Legend of Zelda NES Secrets and History That Give Retro Gamers the Feels

Legend of Zelda NES Secrets and History That Give Retro Gamers the Feels | I still get so excited talking about the Legend of Zelda on the NES because I have found so many secrets over the 30 years I've been playing the game and I am still finding out secrets to this day. I wanted to share my favorite secrets and historical facts with you about my favorite game of all time!
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[@GenerationGapGaming]

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[@kirbywordy]

kinda unrelated but still neat, oracle of ages and seasons for game boy color are connected via a password system and have an extra boss fight

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Not off topic at all Kirbywordy! I beat seasons a long time ago when it came out. I found ages last year at a retro store. I need to play it and get the full experience. Thanks for sharing. Hope you enjoyed the video and I hope to see you around again here at the channel!

[@kirbywordy]

ages is my fav zelda on GBC and my all time favorite 2d zelda is minish cap idk why! but if you make a video on those, i'll definitely see them. i use save states with the original zeldaa cuz its so hard, you'd think that for the digital versions the original manual would be scanned in... nintendo did it for startropics! grr! have a great day, thanks for reading

[@jomama7393]

how many times can u beat this game???? I think I made it thru 4 times then couldn't find level 5...

[@xbabyjeezusx4430]

You're from Tennessee aint you?

[@johnhoward3042]

This game lived up to its golden cartridge. The greatest video game of all time. I still have it and it still works.

[@TraciPeteyforlife]

Heck yeah!

[@krisfrederick5001]

One of the best, Super Mario Bros. 3 was right there. I just didn't know the cart had a battery life for the saving ability. Until much later.

[@SegaDream131]

@@krisfrederick5001 What????! I cant believe you didnt know the game would save your progress..... Damn I know that sucked not knowing.....

[@jaredfrost3548]

As long as you blow on it.

[@nateportney672]

@@jaredfrost3548 haha yeah we had to blow on it to work sometimes lol

[@OmegaDez]

Finally. An older gamer. One who recognizes the brilliance of the first Zelda.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Yes I am old Etienne lol!!!! The original Legend of Zelda is the best of all time. Hope you enjoyed the video man and I hope to see you around again here at the channel!

[@OmegaDez]

@@GenerationGapGaming not as old as me though. :) Still beats those millenial KZbinr and their Ocarina of Time

[@TC_Smitty]

@@GenerationGapGaming You know, I didn't originally care for Zelda. I didn't have my own NES till '89 when I was 12, but I had been obsessed with Nintendo since 86. So I had to play what I could when I could as I never lived within walking distance of anyone with an NES. So I was a side scroller guy. Love the action games. I loved Zelda II due to that. But now I love them all.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks for sharing Jeff. I'm glad you like all the Zeldas now too man! What do you think of Majoras Mask? I personally never beat it and couldn't get into it. Thanks for taking time to comment man.

[@bradleybritt9198]

36 years old and finally beat this game after getting to use a map. Started playing this game at 8 years old. I still love the game. Never have beat zelda 2 though.

[@ChrisGhysel]

Rip the box open? Throw away the manual without reading? Damn son... I'd read the manual and every letter of the box before I got home every time... lol

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Yeah Chris I still get mad at myself lol. Hope you enjoyed the video man and I hope to see you around again here at the channel!

[@retiredsnowbunnyhunterx5106]

You guys got lucky. I was able to acquire the game through a trade off for one of my games. I forgot what game i traded for zelda but it was worth it. I do remember not getting a booklet with it so i had to use my own set of skills to beat it.

[@3DzineR]

i was born in 82. i got this game when i was like 5 or 6. me and my grandma would play it all night. when we would find items or any thing we would get all happy.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

I was born in 82 as well 3DzineR! Acutally today is my birthday too lol. That is awesome your grandma would play with you. Hope you enjoyed the video man and I hope to see you around again here at the channel!

[@trixi0n]

i'm also born 82!.. go us! :)

[@blankeslate542]

I was born in '81 and oddly enough heard that you should put in "Zelda" as your name on the registration screen. I learned the whole 2nd quest first never realizing til years later it was such. Fast forward to last week when I signed up for Nintendo Switch Online and for the 1st time in my life played through the 1st quest. It was an absolute blast playing this game for the "1st time" and learning a whole new version of the game. Absolutely loved it.

[@3DzineR]

thats crazy and kool at the same time . wut a trip after all that time.

[@sonic15561]

I wish my grandma did stuff with me like that... I try to get her into SOME games, but in the end, she only remembers one video game: solitaire.

[@judoskeleton]

Absolutely one of the most epic adventures I have ever been on. I remember paying $50 for this game. It was well worth it.

[@patluvsvettes]

My next door neighbor turned me on to The Legend of Zelda when I was in 7th grade. I still remember the day I finally beat Gannon. To this day, The Legend of Zelda remains my favorite video game of all time, followed closely by Metal Gear Solid on the PlayStation.

[@m.jmarni8279]

patluvsvettes Same 🧚🏻‍♂️

[@BagzAndPresident]

patluvsvettes your next door neighbor turned you on ;)

[@FatsFalafel]

I was 3 when my sister got a NES for Christmas. A couple months after I saw this game on the kitchen counter. Not long after I beat it the first time, and because of this Link is still my favorite hero in all of fiction.

[@stevewhite5045]

My 2nd grade teacher took away my manual. I wasn't even reading it in class. Still bitter.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Oh wow Steve. Worst teacher ever!!!! I would still be bitter too lol

[@dakenkav6483]

dude just use the boomerang to make them stop movin and get the manual back

[@retiredsnowbunnyhunterx5106]

Damn it man why oh why did you take it too school.

[@matty4natty]

This will always be my favorite game ever. It was ahead of its time with the puzzles and the save progress. So great, I play it every year around Christmas

[@DieHardGamerBros]

When this game first came out I hated it along with Zelda II cause I really didn't understand it. I finished the First Zelda sometime last year for the first time and completed Zelda II a few months ago. I have a new found love and appreciation for both games. Great video!

[@hypno_bunny]

So sorry to hear that you threw away your booklet and map. Man, I don't think I went anywhere without the booklet. I would read it over and over for hours. In school, waiting in waiting rooms, riding the bus, while the adults sat and talked during gatherings. If i wasn't home playing Zelda, I was playing pretend Zelda outside, drawing Zelda, reading anything Zelda I could get my hands on, eating Nintendo cereal system and watching the cartoon (which granted isn't good today, but it sure was back then). I was a child obsessed. And now I'm a woman, still obsessed. LOL

[@GenerationGapGaming]

That's awesome Carrie! Sound like you are obsessed as me lol. Hope you enjoyed the video and I hope to see you around again here at the channel!

[@HiPHOPx87]

@omgwtfbbq Stfu!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks man. Didn't notice that other persons ridiculous comment. I hid their comment. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

[@Paladin2555]

Wow, you just perfectly described my childhood, as well. Nice to know there are others out there!

[@malakiyahamari8448]

I just fell in love where was yu in my childhood life we would've been the perfect link & Zelda LOL. I used to love buying Zelda books at the book fair in elementary school and i would draw the characters all the time too. 💓 miss those days.

[@VirtualVernon]

You can give gannon the last boss the meat, it will keep him in one place for about 5 seconds so you can get some easy hits in.

[@brettsix2027]

I always liked using the meat on Goriya or Moblins, then torch them with the candle.

[@jackiesingleton2351]

I have played since the Christmas after release and never heard that. Cool. Actually we got Zelda like a week after Christmas, my parents bought us these stupid jets on handles that were supposed to do something, to this day IDK what, but they didn't work, and luckily they were $20 each, so with three kids we had just enough to trade our three lame jet on a handles for one beautiful golden copy of The Legend of Zelda... BEST GIFT EVER!!!!! Even with having to share it. P

[@theraque1]

Now this I didn't know!

[@bomgodd]

Didnt know that one

[@djancak]

yea too bad this is made up bullshit because i just tried it multiple times and it did literally nothing at all

[@Awesome_Force]

I remember sneaking up in the middle of the night when I had school the next day to play this when I was in elementary school.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Wow man that is great AwesomeByrd! This game is definitely worth getting in a little bit of trouble for. Hope you enjoyed the video man and I hope to see you around again here at the channel!

[@danreyes736]

AwesomeByrd I’m telling!!

[@mrdcato]

Best retro gaming narrative every time. You can feel the nostalgia in every video. Well done.

[@Ellingpelling]

A gaming tip, if you run into a Dodongo or a group of them. Many gamers think that you shall feed them with bombs, and that they die after eating two, yes that's true but instead of wasting up to 6 bombs on a group of three you can kill them with three bombs and get payed back with bombs. Just place it in front of one coming towards you so it explodes just before the Dodongo eats it. That will stunn him and you can finish him off with your sword. This will make your way easier and in 9 Times of 10 you will get bombs back. I've seen playtroughs of the game and get a little irritated when I see players go back to find or purchade more bombs just to throw them away on these enemies. Hope this tip will help you. This is one of the games I can brag about being good at 😉 // Andreas Swedish retrogamer

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks Elling. I figured out the sword tip by accident in the past but I appreciate you sharing it with everyone! Hope you enjoyed the video man and I hope to see you around again here at the channel!

[@user-nd1lx8co2g]

I'm so hungry, I could eat an Octorok!

[@poppaduxplays424]

Its actually easier to feed them one then immediately drop one right in front of them than to try to line it up while they are moving. The 2nd bomb will blow right as he finishes eating the first one and he can still be killed with the sword for the bomb drop. Yeah, it takes two bombs with this method but you get four in return so it is still a net gain.

[@cmaej28]

Thumbs up for anyone who had the American NES and was baffled as all hell when the recorder didn't kill the Pols Voices.

[@BeerBourbonandGames]

I never knew they were sensitive to sound. Never had the manual to look through. :(

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Big thumbs up from me too cmaej28! Like I said, didnt figure that one out until that James and Mike video 3 years ago lol. Hope you enjoyed the video and I hope to see you around again here at the channel!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

I didnt have the manual as a kid either Fitz. Every now and then you can find one at a retro store they are normally only 5 bucks or so

[@BeerBourbonandGames]

@@GenerationGapGaming i need to see if I can find one.

[@randymcdraws2349]

ironically in both oracle games, if you play the flute or harp of ages it kills pols voice instantly.

[@mildymorbid]

When I get married I want my ring to be engraved with "its dangerous to go alone, take this." I made a custom ring box for a friend for when he proposed that said it.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Nice!

[@mildymorbid]

@@GenerationGapGaming wow thank you for the

[@marcusstarman1849]

I'm not sure how known this is, but enemies don't respawn on a given screen if you leave one alive.

[@mdmjeremiah]

I remember doing this and found that it only lasted for so many screens away before it was somehow reset for me.

[@ShogunateDaimyo]

It was mentioned in a Nintendo Power back in the 80s

[@Oskanderstine]

I remember that beautiful golden cartridge back when I was 13 when the Legend of Zelda was released. I fell in love with the Legend of Zelda that summer and ever since then. You made a great Zelda video, Tyler. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thanks.

[@mortuarium1031]

This game was at one point my all time favorite. It was a major influence on my leaning toward RPGs. I wish I still had a functioning NES so I could play this. It was fun just to run around exploring. Will always love this game.

[@joek5882]

Summer after sixth grade (1989) was spent day and night working on the Second Quest. I produced an eight page guide of my own on graph paper detailing every last detail of the overworld, every last inch of every dungeon with every last hidden passage, wall passage and bombable (if that's a word) wall. I produced a highly detailed legend with every item and its location on both the underworld and each dungeon. Oh, it was a stunning masterpiece that took three months to produce and I made it all by myself. Somehow it ended up in the trash because my mom didn't know what it was. So don't feel bad about the box. To this day I still haven't been able to commit to playing the second quest even with it being all detailed in the NES Game Atlas. I don't want to use someone elses strategy guide...I wanted to use my own! Love the videos!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Loved your story here Joe. I felt bad when you said your mom threw it in the trash though 😰. Really enjoyed hearing your personal account though. Happy you are enjoying the videos. Thanks for the support man.

[@QunMang]

Just now posted of mine, and here someone else shared the same thing. Only difference- I still have mine. :) Sorry to hear what happened to yours.

[@VBshredder]

Very nice. My buddy and I actually did our "Independent Study" for gifted program on Zelda. We actually got to play video games for homework. We mapped out all 9 levels on a whole posterboard each, cant recall what we did for the overworld, if anything visually at least. We then had to present our studies to the class (this was 5th grade I believe).

[@nateportney672]

@@VBshredder what a value based education you have. Awesome! 👍👏

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Man VBshredder I wish I could have played video games for homework lol. Thanks for sharing your story man.

[@SimilakChild]

Such an old game and a lot of people are not aware that with the Gold Cartridge if you create a character with the name "ZELDA", you start the game as New Game+ difficulty and will be holding a master sword instead of a wooden sword at the character screen.

[@kimijuntunen6925]

There is no Master Sword in NES games. Name Zelda doesn't start the new game+, instead it starts the 2nd quest, which means that the dungeons and items are in different locations

[@georgebarbosa9893]

@@kimijuntunen6925 There are def 3 swords in the game

[@kimijuntunen6925]

@@georgebarbosa9893 Sure there, but none of them are the Master Sword

[@georgebarbosa9893]

@@kimijuntunen6925 Wow, I thought the sword in the graveyard the strongest was the master sword?

[@kimijuntunen6925]

@@georgebarbosa9893 Nope that is the Magic sword

[@bucksatanII]

I remember buying this game at Child World for my 7th birthday and being amazed by it. Still, my all time favorite game. Great video so many good memories with this game

[@jaredt2590]

I remember really getting into the original in the 90's after I played LTTP. It was hard to figure games out back then. Playing at a friend's house or at home with no manual or players guide was how most of us played these games. The first time I played it I didn't like it. I died quickly and had no idea what I was doing. Once I knew what I was doing I loved it and the original, complete including both quests, is my favorite one that I've played.

[@jimfindley1004]

here's a bit of useful information i wish i knew as a kid. to save the game go to the inventory screen and press up and A at the same time on the player 2 controller

[@slappymcclanahan8042]

....and I thought I knew everything about The Legend of Zelda! My mind is blown! This is an awesome tribute to, in my opinion, the greatest game of all time. We'll done G3, we'll done!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Awesome Slappy! Glad you learned some stuff. I worked hard on this one for everybody!

[@BeerBourbonandGames]

Tyler is a Zelda walking encyclopedia.

[@byronclaude4197]

I was 7 when this released... ...this game invoked a passion for gaming in me that the speaker in this video really put into perfect words. I had no idea about the music at the beginning and the interesting twist of fate that came to be regarding this. The music itself is iconic and legendary. Seeing a video such as this one... a video that heralds this chapter of my past so highly nearly brought tears to my eyes. I'm 39 years old now... it has been 32 years since I found that gold cartridge. I am still in love and always will be. This game has truly changed my life.

[@alwayssmiling4537]

I’m so glad you do stuff like this brother. Nothing better then walking through a video a store looking for something to play and Zelda was absolutely amazing.

[@anonymousone6182]

My friend brought it over when he spent the night. He went to the bathroom and I started the game. I mistakenly started a new game over his almost finished one. He was devastated.

[@epicnipple8746]

I fell in love with this game too! I also had a similar hairstyle! I had a girlfriend who played this game with me in her room and she told me she chose the potion instead of the heart container! What a knuckle head!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Anyone who chooses the potion over the heart container can't be trusted lol.

[@samhay4143]

My goodness your videos make me feel better about everything in the world. Thank you for your channel.

[@nkw1985]

GenerationGapGaming - The Legend of Zelda is still my favorite game of all time and nothing has ever been able to capture my imagination the way it did when I was a kid. I just discovered your channel because of your video on my 2nd favorite game which is Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! so you're right up my alley. I hope you make more of these videos with secrets and history and I love the background music and art that you're using. Awesome channel.

[@tobybonwell6764]

Had the same experience being lured by the gold cartridge and not knowing what I was buying for my birthday, but no regrets. Great game and great series--Link to the Past remains my favorite.

[@marianomruiz]

I didn't have a map either. This game still my favorite. I still play it once in a while.

[@lifeisoverated81]

As a child, when I got this game, my dad and I sat down, taped like 6 sheets of paper together and made a map of all the secrets in the game. We marked every wall you could blow up and bushes you could burn. Good times. This is my favorite NES game, hands down.

[@FlashPointHx]

Nicely done! Brought back a lot of happy memories !

[@roblauzon3582]

Hills is where the toys are!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

No doubt Rob! One of the best jingles of all time. Hope to see you around again here at the channel!!!

[@roblauzon3582]

@@GenerationGapGaming I miss Hills.. It's also where I first played Super Mario Brothers, on an arcade machine. And the hotdogs and orange whip drinks... Man. Good times.

[@MikeHeezy]

Good old hills benwood WV miss them days. Watching this makes me wanna bust it out again!

[@nicks.12]

Well according to legends from what little folks know.

[@ice_man81]

This game was too hard back then. Then Zelda 2 came out... Omg.

[@KaTiToYs_81]

Zelda 2 was harder....

[@mkdragnos]

Awesome video man! Brought back a lot of memories. Other than just playing it repeatedly. I also remember seeing OoT for the first time and welling up with tears being so excited over a new zelda game.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

I love OOT also!

[@lifeisoverated81]

I don't remember exactly how I ended up owning this game, but I do remember that I had got a used copy which was missing the map and instruction book. My dad and I got so into the game and trying to discover all the secrets that we made our own world map that showed all the places to burn/bomb and everything else we find. It was great. I believe this game is the reason I love playing mmorpgs to this day. This to me is the greatest game ever.

[@mikefalzone]

great video

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Wow! Thanks so much Mike! Really appreciate it coming from you man.

[@scottharris2537]

I love your reviews, man. And the background music provides an added push towards an awesome nostalgic feeling, taking me back to when I played those very games, myself. :)

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks Scott. Glad you enjoyed it man.

[@JiuJitsuGuy24]

Man, I uaually dont watch retro tubers because I feel like ive seen it all... But I just recently found your vids, and I really enjoy how sincere and genuine you are. Great tone and tenor my friend!!! 💯💯💪💪💪💪

[@rogerdudra178]

I was introduced to Link working at NOA as a temp for the start of Nintendo Power Magazine. I made the maps, probably spent too much time with it, and had to had the Advantage controller to play it. No video gaming before that time.

[@Snarf421]

One fun thing I remember doing was cheating the old man o the door repair charge. :p

[@sludgefactory241]

That's it. This is the the 5th or 6th video of yours that I've binged watched. You my friend, have just earned a sub. Thank you!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks man. Glad we earned your sub. Welcome to G3!!!!

[@BatmanBoss]

Great work! I still play this game on my NES mini. Amazing to know how the opening crawl music was created, Brilliant!

[@staggaleaf]

Should of had a subscription to Nintendo Power

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Yeah man I never had Nintendo Power growing up. Hope you enjoyed the video man and I hope to see you around again here at the channel!

[@staggaleaf]

@@GenerationGapGaming The magazine came out in 88. Nevertheless, Zelda is what got me hooked on RPGs. Nice vid bro, subscribed, keep it up.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks man you are awesome. Welcome to G3!

[@zackisaacs8034]

Stagga Leaf yep, I remember that map they put out. I can’t remember if the publication was an earlier incarnation of Nintendo power or if it was the actual Nintendo power mag.

[@BobbyCarbonKJV]

There was a Nintendo power book that featured The The Legend Of Zelda with maps of all 6 dungeons. Then, there was a monthly issue of Nintendo Power magazine that featured a map of dungeon #7. I'm not sure if they later featured #8 or #9.

[@featherpony]

Ever notice "Pols Voice" rhymes with "Rolls Royce"? Also, all the dungeons/labyrinths actually fit together like puzzle pieces. In theory, if you could edit a wall to be bombable, you could move from one dungeon to another. And people say one dungeon is shaped like a swastikka. It is not. It is a manji. The difference is the direction the points go in (clockwise versus counter clockwise). And " the tenth enemy has the bomb" means if you kill 10 enemies in a row, without taking damage, and you kill the tenth one with bombs, it will drop 4 bombs. Also, when fighting darknuts with bombs, you have to pay attention to which direction you are facing when you drop the bomb. Bombs only attack in the direction you are facing when you drop them. So if a darknut is shielded from that direction, he takes no damage (even though he flashes as if he took damage). It is not determined by where the bomb sits in relation to where the darknut is. A bomb behind the darknut may not hurt him, just as a bomb in front of a darknut could hurt him. It all depends on if you were facing up, down, left, or right when you threw the bomb.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Icarus you have some impressive Zelda knowledge my friend. Thanks for sharing man. Hope you enjoyed the video man and I hope to see you around again here at the channel!

[@russellharrell2747]

Sadly the DS/3DS has a mic but to my knowledge that feature has never been used to reimplement the vulnerability to sound that the Pol’s Voice originally had.

[@russellharrell2747]

Icarus the tip about how bombs have directional damage is jaw dropping, why have I never noticed this? Darknuts have been the worst part of the game for me, especially the swarm guarding the whistle.

[@featherpony]

@@russellharrell2747 Yes. Its easiest to experiment with/prove if you get a clock to freeze all the Darknuts, and experiment with bombs.

[@russellharrell2747]

Icarus yes, but you have to be lucky enough to get that magic clock! Is there any observable pattern to clock drops (like the 10th enemy dropping bombs) or is it truly random?

[@ChadH2023]

I actually still remember reading the back of the box as a kid and a Kmart store something about your heartbeat.

[@TechBoxNorth]

Thanks for this, I loved it!

[@MikeyTaylorGaming]

Hey man. Great video! Some interesting info and a bit of it I've never seen before despite the many, many hours of watching Zelda related videos on KZbin hahaha! Keep it up, I wish you all the best with your channel!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thank you soooo much MikeyTaylorGaming. Really an honor my friend. Thanks for taking time to comment.

[@jiminboo]

Blowing the recorder after collecting all the triforce pieces takes you to the ninth dungeon... it doesn’t 🤦‍♂️ try it. It just takes you to a random dungeon like always. It’s another mistranslated misleading piece of information from the manual.

[@Kpr316]

Yeah thats one bit of bad intel. Still got my thumbs up though

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Yeah GunPla Fixation and Kyle I figured that out the hard way after recording the voiceover lol. I still was happy and shocked because I managed to skip over that info in the manual in the past. Hope you both enjoyed the video and hope to see you around again here at the channel guys!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Good point Drew. I'll have to try it out and let you know.

[@istrasci]

I'm pretty sure it doesn't. It was just a mistranslation. The actual translation is more like, "When you blow the whistle, the whirlwind can take you to the entrances of the dungeons you've already found the triforce in." You can read about it on the legendsoflocalization website.

[@vanadiumxero]

The dungeon you end up at isn't random. The direction you're facing when blowing the recorder affects which dungeon entrance you get taken to. Face to the right (or upwards) to go to the next dungeon, left (or downwards) to go to the previous dungeon.

[@gamer301681978rAw]

I got my first gaming system (NES) when I was 8 years old. I didn't know just how iconic Nintendo would become, all I knew is that I LOVED mine! All my friends had one too. The Legend of Zelda was probably my favorite title. It had a certain magical quality to it. Thanks to your video I downloaded a NES emulator for my phone and I've been rediscovering all the secrets of Zelda almost 30 years after I first played it! Thank you!

[@JLuv81]

I really enjoyed this video!! This is one of my favorite NES games of all times and my favorite in the Zelda series. I also threw away my boxes as a kid and I lost my map and manual. I know the heartbreak you feel as an adult and new found appreciation for that kind of stuff. One day I will get a CIB game again. This was a great video and brought me back some awesome memories!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Jluv!!! Thanks for checking out the video. Means a lot to me. I actually found myself a CIB Zelda in Lexington, KY this past weekend so I finally have one now. Really happy you enjoyed the video.

[@junkiegamer]

when I was like 7 while entering a new name in spot number 2 I enter the name ZELDA and I was confused why the sprit looked different. well a few months pasted and I beat the game for the first time . then after the credits roll it brought me back to the name screen then I realized why the sprit looked different if you enter ZELDA as a mane it brings you to the 2nd quest.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Yeah I never did that back in the day but it would have messed with my mind too lol. Thanks for sharing junkiegamer! Hope you enjoyed the video man and I hope to see you around again here at the channel!

[@georgebarbosa9893]

My grmpa put Zelda7 and found it.

[@Birdofgreen]

Just got an NES classic and am going to play this again for the first time in 15 years. I will let you know if I find anything cool I remembered.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Awesome Kevin! Let me know how it goes and if you have any questions.

[@spacelinx]

I just use an emulator and a couple of game controllers on my computer. You can find the emulators and their roms on sites like romnation or emuparadise. The most crazy thing to think about how far technology has come from the NES days is that you can store quite literally the whole NES library on a a thumb drive or even a CD-ROM.

[@benredfield6643]

If you hack your NES to add more ROMs, I highly recommend you check out some of the awesome Zelda games out there, such as, Shin Zelda Densetsu (That's Japanese for "The True Legend of Zelda", and Zelda is the hero in this one). The Legend of Zelda Outlands, and, Zelda: The Legend of Link. You can also use the Zelda Randomizer website to create unique random versions of the standard Zelda game. It's very customisable so you can choose whch elements of the game to randomise, so enemy types and locations, item locations, dungeon locations, and so on can be tailored to create a new experience. Great if you've beaten the game or know it well, and want to rediscover it with a fresh twist :) Also, the most up to date software hack is Hakchi CE v3.4.1, and that is simple to use and user friendly. There are tutorials to guide you through how to do it online :)

[@benredfield6643]

Also, just a headsup, Emuparadise doesn't host downloadable ROMs anymore. That happened really recently, and caused a bit of a stir as a potential blow to the state of game preseervation for ROMs that didn't see home console releases, such as the many arcade games that now exist mainly as ROMs, run through things like MAME. As Jo said though, there are other places to find them too. I find romsmania to be decent.

[@feywinterfox9630]

This video is *AMAZING!* I have learned stuff I had no idea was even a thing, and I am STILL playing the game!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Makes me happy when someone can learn something new from one of our videos. Thanks for taking time to share with us here at G3!

[@TBelly]

Just watching this for the 5th time. I love this vid so much. Guess my fave part is about the letter between impa and the old man. Thank You so much for this video.

[@pieterwillembotha6719]

When you start a new file, type in "ZELDA" as your username. ;)

[@luchiano.gamingtv.4580]

Best place to get ruppees graveyard kill all ghosts leave screen come back repeat

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Exactly dude! You know whatsup lol. Is Zelda your favorite NES game too?

[@ogeidnomar4601]

Definitely a very effective way, I also like farming Ropes in Dungeon 2 and Red Leevers along the coasts for rupees as well. Side note: If only the money making game... nevermind..

[@user-nd1lx8co2g]

i just save stated the money making game since it's built into the switch emulator...

[@HughJassle]

My ALL TIME favorite game! I had all the same fells you did as a kid when I first laid eyes on it. Holds a special place in my heart.

[@caseystrange]

Great video, Tyler. Born in 88 but old enough to remember some of these times. Love hearing your stories.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks Casey. Appreciate you taking time to say that man.

[@bryanscott7269]

Enter the name zelda as your name and you go to the second quest

[@reh3884]

No shit, everyone knows that.

[@AgentJRock805]

RE H eat a snickers!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

You're exactly right Bryan! Hope you enjoyed the video man and I hope to see you around again here at the channel!

[@melissacooper4282]

Here's a tip I found. When you go into the caves that has the old man who gives you the option of the health potion or the heart container take the heart container everytime. It will give you longer life expectancy and lets you get the better swords faster.

[@22steve5150]

THERE ARE PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD WHO CHOOSE THE POTION?!?!?!?!?!

[@Left-Earth]

All your videos are excellent. 💛 Currently binge watching your channel. Looking forward to new videos. 🎮🕹️🖱️🖲️

[@adinomc7443]

Just discovered your channel man and this video took me way back. I remember sitting on the floor at my grandparents playing this game searching every nook and cranny for hidden secrets.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Great to have you here AdinoMC! Welcome to G3!!!

[@isaacr.8082]

Sweet video, much appreciated. Brought back some great memories. You have a new sub! Thanks!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks for the kind words and that is so awesome you subscribed papa_ice! Welcome to G3!

[@destroyerofheroes]

Excellent video! I have very similar experiences with Zelda as well. It really did solidify me as a gamer for life. I carried that map with me everywhere and I loved the cartoon-style drawings of Link in the manual. Growing up in the south in the 80's, my NES really was my escape. I just subscribed and dropped a like on this, glad I found your channel!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

thanks so much for sharing your story and I am so happy you subscribed. Welcome to G3!

[@DreadCaptLiam]

Great video! You brought back a lot of memories. Keep up the awesome work!

[@sjd2kkd]

Love this channel! Keep up the great videos!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks so much for the awesome feedback dude! Much appreciated

[@gamecheaterz]

I love your videos bro so nostalgic keep em coming

[@joeymac4302]

My favorite little known tips are about the 10th enemy dropping a bomb and the direction of bomb blasts, which I didn't understand until I saw a picture showing how the hits are dealt out during the explosion. They don't radiate outward from the center, but rather, each pixel of the blast is treated like an extension of link's sword the direction he was facing when he placed it. And if you don't take any damage, kill 9 enemies any way, then bomb the 10th, if he can drop anything, it will be a set of bombs, every time. Really useful tips if you like playing the game without a sword.

[@kathleenm8821]

I too have been enjoying this game for 30 + years. Playing it currently since it's come out on Switch. Fun video.

[@yelah05]

I have to say you may be my favorite youtuber now...I love how you have WVU hat on in your logo and also very good taste in retro games! Well done

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Dude this is one of my favorite comments ever! Thanks so much.

[@stacypare7955]

I still think you should have alot more subscribers!.. honestly u guys deserve at least 1 million subs by now. I got a feeling you'll get there soon..Keep up the hard work, I always find myself coming back to these vids over n over.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks Stacy! You're an awesome person. Hope you've been doing well.

[@joes2454]

Wow, GREAT VIDEO! I remember getting The Legend of Zelda for Christmas in 1987 after renting it every weekend. Pretty sure my parents figured they saved a thousand dollars buying it. I remember showing a friend the "North West South West" trick, and he went nuts. I remember the raft and heart containers always being such huge accomplishments. This game and its gold cartridge changed my life.

[@mattl1758]

Fantastic video! I also have been playing Zelda for over 30 yrs. This series is the only reason I’ve kept buying Nintendo systems over the years. The greatest series

[@jasonclark8040]

This video was as golden as your mini-you mullet. Big new fan, fo sho subscriber and your vidz really give me that nostalgia, I remember that, feeling from the late 80's Keep up the great work and thank you, man! 🤟

[@NickAgostasIII]

definitely one of the most enjoyable clips I've ever seen. great work!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

You the man Nick! Glad you enjoyed it my friend. I hope to see you around again here at the channel!!

[@cronocyde]

Man, your videos are the best! You deserve all the popularity you get right now!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks so much cronocyde! Really honored by your comment here my friend.

[@_7thSage-9405]

I played this game when it first came out with my Dad when I was 7.... I've been a massive Zelda fan ever since! It's my favorite game series of all time!

[@bradleyguy3054]

Another Great video!! The music in you vid is awesome. I can honestly say that i like everything about your vids! They are so informative and detailed especially that you share your own childhood memories in them.This was one of the many games i played back in the day. It was mysterious for me although i unfortunately never did finish it. Hopefully one day i will. Can u do one on a nightmare on elm street? Thanks again man!!

[@horror7927]

I just got my hands on an NES classic and since I didn't have it as a child I'm going to dive into the Legend of zelda for the first time after I beat Sm1,2,and 3 and punch out first

[@bobbyogle4044]

Wow! Like you, I've been playing the first LoZ game for over 30 years, and a lot of this stuff was new to me too! And I still have the original instruction booklet and map! Cool stuff man! Keep up the retro gaming!

[@user-cb2lz8yy9s]

Love this channel! Where has this been all my life?!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Wow dude thanks for saying that! I assume you were born in 83?? I was born in 82. Thanks for the kind words man.

[@user-cb2lz8yy9s]

GenerationGapGaming 83 yep 👍

[@TruTrail]

If you were at the entrance to a level you had completed, then the direction you were facing when you blew the whistle would determine which level you warped to. If you faced west or south, you would move down a level, and if facing north or east you would move up.

[@jaydog8924]

That is awesome man I love your Clips I'll be watching more of them.

[@jaydog8924]

And going through all my old t-shirts I found out I have a t-shirt when I was 8 9 10 years old of a Zelda 2 t-shirt

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks so much Jay Dog. Really happy you are enjoying the videos. Hope to see you around again here at the channel.

[@Molandria]

Very fun video. I never realized the dungeons fit the world map so well. xD that's awesome!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Really glad you enjoyed it Molandria. It blew my mind to when I figured that out about the dungeons! Hope to see you around again here at the channel!

[@tjkhanks]

Great video man! I was the same. Explored every crevis of the game until I found everything. I played so much, that one day I played start to finish in 3hrs or so and still wanted to play more! Also I had a friend who saved all the boxes and hung them up on his bedroom wall. At the time I thought he was crazy, but now I wish I had done the same! Thanks for sharing your memories, and bringing back many of my own!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Really happy you enjoyed the video. Loved hearing your story too. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see you around again here at the channel.

[@wehaveanewhero]

This is a great channel, man! You seem to dig pretty deep on these games! Makes me wish I remembered my first time beating this game. I don't remember the moment but I remember watching my dad play it for months and months, I'd watch him play til like 8pm and still hear him rippin shit and exploring for hours.

[@retrogaminglife4021]

Stumbled in your channel , loved it, subscribed !!!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thank you so much Retro Gaming Life! Welcome to G3 my friend!

[@TheReNesance]

This was another awesome video, man! I never heard the story of Konji having to compose the intro in one night under pressure.. that is such a great detail/story. Thanks for more entertainment!

[@RolasRook]

Fellow southerner here and I dig your enthusiasm for the series. Keep it up!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Glad you enjoyed it Tony!!! Means a lot to me and I appreciate you taking time to comment. I hope to see you around again here at the channel!

[@spaniardprince]

Watching this had me smiling ear to ear. Well done.

[@RohxAirsoft]

Great Vid, I love this game soo much. Just like you , it was my intro in the world of gaming.

[@timboslice1979]

So well done!

[@shaou-linwright2797]

I know im late but thanks for that trip down memory lane. Needed that.

[@donatomarrone]

Love it congrats man! ♥️👍🏻 DN

[@superglidefletch8003]

First time watching. Highly enjoyed. Subbed as well 👍 that was my first video game that set it all off. Still my all time favorite