The Legend that started one of the greatest franchise's in gaming history is still classic.

User Rating: 10 | The Legend of Zelda NES
By justincoool | Review Date:
The Legend Of Zelda on the NES was a special gift to the gaming world when it debuted back in 1988. Gamers knew something was special when they saw those shiny gold catridges. And boy were they in for a treat if they dared to venture the land of Hyrule. Set in the fantasy land of Hyrule, the plot centers on a boy named Link, who aims to rescue Princess Zelda from the evil Ganon, by collecting eight fragments of the Triforce of Wisdom, a powerful artifact. The game was notable for having a save system and the first true non-linear gameplay. The NES version included a map of the vast land of Hyrule. Gamers who will play the game on the Wii for the first time, need to find this map online before venturing on their journey, unless you can't wait to get lost.

The gameplay is top down perspective and RPG like in structure. You will need to find special swords, potions, and items to make Link strong enough to bring down the evil Ganon. The puzzles and riddles that the player must solve are as clever and satisfying as they were back in 88. The graphics are clean and unique. To me, they are now a work of art worthy of a fine art museum. Very Charming. I really love the graphics for the dungeons and you willl too. The version for Wii is the best way to play The Legend Of Zelda ever. The modern save system and convenience of having it always on your Wii menu is a great feel. The game's difficulty is great. You will spend much of your time finding the many secrets and solving puzzles. Once you are prepared for the dungeons, your new found abilities for defeating the foes will still require skill but you will be ready. The soundtrack features the now legendary Hyrule Field Theme and the wonderful dungeon theme are among the best music ever created for a video game.

The replay value contains the Second Quest after you defeat Ganon with new dungeons. That is for the daring few but a great replay.

In 2009, Game Informer called The Legend of Zelda "no less than the greatest game of all time" on their list of "The Top 200 Games of All Time", saying that it was "ahead of its time by years if not decades." If that is not a reason to play this masterpiece at least once, I don't know what will. The best reason will be for fans of our hero Link who might have started Zelda at the classic A Link To the Past or the all-time favorite Ocarina Of Time. You have to see how this Legend all started and there is plenty of help online like zeldadungeon.net if you get confused. Don't fret young lads...lol

10/10

The Triforce needs you. :)

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