Legend Of Zelda NES

[esplonky]

Thinking about playing LOZ all the way through in one day and streaming it. It won't be today, but it'll be this week if it happens.

[+jeremiahjt]

Both quests or just one?

[esplonky]

I beat the First Quest last summer in two days, but I took long breaks (like played about 2 hours both days) so If i just sit down and play, I'll do both in one sitting.

[MagitekAngel]

I recently did the first quest in three sessions. It was pretty fun to go through it again.

[Turbogfx]

Both quests or just one?

 

OK, this is probably a "n00b" question, but: what do you mean "both quests"? Is there a second one then?

[NE146]

OK, this is probably a "n00b" question, but: what do you mean "both quests"? Is there a second one then?

 

Not sure if you're serious, but yes, NES Legend of Zelda has 2 quests with different dungeons (in different locations) & harder enemies

[Turbogfx]

OK, this is probably a "n00b" question, but: what do you mean "both quests"? Is there a second one then?

 

Not sure if you're serious, but yes, NES Legend of Zelda has 2 quests with different dungeons (in different locations) & harder enemies

 

I'm dead serious, no kidding, I didn't know at all!

 

Wow...

 

That just blew my mind...

[bomberpunk]

i started playing a few days ago. i got to Level 6 in two sittings and plan on going through some more later today or tomorrow. sometimes i have to exit the dungeons in order to rack up some hearts but i can say that i haven't died once!

[NE146]

OK, this is probably a "n00b" question, but: what do you mean "both quests"? Is there a second one then?

 

Not sure if you're serious, but yes, NES Legend of Zelda has 2 quests with different dungeons (in different locations) & harder enemies

 

I'm dead serious, no kidding, I didn't know at all!

 

Wow...

 

That just blew my mind...

 

Yep.. pretty well known. Heck the inaugural issue of Nintendo Power had an entire writeup about it. Says right there "Zelda - Second Quest"

 

[HatefulGravey]

I never have messed with the 2nd quest. Maybe I should do that this weekend. Seems I remember you could name your character Link and start on that quest or something like that. I'm sure if I spend 3 sec searching the web I would find the truth of this but I'm lazy.

[NightSprinter]

And let me provide you a hint as someone who did a ZERO DEATH run of both (only save was after beating the first quest). Bombs are your ABSOLUTE BEST FRIEND. In addition to blowing open hidden passages/entrances, they also pack the power of the Magic Sword (meaning two bombs can kill those horrifically-powerful Blue Lynels). Against harder monsters, and groups of tough enemies that can be hit by bombs, USE THEM.

 

Also, a well-placed bomb can kill a Manhandala (boss of the third dungeon in the first quest) with one explosion. Lastly, this game was one of the first to introduce the gaming world to sequence-breaking. Don't feel afraid to do some things out of sequence (like getting the White Sword before even tackling a single dungeon, or the Magic Sword before dungeon five, it can make a huge difference).

[NE146]

I never have messed with the 2nd quest. Maybe I should do that this weekend. Seems I remember you could name your character Link and start on that quest or something like that. I'm sure if I spend 3 sec searching the web I would find the truth of this but I'm lazy.

 

"ZELDA". This messed with whatever kid bought the game and decided to name their character "ZELDA" since after all, that's the name on the game. They ended up playing a hard ass version.

Edited August 1, 2012 by NE146

[Chuck D. Head]

 

 

"ZELDA". This messed with whatever kid bought the game and decided to name their character "ZELDA" since after all, that's the name on the game. They ended up playing a hard ass version.

Ha Ha! That's a great idea, set up a parser that detects naughty words in the character name and sets them up with an impossible challenge. I must be developmentally challenged when it comes to this game; I have never come close to beating it and can't imagine getting through without dying. It's been a while, though, so I should probably try again.

[HatefulGravey]

 

 

"ZELDA". This messed with whatever kid bought the game and decided to name their character "ZELDA" since after all, that's the name on the game. They ended up playing a hard ass version.

Ha Ha! That's a great idea, set up a parser that detects naughty words in the character name and sets them up with an impossible challenge. I must be developmentally challenged when it comes to this game; I have never come close to beating it and can't imagine getting through without dying. It's been a while, though, so I should probably try again.

 

I understand your feelings about this game perfectly. The 2nd game kicks my right in the nuts every time. Just getting to the first castle in The Adventures of Link is a nightmare for me.

[pce_collector]

Props to the poster for trying this. I attempted this at least once, but I had to relinquish the TV to my folks. I think I did five or six dungeons in that one session.

[opeygon]

I never have messed with the 2nd quest. Maybe I should do that this weekend. Seems I remember you could name your character Link and start on that quest or something like that. I'm sure if I spend 3 sec searching the web I would find the truth of this but I'm lazy.

 

"ZELDA". This messed with whatever kid bought the game and decided to name their character "ZELDA" since after all, that's the name on the game. They ended up playing a hard ass version.

 

Or maybe it was just as hard as the first quest being as they never knew a version easier than that which they had played. i.e. it's all relative

[esplonky]

Moving the broadcast to next week sometime, can't find my RF Cable

[+Gemintronic]

Zelda was the first game where I realised the next gen games would all have endings. I thought only two "quests" was a rip off.

[esplonky]

the second Zelda was crappy. hated that game.

[NE146]

the second Zelda was crappy. hated that game.

 

Oddly.. Zelda 2 is one of my favorite video games of ALL TIME. I still play it maybe once very year or two.. usually just to level up to Level 5 across the board before finishing the first dungeon.

 

Here's a tip.. don't put in the crystals at the statue at the end by JUMPING over the middle of it. This allows you to milk experience points by going through the dungeon again (i.e. the 1st one) and save the crystal to when you really need it.. to get 9000+ points instantly for the higher levels

[esplonky]

the second Zelda was crappy. hated that game.

 

Oddly.. Zelda 2 is one of my favorite video games of ALL TIME. I still play it maybe once very year or two.. usually just to level up to Level 5 across the board before finishing the first dungeon.

 

Here's a tip.. don't put in the crystals at the statue at the end by JUMPING over the middle of it. This allows you to milk experience points by going through the dungeon again (i.e. the 1st one) and save the crystal to when you really need it.. to get 9000+ points instantly for the higher levels

 

I AM ERROR

[esplonky]

I did the first quest today. started about 1:30 pm, finished 6:30 pm. decided If I do stream, I'll only do the first quest.

[NightSprinter]

Yeah, the second quest is quite a pain in the ass to beat. Moreso if the person wants to do a no-death run. That would be hell to try to stream. Such would probably be better-suited for a Let's Play style of recording.

[Petran79]

the second Zelda was crappy. hated that game.

 

Oddly.. Zelda 2 is one of my favorite video games of ALL TIME. I still play it maybe once very year or two.. usually just to level up to Level 5 across the board before finishing the first dungeon.

 

Here's a tip.. don't put in the crystals at the statue at the end by JUMPING over the middle of it. This allows you to milk experience points by going through the dungeon again (i.e. the 1st one) and save the crystal to when you really need it.. to get 9000+ points instantly for the higher levels

 

I remember I could beat it even with attack and magic at 7 and life at 8. if you play the game normally without grinding you'll usually end up with those numbers in the last palace. Magic has to be at 7 in order to cast the thunder spell in the last boss, or else it is not possible, And even then you only have space for the "Jump" or "Shield" magic that can help a lot.