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Veknoid_Outcast on 25 July 2013
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S.Peelman said:
S.Peelman said:
Well guys, I've finally mustered the willpower to put that old gold Zelda II: The Adventure of Link cartridge into the NES and give it another go.

It's the only Zelda game I've yet to beat. That I own anyway, the only other one FSA, but don't have it. I consider it one of, if not the hardest game I've ever played and never even gotten past the very first dungeon. But I've found the secret! You can actually kill those flying skulls, Bubbles, for 50XP points. They take a million hits, but they're easier to kill then Iron Knuckles for example and they respawn. I'm gonna grind for some level-ups first and after that I'm finally gonna kick that game's a**!!

Like I said, I'm finally getting around to beating my original gold cartridge copy of Adventure of Link on my NES. Game's older then I am, but oh well better late then never. So here's a short update for those interested .

Unbelievably so, I've gotten halfway through the fourth dungeon now; the Maze Island Palace. I'm doing this without guides naturally, but a map like what was included with the first Zelda would help a great deal. The world's so large, you could be searching for things for a long time. I have to say though, either my gaming skills have improved since I last tried this game, or the game gets a little more 'doable' the stronger you get. Right now my strength is at level 5, magic at 5 and life at 6. It's still very hard, but at least I don't die every screen anymore. Death Mountain however, is overrated. I heard this part is near impossible, while in fact I breezed through it no problem. Still, I used the 'Life' spell often. I found the second dungeon to be the hardest one so far, though the fourth dungeon from what I've seen until now is going to beat that.

So I got a little more confident, but I know what still awaits and that confidence will probably disappear once I get to Dark Link...

@poll: Are there any other Zelda-like games?? Anyway, I never even played any of the poll options, though my mother once played Legacy of Kain on DC... I personally like to play Okami some time though, looks like it's neat.

I probably missed a bunch. Rol mentioned a few in his post.

I guess Star Fox Adventures would qualify as a Zelda-like game.

I definitely recommend Okami, especially if you like Zelda games. The sequel Okamiden is excellent also.