I enjoyed my experience with this game, but I think I came into it a bit late to enjoy it at its fullest. I used a guide to get through it, and as I did, I wondered how I would have ever beaten this when it came out. so much is hidden and it feels like you have to explore endlessly until you find something worth while.
I imagine that in its time, with so much free time and not having an infinite amount of other games to play, that those moments of discovery would have been wonderful. I enjoyed the mechanics of the game well enough to get through it, and I respect it as the introduction of a massive series.