Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The various Marisa titles created by Double Cluster have been fairly memetic in the Touhou fandom since their creation. As I already did a Let's Play of Mega Mari, I figured that it would be interesting to return to the even more difficult Super Marisa World, which is full of Super Mario references in its bosses.
However, I still have PTSD from playing through the game years ago, so I convinced three members of the Bakashop Quartet to do a blind race of the game with some assistance from me.
Will there be a winner? Or will there just be survivors?
Or will there be any survivors?
And yes, Yosh rage quit.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Alice by twitter.com/elfudraws
The various Marisa titles created by Double Cluster have been fairly memetic in the Touhou fandom since their creation. As I already did a Let's Play of Mega Mari, I figured that it would be interesting to return to the even more difficult Super Marisa World, which is full of Super Mario references in its bosses.
However, I still have PTSD from playing through the game years ago, so I convinced three members of the Bakashop Quartet to do a blind race of the game with some assistance from me.
Will there be a winner? Or will there just be survivors?
Or will there be any survivors?
And yes, Yosh rage quit.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Alice by twitter.com/elfudraws

![Atelier Iris 2 [17] - Paying the Accompaniment Fee
Fortunately we can quickly switch back to Viese to finish up what we needed on her side since its not like were under a time limit until that girl dies or anything.
In any case, with Cure Jar in hand, were able to save the girls life and receive a startling revelation in the process: There are two Azoths!
Now who else have we seen with a talking sword in the area? Then again, weve seen the scene but the characters havent, so we cant warn them ahead of time.
Thanks to Imperial activity, Noin stays behind while our new party member, Fee, takes up the mantle of being our guide to the Altena Church.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Noin by https://twitter.com/elfudraws Atelier Iris 2 [17] - Paying the Accompaniment Fee](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QApWgxAcAOQ/mqdefault.jpg)
![Castle of Shikigami III [36] - Nagino + Gennojo
Definitely a far less creepy scenario with Nagino talking to a potential new Papa than when she was with Roger. In fact, this one becomes so incredibly wholesome that it makes the ending only hit that much harder...
Gameplay-wise, Gennojo is quite capable of covering for Naginos few weaknesses, so this ends up being one of the best pairings on both fronts.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Reika by https://twitter.com/elfudraws Castle of Shikigami III [36] - Nagino + Gennojo](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QO4pgp6M63E/mqdefault.jpg)
![Atelier Iris 2 [8] - A Little Cure For What Ales Us
As a dungeon, the Lighthouse isnt that bad but, as a Lighthouse, I simply have to ask who the heck designed this place?!
Either way, we eventually make our way up to the top to bust Max and a couple of NPCs out of prison, and he shows his gratitude by never remembering Felts name.
But the escape shouldnt be too much of a problem, right?
Nope. We get a direct encounter with Chaos but, unlike most games where running into someone in his position would result in an unwinnable battle, he actually doesnt fight us directly.
Now all we need is a way out of the city.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Noin by https://twitter.com/elfudraws Atelier Iris 2 [8] - A Little Cure For What Ales Us](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QPf3tTnLfxY/mqdefault.jpg)
![Super Marisa World Blind Race [7] - Dont Piss Off a Keinedian
The various Marisa titles created by Double Cluster have been fairly memetic in the Touhou fandom since their creation. As I already did a Lets Play of Mega Mari, I figured that it would be interesting to return to the even more difficult Super Marisa World, which is full of Super Mario references in its bosses.
However, I still have PTSD from playing through the game years ago, so I convinced three members of the Bakashop Quartet to do a blind race of the game with some assistance from me.
Will there be a winner? Or will there just be survivors?
Or will there be any survivors?
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Alice by https://twitter.com/elfudraws Super Marisa World Blind Race [7] - Dont Piss Off a Keinedian](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QdFz3fyPqUo/mqdefault.jpg)
![Lufia & the Fortress of Doom Restored [35] - Making a Perfect Eproduction
The main problem is that Doom Island can fly and we cant.
Luckily all we need is some Power Oil to complete its upgrade into an airship.
So of course theres none available at Epro, the town that sells it, and we have to get it the hard way.
Even worse if you forget to head over to the landslide area and get the key from Hedge.
One more mini-dungeon later, and were there!
The hack can be downloaded here: https://tinyurl.com/Lufia1Restored
Thumbnail art of channel mascot Dyana as Lufia by https://twitter.com/elfudraws Lufia & the Fortress of Doom Restored [35] - Making a Perfect Eproduction](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qk8iHDxQeFU/mqdefault.jpg)
![Lufia & the Fortress of Doom Restored [15] - Suringal Man Seeks a Good Woman
Well, even though she would be a valuable asset, M.D. decides to NOT let Jerin join our party and we begin our trek towards the next town... after the next revisit back to the Old Cave to take on the next level.
With the goodies from that obtained, we cross the desert to the village of Suringal and learn that we need the aid of an elf to cross the Lost Woods- er- Forest. Now where could be possibly find an elf who can help us...?
Nah, Im sure well be fine on our own.
The hack can be downloaded here: https://tinyurl.com/Lufia1Restored
Thumbnail art of channel mascot Dyana as Lufia by https://twitter.com/elfudraws Lufia & the Fortress of Doom Restored [15] - Suringal Man Seeks a Good Woman](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QsrshOEj2ng/mqdefault.jpg)
![Castle of Shikigami III [25] - Gennojo + Mihee
The one specific pairing outlined in the manual, even though Mihee does NOT want to be a part of it as Gennojo has to practically drag her to the castle.
Overall, the pairing shares the same strengths and weaknesses in a few aspects but they provide some entertaining banter to keep the run fairly lighthearted.
Hmm, could there be some shipping about to happen?
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Reika by https://twitter.com/elfudraws Castle of Shikigami III [25] - Gennojo + Mihee](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R3LVPZjaRDE/mqdefault.jpg)
![SMZ3 1/4/26 Chaos Race [10] (Finale) - Convicted of Espeonage
Our first SMZ3 chaos race in a good while courtesy of Yosh calling for one at the start of the year, so we can put the blame entirely on him.
Except for the fact that I managed to roll crap seeds for all five of us.
Surely, we are cursed.
Others in the run:
https://twitch.tv/ghostofriddles
https://twitch.tv/purplelink33
https://twitch.tv/rednova81
https://twitch.tv/yosh4761
Seeds can be generated at https://samus.link/
Thumbnail art of channel mascot Dyana as Samus+Zelda by https://twitter.com/elfudraws SMZ3 1/4/26 Chaos Race [10] (Finale) - Convicted of Espeonage](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RK4o21b6z68/mqdefault.jpg)
![Castle of Shikigami III [37] - Fumiko + Emilio
Despite one of the sillier prologues as well as a fairly comedic tone overall, Emilio gains some good character development in this route despite who his partner is.
As for the ending, though-
Emilio, dont! Its a trap! Dont fall for it!
Still a good pairing gameplay-wise though as Fumiko can cover Emilios main weakness of his shots homing in on the wrong part of a boss, but thats only if you dont just bomb them anyway.
Thumbnail art of Channel Mascot Dyana as Reika by https://twitter.com/elfudraws Castle of Shikigami III [37] - Fumiko + Emilio](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RrR6tngWV1k/mqdefault.jpg)
![Lufia & the Fortress of Doom Restored [37] - Breaking Down That Glasdar
Even as we close in on reaching Doom Island, the game just cant help but throw one more fetch quest dungeon and one more traversal dungeon our way as we search the caves near Glasdar for the key that lets us reach the tower.
Fairly straightforward with some interesting luck coming our way at the same time.
The hack can be downloaded here: https://tinyurl.com/Lufia1Restored
Thumbnail art of channel mascot Dyana as Lufia by https://twitter.com/elfudraws Lufia & the Fortress of Doom Restored [37] - Breaking Down That Glasdar](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SCujPtrEtzk/mqdefault.jpg)