I understand how fans of the series got disappointed by it. To me, a total neophyte to the series, u8 served like a nice introduction. The linear plot makes it

I understand how fans of the series got disappointed by it. To me, a total neophyte to the series, u8 served like a nice introduction. The linear plot makes it easier to not get lost (this was pre-internet, if you got stuck you bought a paper guide). The graphics were nice, well animated (for the time). The jumps were not great but not a huge hassle, at least not for someone used to platformers, as I was. I found the different kinds of magic interesting, and I liked the titans. The inventory management system, with bags for reagents, and keys hidden behind cushions in drawers, was something I had never seen before. My favorite bit was the fire mage that would teleport to your location and insta-kill you if you attacked a citizen. I had an honest good time with it.