Zelda 2 (NES) No Sword Upgrade - Mike Matei Live

[@Ian-of9oi]

I played this game so much that when I would drive into town the “town” music would start to play in my head.

[@1stMjolnirMarkV]

I loved this game as a kid. It was so fucking hard for a 5 year old. But damnit I beat the game after months of playing and learning

[@Harkness78]

You are a legend if you beat this game at 5. I beat a ton of NES games at 5 but nothing this arbitrarily brutal.

[@williamdrum9899]

I first played this on gameboy advance when I was 13.

[@CornbreadJenkins34]

I was 30 my first time beating it 😂

[@fusionspace175]

Mike is literally Ryu in his Street Fighter II ending. No matter how long the battle or hard won the victory, he never stops to enjoy his prize. He is only interested in the next challenge. A true warrior.

[@mikematei]

Thanks

[@gamingwithahandicapreviews]

@@mikemateiMike you should do a Link to the Past no death no save that be awesome I completed that challenge and it was fun and challenging

[@Bizarb]

Spending my Sunday smoking some green and watching this dude try to not get sword upgrades.

[@mikematei]

I’m watching the Golden Girls Disney special from 1986

[@Bizarb]

​@@mikematei We would've been best friends in grade school. lol 2 hours and 19 minutes in. You are having no problems so far. It must get much more difficult since this is 7 hours.

[@Bizarb]

@@mikematei Since I got your attention. A video on the two Aerobiz games would be cool. Would like to see ya beat those. Have fun with GG

[@charlesfahlstrom9542]

This is a hell of an accomplishment; also one of those “never fucking again in the rest of my life” accomplishments.

[@blahuhm6782]

90s snacks I miss: Keebler Pizzarias (Pizza Chips) Pop Secret Pop Qwiz (colored popcorn) Nestle Flinstones Pushups (orange popsicles) Betty Crocker Shark Bites (soft gummies) Hi-C Ecto Cooler (orange juice) Clearly Canadian (flavored sparkling waters)

[@keithlangman2081]

No one reacts to this low key unbelievable move, how he doesn't get hit there is amazing... 2:43:24

[@TF-iz4my]

“Low key” fr fr bussin

[@hitmanhatton]

Amazing! Bloody amazing! Watching you fight the thunderbird was intense AF I could feel the anxiety through the screen

[@The_Bad_Guy.]

Christ. This game is hard enough to beat with a level 8 attack...

[@The_Bad_Guy.]

@NPC -30 you though Zelda 2 was easy? I mean parts of it are for sure but that last palace and the Thunderbird are a pain in the ass.

[@MetalSmasherGaming]

With level 1, fighting the later bosses is basically attacking a tank with a toothpick.

[@The_Bad_Guy.]

@John Something oh I use the dark link trick every time. The Thunderbird is hard as hell though. Pulling that trick off is much tougher. Even the last palace can be a grind. The game isn't impossible but it's definitely hard. Not in the class of battletoads or ghost n goblins. But it's definitely not easy. It's a good challenge.

[@Plasticsoldier64]

@NPC -30 What the heck?

[@kind2311]

If you have enough experience playing it, this game is tarded easy to beat, especially with a level 8 attack.

[@echad6259]

This game was so hard when I was a child...I'm ready now.

[@mainstreetsaint36]

Playing Zelda 2 with only a level one attack? Mike, you're a madman! A madman!

[@mikematei]

A mad agent

[@justintahair2883]

@@mikematei lol

[@justintahair2883]

@@mikematei i like link to the past but played more secret of mana but i like those on snes

[@marccaselle8108]

@@mikematei I'll get you gadget! Next tiiiiiiime! Meow hissss

[@shenloken2]

Zelda 2 no sword upgrade; over seven hours. Yeah that sounds about right.

[@michaelamiet5419]

I love when Mike losses his shit 🤣🤣🤣. Cracks me up

[@xtremeog8421]

Wow I grew up 2 this and this song is embedded in my brain . Its so nice 2 see people still playing this. Its actually my favourite zelda. And the one on the snes. I would so much rather watch this then a new school game. I will watch all this when I get the time.

[@ryanem969]

I had to watch that ending over 2 days... I had to go to bed after the recalibrations of realizing what ThunderBird would require you to do UNREAL

[@homeycdawg]

I love this game. It was great to replay it after all these years when I got switch online. My three characters are named... 1. EXCUUUSE 2. ME 3. PRINCESS

[@francisjo3]

This game was too much for me as a kid - this is the first time I've seen it beat! Congratulations on another challenge conquered, Mike!

[@UtushoReiuji]

I love challenges in this game. One of my own I've done that I should really sit down and record sometime is Level 1 attack and defense while also not getting the candle and cross. That stretch of lava leading up to Death Mountain is a great time when you can't see or really harm anything.

[@thenamelessone7371]

That red area as a kid also induced strings of cuss words even much more profane. But when I finally beat the game without using any sort of guide or instructions. One of the best feelings ever.

[@markracer3281]

Erin III: The Adventure of Mike... Guess what Erin does at the end to the much adventurous Mike? Yes, his level 1 sword is leveled up beyond the stratosphere!!! HAPPY ENDING!!!

[@EMSBallistics]

Dude...AWESOME!!! That Thunderbird fight was ridiculous 😂

[@Verbalaesthet]

Holy shit, that was incredible! I didnt think it was even possible for you to beat it like that. Swordless run is nothing compared to this challenge. I would have never beaten the game this way. Not in a million years. Congratulations.

[@joemo1033]

*Conglaturations

[@Verbalaesthet]

@@joemo1033 I actually thought about writing it like this but I didnt remember the spelling :D

[@elgamer5366]

Man i never get tired of you playing zelda 2. Keep up the good work Mike.

[@hoops4life77]

Remember always getting lost in this game I love watching you play Zelda games Mike keep it up 👍

[@DanielBurapavong]

What's the song that Mike uses during his break at 1:34:41?

[@mr_selfdestrukt]

*reads title* *grins and claps* Mike, you bloody masochist.

[@TimboStang71]

That was awesome at the last boss mike . Legend status

[@vegaslowblower8781]

I remember beating this game, faxanadu, mega man 2, original zelda, wizards and warriors and only being 9 years old

[@mikeycage1587]

I can't believe I just found this challenge by you. Wow! Well done dude. No way I would have had the patience for this. Thanks for the impressive game play.

[@Criminal.Lawyer]

Stupid question - why use reflect on thunderbird ?

[@PikangsFutaba]

Lv.1 attack power is a nuissance to deal with, and you dared to take the step (and won in the process), funny thing, Dark Link HP is 8 always, no matter the attack power, he can only take 7 hits without dying.

[@williamdrum9899]

Interesting

[@Blinkcub]

James And Mike 2020!

[@nctrnlmjsty798]

New school gamers wouldn't stand a chance, Legendary!

[@DrymouthCWW]

I remember playing this as a kid and not knowing what the Hell i was supposed to do. Thanks for clearing that all up for me. Rock on Mike

[@Handzoffire]

You're insane... best challenge ever!

[@gregwillams8324]

7 hours your a champ awesome Job. Last time I had a marathon like that with an old school game was Warcraft 2 for the PC at a friend's house sleep over. Played it till dawn when it first came out

[@marccaselle8108]

If you want warcraft 2 for PC, I can help.

[@Erokh]

I screamed laughing on Level 2 when Mike killed the boss with only 52 xp missing before an upgrade.

[@TreasureHunterLocke]

Hey Mike, came here after reading you'd left Cinnemassacre. I somehow had no idea you even streamed (no idea how I missed that) but since I'm not a big fan of twitch, I'm glad I can see your stream archives here on KZbin. Love Zelda 2, it's one of my all time favorite NES games and this was such a blast to watch. Best of luck with full time streaming. :)

[@mikematei]

I've been streaming for about 5 years. Yeah come hang out on the Twitch streams. Or just watch these uploads later. Thanks for stopping by

[@mtgAzim]

If you use shield before turning into a fairy, does the damage reduction apply?

[@mikematei]

Like as if the fairy would have shield? Never thought about it. Dont think so but not sure. Good question

[@adrian29459]

You can continuously down thrust on the flying horse knight bosses. Once he's off the horse, if you position correctly you can jump and down thrust him at the edge of the screen. Hit the sweet spot on his head and you'll continuously damage him while bouncing on him at the screen edge

[@adrian29459]

@John Something another one I find to kill regular darknauts easily is to repeatedly jump and stab, even in shallow corridors it'll work.

[@wesburnett5309]

Curious can it be done with no magic upgrade the cruelest would no life upgrade

[@MetalSmasherGaming]

Level 1 Life challenge next? And for extra challenge, try keeping two stats at level 1! Too bad the XP system doesn't allow for keeping all three stats at level 1 since you have to level one up when you're able to level up all three. Now *_that_* would be a hell of a challenge!

[@---Rin---]

Mike is crazy! This game was always so hard for me. Of course I was 4 years old when I first played it lol. This was fun to watch. Thanks Mike!

[@timthegem]

"Skyrim: Fists Only" has to be next.

[@Nyarlabrotep]

That's easy though. Just play Khajit and use the rings that power up fist attacks.

[@beatsinmycrates]

Yea but u can develop your punch and u can't avoid powering up.

[@nighthawk7151]

The maximum Experience amount that can be reached is 8,000. After leveling all three attributes to their maximum, every time Link accumulates 9,000 points, he receives an extra life.

[@marccaselle8108]

The genesis game mike is referring to with the elephant is rolo to the rescue for Sega Genesis.

[@LorenHelgeson]

Kudos on that Thunderbird fight.

[@MoonWho78]

Interesting that shadow link doesn't take more hits to kill. Very cool

[@justintahair2883]

there is another challenge i wanna try and mike should or could try batman nes fist only

[@Bearwolf13]

"The only forgiveness I've been given in NES Hell" -Mike Matei lol...

[@blueeyeadonishawke2020]

Not only will you not have to fight thunderbird if you die on the shadow, but even if you get a game over, or save and turn off the system and come back, thunderbird will remain dead. Getting his key makes it permanent.

[@JustinEvitable80]

Good going, Mike. I completed this challenge a few years ago and it's very tedious. Also done the no life upgrade challenge and a no magic upgrade too. Those are also difficult but not as challenging as this challenge.

[@jimmyfoppiano2822]

I envy your talent! Can't wait to watch this.

[@ChronicGamer-rl2bo]

LOZ2 is one of my favorite in the series, but forget trying this challenge. Lol good luck.

[@jcope2703]

Mike, you are one fucking stud so awesome to see you do this....no one would have thought of this kick ass challenge when I was a kid lol.

[@GuitarzanPete]

Dude that was awesome man. You have to go back to the no death run now!

[@artisan_james]

Love Zelda 2. Could never beat it back on the NES, way too hard, but I was finally determined to when it came to the Wii Virtual Console and I did! Had to grind a lot early on...

[@sanfordandsonfan5861]

Mike you pick the best games to stream always give great gaming vibes

[@Jenovadeath86]

Good call wearing the zelda world map green shirt!

[@kekeke8988]

Holy shit I never knew you could hit Shadow Link easily just by crouching and stabbing like that.

[@adrian29459]

I'm gonna attempt this, I've also played this game my whole life. Maybe you could try doing a run with no life spell, no fairies and no village life recovery

[@mikematei]

thats cool give it a go. Its a fairly cool challenge

[@adrian29459]

@@mikematei so I've gotten all the way to Thunderbird but haven't gotten it past half health. I'll try a few more times but I'd like to suggest a new challenge. Complete The Battle of Olympus! It's a fantastic game if you look past the forest maze section

[@wallyhack5476]

not sure if you know this but your videos are very relaxing I sleep to the game noises and your voice quite alot 😌

[@SHUTTHEFRIDGEDOOR]

Just subbed with notifications turned on 🤙👍

[@bargaintuesday812]

What in the absolute world is that sound in the background at 1:04:47 ?

[@joshfatal]

Fun fact: The area south of Death Mountain is the entire map from Zelda 1. I don't know if this was well-known or not but it makes me feel important saying it.

[@michaelgaumont4892]

You still need to get all of the map pieces and good ending on Duck Tales 2.

[@trem0lo]

Now beat it without cheesing the Dark Link fight.

[@classicmikecade]

Amazing accomplishment, another amazing stream.

[@lecorbak]

Mike, someday you should try the Zelda 2 randomizer. With this, you can increase the difficulty, like begin with 1 heart instead of 4, randomize plenty of things, including the world map itself, etc...

[@blahuhm6782]

he has done zelda 2 randomizer I think a few times already

[@lecorbak]

@@blahuhm6782 I wasn't sure. he has done so much things. but I'm pretty sure he never tried Zelda 2 randomizer with 1 heart and random enemies.

[@mendez704]

Watching this video, I can´t believe I managed to finish this game when I was a kid...

[@ordermind]

Holy hell, you actually did it. Good job, man!

[@anonymeister123]

Get a tattoo of Warwick Davis to commemorate the beating of Willow

[@SirJoelsuf1]

Mike really needs to begin speedrunning this if he can pull off a 1-8-8 run. The way he plays, he can probably do pretty well in the 100% All Keys or Any% No Out of Bounds categories.

[@WakeUpUniverse66]

You are a Madman. I love it.

[@codprocamp4690]

My favorite NES game

[@letsgetfunky7230]

If this game gets remade that needs the be this first thing they do

[@CountDrunkula]

Told ya, Mikey - get some roll on anti-persperant for your palms for those nerve-wrecking boss fights.

[@wehrmanj]

You said Everdrive, why not use the NT mini?

[@mielthesquid6536]

This is funny, Dark Link doesn't seem to have actual HP but rather the player need a fixed number of hits on him. He died as quickly as if you'd have level 8 attack.

[@espo7182]

Easy hack for Gooma, push him off the screen to the right and just go off. He can't hit you.

[@atheismcrew1524]

I like this game's soundtrack.

[@Bearwolf13]

The Zelda Series is my favorite gaming series and I love Zelda II, I wish they made another game in this style but I know they won't cause it's the black sheep lol. It would be cool if we could get more top down and 2D platformer style games to go along with the 3D ones...

[@hicknopunk]

Yes. I got it the christmas waaaay back in the day. I thought it was harder than the first, not better...but an equal. A link to the past was a great follow up with the switch back to over to top down. I always wished the first N64 one was side view, 2.5D.

[@DoucheWaffe]

Could do a no health upgrade along with lvl 1 sword

[@hedgehogbun]

A NEW CHALLENGE for you Mike. Play this again with the Level 1 sword but beat Shadow Link without the cheat. YOU'RE HARDCORE MAN!

[@jamiecashes]

Mike, this one of my favorite games, I'm damn good, but this might be one of the hardest handicaps

[@richbrant8534]

I told ya..... it is a good challenge... it is still one of my best accomplishments. Nice job.

[@Jbeesha]

This is so stressful! I feel your pain. Just finished the game and I had a level 8 sword and I barely got through and using cheat save. 😂😂

[@ProdriveGT]

Mike are you replacing the batteries of your NES cartridges now?

[@birchmahogany2718]

1:57:09 lol

[@zickykane5206]

Now I'm kind of wanting to see No Death, no sword upgrade. Talk about masochistic.

[@trashkassett]

Still got bite marks on my NES controller after struggling with this game. Did complete it! Hate the game, but oddly still keep coming back..

[@aethonz]

Bite marks are how I can tell which is my preferred controller for both NES and SNES

[@blahuhm6782]

you bite the controller with your teeth? uh, were you a dog in a past life or somethin? :P

[@trashkassett]

@@blahuhm6782 game was freaking me out arrrrr

[@aethonz]

@@blahuhm6782 I'm willing to believe there's a strong possibility I was

[@mielthesquid6536]

Doing a level 1 magic would be impossible because of thunder magic but a level 1 health is theorically possible but would be so much more difficult than a level 1 sword.

[@PrettyVacant-ro2bm]

Have u played the zelda 2 hack, winter solstice??

[@TheTogoRojo]

639 5:33:21 First attempt at the boss. Strategizing

[@prpunk187]

"Pissmans here everyone." All calmly hahaha

[@justintahair9239]

this was a challenge i am trying in tis game i tried a wiedone in this game no spells but that proved to be impossible since at points you need to become the ferry cool challange of one of my fav zelda games

[@justintahair9239]

as turn based rpgs i trid to get into final fantasy but prefered super mario rpg

[@crittergamez_7460]

Thanks Mike. I Think Your The Most Fun Streamer to watch.

[@PuppetMaster8707]

This is great I needed another Mike Matei Game ass whoopin video

[@justintahair2883]

i wanna try this challeng as this was the first zelda game i played it will be hard but advanges you can still block with the shield

[@hedgehogbun]

When Mike plays Zelda 2, every cave he's in he must jump and jump and jump...especially when there's no enemies. haha

[@prpunk187]

Isn't that the rule for all rpgs ;)

[@joemo1033]

Speed strats. Mike is one of the best secret speed runners in the world.

[@markiimark6573]

Zelda II has grown on me over the years. This is one I would love a remake on. Let yacht club games handle it or even dotemu(i believe that's who handled SoR4) and it'll be rock solid

[@xtremeog8421]

I agree.

[@EpicImports]

A man can dream

[@scottydu81]

I really wish Old Man Nintendo would come back to this format, if even for a portion.

[@xtremeog8421]

@John Something I agree zelda 2 was my 1st. Your spot on.

[@scottydu81]

John Something What pisses me off about Z1 is that to find everything, you have to bang your head on every pixelated wall, often with no clues