I wanted to like this more than I did, having heard about it for so long. I think in the end it's a case of the game being well made, but it just wasn't really for me. I enjoyed the sprite work and world design, how the game flows and progresses, the abundance of secrets. The character designs are all great and memorable. But I didn't enjoy the gameplay as much as I hoped, and I found the old-school approach to difficultly - which can often veer into feeling quite cheap - was off-putting. Still, I'm glad I played it, as this was a fun romp overall. And I get so many references now!

I played this as part of the Treasure Trove collection, though it's the only part of that collection I finished.