Drakkhen is somewhat considered a joke in the states due to its obtuseness.. but there's definitely a cult following :D
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The SFC (SNES) version I probably played is likely easier than the original, but in Japan it’s still often treated as a pretty bad game. The system might indeed be kind of terrible, but things like Drakkhen and the enemies’ strange movements, or constellations suddenly attacking you—maybe it wasn’t intentional, but it was full of fascinating “?” moments that made it fun.