It's absolutely a classic for its time, but that time has long since passed. The impact of this game is clear in series like Metal Gear and Silent Hill, but I can't say that this will have a similar impact for any player that purchases today. I love that the story is told with little to no dialogue, and some of the graphics scratch that retro itch, but otherwise there's not a lot in this game that's new or interesting to modern players. Buy if you want to experience a piece of history, or play the games that this inspired to have even more fun.