The Legend of Zelda

Back when video games were simple, yet fun, who would've thought that The Legend of Zelda was not Link's first adventures (Super NES was when they started creating more prequels on Zelda games). Before 1987, many Nintendo licensed games were all sports, linear adventure games, third person shoot em' ups, and puzzles, but when The Legend of Zelda was released in the US, all that was about to change. It was one of the first NES games that had a advanced chip that allowed us to use a file/save system, instead of complicated passwords (like Metroid and Kid Icarus). The game is a maze, but its a fun maze with improved graphics for its time and fun RPG like gameplay. The game also contains a few simple objectives; find 8 pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom that is hidden in 8 different castles (guarded by different creatures from a three headed dragon to and one eyed fire shooting spider), find the evil Gannon and defeat him to save Princess Zelda and the Triforce of Power. Along the way, you will come across many wierd creatures that you must ward off with three different swords, find different items and weapons that will help you progress, and contantly visit fairy fountains that will increase your life because this game is still difficult. I can go on about how fun this game is and how to progress, but I will leave that to those to the novice players. Those who never played this classic will not be dissappointed if they buy and try. I've been playing it for over 20 years and it still works on my 20 something year old NES.

This is the original Legend of Zelda, it cane quickly, was priced perfectly and was the gold cartridge. I was expecting the grey one but was pleased to receive the gold. The cartridge does show some "minor" wear but it's clean, it works and it's in great shape.

There was no cover or paper with the game but the picture show everything false advertisement

I never played this game as a kid, so I am not blinded by nostalgia. This game is incredible. It is so complicated and long compared to just about every other NES game. If you are looking for an action adventure game on the NES, this is the game to get. Graphics: 3/5 This is game came out in 1986 so it's not a graphically impressive game like Kirby or Bee 52. The graphics are good enough and are better than the first Super Mario Bros. The items and enemies are identifiable at least. Sound: 5/5 I really like the soundtrack and I don't find getting annoyed by it even when playing for a long time. Gameplay: 5/5 So much to do, so many ways to do it, and lots of replay-ability. You travel around a map and collect items to use to continue on your quest to save the land.

You better have a map handy when playing this game. Its quite complicated. But the thing is, if you've already played A Link to the Past, this game hasn't much more to offer. Perhaps the only thing it has that's not in the SNES version is the feature where you're forced to pay for door repairs if you blow up certain cave walls. Zelda 1 is basically the prototype for A Link to the Past. That's why I like the 2nd Zelda better. Because it's actually a different game from the 1st and 3rd Zelda. Zelda 1 and 3 have pretty much the exact same gameplay except 3 is a massive improvement in terms of characters and graphics. Still, its nice to play this game again 20 years later, see the dragon in the first dungeon, and say, "Hey, I remember that guy." I beat the first quest of the game, but I didn't feel like doing another quest all over again. Especially when the only difference is in difficulty level and where items are placed. The first 2 Zeldas aren't bad for classic games, but I think I'd only classify A Link to the Past as a must-play. Zelda 1 is so bland in comparison. 8/12/07 - Finally I finished the second quest. Its quite a bit more difficult than the first quest. I didn't realize that although the map of Hyrule looks the same, the dungeons are completely different in look as well as item placement. Throughout the second quest I always seemed short on money, and I kept getting my sword stolen by those orange sparkle things. Let me emphasize that you REALLY need a map for this second quest because darn near all the dungeons are completely hidden in places you would never guess in a million years. This game was long as heck for a game made in 1986. Contrary to my earlier remarks, I would definitely recommend going through the second quest after you've beaten the first because the dungeons are much more challenging. Great replay value. Definitely an adventure.

I've played the majority of Zelda games and I. Don't. Care. This one is and will always be the best, hands down, forever and ever. Maybe it's just the memories I hold so dear (all the handwritten notes & maps I made with my dad as a kid before the internet was a thing) or the music (aka soundtrack of a fabulous childhood) or the thrill of trying to advance at all AND save before someone accidentally hit the Nintendo amidst wrestling or backflips or something (OOPS) or the excitement of rediscovering all the different new stuff after beating it for the first time. Or probably all of that and more (like playing it with my kiddo now and using Grandad's maps and notes, and not using our phones to lookup cheats and stuff). Regardless, there will definitely never be another. This one is pretty amazing (and maybe holds a special place in my heart idk, lol:)

This is practically the definition of a Great NES Classic. The world is positively massive with power ups, secrets, dungeons, and puzzles in spades. The game play is almost too addicting. It is very hard but the difficulty makes every new discovery and victory feel immensely rewarding. This was back when gaming was actually challenging yet fair, unlike today's games where practically the only series we can turn to for the same feeling is Dark Souls. If I had to pick a tops list for best NES games of all time, this one might rank at the top. Honest opinion

This game is one of the most fun RPGs I had played as a kid. Itès fun to explore the map, find secrets, fight enemies, meet old men in caves, kill dinosaurs, moblins, octoroks and all within a totally open world that you discover and have to map out yourself!

J'adore, cette version qui ne prend pas une ride à mes yeux, de quoi passer de belles soirées. J'ai commandé le jeu uniquement et cela fonctionne très bien, à moi les triforces^^

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I would definitely recommend this to any rpg fan. Amazing story, and then a second version of the game upon beating it, really cool to see in such an old game! This game was so significant to the development of rpg's and adventure games and brings a whole new appreciation to where classic role playing elements come from. Definite 5 out of 5!