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Err: The 1990 Incident

2022
Platform

Horror

A time-looping platformer, its core is built around precise, trial-and-error movement through claustrophobic levels. Death is not a setback, but a learning opportunity as you rewind, armed with knowledge of what lies ahead. This design encourages a steady, satisfying flow of exploration and discovery, rewarding players who master the mechanics and learn to anticipate each level's intricate death traps.

About Err: The 1990 Incident

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The night before the Tokyo Toy Show in 1990, an unknown person broke into Sega's HQ, the cartridge that was meant to be shown got replaced by a different one. This resulted an incident happening and the company threw it out in the garbage. One day, while scrolling through eBay, you managed to find the cartridge from the Tokyo Toy Show, since it was a once in a lifetime opportunity, you bought it because you were curious to find what's in it.

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  • Criteria — Action gameplay with a focus on skillful platforming.
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The unsettling atmosphere and platforming challenges create a similar sense of dread and tension, rewarding skillful play.

Why recommended

  • Thematically aligned with the source game's horror elements, creating a sense of unease through its environments and sound design.
  • Criteria — Action gameplay with a focus on skillful platforming.
  • Its challenging difficulty, demanding precise jumps and timing, will appeal to players seeking a similar level of mastery.

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