Its such a great game , "(snagged my complete copy off of ebay aust and got a datel converter )
I always loved the story and themes of quintet games
the games always seem very light toned at start but ,if you look their is alot of stange symbolism in them , they especially like to do stories that deal with being a creationist and destructionist (easy seen in actraiser)
To bad the usa didnt ever see the light of day with this title(except with emulation) to see major interest and high popularity spark off. The beginning and ending was something to really top it off , to opening pandoras box thats starts a journey of earth revival to the end when ark dies ( main character is supposed to only happen in the movies.) Plus the game had much other great moments , trippty philosophical things , vilage of the dead , escourting the lion cub ,to visiting a virtual version the quintet headquarters. Of course you can tell right off the bat when playing the game that its sort of a zelda clone but who cares? The gameplay was fast and furious ( a bit repeittive) but it always made you want to come back for more. Traveling in dungeons with with weird different styles (some designed after historical cultures , like illusion of gaia had done). Then wasteing time building up the worlds plants and animals to citys and their growth. Meeting certain historical figures you help and aid you on your quest (I wouldnt mind if quintet had made educational games)