The Legend of Zelda is not only the name of a legendary saga that has continuously reinvented itself throughout the ages, inspiring thousands of video games that followed its example but also the title of the first episode in the series, an enigmatic installment that emerged from a unique development process with the aim of creating an anti-Mario. This development was notably lengthy for its time, initially intended for the launch of a mysterious expansion that would never leave Japan. The result was one of the most innovative games in history, a game that left an indelible mark on the industry, even though Shigeru Miyamoto himself didn't have much faith in its success at the time of its release. This is the story of the birth of one of the most renowned franchises in the world of video games – a remarkable tale for an exceptional game, so unique that it would be years before anyone could catch up to its remarkable structure.
Voiced over by Brad Ziffer.
00:00:00 • A foundational Zelda
00:00:54 • Development - Creating something new for a bizarre peripheral
00:32:17 • Analysis - A well-controlled start to the game
00:37:50 • Analysis - Exploration at any costs
00:46:42 • Analysis - Synergy between dungeons and overworld
00:54:15 • Analysis - The perfect immersion
00:57:52 • Analysis - A rich game
01:07:02 • Analysis - A clever second quest
01:10:00 • Analysis - Regional changes
01:11:11 • A foundational Zelda
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