An SNES classic that time tragically has not been super kind to. The menus are laggy as all get out, half the mechanics don't work properly, the replay value is high but it takes half the game for playstyles to really diverge, and the balance is a mess. If you can slot yourself into the era though, you have a gorgeous game with a phenomenal OST and tons of options for viable-to-busted end game parties, and it's good fun to make a cohesive unit with the 3 characters you pick at the start. It doesn't light the world on fire like it did when it first got fan translated, but it's a quick and satisfying 16-bit romp with a handful of variations depending on your main character to keep things fresh. Highly recommend checking it out if the Collection of Mana goes on sale, or heck just check out the original fan translation at least once if you're a fan of SNES RPGs.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023


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