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ZELDA II: MISSING A LINK

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: July 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

If you've played the first Zelda for the NES, then prepare for shock, because this second installment is WAY different. In some ways better, in some ways not. Graphics and sound are better this time around, but nothing that really blew my socks off--even then. Once again the story is dreadfully weak, but I don't really expect that much from an NES title. When you start off, Princess Zelda is unconscious or something--too many beers at the Ganon-is-dead party? Once again, Link goes out to save the world. The biggest change in this game is this: Maps are top-down like Dragon Warrior or Final Fantasy (semi-random battles, too), but the towns and dungeons are in the side-view. The side-view graphics are good, but I wish they'd stick to the original format that was used in the first game. Throughout the game, Link can learn different sword techniques--up thrust, down stab, maybe one other. It certainly adds more strategy to the game. Also, Link can use magic spells. Once again there're tons of dungeons to go into, with the only differences being the ending bosses, mazes, and colors. The last battle in this game is pretty interesting--Link fights his own shadow--but is either too hard or too easy. At first I had the hardest time because the shadow mirrors your every move. But after about the fifth time, I figured it out and whooped him good in under a minute. So much for the ever-so-difficult ending boss. I personally have never found the Zelda series all that exciting, but this game is not too bad.

Zelda II

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 12
Date: July 29, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I am a big fan of the zelda series. This is a terrible insult to the zelda series. buy the first one for ninetendo, buy the super nintendo one, and buy all the game boy ones and 64 ones, just do your self a favor and dont buy this one. its nothing like the other games in the series. u fight from a side view but walk around from an overhead view, the dungens r awful, just spare your self of this one.

what r u people on???

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 7
Date: August 07, 2001
Author: Amazon User

zelda 2 is arguably the best in the zelda series!! its quite different from all the others but that makes it better!! the only rpg game i actually like man i cant believe yall people giving it 2 stars and that....... nintendo outta release a zelda all stars with both nes games, the snes game and maybe the first gameboy game. that would be tight!!

Side Scrolling Zelda is still great!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: September 02, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Super Mario Brothers must have been a much bigger seller than the original Zelda, because Zelda II is a side scrolling action game with a bit of map / role playing involved. Don't let that throw you off, it is still an excellent game, that has challenge and far better graphics than the original! There are six palaces to conquer, with lots of old enemies, new tricks and lots of new faces. Once you beat the game, then you have a whole new second quest to beat! This game has hours of intrigue and challenge, but its for regular Nintendo!

The Hyrule fantasy continues...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 18, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I apologise for borrowing the title from the box of the game itself, but I can't think of any other. When I first saw this game in action, I already had the first one and was deeply in love with it. Understandably, this game turned me off instantly! I couldn't bear to see Link with sqare bars in his life gauge and with three continues. Early the next year (1996) I bought Zelda 3 and beat it in less than a month. Then towards the end of that year I decided to try this out again. And so it is worth noting that I had conquered both the first and the third game when I finally bought this. Now to the game...

In Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, a Princess called Zelda (not the one from the original) has been put to an eternal sleep by an evil magician long ago. Link decides to remain in Hyrule after his first adventure, and on the day of his 16th birthday, a mark appears on his hand. When he seeks Impa's help, he learns that as the chosen one he himself must undo the "binding force" and enter the Great Palace in the Valley of Death. For what? To win back the Triforce of Courage, of course. Only the combined power of the Triforces of wisdom, power and courage can awaken the princess from her slumber. Well that's the story. You can draw your own conclusions...

This game has two types of scenes: the "land map" and the "action scene." In the land map a minuscule Link moves through various landscapes like roads, forests, plains and deserts, until he bumps into one of two types of enemy symbols. When Link runs into these or enters a town or palace, the land map quickly changes to the action scene. Here is where you can use the sword and magic as well as interact with people and objects. This is basically how Zelda II plays. Yes, it's different but unique. After all, it would've been a bit lame if Nintendo just released a replica of Zelda 1 labelled Zelda II, would it not?

Now to the graphics. The land map graphics are primitive (even for NES standards), but the action scene graphics (where it really counts) are quite good. They are much better than Zelda 1. Link is not dwarf-ish anymore and the villages, palaces and end-bosses are decent, even today. Music-wise, again it's quite good. The village theme is lovely. The cave and palace music fit their atmosphere very well. The Great Palace music is also great! The Zelda theme is a little different in this game. Anyway, it's a refreshing change. The sound effects are fair too.

The game controls are fluid. But Link's jumping capacity (till you find the "jump" magic) is low and his sword is more like a knife (and you can't upgrade it)! As for gameplay, there are no boomerangs, bombs, rupees and arrows. Was that a scream I heard? Don't worry, things really aren't that bad, though. Link has a life bar and a magic bar which can be increased by finding heart containers and magic jars. Rupees are replaced by experience points. Once you reach a required level you can upgrade either your life, magic ability or strength. All three can be upgraded to level 8. In the eight or so towns you can learn new magic and sword skills. The game is also quite challenging to boot. Enjoy the Great Palace! Ganon makes a cameo each time Link dies, but he is not a boss in the game.

In ending my review, I have to say if you still have an NES, you should buy this game. Zelda fans should definitely give it a try. Even if you don't like the other Zelda games, this may appeal to you. This game was ranked number 72 in EGM's top 100 games of all time list 4 years ago. Just look beyond the surface and you might be surprised with what you find!

Different, but Great

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: January 08, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This was the ultimate in graphics and sound for the Old Nintendo. The programmers at Nintendo utilized everything that they could get out of the 8 bit nintendo to create this game. Although it has two different scenes, action and overview it still maintains the classic Zelda feel and look (in a way). The game still has the same baxic Zelda plot (recover the triforce and save the world), however it does it in a little bit different way. This is the first game in the series that contains magic spells and the like, and it also introduces a little bit of an RPG feel that enslaves your attention as well. If you liked any of the other games in this series go ahead and buy this one and be prepared for something a little bit different, but entertaining as well as challenging.

Sequel to "A Link to the Past"

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 29, 2002
Author: Amazon User

"Zelda II: the adventures of Link" is possibly the best one that ever hit the NES. With "Zelda 3"(which is actually the prequel), and the other 2 "Z" games which are the sequels.

I wasn't TOO much into "The Legend of Zelda", which came to the NES in 1987, but this one got me quite impressed. The puzzles are great, the weapons,items etc. are awesome, and the bosses have an excellent challenge.

This one may be for more of the advanced players though, due to that its much harder than any of the others in the series. Be sure to also check out: "Ocarina of Time" on N64.(another classic "Zelda" game.)

Its good but its hard, and complicaded

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 05, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Zelda II here we go

a cool Game in deed the caracther is painted well and nice colors in the graphics
Its a mix between platformer and adventure

there is loads of levels everywhere and you have to go in search of keys,light(to see in the cave levels) and ofcource)

but entering the castle going for the keys and the big boss is very hard, also going thrugh all these caves, castles and villiges that are spread allover the map, i never know if im going the right way and all the deserts and forests!

its a very cool game Link walks around with his sword and sheild and you can get difrent types of magic... this game has variation and all kinds of levels in the villige it mainly about talking and finding yer way to the magic or geting clues how to finish parts of the game if any of the people living in the villige turns to a bat watch out!

well its a cool game but very comfusing and hard
so i can only give it three stars because what happens when i play is im not always sure if i go the right way(because there is so many levels) then i end up in a castle pr a dark cave and then soon enough, I die
and the clues you get from the people like " to find light go south" or somthing like that really doesn't tell you much

A Classic! Simply the best game ever on the NES!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 11
Date: November 13, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I am one of a few people that think, that Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link, surpasses it's original (The Legend Of Zelda).

There's something really mystical and magical about every aspect of this game., that was severely lacking in it's predecessor. (That is severely lacking in most games that are on the market today!)

From the moment you turn the game pak on, wonderful, mystical/fantasy music hits, which soon turns eerie and frightening; a sort of a feeling that the land of Hyrule has suddenly changed. It's a nightmare province now; we feel we're in a fantasy within a fantasy. The rest of music, thought the game thoroughly reflects the moods generated. So unlike many other games there's no lost of feeling of what your quest is about, and how you must desperately trying to get rid of this horrendous and fearful evil. Now very few games have that sort of effect on people, I can tell you.

The story is that it's been years since an inexperienced Link had defeated the evil Ganyon (the original game) But now the Ganyon has returned, causing yet more treacherous murder as he tries to overthrow the power of awe inspiring Princess Zelda. Removing six precious crystals from palaces across the land of Hyrule, he uses the powerful wizardry from them to put a sleeping spell on the beautiful Princess Zelda.

Hyrule's only hope is her close and best friend (really her boyfriend!) Link. Now bigger and more mature and skillful. Who sets on, on what feel surely a traitorous and grueling quest.

As you might have gathered from playing Zelda games is that the land of Hyrule is HUGE! Your first main task is to return the six precious crystals to their origins, in six stone statues. Only by defeating the six guardians you will be able to gain access to the seventh palace. Once the palace has it's stone returned the palace will turn to stone! But the first task itself is not at all simple: On your way helpful villagers from town you may want to visit will encounter clues and lot of secret info that is almost essential to your quest. That's not all! You can learn a variety of magic spells and learn new moves with your sword! As well as a complex way of extending life and magic power.

I could go on and on about this game, because the whole game is just so well planned out! I can see that people were put off with this game because of the complex elements during gameplay. It's not just an RPG action adventure scrolling game.

Adventure of Link

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 04, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This was one of the first Nintendo games I owned when I received the system for a present when I was about eight years old. It's still a great game even today, when I play it. And it's probably the best Zelda sequel Nintendo made. This was one of those games you played and played until your fingers actually hurt and when you slept, you just still felt like you wanted to play it. The game takes an almost sadistic turn once you cross the ocean to the Eastern Hyrule section near the end of the game, which is one of the greatest challenges in any video game I've ever played. If you're looking for challenge, play this game. If you want an easier Zelda game, I'd say play the third one or any of the Nintendo64 ones, as they are very simple.

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