Zelda 2 Remake Mockup Trailer

[@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.

[@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.

[@redsoxfox]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@RwanLink]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@TheBreadPirate]

Am I the only one who's amazed at how smooth the curtain animation is?! 1:55 I love this reimagining. Link as an old man is something I didn't know I needed in my life.

[@Plumpus3545]

Hey, bread. P.s. I am a sub.

[@shadowlink3504]

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

[@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!

[@ryancoke777]

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

[@retrograde6312]

Thank You!

[@orangejjay]

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

[@KenShinta174]

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

[@stephanebosch79]

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

[@Adventureruler]

Dang the music cues and animations looked great!

[@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

[@RefugioVillegasIII]

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

[@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.

[@RyoUrawa777]

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

[@surfteejay]

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

[@Arlacent]

Looks very cool and I like the art style, but the things that were truly great about Zelda II were the tight 2D combat controls and the music.

[@MattArseno]

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

[@hawdgeal]

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

[@FullmetalNinja25]

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

[@Lektuerekurs]

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

[@thenopant]

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

[@Pharamond732]

Man ! I want to play it !

[@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!

[@werc85music]

Thank you KZbin for recommending this!

[@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.

[@Mataluigi]

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

[@NetizenKing]

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!

[@NetizenKing]

I came back for more!

[@NetizenKing]

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!

[@Rexius55]

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

[@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.

[@PrimalPulsar]

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

[@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.

[@Minesteve07]

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

[@alrogast]

Oh my God! Friend! This is what a titanic work you have invested in this?! I recently played Zelda 2 for the first time on an emulator, the game has very interesting mechanics, although not similar to other classic Zelda, I liked it. And I decided to watch something fan-made about remakes on KZbin Fantastic job! I am impressed! And disappointed by the low number of views! And yes, if you have all the graphic materials, we could put together a playable fan remake from this, I'm at Unity programming, and at the moment I'm writing a game with mechanics similar to Zelda 2 (that's why I'm interested in it), and your I was so impressed with the video that I would not mind compiling a full-fledged (non-commercial, otherwise Nintendo will be quickly punished) fan remake from your developments, even if it would take years. Sorry for any mistakes, English is not my native language.

[@AuratisArts]

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

[@MrNAB22]

Thank you, that means a lot 😁

[@tommj4365]

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

[@armyaj2889]

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

[@JohnnyQuaykersBelmont]

Wonderfully done!

[@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.

[@OBL1V1OU5]

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

[@theBrightman]

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

[@matheusmunizduarte]

Please, Big N, don't destroy this awesome piece of art!!!!

[@Meatclowndx]

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

[@SauceBlob]

This is epic

[@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.

[@kristbg]

This was really awesome. Great job!

[@captainm7722]

You've touched my heart. This is my all-time favorite game; has been since it launched when I was a kid. Ya done well, guy. I'm in tears.

[@retrograde6312]

Thanks a lot, I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I'm glad I could do right by the original to so many fans of the original already.

[@captainm7722]

@@retrograde6312 I've done deep dives for good remakes of it and honestly if THIS one were made it'd be the one I'd want to play.

[@retrograde6312]

@@captainm7722 Thanks a lot, now if only I knew how to program lol.

[@captainm7722]

@@retrograde6312 same.

[@dakotadean1273]

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

[@chriswahl1337]

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

[@Agueybana1978]

Be careful what you wish for.

[@warlockpaladin2261]

Holy shit, this is gorgeous!

[@NordicDan]

Very impressive work!

[@Nerdporeal]

I love this but how come no Zelda II overworld theme?

[@retrograde6312]

Thank you, and it was because the song that I used worked a little better with the events. Plus, I couldn't find a cover that meshed as well as the theme I used. I was able to get that dark link and dungeon theme though.

[@anthonymanuel55000]

@@retrograde6312 can you send me a link to this cover?

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@leifjohnson2081]

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

[@seeibe]

How does this not have millions of views..

[@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.

[@SuinegNet]

Very inspiring work!

[@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.

[@YouB3anz]

Underrated classic

[@jakobtehwookiee9564]

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

[@deggleston40]

Pretty impressive. Nice Job

[@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.

[@kannahakuya9612]

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

[@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!

[@MrFarnanonical]

really nice work man.

[@LadyNicola]

Just. Wow. Awesome!

[@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 😒

[@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?

[@blatinobear]

This is so amazing

[@TitansTracks]

Best part of this trailer is the smiley face jellies 🙂

[@SerpentineDeity]

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

[@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

[@lordrussell666]

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

[@geraldcortez826]

one of my favorite Zelda games. I loved it, and this would be a great remake. thank you for this

[@retrograde6312]

Thank you for the kind words, really appreciate it.

[@EricN64]

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

[@Nakahat01]

Now available for the Phillips CD-i

[@anthonymanuel55000]

Great video. Where can I find that version of the Zelda theme cover?

[@retrograde6312]

It's the 30th anniversary symphony. Specifically, the Twilight Princess theme, and legend of Zelda theme near the end.

[@anthonymanuel55000]

@@retrograde6312 ok thanks

[@anthonymanuel55000]

@@retrograde6312 that’s actually not it that’s a different version. I can’t find the version you used at 3:53 anywhere I really want to find it do you have a link ?

[@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.

[@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!

[@Angel-eg4ed]

this is so criminally underrated my god you did an incredible job with this!

[@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.

[@jumentoqueanima]

I want this for yesterday.

[@Marek82313]

Cool concept

[@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.

[@jeezed2950]

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

[@cherylrivera6072]

Steve said cool as shit!!! Loves the graphics the trees at the end remind him of the 1st Zelda...!!

[@MrNAB22]

Thanks mom, glad y'all liked it !