I really, really, really wanted to love this. However, I ended up just liking it instead.

While definitely not perfect, for what this game is and the era it represents (at least to me), it is truly great. Running around a Zelda-esque world that is literally Neopets come to life truly shook me, and even with all the glitches, obtuse progression, and corniness (of which it oozes), there is something special here. It's a shame that there was never a sequel, a remake, or something to expand on what is here. But for now, it remains a game with a fantastic sense of mystery and exploration and a great capsule of a specific time. 4.5/5