It seems so long ago, but the 4th Generation and the mid-1990s was the last time I really felt aligned to the general gaming zeitgeist. It was easy to consult with fellow gamers on the early Internet on what was good and what was bad, what to avoid and what was a must-play experience. Everyone loved RPGs, everyone loved Squaresoft, and everyone loved Nintendo – only the worst, most degenerate troglodytes even thought about wasting their time playing “DOOM” or “Sonic the Hedgehog.” But even then, the first cracks began to form in my solidarity with my fellow gamers. For some reason, my fellow SNES-loving Squaresoft fans thought “Secret of Mana” was somehow good. I really didn’t like “Secret of Mana,” as I found the bastardized Action/RPG gameplay un... |
Rating of 2.5/5 |