I first played a demo of Albion back in 1994. I only got to play it briefly, but apparently it made an impression on me, because I remembered the title and the premise 25 years later. Finally, I remembered it again the other day and decided to give it another try. I'm so glad I did. The game has held up remarkably well over the past few decades. This is likely due to the loving detail and creativity with which Blue Byte crafted the game's world, story, and characters. I've never played any game quite like it; its unique design decisions, such as the hybrid 1st person / top-down perspective, and the richly detailed and immersive hybrid fantasy/sci-fi world, made it a pioneer in its time, and make it an enjoyable, unique gem with remarkable staying power today. If you want to be surprisingly swept up and immersed in a 25 year old game that makes you feel like you've really crash landed on an alien world, give Albion a try. You'll be glad you did.
