Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (NES) speedrun in

12-23-2022 Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at / arcus

[@aces_ten]

All the Arcus jingles: 1:40 We got the box of chocolates 5:30 We lit the hot sauce on fire 8:17 We won the trophy, first place 12:05 Mm, mm, mm, mm -- Life spell 19:15 No 'red perrier' jingle :( 20:18 Good clunk, that's a good clunk 20:52 Got the cheese curds 21:35 Got the power 22:37 We got the box of chocolates 26:52 We got the glove to punch blocks 34:09 Hotdog flotation device 38:25 Got the fire 39:40 We found young Dave in the cave 40:03 Found a small doll of myself 46:02 That was a good moo, a strong moo -- We brought the cows home (thx Ultra Marcus) 46:23 Cowboy boots, two for one sale 55:13 We got the plunger, let's roll 1:01:55 That's gold, Jerry. That's gold 1:06:18 We got the cross to see eyes 1:10:20 Got the thunder 1:17:45 It's Link's corner cheese

[@ultra_marcus]

46:02 We brought the Cows Home (my favourite)

[@darkbenny]

THANK YOU!

[@jebsievers]

You saint!

[@jebsievers]

@@TESVSkyrimMods Does that narrow your search

[@jebsievers]

@@TESVSkyrimMods Non dick-suck mode bores me. And I'm sick of being bored.

[@diablowigglz]

Gonna be sad to see this grind come to an end. The last month has been awesome watching these amazing runs!

[@joshuasharrock466]

I agree Zelda two is an odd nes title. Watching him grind this shows how well Zelda 2 held up over the years compared to Zelda one I loved it growing up I'm 40 I got it when it was brand new. However everybody said and I do agree back then that one was better than two. For some reason I'm enjoying these speed runs more than lackattack24 destroying Zelda one... am I odd?

[@diablowigglz]

@Joshua Sharrock I agree! I'm 43 and when Zelda 2 came out I didn't have the skills to beat it and I couldn't stand the game lol. Now I love playing and watching Arcus play it because im nowhere near his level.

[@joshuasharrock466]

@Yeah Right we know that now but back then they dropped the ball. This game literally had nothing that the first game was. Today's standards this was a wonderful game but this is not a Zelda game No bombs, bow, boomerang, the candle was nothing the same... no swords I don't count the leveling system no armors I don't count the leveling system... No silver arrows no Gannon.. The heart containers WEREN'T heart containers they were blocks. And by the way you started off the game right next to Zelda. I love the aesthetics of this game today but this game was trash back then

[@joshuasharrock466]

@Yeah Right majora's mask still had every item that I just listed earlier you must not be getting the point that I made. This game didn't have items... None. Majora's mask may not be one of my favorite cause I didn't like the N64 but that was a very lore created game from Zelda. The characters established in the game even the bad guys... Other than this guy wearing green and having a sword there is nothing in common with this and any other Zelda. EVEN THE CDI games have items and storylines that were to Zelda. I'm sorry but you provided me with no evidence that this is a Zelda game other than you like it

[@wellokayyes1266]

@@joshuasharrock466You probably are, but in a good way :) The backlash from the side view scrolling style back in the day was real. We’re close in age btw. I think that time has been kind to Zelda 2 and just took some years for its own design and gameplay to be fully appreciated.

[@metallicoustic6733]

You inspired me to give this game a go recently and I learned something very important about the Great Palace. If you attempt to leave bc you forgot to pick up the Thunder magic, the barrier outside comes up again, essentially trapping you in the palace, unless you get a game over. Oh the old days of game design lol

[@glenwilson5616]

When he attained the Cowboy Hat of Speed Running his powers grew to hitherto unforeseen heights. The legend grows!

[@renemolina3760]

Watching you play is always a pleasure. Cheers.

[@SirJoelsuf1]

I blinked and my man got a new PB.

[@googelle7555]

I love new peanut butter. 😊

[@Meatman8089]

* inserts goofy meme *

[@crossjmail]

Prolly the kind with the jelly for that belly already mixed in lickety split ya herd

[@ssl3546]

"The man spoke of you as a god. And you did not disappoint."

[@MaddawgMar]

Arcus getting PBs like nothing. Sum of best is inching closer to WR. Killing it.

[@themosin1852]

Feels like it was yesterday I was watching a PB and again today?!?!? Good shit arcus

[@derekv4552]

Super cool to see it get under 18 finally

[@doyowan]

It keeps getting better. Nice klonk!

[@Henry-jp3mc]

I still get chills at the music this game was the hardest ive ever played.

[@shellybellykitty]

What an epic tense ending I’m so glad I was there for it!

[@kutulukutu]

GG! Conglaturations!🤘 Also. I've played this game since it was new. I recorded the music from the TV onto a tape in a boom box. I've covered the Palace Theme. Because of you, it's now the Moo Song to me. A good moo. A strong moo.😆

[@BenTobitt]

Moments like 11:18 is why I love watching Arcus play literally anything.

[@Brandywine53]

Are you going for the WR?!? I love you Arcus!!! Merry Christmas my dude!

[@Dekaide44]

AND CLUNK!

[@superduty2023]

Unreal athlete

[@marshalldillon8697]

I watch these to fall asleep its not gonna work if he keeps making it shorter

[@oriondx72]

27:10 things i dont like on my pizza mushrooms and olives Great speedrun you keep getting better and better! I live in wa too in sumner.

[@jet468]

God I love the music in this gamr

[@dethaddr]

EPIC last battle, Arcus!

[@jmarinca2]

Arcus is 42nd in the world for this category :o Great work!

[@Snaer_blodbond_moneybadger]

I don't know why but these videos you make are super relaxing

[@richarddelo3506]

1:16:34 Now, the magic: we won't be able to have Shield against, um, Dark Link, but that might be okay. *Squeesh!* I think we'll try it. I'm feelin' spicy.

[@mikebulmer9823]

Jeez, my man here just kicking out new PBs like they are on sale. It's so impressive.

[@dtertman]

Loving this grind!

[@Ryan-ey4tg]

"We got the plunger, let's roll." - Arcus

[@bloodsoulsgaming502]

I'm a huge fan of your gaming style buddy

[@homerco213]

I'm supposed to be asleep!

[@LettersAndNumbers300]

Barely have time to catch up…can’t you go grind some Ninja Gaiden for a bit?

[@LazyBayes]

The "xChristine memorial bridge" cracks me up every time. 😆

[@rgriff923]

This game took me 11 hours and 11 minutes to beat. Your record is safe from me.

[@casucasueq4479]

I'm dangling my two bits all over my monitor.

[@Bigbacon]

You are kicking some butt on this. Like 4 seconds off world record now

[@BruceWayne10-97]

The third level was always the hardest for me.

[@LettersAndNumbers300]

WR is 1:13:46

[@elhardcoregamerdelmonton7094]

Happy Christmas cowboy speedrunner!

[@marchkofeeling]

big mustache, enormous skill, bravo cowboy :)

[@ddbonhomme1560]

This game gave me a hard time when I was younger omg the headache lolll

[@1977Eelco]

Great run again! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance :)

[@TheNervousnation]

Whats going on over here?

[@senseicorey9979]

Your times are dropping fast on this one Arcus!

[@alapeno2495]

last night i just searched this up to watch someone play one of my favorite games, i was doing really bad and was just spiraling in sad, bad thoughts. but i dunno something about his repetitive little wickity wehs and his goofy jingles just brightened my mood so much :)

[@bub8054]

hahahah 1:07:55 your tutorial was hilarious. "You want to jump... like this. And then cast fairy. which saves no time at all. Not even a single frame. The only reason i do it is cause im a super serious speedrunner."

[@tylermills79]

Congrats Arcus!

[@Avrelivs_Gold]

you never know when an average run turns out gold

[@TheLightShow2]

we lit the hot sauce on fire... lol to funny 5:30

[@oriondx72]

Bring Home the Cows!😃😃

[@BMAN-16]

Whoa, you got sub 78 on the final day?? Congrats!

[@sonbradley66]

You brought alll the fucking cows home !! Let's go

[@wellokayyes1266]

46:24 Pure gold.

[@mattwilliams1529]

That was a good McDonald’s fairy.

[@mhaid2000]

Whats the reason for stabbing 4 times during some of the battle scenes?

[@BranceCrantly]

You really can't beat Western Washington. I moved here while in the Army over 20 years ago, and there's no way I'm leaving. On a clear day, you can see Rainier from our window. Such a beautiful place. We live in Tacoma, currently. Let us know, and we'll take you out for a bite. Do you like sushi?

[@boriserjavec6470]

how did you get the reflect spell without the magic containers?

[@freightdog5623]

1:16:47 best Arcus reaction ever. That was a good 😂

[@someguy2657]

I always wondered how I could become a super serous speed runner, and now I know.

[@Deathstalker3331]

Merry Hablalablah to everyone!

[@caseyp5665]

What would you say are your biggest oppurtunities for time saves in this game at this point?

[@Rooddan]

Soon christmas, time for a new PB?

[@LettersAndNumbers300]

Where is today's video? Or is it really jus 30 days of Zelda 2?

[@wyldelf2685]

Hi Arcus , amazing Zelda speedruns , , ,hey Have you defeated GameCube "ZELDA- Twilight Princess" ??? Would enjoy seeing that speedrun , , great videos man ,🏆😸👍👍 well night night folks I'm riding EPONA back to HYRULE may the Triforce bless you 🛡️🗡️👍😸👍

[@joe.dot.]

What?! When did this happen?

[@the8thark]

Can you manipulate the RNG in this game (like you can in Zelda 1) to get things like P bags easier?

[@Avrelivs_Gold]

it doesn't matter in this game, you get levels mostly by palace clears or rare enemies

[@LettersAndNumbers300]

Man that ending!!!

[@BigChunk4530]

Your getting so close...ggs

[@KsualTimeTV]

Que crack el tío... Saludos.

[@kraitel]

Try The Legend of Zelda: Era of Decline. PS: Merry Christmas 🎅🏻⛄🎄

[@ghay2239]

Let's goooo!!!

[@mattwilliams1529]

That was a good Bagu 😊😎cool

[@jerseyjay607]

Crazy

[@ohiolumberjack2355]

Keep them coming. You can easily shave another minute with some luck.

[@benjaminbarry5589]

Mash mash mash...

[@alexelectricx]

arcusHUA

[@idunno3302]

Wiggity Whack? Nope...Just regular type TEEN GIRL SQUAD!

[@LightYagamii2315]

I would like to see you break your burrito record 🌯

[@prizim]

good clunk

[@Keith-k3m]

Hey! I make The Legend of Zelda (NES version 8-bit) ROM hacks and would love to see you guy try to tackle one. They are tricky and challenging. Definitely will make you think at times. I can E-mail you one if you would be up for the challenge. I changed shops, dungeon locations, dungeon items, dungeon maps, outside world map, secrets and more. I would enjoy watching you play a blind play through it

[@markransom9198]

Clonk!

[@Jaundice__]

It’s good.

[@jermsbestfriend9296]

No way he posted another one for assumeness

[@rustyshackleford2022]

Merry Christmas bro man dude

[@AboveEmAllProduction]

Who's jojo

[@do5e]

🥇👍👍

[@LettersAndNumbers300]

Why not always pick shit up as fairy?

[@hainuspilot]

only here to hear "clock"

[@PillsWontHelpYouNow]

Have you ever played dwarf fort?

[@LotusOpel]

Always HATED zelda games... but NOT the snes one...

[@murphy060681]

Arcus on these runs you’re doing back to back like this it would be cool if you noted your specific area of improvement each run in the upload comments. Did you develop a new strat, took a different route, simply didn’t fall in a pit, etc. Nice work!

[@themosin1852]

Having watched the last few PBs I think a lot of it is cleaning up minor things like not getting hit by enemies, killing them faster, or not getting encounters, not dying, getting easy encounters stuff like that

[@ssl3546]

around nine minutes in he pointed out that he saved time by not getting a life refill at the end of the first palace, because he hadn't taken damage. he does point stuff out like this during the run.

[@Alakaizer]

Plus, you can compare to the previous PB video in the corner.

[@megahombre24]

Sub78, there it is, what a christmas gift. Yet another one of these runs, love em! Merry christmas, I hope you're having a wonderful time! Much love from germany.

[@rjamesstephens]

the fact you got this without the eco key in palace 5 is insane! keep it up arcus

[@Hank-ip8rl]

The old Zelda 2 run was my favorite so this whole month has been fun, but hot damn that was a nailbiter to finish it off! Excellent work as always.

[@bobbyblueholliday]

Came for the mash mash mash, stayed for the clonks! GG

[@rahenson1]

Is there a strategic reason to skip over the skeletons the first two times in palace 1? Seems the enemy count for P bag would be the same regardless of when killed.

[@BensStuff]

Why don't you use ghost Town glitch?

[@afrosamuraix10x4]

Look forward to these everyday now. That was a good moo, a STRONG moo, we brought the cows home.

[@christophermiller1260]

Just curious what you are implying when you use the word "just" as you encounter enemies.

[@phattjohnson]

I strive to be as cool under pressure as Arcus is when he's sticking the landings of classic games in record times.

[@JeffreyJetsKohut]

I strive to have his mustache

[@pop_ulation]

sometimes you get the run, thanks partner, and sometimes the run gets you