Probably the greatest one-man game of all time. The weapon leveling mechanics are brilliant and it's a real shame that pretty much no other games have tried imitating or expanding on them up to this point. The characters are all presented in such a way that ingrains them into your memory even though none of them are given very much screen time. Despite the poorly handled branching endings, it's also a game that I find myself compelled to replay on a regular basis- its quick pacing, alternate weapon trading paths, and additional modes like Curly Story found in certain versions of the game all contribute to that. The game's music is also a big part of what makes it special. Throughout its wide range from somberness to frantic action, the soundtrack maintains an air of eeriness that perfectly compliments the setting and provokes the player into wanting to learn everything possible about the Mimigas, the floating island, and the main character's history.