Originally released in 1995 by Square Soft for the SNES, Secret of Evermore is an action RPG that follows a boy and his shape-shifting dog as they are accidentally transported to a fantastical world. Spanning four distinct realms based on different eras of history, the adventure features real-time combat and a unique alchemy system where magic spells are cast by combining ingredients found throughout the environments.
How to Play
Navigate Evermore, battle enemies in real time, and solve puzzles to find a way back home. You can switch control between the boy and his dog at any time to utilize their unique abilities. The SNES controls use the D-pad for movement, A/B/X/Y for attacking and interacting, L and R to sniff out hidden ingredients or switch characters, and Start/Select to access the ring menus (mapped to your keyboard’s arrow keys, action keys like Z/X/A/S, and Enter/Shift in the browser).
Tips
- Take control of your dog and press the L or R buttons frequently to sniff out hidden alchemy ingredients scattered across every map.
- Using a weapon repeatedly increases its skill level, unlocking powerful charged attacks that are essential for dealing with tougher enemies.
- Save your Call Beads for boss fights; they summon powerful characters from other realms to unleash devastating magic attacks.
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