A sleeping spell has been cast on Princess Zelda, and it's up to Link to remove it by assembling a variety of magical crystals. These crystals are hidden in palaces scattered throughout the vast land of Hyrule, and making matters more difficult, Link is being pursued by former minions of Ganon, who want to resurrect their fallen leader by killing Link and sprinkling his blood over Ganon's ashes. As part of his quest, Link must visit villages and learn magic spells. This game marked a huge departure from the first Zelda--rather than being an adventure game with a "top-down" perspective, Zelda II combines a "top-down" overworld map with platforming levels and RPG elements. Often considered the "black sheep" of the Zelda series. Вторая часть знаменитой серии. Два вида игры: вид сбоку - ходим по помещениям и по городам, вид сверху - гуляем по карте мира. От первой серии отличается довольно сильно. Приключения, начатые в первой части еще не закончились. Теперь необходимо разбудить принцессу Зельду. Чем и будем заниматься.
How to Play
Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to play ‘Zelda II – The Adventure of Link’:
- Starting the Game: To begin the game, choose an empty slot, register your name, and input it. The game will start and Link will begin with three lives. If he runs out of lives, the game is over, but your progress is saved, including your levels, items, and spells.
- Gameplay: Link always starts the game in the North Palace, where Zelda has been sleeping due to an evil wizard casting a spell on her. To break the spell, Link must take six crystals to six palaces around the world. Doing so will open the Great Palace, where Link can obtain the Triforce of Courage. With the Triforce, Link can awaken Zelda.
- Leveling Up: In Zelda II, Link has three attributes that can be improved through leveling up: attack, magic, and life. To level up, you need to earn experience points, which are given when you defeat monsters. When Link’s experience points reach or surpass the required number, a screen will pop up asking you to choose an attribute to level up. You can only choose one. Leveling up your attack will make Link able to defeat enemies with fewer hits. Leveling up your magic will increase the number of spells Link can cast before running out of magic. Leveling up your life will make Link able to get hit more times before he dies.
- Magic: As the game progresses, Link will learn magic spells that will help him get through the game. To use magic, press start in a side-scrolling screen, then use the control pad to choose the magic spell that you want to cast. Once you have chosen a spell, press start to return to the action screen, and press select to cast the spell. If Link does not have enough magic, he won’t cast the spell. The spell will only be in effect in the current screen. Once Link goes to a different screen, the spell will wear off.
- Saving the Game: Saving the game is crucial. If you are playing this on an actual NES, then to save the game, first you must pause the game by pressing Start. Then you need to press Up and A on controller 2 to get to the save screen. Then on controller 1, use the Select button to choose Continue (which puts you at the North Palace with your experience set to 0 but with your items and spells and levels saved) or you can choose Save, which returns you to the title screen and saves your progress.
Tips to Win
Here are some tips to help you win ‘Zelda II – The Adventure of Link’:
- Understand the Game Mechanics: Understanding the game mechanics, such as how to level up and how to use magic, is key to winning the game. It’s important to remember that you can only level up one attribute at a time and that you can only use magic in the current screen.
- Save Frequently: Saving your game frequently is important. This allows you to continue from where you left off if something goes wrong. Also, saving your game before entering a new area can prevent loss of progress if you die.
- Use Strategy: Use strategy when facing enemies. Some enemies may be easier to defeat if you use specific attacks or spells. Also, try to avoid unnecessary battles to conserve your health.
- Manage Your Resources Wisely: Be mindful of how you use your resources. For example, using too many spells may leave you without magic when you need it. Similarly, losing too much health can lead to a game over, so try to manage your health wisely.
Remember, practice makes perfect. The more you play, the better you’ll understand the game mechanics and the more effective your strategies will become.
