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The 2-year hunt for ‘one of the rarest games in history’
- In 1993, Cosmology of Kyoto gained renown as a disturbing yet cult-classic first-person horror game, favored even by critic Roger Ebert.
- 'TRIPITAKA 玄奘三蔵求法の旅' emerged in 2023 on Yahoo Japan, hinting at a potential sequel to the obscure game.
- Speculations of a sequel stemmed from mentions in creators' resumes and a 1999 exhibition website.
- The owner of 'TRIPITAKA' declined to share the game but uploaded footage on YouTube, causing controversy.
- Despite fans' discontent, efforts by researcher Bruno de Figueiredo led to the game's online sharing in 2025.
- TRIPITAKA is referred to as one of the rarest games, with only one known copy in existence.
- The gaming industry's historical preservation issues contribute to the rarity of certain games like TRIPITAKA.
- Frank Cifaldi highlights how self-published games from the 80s and 90s are susceptible to obscurity and scarcity.
- The significance of TRIPITAKA's release after being considered lost media for years is underscored by enthusiasts.
- Games like TRIPITAKA emphasize the challenges in preserving gaming history and the value assigned to rare titles.
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