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by rubslopes 585 days ago
I also played it as a kid and vividly remember that plot about a secret political revolution feeling so cool and new to me. I had never encountered anything like it before.I remember 'Viva la revolución!' becoming a catchphrase for me and a friend at that time.

The sense of sneaking into an adult world, even a fantasy one, might be what made the game feel so special to me.

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> The sense of sneaking into an adult world, even a fantasy one, might be what made the game feel so special to me

Brilliant observation that never occurred to me. Around that age being allowed to sit with and listen in on adults having normal adult conversations - being one of them - felt special.