Lol at a con recently I got another N64, one that works. Can finally play them again on a CRT except I have a repro cart of an Ocarina of Time rom hack and have been playing that. Almost found all the heart pieces and gold skultullas, found like 85 of those.
I didn't find the 2D games too esoteric. I think the mirror in zelda 2 stumped me hard though, that was bullshit.
I could go on for a long time how Zelda 1's gameplay has a specific language in how it tells you things and it isn't as cryptic as it seems and instead you need to reframe how you view the game.
LttP is a very fun game on replays since in the latter half the dungeon order is significantly more open than the earlier and there are multiple ways you can approach the game. I think the funniest is to get to the end of every dungeon but not beat them to then make freeing Zelda on turtle rock be the first maiden you save is funny.
Oracle of Ages is the hardest Zelda game when it comes to puzzles hands down. The dungeons get very good in that game and the 8th one stands out to me as one of the best Zelda dungeons ever simply for how much it had to keep track of.
I'll stop ranting now XD. I love the Zelda games. MM is a really cool game, if you haven't played it before you are in for a wild ride. The game has alot of friction so it becomes a love it or hate it game.
Hey man, long time! Yeah, I got totally detached from MAL a while back. It's like I was growing in wisdom but the community only grew in numbers. Haha
But yes, I really needed that good luck! Life was veering into uncontrollable directions (still is), and I needed to sit my ass down and focus.
Got a good job now. I really wish to get back into modding TES again, so I'm saving up money for a good gaming rig. But there's just way too many financial responsibilities to handle and a general feeling that I am running short on time, which is keeping me from my hobbies. I need to fix it.
Anyway, some beautiful mods are coming up next year. Also, when you have the time, definitely look up Double Negative on Youtube. Beautiful breakdown on the lore of TES. https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleNegative
And I see that my dream of seeing a fate route remake, will remain a dream. :)
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I could go on for a long time how Zelda 1's gameplay has a specific language in how it tells you things and it isn't as cryptic as it seems and instead you need to reframe how you view the game.
LttP is a very fun game on replays since in the latter half the dungeon order is significantly more open than the earlier and there are multiple ways you can approach the game. I think the funniest is to get to the end of every dungeon but not beat them to then make freeing Zelda on turtle rock be the first maiden you save is funny.
Oracle of Ages is the hardest Zelda game when it comes to puzzles hands down. The dungeons get very good in that game and the 8th one stands out to me as one of the best Zelda dungeons ever simply for how much it had to keep track of.
I'll stop ranting now XD. I love the Zelda games. MM is a really cool game, if you haven't played it before you are in for a wild ride. The game has alot of friction so it becomes a love it or hate it game.
Lol this year I beat oracle of ages meaning ive beaten all the single player mainline games. I've got nothing left T~T
But yes, I really needed that good luck! Life was veering into uncontrollable directions (still is), and I needed to sit my ass down and focus.
Got a good job now. I really wish to get back into modding TES again, so I'm saving up money for a good gaming rig. But there's just way too many financial responsibilities to handle and a general feeling that I am running short on time, which is keeping me from my hobbies. I need to fix it.
Anyway, some beautiful mods are coming up next year. Also, when you have the time, definitely look up Double Negative on Youtube. Beautiful breakdown on the lore of TES.
https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleNegative
And I see that my dream of seeing a fate route remake, will remain a dream. :)
Hope things are stable at your end!