The Secret Lives of Games EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Elfazar's Hat
Jul 18, 2025
Join game writer Adam Dolin, known for his work on God of War, and game developers Colin and Sarah Northway of Northway Games, as they dive into the enchanting chaos of Elfazar's Hat. They share insights on cooperative gameplay and strategize over card collection while exploring the game's unique challenges. Personal anecdotes reveal their experiences in the gaming industry, and discussions on color schemes add depth to the narrative. The trio also reflects on the importance of community engagement and celebrates the creativity born from collaboration.
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Golden Ticket Minigame Saves Runs
- The golden ticket mini-game grants extra lives but required locating invisible crates.
- Colin and Sarah looked up crate locations to beat the cherry run and relied on the minigame heavily.
A Recurrent Red-Eyed Antagonist
- The final boss aesthetic recycles a recurring red-eyed monstrosity seen across other UFO50 games.
- That repeated creature deepens the collection's shared antagonist motif and tonal throughline.
Dash To Stun And Trigger Bombs
- Use the dash to stun enemies and set up bombs for reliable damage.
- Dash-over tactics turn bombs from chaotic to strategic tools in co-op play.