Silver proved many things to me: 1. Brilliant and controversial games, like any work of art, rely on ingredients that can't be objectively measured - explaining the co-existence of a cult following inspite of the lukewarm reviews this game received. 2. Narratives and gameplay systems don't have to be complicated to be thrilling and challenging - thank goodness that arbitrary categories like "hardcore" and "casual" didn't distort game design back then. 3. Likewise, an epic adventurous and dramatic story doesn't have to be over-the-top sledgehammer-to-your-tear-glands melodrama with tragic turns and big explosions on every corner to be appreciated. 4. Music can have a tremendous effect on the overall experience that, in apt combination, causes goosebumps and elation. 5. All of that teaches you about how jolly it is to be a receiver of such a gift that this game is, which inspires you to create such gifts yourself to give back some joy to others.
