It was a very basic story with a self-insert character, probably intended for a younger audience. That worked very well for me at the time. I think it was my first RPG so I really enjoyed getting lost in those environments.
I don’t feel like the story telling was as good in Evermore. Secret of Mana grabbed me a lot more with it’s characters and it’s difficulty, and I always loved the plot despite some pretty obvious flaws. The music is still one of the best ever soundtracks too.
I think Evermore also got completely overshadowed by Chrono Trigger being released just 2 months before in the US.
jimmux@programming.dev 1 day ago
asmoranomar@lemmy.world 23 hours ago
Evermore also had a lot of bugs. I remember getting softlocked so many times in the game. SoM had a few bugs too, but I didn’t recall being softlocked as often.
Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 23 hours ago
I’ve beaten them both a few times. I’m not sure you can get softlocked in mana, but yeaahhhh getting softlocked in Evermore is brutal!