Not every Christmas present involving video games results in a moment like that of the Internet sensation
The N64 Kid. Sometimes you get exactly what you ask for, and you are content. Sometimes you get something you wanted without asking for it, and you are moderately excited.
And then sometimes, you get a game you never would have asked for, and in that moment, your spirit is crushed. Such was the case many moons ago when my Christmas wish list hopes and dreams rested on the acquisition of Chrono Trigger, an SNES classic and popular seller at the time. So, when the time came to unwrap my video game-shaped gift, I was practically salivating. I tore through the wrapping paper, eyes wide and beheld my Super Nintendo gift of that year.
Alas, it was not Chrono Trigger, but Animaniacs. I don't recall if it was the cost or the low supply of Chrono Trigger that my parents explained forced them to go with an alternate title. Not wanting to disappoint, I put on a smile and said I was happy to receive the gift. In reality, though, I was pretty dismayed.
In retrospect, Animaniacs isn't too bad of a game. I found it a lot more challenging than I expected; after all, Animaniacs was intended for children. In fact, I would go as far as to say I like Animaniacs the game. Regardless, however, it must be repeated: alas, it was not Chrono Trigger, but Animaniacs.
Were you ever disappointed with a video game gift you received? What game was the offender and which game were you hoping for?
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