I must admit, I can't entirely remember if there was much advertising for the game in the UK. I have a sneaking suspicion there was and I vaguely recall an advert for it, but I honestly couldn't say. I imagine it's critical acclaim would have played a large part in it though; RPGs of its type weren't really that widespread at the time and gaming magazines were much more popular then than now.

In terms of what about the game itself made it so popular, I think I'll echo what other people have said. I think the graphics played a major part of it. Growing up on Mega Drive and SNES games, this game looked incredibly good, ludicrous as it might sound now.

I honestly can't remember how I came across it. I could certainly tell you where it would have been bought from. I suspect that my Dad just bought it for me, but no idea why. I don't think I would've asked for it.