The Legend of Zelda

While this game definitely shows it’s age now, it’s a fascinating part of the artistic and technical history of video games, spawning perhaps one of gaming’s finest experiences. I can only imagine how it would of felt as a kid with an NES in the 80’s, exploring this expansive world, drawing your own maps and solving the secrets of the land of Hyrule. Now? Well, it may not have the same effect, but it’s a robust and fun time nonetheless, if nothing else just to see where Zelda started.

My first playthrough of this game was the Redux hack (I highly recommend playing this version) of this game, which doesn't drastically change anything but iron out some aged mechanics and improve the QoL.

I've played every Zelda game but have put off playing this and Zelda 2 due to the fact that these are cryptically designed games. However I decided to swallow my pride and play this with a guide (and knowing the OG came with a guide in the box makes me feel a little better). Absolutely play this game with a guide, I feel like it's actually meant to be played this way.

Surprisingly Zelda 1 is still very enjoyable if you do play with a guide and holds up pretty well. There is a lack of puzzles which the series is known for and more about exploration in this sense but it's forgiveable being the first game in the series.

This game is one of my absolute childhood favorites. It may not be everyone’s favorite Zelda, this game opened the door to the series and d we has adventure games and RPGs is all about. This game will always have a special place in my heart. 😁

I was totally obsess by that time playing all the titles(no internet for me)so It was as great as frustrating but totally worth It.

This was so much fun at the start then quickly became frustrating as the dungeons and enemies became more sporadic. Trying to predict enemy movements or which walls to bomb became impossible and I had to rely on the rewind feature.

play time : +40 hours