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jegmarqu's The Legend of Zelda (NES)
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| [January 12, 2007 12:32:01 PM]
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Like I explained in my first session game log, I found that the Legend of Zelda contains one of the most impressive level designs of all time. It introduced the land of Hyrule in a very simple side-scrolling grid allowing access to areas after completing certain tasks. After the first dungeon, I found myself exploring more of the vast world of Hyrule. The Legend of Zelda itself and the world of Hyrule are so elaborate for such a simple game. The story and narrative progression focus on the characters of Link, Zelda and Ganon, holders of the Triforce. Although the story never actually get explained as the game progresses, the player enacts the plot by collecting 8 pieces in order to enter Ganon’s dungeon. This story and narrative formula has been used again and again in future Zelda games and it is indeed that formula that makes these games successful. I think I will base my game project on these elements of simplicity.
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| [January 12, 2007 04:45:00 AM]
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Playing The Legend of Zelda again in a completely different context than just pleasure is an interesting experience. I found myself noticing more of what goes into the foundations of game design. It is absolutely amazing how video games have evolved from the basic gameplay of the Nintendo. In the Legend of Zelda, one controls Link on a 2D environment with just two buttons (B and A). The Legend of Zelda has probably one of the best level designs of all time. The land of Hyrule is set on a side-scrolling grid and areas of the map are only accessible after completing certain tasks like killing a boss in a dungeon. This design is both simplistic and complex. I think that it is this precise design that ultimately keeps the player interested because of the need to progress to reach these areas, or that is how I felt playing the game.
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| [January 11, 2007 02:13:02 PM]
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The Legend of Zelda brings back so much nostalgia. It is a timeless game that transcends technology.
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| [January 11, 2007 02:11:41 PM]
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