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Xanagrams was a word puzzle game released for the Sega 32X in 1983 by Postern. It arrived during a period when the 32X was trying to expand the library of Sega's hardware, offering experiences that leaned on quick, repeatable gameplay rather than sprawling adventures. The game didn't try to be flashy; it was a straightforward concept built for players who enjoyed a mental challenge.

You control a cursor to select letters from a scrambled grid, forming words to clear them before time runs out. The main objective is to survive increasingly rapid rounds by finding all possible words, with longer words granting more points and extra time. Signature mechanics include a constantly draining timer that adds tension and a hint system that highlights possible words when you're truly stuck. The pacing is relentless, often forcing you to think faster than feels comfortable. It feels like a race against your own vocabulary, where a moment of clarity can save you and a mental block means certain failure.