Temporary saves

Software concept

Some or all game saves are designed to expire/erase. Such as by normal system reset, power off, or game is unloaded

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game
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platform

Alternate name: Expiring saves

This tag needs additional clarification to differentiate it better from saving to RAM and retry points.
Companion Tags:
free*, points*, auto, checkpoints, code, quit

* denotes player initiated saves

Also note that type of save this may be due to a limitation of the game system but the game author(s) were undoubtedly aware of this. Expireing power sources for Save RAM and life span of recordable media are reason to apply this tag.

Games by year

The first Temporary saves video game was released in 1989.

Platforms

NES 1

Most common companies