Nintendo Legend of Zelda: A link to the past appreciation thread

[GearSolidMetal]

The zelda series was my first game series I dedicated myself to and its baffled me its died down.

I tried replaying Ocarina before Link to the Past and I got burned out. Ocarina, fun as hell the first playthrough, felt like work the 2nd time.

Link to the past had that simplicity enough to pick up n play, even after a break, but expansive enough to happily revisit shit youd forgotten.

Confuses me. I can play long ass new games like red dead Redemption 2, but older zelda games I cant.

I basically feel the same about LttP & OoT.
They were amazing for their time, in the 90s & we being kids, but unfortunately too many developers took those same concepts and built better games around them.

Still though, those who have OoT as their #1 GOAT game I can't quite argue with because almost everyone's GOAT games are based on nostalgic emotion.

As for why games like RDR2 & Witcher3 are extremely long and still repayable is because they were meant to be replayed and have different experiences each time. As opposed to OoT & LttP which can only be played by 'going to A, and doing B, then go to C, and do D, etc etc...'

 

[HHJ]

The zelda series was my first game series I dedicated myself to and its baffled me its died down.

I tried replaying Ocarina before Link to the Past and I got burned out. Ocarina, fun as hell the first playthrough, felt like work the 2nd time.

Link to the past had that simplicity enough to pick up n play, even after a break, but expansive enough to happily revisit shit youd forgotten.

Confuses me. I can play long ass new games like red dead Redemption 2, but older zelda games I cant.

It hasnt died down has it? they release new ones and they all seem to be critically acclaimed.

I loved Ocarina of time but yes, one must admit there is alot of back tracking between towns and FUCK that water stage lol

Some games if you put them down for awhile are really fucking HARD to get back into. I was playing Resident Evil 2 remake and after while I didnt play it, I picked it up again and have NO IDEA what to do, where I am in the game, so i dont even know where to look in a strategy guide to help me. I simply have no fucking idea so its either start the game again or dont play it lmao. It's not like the game tells you. I have ZERO interest in slowly searching every nook and cranny for a clue while being dogged by Mr X

 

[HHJ]

I basically feel the same about LttP & OoT.
They were amazing for their time, in the 90s & we being kids, but unfortunately too many developers took those same concepts and built better games around them.

Still though, those who have OoT as their #1 GOAT game I can't quite argue with because almost everyone's GOAT games are based on nostalgic emotion.

As for why games like RDR2 & Witcher3 are extremely long and still repayable is because they were meant to be replayed and have different experiences each time. As opposed to OoT & LttP which can only be played by 'going to A, and doing B, then go to C, and do D, etc etc...'

NAH

LTTP is timeless

OoT is a bit dated by nowadays standards though.

 

[WhiteMousse]

I still have no idea how to properly pronounce Sahasrahla though. That remains a mystery.

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It's in the Book of Mudora you fucking simp

 

[The Clark]

"But what a mischievous thing to leave lying around... The Power of Gold... Triforce..."

All these posts, and nobody mentioned the soundtrack? I'd say that's the game's biggest strength.

 

[Morning Star]

Can't recall how many times I beat this game, might be my most replayed game. Used to have the guidebook they sold at Gamestop or more likely EB Games since it was so long ago. Was a complete sucker for the split Worlds, and the all the dungeons that I wish every Zelda game had. The art style still looks great IMO. And it's still is very playable on handheld. It's at worst a top 10 game for me.

 

[Versez]

I’m surprised … that second pic looks like @Contempt Being woking up by me after a night of drinking.

 

[Versez]

It was great … but for me ocarina of time is the most memorable Zelda of all time …

 

[Contempt]

I’m surprised … that second pic looks like @Contempt Being woking up by me after a night of drinking.

I had alcohol once since new years... didn't like the way it makes me feel.

Think I'll be taking an extended break from booze.

 

[My Spot]

I actually prefer LA to ALttP.

 

[HHJ]

"But what a mischievous thing to leave lying around... The Power of Gold... Triforce..."

All these posts, and nobody mentioned the soundtrack? I'd say that's the game's biggest strength.

I mean usually Zelda always brings the FIRE with the music esp the early games GODDAMN

The main theme of these games just tears the asshole out of everything

 

[Versez]

I had alcohol once since new years... didn't like the way it makes me feel.

Think I'll be taking an extended break from booze.

Good idea , same for me. I’m going strong without it.

 

[HHJ]

I had alcohol once since new years... didn't like the way it makes me feel.

Think I'll be taking an extended break from booze.

Got to listen to your body.

 

[Lycandroid]

one of the goats

SNES to PS1 era was peak gaming

 

[WhiteMousse]

"But what a mischievous thing to leave lying around... The Power of Gold... Triforce..."

All these posts, and nobody mentioned the soundtrack? I'd say that's the game's biggest strength.

 

[Ashen One]

Loved it growing up and still do.

Plus, my personal favorite top down Zelda game was the "technical" sequel: A Link Between Worlds

 

[VinceArch]

I played it all the time on the SNES when I was a little kid but was too young to understand exactly what I was supposed to do to advance the story lol. I remember getting out of the first dungeon and then their is this village where 'villagers' run inside their houses and come out as guards or enemies and try to kill you but that's where my memory ends on this particular game.

 

[The Clark]

Loved it growing up and still do.

Plus, my personal favorite top down Zelda game was the "technical" sequel: A Link Between Worlds

Link Between Worlds is an amazing game that doesn't get enough love.

 

[Dizzy]

I loved ALTTP, but got a genesis after the original NES, so didn't play it until much later. As much as I lived it, the original ToZ is my all time fav since it was one of the few games I had a beat it over and over again.

Similar story for me, I went from NES to Genesis and didn’t play until decades later. Same with a lot of the SNES classics that friends of mine didn’t have or we didn’t play.

Incredible game though and it was pretty easy to tell why it was so highly revered. My all time favorite is still OoT but this was a great predecessor.