Included in the TSR Masterpiece Collection of 1996, The Genie's Curse stands out among its peers with a fantastical setting and story with a lower barrier for entry for gamers interested in the world but don't want to handle heavy stat mechanics. Much of the underlying tabletop systems are distilled down to just necessary action stats, and the game leans heavily into action and logic puzzles. My only complaint is that the combat can be janky, but it gets easier with practice and upgrades that the game gives regularly. It's a piece of my childhood that holds up, even after over 20 years.
