A strange little side quest
The mechanics around Epic Escape from Barry's Prison have roots that stretch far beyond modern browsers. Sonic the Hedgehog launched in 1991 and turned speed itself into a defining platform-game mechanic. There is another connection worth keeping in the same mental pocket: Archery first appeared at the Olympic Games in 1900 and returned permanently to the programme in 1972 after a long absence. The details change, but the appeal of learning a system and trying again is remarkably persistent.
