this, so the fact that Star Saver exists at all is to be celebrated:
The Adventures of Star Saver
The Adventures of Star Saver is, in a lot of ways, the ideal follow-up. It sincerely looks back at Miracle Ropit and removes its worst tendencies without compromising on the things that made it int…
ephemeralenigmascom.wordpress.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
New blog post time!
This week's game is The Adventures of Star Saver, a sequel/reboot of questionable Famicom game Miracle Ropit's Adventure in 2100. It's so rare that unbeloved games get a second chance to build upon ideas like this, so the fact that Star Saver exists at all is to be celebrated:
This week's game is The Adventures of Star Saver, a sequel/reboot of questionable Famicom game Miracle Ropit's Adventure in 2100. It's so rare that unbeloved games get a second chance to build upon ideas like this, so the fact that Star Saver exists at all is to be celebrated:
New blog post time!
This week's game is The Adventures of Star Saver, a sequel/reboot of questionable Famicom game Miracle Ropit's Adventure in 2100. It's so rare that unbeloved games get a second chance to build upon ideas like this, so the fact that Star Saver exists at all is to be celebrated:
This week's game is The Adventures of Star Saver, a sequel/reboot of questionable Famicom game Miracle Ropit's Adventure in 2100. It's so rare that unbeloved games get a second chance to build upon ideas like this, so the fact that Star Saver exists at all is to be celebrated:
The Adventures of Star Saver
The Adventures of Star Saver is, in a lot of ways, the ideal follow-up. It sincerely looks back at Miracle Ropit and removes its worst tendencies without compromising on the things that made it int…
ephemeralenigmascom.wordpress.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
New blog post time!
This week's game is The Adventures of Star Saver, a sequel/reboot of questionable Famicom game Miracle Ropit's Adventure in 2100. It's so rare that unbeloved games get a second chance to build upon ideas like this, so the fact that Star Saver exists at all is to be celebrated:
This week's game is The Adventures of Star Saver, a sequel/reboot of questionable Famicom game Miracle Ropit's Adventure in 2100. It's so rare that unbeloved games get a second chance to build upon ideas like this, so the fact that Star Saver exists at all is to be celebrated:
Rule of Rose has been fascinating so far because it has such good atmosphere but makes you spend most of your time following a dog through identical looking hallways
It also becomes really funny to me when the little imps try to jump at you only to miss and hit the ground with a cartoonish thud
It also becomes really funny to me when the little imps try to jump at you only to miss and hit the ground with a cartoonish thud
November 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Rule of Rose has been fascinating so far because it has such good atmosphere but makes you spend most of your time following a dog through identical looking hallways
It also becomes really funny to me when the little imps try to jump at you only to miss and hit the ground with a cartoonish thud
It also becomes really funny to me when the little imps try to jump at you only to miss and hit the ground with a cartoonish thud
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They called this little guy Bonk because that's what he does.
Re-release this: Bonk's Adventure (GB)
A portable Bonk with the same name as a different, non-portable Bonk.
retroxp.beehiiv.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
They called this little guy Bonk because that's what he does.
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Please give to Rebecca Heineman's GFM if you're able. She needs all the help she can get.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Please give to Rebecca Heineman's GFM if you're able. She needs all the help she can get.
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I have once again forgotten to promote a video when it goes live
Please forgive, it will happen again
m.youtube.com/watch?v=LgBq...
Please forgive, it will happen again
m.youtube.com/watch?v=LgBq...
November 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I have once again forgotten to promote a video when it goes live
Please forgive, it will happen again
m.youtube.com/watch?v=LgBq...
Please forgive, it will happen again
m.youtube.com/watch?v=LgBq...
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got to finish writing up about Dispatch, a really good game that likely would've been my overall favorite Telltale-like if it stuck the landing a bit better. still, it utterly won me over despite my initial anxiety, which is the important thing blazingwaters.neocities.org/posts/Dispat...
November 16, 2025 at 5:58 AM
got to finish writing up about Dispatch, a really good game that likely would've been my overall favorite Telltale-like if it stuck the landing a bit better. still, it utterly won me over despite my initial anxiety, which is the important thing blazingwaters.neocities.org/posts/Dispat...
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Lutter (Athena, Famicom Disk System, 1989) out of context
November 15, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Lutter (Athena, Famicom Disk System, 1989) out of context
For #RandomGameSaturday, I have Treasure Master, the game where the totally radical protagonist has The World's Funniest Strut. This one is known for its soundtrack and association with an MTV contest. Part of me would have liked to try my hand at winning, but the game's what I'd call a huge pain!
November 15, 2025 at 10:35 PM
For #RandomGameSaturday, I have Treasure Master, the game where the totally radical protagonist has The World's Funniest Strut. This one is known for its soundtrack and association with an MTV contest. Part of me would have liked to try my hand at winning, but the game's what I'd call a huge pain!
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Look, all I'm saying is that we'd be singing a very different tune if Samus's wisecracking sidekick was Dogs Bower
November 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Look, all I'm saying is that we'd be singing a very different tune if Samus's wisecracking sidekick was Dogs Bower
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gave this a try thanks to this article it's honestly very fun! I'm enjoying it so far
good faces too
good faces too
November 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
gave this a try thanks to this article it's honestly very fun! I'm enjoying it so far
good faces too
good faces too
GODILLA
SIZE IS PROBLEM
SIZE IS PROBLEM
November 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
GODILLA
SIZE IS PROBLEM
SIZE IS PROBLEM
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New blog post time!
This week's game is Lutter, an ambitious Famicom Disk System exclusive that combines the bump combat of Hydlide, level design that resembles Lode Runner, and the puzzle solving + inventory management of The Castle. It sounds ridiculous, but it really does work!
#blog #gaming
This week's game is Lutter, an ambitious Famicom Disk System exclusive that combines the bump combat of Hydlide, level design that resembles Lode Runner, and the puzzle solving + inventory management of The Castle. It sounds ridiculous, but it really does work!
#blog #gaming
Lutter
Lutter takes the Hydlide formula, makes it a side-scroller, gives it the intricate level design and aggressive enemies of Lode Runner, sprinkles in a bunch of puzzles and item management like The C…
ephemeralenigmascom.wordpress.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
New blog post time!
This week's game is Lutter, an ambitious Famicom Disk System exclusive that combines the bump combat of Hydlide, level design that resembles Lode Runner, and the puzzle solving + inventory management of The Castle. It sounds ridiculous, but it really does work!
#blog #gaming
This week's game is Lutter, an ambitious Famicom Disk System exclusive that combines the bump combat of Hydlide, level design that resembles Lode Runner, and the puzzle solving + inventory management of The Castle. It sounds ridiculous, but it really does work!
#blog #gaming
Lutter
Lutter takes the Hydlide formula, makes it a side-scroller, gives it the intricate level design and aggressive enemies of Lode Runner, sprinkles in a bunch of puzzles and item management like The C…
ephemeralenigmascom.wordpress.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Obscusion B-Side #100!!!
The Short (But Memorable) Life of Fresh Games
For this milestone edition of Obscusion B-Side I take a look back at the label Eidos created for "Quirky" or "Odd" games in 2002... which Eidos then pretty much killed later that same year, minus one "Final" game in 2004.
The Short (But Memorable) Life of Fresh Games
For this milestone edition of Obscusion B-Side I take a look back at the label Eidos created for "Quirky" or "Odd" games in 2002... which Eidos then pretty much killed later that same year, minus one "Final" game in 2004.
Obscusion B-Side: The Short (But Memorable) Life of Fresh Games
While it's not necessarily as readily provable today, especially since the sheer amount of "indie" games has diluted that feeling to a large...
landofobscusion.blogspot.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Obscusion B-Side #100!!!
The Short (But Memorable) Life of Fresh Games
For this milestone edition of Obscusion B-Side I take a look back at the label Eidos created for "Quirky" or "Odd" games in 2002... which Eidos then pretty much killed later that same year, minus one "Final" game in 2004.
The Short (But Memorable) Life of Fresh Games
For this milestone edition of Obscusion B-Side I take a look back at the label Eidos created for "Quirky" or "Odd" games in 2002... which Eidos then pretty much killed later that same year, minus one "Final" game in 2004.
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Apparently a lot of people online think games aren't as fun anymore, but that could not be farther from the truth. There's more great games than ever now, so where is this coming from? As always, the culprit is capitalism.
#blog #gaming
#blog #gaming
Games aren't fun anymore!?
innerspiral.lol
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM