Secret of Evermore had a very special feel to it, it was so atmospheric. Very unique game.

Cure and heal makes sense in Evermore. You heal wounds and you cure poison.

For the young me who also rented the game from my local grocery store. This game was incredibly interesting. Secret of mana was all bright and colorful and cheerful even. All things a young american boy didnt like. Evermore had stupid humor puns and explosions. The obviously campy story line felt just right.

Sad that SoE didn't receive the attention it deserved. I consider it a masterpiece and even more so now, after learning about its development. Design, the somber atmosphere, Soule's amazing soundtrack... SoE is certainly not perfect but that's what makes it charming. SoM, on the other hand, gave me headaches as a child because it was too loud and sugary for my taste.

You reference Secret of Mana way too much, they might have some similarities but I don't think you can really compare them to each other. They're two different worlds, the atmosphere and character's are different..

BTW, the plans in omnitopia are coded in to kill the boy. I tried that area with PAR codes, decking out in impossible defences and he still died with 999 damage.

Everyone keeps saying Secret of Mana was awesome, I use to believe that myself when I was a kid but when I grew up I played it again and realized, that storyline was weak, the only thing SOM had going for it was it’s music. Now Evermore was the better game cause it had a solid story of a boy trying to get home.

One thing not mentioned in this 60+ minute video: the boy runs faster with SPEARS equipped.

I don't mind a nameless protagonist. Makes it very easy to identify with the hero if its supposed to be me

you can dispel the reflect of the mana-beast, cast acid rain and then all weapons do damage in high three digit range

The atmosphere of Evermore was what really stood out. There was always a sense of foreboding and creepiness. Very underrated.

@scxcr - Brian Fehdrau here. I was looking for something else to do with Evermore when saw your video and decided to watch it. Some commentary follows below...

After 24 years still one of my comfort game

And yet no one remembers what the Magic Gourd does and or doesn't do. lol But I love Evermore. I would love a highly unlikely remaster.

Omg I laughed so hard at the deadly towers stare.. Holy shit I felt that

I love your sarcasm, but some of your complaints about the game’s complexities are just whiny. Like the currency differences in areas and trading in the market. Otherwise, a funny review of, what I considered a fantastic game.

Thank you for this, Evermore needs more love.

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Dude love this video. Great Job on it!!!!

You are so good at it.