A product of its time, and I mean that in the most positive way, because it's so endearing. I have a nostalgic love for point and clicks because of all the edutainment games I played as a kid, and this one has such wit and creativity (not to mention gorgeously animated whether that's in the remastered artwork or the original sprites) that makes it a solid showcase for why the genre is so fun. Did I use a guide? Absolutely, this genre has a reputation for a reason. I was ok with accepting that and not getting needlessly confused or hopelessly lost, and my experience was better for it.