What is everyone's problem? All the gamers must be spoiled on easy games. Just because this game is harder, doesn't mean it sucks. The game only takes me about 10 hours to beat, and that includes getting everything and having maxed out levels. I usually go through maybe 6-7 game overs before I get to the grand palace at the end, so don't think I have mastered the game. Anyways, this is my personal fave Zelda, as it is the only one that actually has me getting game over, except the first zelda on NES. The other zelda's are fun, but the enemies are jokes, and the games are too easy to beat. I recommend that if you don't know the game, you still get it, but expect to use an online walkthrough unless you really like to investigate the game. Also, the amount of time total that I spent intentionally leveling up was about 30-45 mins for the entire game. Maybe if you aren't a good player, you might need more time, but that is all the time I needed along with the experience gained in dungeons to have maxed out levels before the final dungeon. Best combat system ever for a Zelda game, if not any game. I remember thinking how lame Ocarina of Time was when I found out I could block every sword swing and range attack with the shield just by holding R. I intentionally used 2 handed weapons whenever possible so I didn't have a shield, as I thought it was unfair blocking so easy. In this game, you actually have to make sure you block low or high to block attacks from the enemy. The knights are definitely my favorite enemies in the game to fight with the sword battles as they have their own shield, and try to hit around your defenses, as you try to hit around theirs. About half the bosses are fun to play against, and the other half are too easy. Also, the down stab and up stab in this game are the coolest things ever. Now if you haven't gotten either of these and won't use the walkthrough to find how to get these abilities, I understand why you don't like the game. You HAVE to get them to really get the full feeling of the combat system. I love bouncing of the tops of enemies with down stabs and running through dungeons evading damage. Starting from the beginning is no big deal, as you get a hammer to let yourself take short cuts.(I can get to any dungeon in less than 15 mins besides the final dungeon from the starting area in the game if I have the right items). Also since the last dungeon is so hard, you start there after game over if you die in it as the path to get to that dungeon is challenging. The soundtrack is wonderful for a nintendo game, and I often find myself humming along lol.
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Re: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
What is everyone's problem? All the gamers must be spoiled on easy games. Just because this game is harder, doesn't mean it sucks. The game only takes me about 10 hours to beat, and that includes getting everything and having maxed out levels. I usually go through maybe 6-7 game overs before I get to the grand palace at the end, so don't think I have mastered the game. Anyways, this is my personal fave Zelda, as it is the only one that actually has me getting game over, except the first zelda on NES. The other zelda's are fun, but the enemies are jokes, and the games are too easy to beat.
I recommend that if you don't know the game, you still get it, but expect to use an online walkthrough unless you really like to investigate the game.
Also, the amount of time total that I spent intentionally leveling up was about 30-45 mins for the entire game. Maybe if you aren't a good player, you might need more time, but that is all the time I needed along with the experience gained in dungeons to have maxed out levels before the final dungeon.
Best combat system ever for a Zelda game, if not any game. I remember thinking how lame Ocarina of Time was when I found out I could block every sword swing and range attack with the shield just by holding R. I intentionally used 2 handed weapons whenever possible so I didn't have a shield, as I thought it was unfair blocking so easy. In this game, you actually have to make sure you block low or high to block attacks from the enemy. The knights are definitely my favorite enemies in the game to fight with the sword battles as they have their own shield, and try to hit around your defenses, as you try to hit around theirs. About half the bosses are fun to play against, and the other half are too easy.
Also, the down stab and up stab in this game are the coolest things ever. Now if you haven't gotten either of these and won't use the walkthrough to find how to get these abilities, I understand why you don't like the game. You HAVE to get them to really get the full feeling of the combat system. I love bouncing of the tops of enemies with down stabs and running through dungeons evading damage. Starting from the beginning is no big deal, as you get a hammer to let yourself take short cuts.(I can get to any dungeon in less than 15 mins besides the final dungeon from the starting area in the game if I have the right items). Also since the last dungeon is so hard, you start there after game over if you die in it as the path to get to that dungeon is challenging.
The soundtrack is wonderful for a nintendo game, and I often find myself humming along lol.