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Young Merlin came out on the Super Nintendo in 1993, developed by Westwood Studios. It was part of that wave of action-adventure games that tried to do something a little different, leaning into puzzles and exploration over pure combat. You don't see many games where you play as a young version of a famous wizard, so it always stood out for that reason.

You control Merlin, moving screen by screen through a colorful world. The main goal is to gather the scattered pieces of the Triforce-like Crystal of Truth to stop an evil sorcerer. Your main tools are a bow for combat and a cauldron for brewing various potions that unlock new areas or solve environmental puzzles. The pacing is methodical; it's more about thinking your way through situations than hacking through enemies. It feels like a thoughtful, slightly quirky adventure where your wits are just as important as your aim.