I originally picked this game up when it first came out.  I remember how many people raved about its originality and its amazing game play.  Compared to other games I've played in that era I definitely have to agree that it was very original.  I must've been about eleven or twelve when it was first released.  I will admit that while playing this game as a kid I couldn't figure anything out and I played it for many hours scratching my head trying to figure it out.  Eventually I got to the point where I gave up and had to use the walkthrough guide.  This game was really quite enthralling with very interesting and complex worlds regardless of my first experience.