 secret of evermore is a role-playing video game for the super nintendo entertainment system. it was released by square in north america on october 1, 1995. in february 1996, it saw release in the pal territories of europe and australia. the story of secret of evermore follows a boy and his pet dog as they are inadvertently transported to a fantasy world created by an eccentric inventor. the player guides both the boy and his shapeshifting dog through evermore, a world that is composed of separate realms, each resembling a different period of real-world history. the gameplay shares many similarities with secret of mana, such as real-time battles, a ring-shaped menu system, and the ability to switch control between the two characters. despite similar game mechanics and a similar title, it is not an entry in the mana series. secret of evermore is unique in that it is the only game developed by square designers in north america. the game received positive reviews upon its release due to its graphics and gameplay, but was criticized for not being up to the standards of what many reviewers were used to by its developer. ==gameplay== secret of evermore takes many of its interface and gameplay aspects from secret of mana. the game mostly consists of an aerial view setting, in which the boy and his dog negotiate the terrain and fend off hostile creatures. if the boy is currently selected as the player character, his dog will be controlled by the artificial intelligence, and vice-versa. both characters can find refuge in caves or a town, where they can regain their hit points or purchase restorative items and equipment. upon collec
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