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| name | publisher(developer) | year arrow_downward | description | language | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past | Nintendo | 1991 | [30]*** [66]***Japanese version [32]*** [64]***Also reviewed in Nintendo Player #7 without score. [46]*** [37]***European version [29]***Japanese version [29]*** [27]***A Link to the Past (LTP throughout) was a ground-breaking game for the Zelda series. Besides being the first Zelda for the SNES, it was the first to have a semi fleshed-out plot. By semi fleshed-out, I mean something more than collect crystals and kill Ganon. Instead, it had a retrieve 3 pendants, collect the 'Master Sword,' kill Agahnim, _then_ collect crystals and [spoiler]kill Ganon (revealed to be Agahnim's alter-ego).[/spoiler] Despite my sarcasm, I actually enjoyed (and continue to enjoy) this game having beaten it at least 15 times and I still keep coming back for more. The wonderfully engaging plot (mentioned above) actually takes place *before* the first 2 Zeldas, and so is technically a prequel. The game-play departs from the Zelda 2 RPG style, and returns to it's roots as a top-view adventure game with RPG elements. Unlike the first Zelda, communication plays a fairly important role in this installment. There are friendly, non-cavedwelling NPC's that you can, indeed are required, to get information from. Some play an important role, some are there just to annoy the living shnike out of you. Fighting is still basicly the same as in the original, as is the heart and money system. However, the overworld/dungeon system has changed drastically with the addition of an in-game map that actually shows important locations. i.e. Where you are, where you need to go, and enough detail to make getting there possible.***The Zelda Link to the Past [[link:http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/170/ Master Quest]] hack has brand new dungeons, overworlds, music, etc. [cjlee001] | en, fr, de, jp | labelimagesubject |
| Equinox | Sony (Software Creations) | 1993 | en | labelimageminimize | |
| J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings Volume One | Interplay | 1994 | [b]J.R.R. Tolkein's The Lord of the Rings - The most enduring epic fantasy adventure around[/b] The ring that has the power to decimate Middle Earth must be destroyed. Fate has chosen you to undertake this epic quest. Legend tells of a game up to 5 players that can be controlled by mouse or joypad. Is it fact? Or is it fantasy...?***Nope this isn't a misprint. It is not a new game for an old console. This game was for the old LOTR cartoon movie (anyone actually WATCH that??) which was fated to have no sequel. This is NO Neverwinter Nights. It has a very simple interface (TOO simple sometimes) and NO you CAN'T walk around invincible wearing the ring like in some other games. [Garrett] | en | labelimagesubject |
| Eye of the Beholder | Capcom Entertainment;SSI;TSR (Capcom Entertainment) | 1994 | en | labelimageminimize |
