Classic NES Series: Legend of Zelda045496734022

Classic NES Series: Legend of Zelda

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ESRB Rating - Everyone
Features:
  • Link's legendary first adventure, now portable!
  • Explore dungeons, solving baffling puzzles and defeating scores of menacing enemies.
  • Weapons include swords, boomerangs, bombs and arrows.
  • Collect rupees to buy swords, shields and other special items.
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4 Star Rating
Anonymous

Excellent game almost identical to original for NES

(Review From Amazon)
General Comments:
The first time I purchased this game was for about $55 in Novemeber of 1988 when I was in the 5th grade. It took me till July of 1989 to finally beat this game and then took me till 1991 sometime to beat Zelda II the Adventure of Link. Back in these days the Internet did not exist for the public, and most homes lacked a computer. Back in these days if you wanted tips you needed to buy a magazine or a book. I beat Zelda with almost none of the above. I beat it with nearly pure trial and error. A true and rare accomplishment during the 1988-1989 era in gaming history!

It brought back memories from my childhood when I purchased this game again the other day ago for my Game Boy Advance for $14.99. So far it has taken me 2-3 days to get to level 9. I expect to finish the first quest soon.

My only gripes are really the lack of a "equal" manual to the original, and lack of a "gold" cover. The original I purchased in 1988 included a overworld map, and far more detail about the nasties and weapons. But besides this the GBA version is nearly identical to the original. I did notice some other improvements to the original NES version.

1. Sleep mode
2. A pause text shows on the screen when you hit pause. The original lacked this
3. You can save the game without first dying from the start screen by holding down select and the up arrow.
4. When you turn the power off when the game is playing you do not risk the chance that your file will be erased. The original 1988 version had this problem. But frankly I think the improvement is more due to the advance in computer technology.

Overall a great game. It probably will be difficult for the new kids to get into these oldies, but for us old timers this one will bring back memories. I plan to buy Zelda II next and beat that one again. But I'm afraid I may need to look at the web for some tips, since its been a good 14 years since I last beat that one.


4 Star Rating
Anonymous

Pretty Good

(Review From Amazon)
General Comments:
This is a great game that is identical to the nes version. Unfortunately that also means it is tough to play and figure out what to do/where to go. Without a walkthrough you can wander for days accomplishing nothing, but at least you can save - a great add on. Overall still classic and very good. Great bargain for $10. Check it out and enjoy!