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Review: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

 
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   This game is the first game I have ever played. I was about four or five, at my grandmother’s house and three games come to the top of my head that she showed me: Doom, Donkey Kong, and Zelda. She showed me how to turn it on and let me decide whatever I wanted to play, so due to the compelling long title, it seemed interesting at the time. As I sat down in front of the television, the main menu song was absolutely enchanting. A smile covered my face as I tried reading what it said, barely being able to. Talking to whichever NPC’s I could, I would, then I continued aimlessly making surprisingly effective progress.  
   
   That shows the accessibility of the game. If I can make it to the Dark World barely knowing what their saying proves this is not a very difficult game at all. But, the dungeon bosses and enemies are what make it a seven. It’s not to say they are unfair; rather they are immaculately designed, especially around their environments making them smarter than a common artificial intelligence enemy of today’s games. One dungeon boss that I will never forget because of how flawless it was, is the centipede in the desert area to the east (I believe...). I should clarify I had not beaten the game till my current age (fifteen) through the usage of this site. Through the past decade of gaming, I finally have managed to complete it and it was not very easy, but at the same time, it’s not very difficult at all.

   Something I can note now, that I would not have been able to note in the past, is how great the character animation is. When you see Link struggling after fighting off those enemies that shoot rocks at you in the desert, you are immersed in the pain Link feels which is incredible for the age of the game, showing it’s timelessness. Some NES games are obvious that didn’t age well. After playing this though, it feels like any modern downloadable title which is incredible. The coloring of the environment is also stunning and beautiful.  

   One of the melodies that have gone with me through my childhood is the famous Zelda questing song. This one is absolutely fantastic. “Da-na-na-na DUN DUUUUN DANANAAAAA!” Okay. You have to admit you know what I’m talking about when I say it is great and it is. Along with the minor additions like Link’s soaked pants sloshing through water, it proves how great Nintendo is at impeccable sound effects. Same with the chimes of swords clashing shields. It’s great and extremely noteworthy. 

   I understand and can see when people say that Zelda is a constant rehash, that, however does not take away from how each story is (while still bound by the same general idea) unique and refreshing. Maybe it’s the genius boss battles, or the heartwarming music that plays when you save someone when they are in absolute despair. Either way, the story always hooks me into it and keeps me grasped until the wildly deep game is completed. With all the possible upgrades for all your weapons and side quests from various irrelevant characters, this game has so much to do and see. It would be a shame if anyone forced themselves through the game, missing out on all the exploration of the game.

   Throughout the years, this game still feels as good as any modern game you can play today. That’s very unlikely considering most NES games these days would feel stiff or boring. Those two words just don’t go with this game. It’s a fantastic masterpiece and I'm glad to have had the privilege to play and complete it (thanks to Vizzed!).

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   This game is the first game I have ever played. I was about four or five, at my grandmother’s house and three games come to the top of my head that she showed me: Doom, Donkey Kong, and Zelda. She showed me how to turn it on and let me decide whatever I wanted to play, so due to the compelling long title, it seemed interesting at the time. As I sat down in front of the television, the main menu song was absolutely enchanting. A smile covered my face as I tried reading what it said, barely being able to. Talking to whichever NPC’s I could, I would, then I continued aimlessly making surprisingly effective progress.  
   
   That shows the accessibility of the game. If I can make it to the Dark World barely knowing what their saying proves this is not a very difficult game at all. But, the dungeon bosses and enemies are what make it a seven. It’s not to say they are unfair; rather they are immaculately designed, especially around their environments making them smarter than a common artificial intelligence enemy of today’s games. One dungeon boss that I will never forget because of how flawless it was, is the centipede in the desert area to the east (I believe...). I should clarify I had not beaten the game till my current age (fifteen) through the usage of this site. Through the past decade of gaming, I finally have managed to complete it and it was not very easy, but at the same time, it’s not very difficult at all.

   Something I can note now, that I would not have been able to note in the past, is how great the character animation is. When you see Link struggling after fighting off those enemies that shoot rocks at you in the desert, you are immersed in the pain Link feels which is incredible for the age of the game, showing it’s timelessness. Some NES games are obvious that didn’t age well. After playing this though, it feels like any modern downloadable title which is incredible. The coloring of the environment is also stunning and beautiful.  

   One of the melodies that have gone with me through my childhood is the famous Zelda questing song. This one is absolutely fantastic. “Da-na-na-na DUN DUUUUN DANANAAAAA!” Okay. You have to admit you know what I’m talking about when I say it is great and it is. Along with the minor additions like Link’s soaked pants sloshing through water, it proves how great Nintendo is at impeccable sound effects. Same with the chimes of swords clashing shields. It’s great and extremely noteworthy. 

   I understand and can see when people say that Zelda is a constant rehash, that, however does not take away from how each story is (while still bound by the same general idea) unique and refreshing. Maybe it’s the genius boss battles, or the heartwarming music that plays when you save someone when they are in absolute despair. Either way, the story always hooks me into it and keeps me grasped until the wildly deep game is completed. With all the possible upgrades for all your weapons and side quests from various irrelevant characters, this game has so much to do and see. It would be a shame if anyone forced themselves through the game, missing out on all the exploration of the game.

   Throughout the years, this game still feels as good as any modern game you can play today. That’s very unlikely considering most NES games these days would feel stiff or boring. Those two words just don’t go with this game. It’s a fantastic masterpiece and I'm glad to have had the privilege to play and complete it (thanks to Vizzed!).

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Nice review, and a great game. A Link to the Past is still my favorite Zelda game. Sure, I like OoT A LOT, but LTTP will always be my favorite Zelda game.

Nice review, and a great game. A Link to the Past is still my favorite Zelda game. Sure, I like OoT A LOT, but LTTP will always be my favorite Zelda game.

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Thank you for reading, Jordanv78! I agree though, this game is a masterpiece and probably my favorite as well. 
Thank you for reading, Jordanv78! I agree though, this game is a masterpiece and probably my favorite as well. 
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This was also one of the first games I had ever played and my first Zelda game I have ever played. I still love the music at the starting when it shows the pieces of the triforce spinning around when you  load the game
This was also one of the first games I had ever played and my first Zelda game I have ever played. I still love the music at the starting when it shows the pieces of the triforce spinning around when you  load the game
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