One of my all-time favorite underrated games. The graphics are bright and cheery, the music and sound is fantastic, and the gameplay is very good as well. On top of it all, the whole thing is just so darn cute that you'll have a hard time not cracking a smile even in the middle of the surprisingly melancholy plot twists.
On the downside, the game is short and almost incredibly easy until the last couple of levels, which will fortunately provide you with a real challenge. The other major issues with the game are that some of the character's voices are extremely grating (I'm looking at you, Karl) and that the plot is kind of cheesy and childish. There's a surprising amount of depth there for an ostensible kids' game, though, and if you're the emotional type you may even cry over the course of the thing.
I've played and replayed this game dozens of times, and I've rented, rerented, purchased and repurchased the thing, sometimes at great expense over eBay. I still think it was worth it every time. Definitely recommend.
Door to Phantomile
One of my all-time favorite underrated games. The graphics are bright and cheery, the music and sound is fantastic, and the gameplay is very good as well. On top of it all, the whole thing is just so darn cute that you'll have a hard time not cracking a smile even in the middle of the surprisingly melancholy plot twists.
On the downside, the game is short and almost incredibly easy until the last couple of levels, which will fortunately provide you with a real challenge. The other major issues with the game are that some of the character's voices are extremely grating (I'm looking at you, Karl) and that the plot is kind of cheesy and childish. There's a surprising amount of depth there for an ostensible kids' game, though, and if you're the emotional type you may even cry over the course of the thing.
I've played and replayed this game dozens of times, and I've rented, rerented, purchased and repurchased the thing, sometimes at great expense over eBay. I still think it was worth it every time. Definitely recommend.