Underplayed Gems

Ishidō: The Way of Stones (1990)

Ishidō: The Way of Stones cover

Platforms: DOS, Mac, Genesis, Amiga, MSX, Lynx, FM Towns, Sharp X68000
Where to get it: My Abandonware

How it feels

a slow, deliberate experience of rotating and placing stones in a wood-block print world, rewarding patience and stillness.

deliberatemeditativetactileminimalistreflectivecalmmethodical

Screenshots

Ishidō: The Way of Stones screenshot 1

Ishidō: The Way of Stones screenshot 2

Ishidō: The Way of Stones screenshot 3

Ishidō: The Way of Stones screenshot 4

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