A Classic from the Past
A Link to the Past is to this day revered by many as the best game in the series and I can certainly see why. It is the first game to introduce the classic Zelda formula and many iconic things such as the master sword, and even with it being the first Zelda game like this, it absolutely nails everything.
The puzzlebox world design of uncovering new items and abilities and being able to access new areas and secrets, minigames, sidequests, caves etc is fantastically executed and the world is packed with things to discover. The Dark world also adds a second layer to exploration and being able to swap between the two makes for some interesting puzzles.
The dungeons are also excellent and a lot of them really made me think. Some of the later ones are still a bit confusing and messy. The music in general is also great.
It is not perfect or my favorite by any means though. Sometimes the only way to progress forward is a specific spot on the map that you wouldn't know about, and finding that spot isn't that fun. Most of the bosses are good but some of them are straight up bs and losing throws you to the start of the dungeon. In combat you will always be bounced around when you hit or are hit by enemies etc. The jank of being an old game is still there as well.
Overall I'd say that Link to the Past is a fantastic classic that established a lot of series staples and it's definitely worth playing even today. Just be ready for frustration and not knowing where to go at some parts.
The puzzlebox world design of uncovering new items and abilities and being able to access new areas and secrets, minigames, sidequests, caves etc is fantastically executed and the world is packed with things to discover. The Dark world also adds a second layer to exploration and being able to swap between the two makes for some interesting puzzles.
The dungeons are also excellent and a lot of them really made me think. Some of the later ones are still a bit confusing and messy. The music in general is also great.
It is not perfect or my favorite by any means though. Sometimes the only way to progress forward is a specific spot on the map that you wouldn't know about, and finding that spot isn't that fun. Most of the bosses are good but some of them are straight up bs and losing throws you to the start of the dungeon. In combat you will always be bounced around when you hit or are hit by enemies etc. The jank of being an old game is still there as well.
Overall I'd say that Link to the Past is a fantastic classic that established a lot of series staples and it's definitely worth playing even today. Just be ready for frustration and not knowing where to go at some parts.
- Jerg3n
- 5 giu 2023