Fuck it I’m a Simon’s quest defender now. People are way too hard on this game. Yes, it’s cryptic and not often clear about what you need to do next, but is it really that much worse than other games of the time period? I say not. And as a trade off for being confusing, the actual gameplay is extremely forgiving, especially compared to the first game. Honestly, this game deserves a play through just to bask in that castlevania atmosphere and listen to one of the best video songs of the era.