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Equinox came out for the Super Nintendo in 1993, developed by Software Creations. It was one of those isometric puzzle adventure games that felt a little different from the usual platformers and RPGs of the time, with a look that reminded some people of Solstice, but more focused on methodical exploration.

You control a young boy exploring a massive, multi-level dungeon called the Vertigo, trying to rescue kidnapped children. The gameplay is all about navigating screen by screen, pushing blocks, finding keys, and using a variety of spells to solve environmental puzzles. Combat is simple, mostly just swinging your sword at the right time, but the real challenge comes from the labyrinthine level design and the constant drain on your health. It feels like a slow, thoughtful test of your memory and patience as you map everything out in your head.