The Japanese title is Jineseiowata no Daibouken and it's one of the most maddeningly hard platformers I've ever had the good fortune to play. I'd seen mention of it pop up on the Web earlier this week, but my weak keyboard skills left me confused and frustrated until I caught wind of an Insert Credit write-up on the game, which made it a little easier to understand, no easier to actually play.

It's a straightforward jumping/shooting platformer a la Mega Man (from which it borrows its sound effects) with minimal ASCII graphics. Rich with in-jokes, there's a lot to discover, if you have the skills.

Having difficulty? Check out this YouTube clip, but be wary of spoilers. Try to get as far as you can first.

Have fun! Michael McWhertor

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