Zelda 2 Remake Mockup Trailer

[@RefugioVillegasIII]

This is such a cool concept art and it looks like it's a long lost Philips CD-i game.

[@stephenlanoue5041]

so... when is this coming out on the CD-i?

[@drewowen1995]

Holy shit bro, had me dieing.

[@marimba628]

🤣☠️⚰️

[@ultaedits5751]

The style really reminds me of that

[@dahasslehaus9958]

Exactly what I was about to post

[@lordrussell666]

that was a good one didnt see that coming lol

[@d.p.5234]

Nice Nice Nice! Awesome work!

[@nottrustworthy6361]

This is amazing!!! I feel like this game deserves a remake that betters the mechanics and combat, it really has so much potential, and your mockup honestly looks like everything it _could_ be. The animation and style change specifically is already loads better. The reimagining of Link as an older man was a surprise but one im willing to get behind! The change to the boss battle was fascinating! Honestly, brilliant work on this. It's such a breath of fresh air to see people put give Zelda 2 some love. Thank you.

[@ichi1011]

This was fantastic! I can't imagine the amount blood, sweat and tears that went into putting this together. It actually annoys me a bit that it hasn't got more views lol. Major props to you man.👍

[@retrograde6312]

Really appreciate it, thank you!

[@Factboy12]

Same, major props to you man. I've always wanted a Zelda II remake ever since I played Castlevania SotN back on the PSX. And like ichi1011 said, you definitely should have more views. I hope this gives Nintendo some ideas and perhaps some encouragement to invest in a Zelda II remake.

[@retrograde6312]

@@Factboy12 Truly appreciate the kind words, and I'd love to see it myself, with some quality of life changes so it could be a bit more approachable to newer players.

[@Justin-Hill-1987]

@@retrograde6312 ...Like saving the experience points and extra lives earned in-game, instead of starting over with the usual three lives and zero experience points...

[@TheRealSephiroth]

I dont think any blood, sweat and tears went into this more like finger, wrist and hand cramps 😂

[@kathrynhardgrave4572]

wow, this is gorgeous! I never knew I needed a Zelda II remake until now!!

[@retrograde6312]

Glad you liked it! And hopefully one day we might.

[@redsoxfox]

Glorious...I was thinking when the vid started...if this guy throws in I am Error then he gets fat props

[@mrrivets10]

I'd play the hell out of this game! Zelda II is my personal favorite Zelda game.

[@swampert564]

My guy, I can't agree with your opinion but I respect the hell out of it anyway.

[@RoninXDarknight]

Can't say it's my favorite Zelda game but it was the first RPG I ever played so it holds a special place in my heart.

[@duhememsidoog1.9byearsago29]

Same

[@jumentoqueanima]

It's an awesome game.

[@RyoUrawa777]

gotta admit I was getting some strong King's Quest vibes from this it's awesome ❤

[@FullmetalNinja25]

Style reminds me of those Lucasarts PC games from the Late 80s-Early 90s. Amazing.

[@ShytPump]

This is great I love the style. Someone mentioned out of this world (another world) and flashback. Very similar in style. Your design of link as on older man shaving to look young again was brilliant. And also thank you for putting the master sword in his left hand, where it freaking belongs.

[@FridayNightSleepover]

Finally, some love for the maligned Zelda 2! This is such a unique looking take on The Adventure of Link remake. Bearded Link cut scenes, great idle animations, and a nice looking HUD. But best of all, the reinterpretation of the boss fights! Huge boss fights! I'm telling ya, that would knock the remake out of the park! I wish we could have collaborated for our mutual love of making Zelda 2 content! I'd loved to have seen your take on how to handle a retooling of the overworld!

[@TheHalloweenGuy13]

The story of Zelda 2 says that Link is 16. When I was 16, I couldn't grow an old man beard. I guess it's different for Hylians. 😁

[@DarkLink1996.]

I did

[@jalliboy]

When i was 16, there was three guys at my school that had a beard, so everything is possible🤣 They were only a few months younger than me!! I didnt get beard untill i was 30🤣 no joke!!

[@vintagegamer695]

@Ree Ragan I also had a classmate who had facial hair in 3rd grade. Maybe not super long, but it was there.

[@nothankyoutube]

I have a feeling you still can't.

[@hnorrstrom]

Well according to many Elves don't even have beard to begin with.

[@KenShinta174]

This is awesome. I would love to play a Zelda 2 Remake, or a game in that style

[@werc85music]

Thank you KZbin for recommending this!

[@theBrightman]

It is unfair with how amazing this is that we won't be able to have Zelda II in this style.

[@orangejjay]

This. Was. Awesome. So well done. Thanks for doing this!! ❤❤

[@MattArseno]

One of my all time favourite games! Thanks so much for this!

[@Pharamond732]

Man ! I want to play it !

[@thenopant]

this adds so much cool style to zelda 2 i would play the hell out of this no doubt

[@shadowlink3504]

Watching this felt like an incredible adventure. Keep up the amazing work!

[@ryanglaser5336]

The ones who "didn't like" Zelda II when it initially came out misunderstood the game because they just were frustrated and easily gave up, as the depth was too deep for them. The ones who beat the second quest on The Legend of Zelda were up for the challenge.

[@dragoneye6229]

*Talks about not understanding depth, proceeds to not mention the major mistake in the video.* Yep that's elitism for you. God I love being reminded why I hate socialists every day.

[@ryanglaser5336]

@@dragoneye6229 What are you talking about?

[@tommj4365]

@@ryanglaser5336 link = government assistence AKA socialism... zelda didn't need help, she should've picked herself up by the bootstraps like a good 'merican

[@ShytPump]

This is what Zelda would have looked like if it were made by the same folks as Another World (Out of This World) and Flashback. It looks great and I'd love to play it if it were only real. Great work.

[@PJBgamer]

Oh my goodness, this is absolutely stunning! It feels like the original artwork painted for Zelda II while taking some pages from Blasphemous. Well done!!

[@celowein]

omfg, so amazing and creative. THIS would make me a Zelda II fan.

[@johhatomii2691]

This looks really good, id play and watch anything else you make

[@Adventureruler]

Dang the music cues and animations looked great!

[@stephanebosch79]

Nice work ! Zelda II remains my favourite one and really appreciate the way you revived this episode! Thanks !

[@barrywright894]

This reminds me of the animations you would see on the Amiga back in the day... Very cool

[@retrograde6312]

Thank you, glad you liked it.

[@surfteejay]

Great work. So nostalgic and breathtaking. Congrats for the amazing job.

[@ryancoke777]

That was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen on KZbin! Well done!

[@retrograde6312]

Thank You!

[@therealCellblock1138]

I'm surprised this doesn't have more views it's great.

[@retrograde6312]

Thank you, and its getting up there now. I guess after getting 1k views youtube allows it to start getting momentum.

[@jakobtehwookiee9564]

Gosh dang it! Now I want to play a game that doesn't exist

[@bhoward81]

Stunning. This remains to be one of my favorite games of the franchise despite being a "black sheep" to many. Fantastic soundtrack and game design with a great level of challenge.

[@hawdgeal]

I'm soooo glad I got this on my recommended videos! This is amazing! Can't wait to see your other stuff

[@Chris-gx1ei]

Interesting that in this Version the Master Sword appears eventhough it's not neccesarily needed during that Time 😅 I wouldn't be suprised if they built Ganon in as a Secret Final Boss who got revived anyways because SOME enemy managed to get a bit of Link's Blood to revive him

[@Minesteve07]

900th like! Absolutely Fantastic!!! Brings me back to when I used it play Zelda 2 😁👍

[@CrashWeezerman]

This is awesome. I love all the ideas for a re-imagining this game. Also found it funny that Old Man Link looks kinda like the Chad meme. I know it's a meme now, but Nintendo should hire you for this.

[@RwanLink]

This is fantastic! What an amazing work! I can't even imagine the months of work to create this :O

[@Mataluigi]

Underrated clip and video game. This needs way more views.

[@AuratisArts]

This is unbelievable. I am very very very impressed with this you are very talented. 🤟🤟

[@MrNAB22]

Thank you, that means a lot 😁

[@Lektuerekurs]

Wow, this is beyond sensationally well made. Take my 100% respect and adoration !! NICE JOB.

[@armyaj2889]

OMG I so wish this was a full game and playable.

[@KentsGarageGym]

I want bearded Link. Link, shaving isn't something you do when you start an adventure. You need that thing to keep you warm.

[@raffaelm6558]

I had no idea how much I needed this in my life. It is so beautiful.

[@retrograde6312]

Thanks a lot! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@JeremyKingTech]

Excellent job on this! Thank you! You deserve so many more views for the work you've obviously put into this. I'm subbing and sharing this around!

[@JeremyKingTech]

I came back for more!

[@JeremyKingTech]

I came back again

[@retro3188]

Oh, this remake is just epic! I was in awe the whole time. Hope this gets completed-I’d love to play it!

[@chriswahl1337]

Effing bravo! Proof that Zelda needs a legit movie or series.

[@Agueybana1978]

Be careful what you wish for.

[@EricN64]

Man, links got a beard at 16, puberty’s wild yo

[@YouB3anz]

Underrated classic

[@JohnnyQuaykersBelmont]

Wonderfully done!

[@versedrhyme41]

Can't believe I didn't see this earlier but this is amazing. I need this to be real but unfortunately it probably won't ever be.

[@80Apoc]

This must have been a lot of work! Well done.

[@retrograde6312]

Thank you, and It was, but I like to think it was worth it.

[@kristbg]

This was really awesome. Great job!

[@OBL1V1OU5]

Would love to see a metroidvania style zelda II remake. Also dig the older look for Link.

[@seeibe]

How does this not have millions of views..

[@DerekStewart]

INCREDIBLE! This game, more than any other, holds a special place in my heart. Would love to see Nintendo give it a second chance, but this definitely scratched that itch in no small way. Well done!

[@PrimalPulsar]

What to say? Just amazing. It has been a while since i've been blown up by such passion and love. Congratulation.

[@Rexius55]

This is awesome!! How does this not have more views already?!

[@kannahakuya9612]

seeing the ending... heal lady! we need youuuuuuuu!

[@NordicDan]

Very impressive work!

[@leifjohnson2081]

I think it’s a very good trailer you ask me. I’d be interested in playing it.

[@FernandoCurioso]

Enserio necesitamos un remake de las primeras 2 joyas que marcaron una Saga única.

[@emiliu81]

pues este parece mas bien una recreacion hecha para el phillips CD-i 😒

[@LadyNicola]

Just. Wow. Awesome!

[@blatinobear]

This is so amazing

[@dakotadean1273]

This looks really cool! It reminds me of Out of this world

[@SerpentineDeity]

Lord Oberon says this is the best in the series and anyone who says otherwise is but a fairy boy. Nostalgia!

[@SuinegNet]

Very inspiring work!

[@tommj4365]

really fun interpretation of zelda 2. lots of great skill at display here. I hope you keep up skills as an artist/director

[@backflipsimmons]

I love that you incorporated a few Terada pieces for cutscenes. Horsehead for instance.

[@retrograde6312]

Yes, that artwork was a huge inspiration to the style and approach, glad someone noticed.

[@backflipsimmons]

@@retrograde6312 I've been sitting on a Zelda 2 project idea for years. I'm glad someone else is doing it.

[@NoSuRReNDeR001]

dope af

[@MetalLink]

This is by far one of THE Greatest Remakes I have ever seen for a zelda remake, Sucks that this won't be a remake game but it's still amazing, I love it!

[@retrograde6312]

Thank you, really appreciate it. And who knows? Maybe one day they will, but it will most likely be 3-D, which id be ok with.

[@helmyt666]

@@retrograde6312 I dont think it will be 3D actually. But it will probably get another freaky artstyle like Links awakening and some content add ons

[@chris_wizzudz]

This got me hyped for a game that will never be released!

[@retrograde6312]

I'm sorry lol. Glad you liked it though.

[@Kurimson]

@@retrograde6312 Yea, was awesome. Sadly I know it will never be a thing but man loved it.

[@deggleston40]

Pretty impressive. Nice Job

[@warlockpaladin2261]

Holy shit, this is gorgeous!

[@risingrevolt]

Honestly Link with a beard is badass! Also loving the style you went with as well!

[@retrograde6312]

Thank you, glad to see some bearded link appreciation lol.

[@tommj4365]

always wanted an old-ass link, with full bad-ass beard... this was a dream come true, if only as a mock-up

[@loneranger4282]

Some tips to help improve the game [in order of most to least important]: - Make link travel faster - Remove lives - Make travelling on the overworld feel more like the original LOZ - Make text faster

[@maverick_loneshark]

Unfortunately I don't think this is anything more than a concept video, but you could watch the dialogue parts @ 2.0x speed and the gameplay parts at 1.25x ~ 1.5x speed. As for the video itself, the only thing I would change is to make things more faithful to the gameplay and existing lore of the original game (ie, no quick time-looking events in the actual Horse Head fight but an introductory scene like that would be amazing). Style-wise I would keep everything but maybe alter hair colors of VIPs to match their original in-game representations.

[@chadillac22s05]

I’m going to tell my kids this was King’s Quest.

[@AaronJLong]

In Zelda 2 Link was a teenager, but some people do get facial hair early. I personally think it's a neat touch. Since Zelda 2 Link is supposed to be the same Link from Zelda 1 a few years later it conveys that this Link is older and more experienced through visuals alone. Damn I wish this was a playable game. I liked Zelda 2 but could never finish it because it was too tough. A modern remake with some tweaks to make things a little more forgiving and less "consult a walkthrough" cryptic would be awesome.

[@EarthboundX]

Man, I'd love to see an old man, or at least an older Link in a Zelda game at one point. Oh, once he shaved he wasn't an older man after all, lmao. Great job on this!

[@MrFarnanonical]

really nice work man.

[@jeezed2950]

Zelda 2 is a like 2d dark souls, once you realize this, this game becomes a blast.

[@jumentoqueanima]

I want this for yesterday.

[@jaredekelman4229]

Awesome! Truly Awesome! I Like It! Though, It Looked Like You Went in the Same Direction with the Art as Out of This World and Flash Back!

[@bobmalibaliyahmarley1551]

This was awesome.. I've actually wondered alot of times if this is going to be Nintendo's next Zelda Remake project. While Zelda 2 was well... Zelda 2. It is still a very unique game that holds alot of potential if remade.

[@CassiusStelar]

I find it strange that Zelda 1 never got a remake outside Japan... does Oracle of Ages count?

[@Factboy12]

Frankly, looking at all the 2D metroid-vania games we have today, if Nintendo is really interested in making a remake of this game, I would give the project to "Glass Heart Games" studios. Glass Heart Games made "Vigil : The Longest Night". Apart from the lack of voice acting, the game's gameplay and graphics are top-notch ! A Zelda II remake with those kind of graphics & gameplay would be heavenly ! Go and watch some gameplay of "Vigil : The Longest Night", you'll understand.

[@sabahko5142]

WOAH ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@lordrussell666]

it be so nice if someone did do this type of remake that be so awesome

[@Drumblanket]

This deserves more views and you deserve more subs. Spending 100 years putting this together to only receive 15,000 views in 7 months is a serious disservice and, we as Zelda fans, should be ashamed of ourselves.

[@jumentoqueanima]

Yeah Lmao.

[@TitansTracks]

Best part of this trailer is the smiley face jellies 🙂

[@NikitaWolf1776]

I wish I could’ve played this instead of the actual game! I would’ve enjoyed it so much more! I so badly wish this was real already!

[@firionkaiser8291]

Absolutely amazing! My only nitpicks are that Link and Zelda's hair are supposed to be dark brown and that he's 16. Although I guess you could argue that he's a sixteen year old with a long beard. One of the things I'm happy about is that you did exactly what Miyamoto wanted when he was making Zelda II AoL, which was the bigger enemies and I'm pretty sure everyone who played Zelda II as a kid imagined those enemies being bigger than they appeared. The Master Sword is a great touch but I definitely feel like it should appear as a obtainable weapon later in the game so that the Magical Sword is still relevant and so that Zelda 2 actually has a "new" sword upgrade

[@retrograde6312]

Thank you, really appreciate the kind words. And yeah, there were a few things I took creative liberties for. Tbh, I'm not a huge fan of Zelda 2, and wanted to create a version that was more approachable for newer Zelda fans such as myself. I was beating myself up over the hair for a bit, but I also couldn't imagine Link to the past without pink hair lol. Either way, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the subscribe as well.

[@firionkaiser8291]

@@retrograde6312 That's 100% understandable. I actually hated Zelda 2 when I was kid. I couldn't stand it. When I was 15 I had the sudden urge to play it and now it's in my top 5 (mind you I've played every game that was out at that time including remakes and remasters), been wanting a remake ever since. My dad's first game was actually Zelda 2, he was looking for Zelda 1 because I believe his younger sister lost her copy or the cartridge broke but he ended up finding Zelda 2 (at that boy it had been two years since he graduated highschool). He then got me Phantom Hourglass when I was six with a DS Lite for Christmas. Now I'm 19 1/2 (20 in July) with all the games beaten while I continue to wait for the next Zelda game to release as well as a Zelda 2 remake. Edit: By the way what made you think of Link to the Past? Luckily outside of sprite work ALttP Link has a dirty blondish hair color.

[@retrograde6312]

@@firionkaiser8291 Yeah, maybe one day I'll try to get beyond the first dungeon lol. As for the lttp mention, I beat myself up for not having the hair accuracy, but at the same time Nintendo shipped out lttp with a hair color glitch. Thankfully they rectified it in Link Between Worlds.

[@firionkaiser8291]

@@retrograde6312 Oh yeah true, if I remember right they did that due to the ponk bunny and wanted his hair to reflect that or it was something about the limitations preventing them from giving him blonde hair. In the end the hair is the lesser two of the nitpicks given. Link looking like he's in his 30's when he was ten in Zelda 1 and he was approaching his 16th birthday before he starts his adventure in Zelda 2 is slightly off putting for anyone who knows the story but as I pointed out before you could argue you he's 16 with facial hair (Hell I had a friend who already had facial hair when were in fourth grade, so we were 9 years old at the time). So that logic could be applied here and the best part is neither of these take away from the nostalgia and charm of the video!

[@retrograde6312]

@@firionkaiser8291 Lol, Yeah I knew a dude like that in middle school/early high school myself. Either way, I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the kind words and awesome conversation.

[@StrangeDuck]

i love this

[@masonschwalm2010]

Nintendo would be fools to not remake this in some way. Hell, I think it could be worthy of a full 3D rendition. The story is great for what the game was at the time, and could play up the whole thing with the Sleeping Beauty similarities. All the elements are there for a great game, just needs a few tweaks and a new coat of paint. Side Note: Zelda 2 was the first video game I ever played. I was born the year it came out and played it when I was 5 yrs old, all the way back in 1992, lol

[@retrobutiongames202]

I've only seen this now :>. Despite having only played Zelda II for the first time last year, I enjoyed playing it even if it was challenging at the last parts. The intro of this vid from 0:00 - 2:50 somehow gave me a strange resembling vibe of Shadow of the Colossus, and it made me wonder if Shadow of the Colossus was in any way spiritually inspired by Zelda II: Adventure of Link a long time ago? I love that despite being so many years ago, people come back to the classics of Legend of Zelda, expressing just how much they missed these games. I grew up with the gameboy era and had a share of experience from hard games as well, but it was only 2 years ago that I started playing a Legend of Zelda game, and I began playing from the the original first up to A Link to the Past. Not yet done with Link's Awakening, and still had a long way to go to finish Breath of the Wild. I'm surprised to know that I still love playing these games even if they aged for a long time already.

[@madmax2069]

Very well done. It's a wonder how Nintendo hasn't bullied you around.

[@BTG514]

That's a rather impressive beard for a 16 year old. Getting some "Out of this world/Another world" vibes.

[@dennisredondo2413]

Amazing!!

[@tcironbear21]

Totally unbelievable fight with shadow Link. Everyone knows the only way to defeat shadow Link is crouch in the corner and spam attacks at his legs.

[@PotatoWithALaptop]

I don’t care what anyone says this game deserves a remake.