People have mixed opinions about Zelda 2: The adventure of Link; Some people enjoy it, some people don't. Personally, I really like this game. While it is easily one of the hardest games I have ever played, the difficulty makes the game especially addictive. This game is a side-scroller, which is rather unusual for a Zelda game. However, playing from the side brings in more potential for deeper sword-play mechanics, which it does quite nicely. When you are head to head with a challenging foe, you may find yourself ducking, jumping, and trying to figure out its strategy, which gives the fighting a little Punch-out feel to it. It isn't like in the original, where you just run around and put out your sword to kill the monsters.
There is actual strategy to it, which I like. This game also introduces the use of magic in the series. There are also many more uses for the magic meter, a wide variety of spells that you can use. An interesting hook that is exclusive to this game is a level up system. By killing monsters and picking up "P" bags, you can level up and increase either your health, magic, and damage inflicted upon enemies. This gives more purpose to defeating enemies, since it will actually make you stronger instead of giving rupees, which at some times in games with them you do not really need.
You will find yourself dying a lot in this game. The annoying thing about all of the dying is that every time you run out of lives and hit game over, you will go right back to the beginning of the game.

Now, regarding the story, it isn't bad for an NES game; it takes place right after the original Zelda and you have to defeat the baddies who are trying to resurrect Ganon and save the princess. The story isn't that deep, so like many games of the era and some games today (i.e. The Elder Scrolls), this game is more about the game play, which is superb. Another difference between this game and the original game is that there are towns for you to visit in this game. There are towns in later games, but not as many as this one. In these towns you can get some advice, get a spell from an elder, and get your health restored (not to mention meet the man named Error this game is famous for). However, despite all of these differences, there is still much of the good stuff from the original to enjoy. For example, there is a giant over world (which is in top-down perspective) to explore; finding caves and secret areas holding more experience and items, and dungeons that you have to find on your own.

As for the music, it is not the best in the series. Most of these tunes you never hear again later in the series, unlike popular classics in the series like "Zelda's Lullaby" or the original theme. The sound effects are standard for the system, and I have heard worse.

The graphics are rather nice for the NES. The actions are relatively smooth and there are some pretty cool character designs. Now, you have heard my opinion, but like I said, some people like it and some people don't. Start up the game now and try it out for yourself!


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Well, I'm not as interested in these classic Zelda video games. These video games are boring and less addictive. I'm more interested in Mario video games. My favorite Mario video game would have to be Mario Kart Seven for the 3DS. I'm interested in the Mario Kart series. I enjoy racing video games. They just create active vibes for me. Drifting is my favorite action to do in Mario Kart video games. I use my free time playing Mario Kart video games. I would enjoy if a Mario Kart Eight would be created and sold into stores and business. Every time I saw the commercials, I said, "I want that video game." I guess Zelda video games are somewhat addicting. Good luck playing video games.

Zelda 2 is an alright game all in all. Yeah, its been bashed for not being what all the other games were, and its super difficulty. Overall, its not bad. Its just one of those games that you need to develop to.

mariomon64 : I kind of like this game. It has it's fair share of problems, but overall I think it's pretty cool. Plus, you have to give the designers and programmers a lot of credit for adding some new elements to the series, like the side scrolling sequences and RPG elements like towns and MPC's, instead of just merely copying the first game verbatim.

Although this isn't my favorite Zelda game, or even close, I do enjoy it. I feel that it gets a bad rap because the developers tried to do something different. Similar to Mario 2 and Simons Quest.

It's a very solid and difficult game but very enjoyable to play.

My only issues with it are the fact that the controls are a little slippery and the overworld part could have been done better. What I do enjoy very much though, are the side scrolling dungeons, the music and the boss battles.

That was a nice (albeit short) review. You give some basic description of the games along with improvements from the previous one and comparisons to other games.

Should you write more reviews, might I suggest you at least divide it into clearly defined parts (with titles) so the reading is easier.