Lagoon
Lagoon is a classic action-RPG published by Kemco for the SNES, released in 1991, and it is a port of the 1990 computer game of the same name. You play as a young hero, who must travel through a fantasy world, fighting monsters and collecting items, with a focus on exploration, combat, and a rich, story-driven experience.
The gameplay involves navigating through a world map, exploring towns and dungeons, and engaging in real-time combat with a variety of monsters, using a sword and magic to defeat enemies. A unique feature is the "real-time" combat – the game features real-time combat where you must actively control your character and make decisions quickly, which was a novel and innovative mechanic for the time. The game includes a large world with multiple towns, dungeons, and areas to explore, and a rich story that unfolds as you progress.
The graphics are colorful and detailed, with a classic fantasy RPG style and well-rendered sprites for the characters and monsters, and the backgrounds are varied and atmospheric. The music is epic and memorable, with a classic RPG soundtrack that enhances the immersive experience. Critics praised the real-time combat, the exploration, and the overall engaging gameplay, making it a solid and unique RPG for the SNES. It supports one player. Lagoon is a fun and engaging RPG that offers a great fantasy adventure.