COVER · IGDBZelda II: The Adventure of Link
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Streamer Verdicts
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About
- Released
- 1987-01-14
- Genre
- Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Creator Mentions · 3
- Iimplantgames👎 negativeWatch
Our analysis
Despite thoughtful progression design and excellent magic mechanics, the game suffers from substandard combat, unfair difficulty spikes, and frustrating design choices like XP resets and harsh game-over penalties. The creator appreciates the experimentation but finds the overall experience too frustrating and unapproachable.
The Completionist👍 positive
WatchOur analysis
The creator defends Zelda 2 as a better game than its poor reputation suggests. Despite being challenging and requiring a guide, it introduced influential mechanics and maintains solid game design, though it lacks completion bonuses.
- KKaptain Klassic👎 negativeWatch
Our analysis
A historically significant but flawed Zelda entry that experiments with RPG and platforming elements, but ultimately delivers a frustratingly cryptic and difficult experience that relies too heavily on guides and NPC dialogue.
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