Tuesday, February 17, 2015

It’s Dangerous to Go Alone!

Late one night before a snow day, Lindsay and I were talking about our favorite video game, Zelda.  Her favorite in the franchise is A Link to the Past and mine is Ocarina of Time.  We then had a crazy idea; let’s play and beat all the Zelda games!  Seems simple, right?  But how to accomplish this quest?  There are many factors that we needed to choose.  Chronologically or by release?  On original systems or virtual consoles?  How many are there again?  SEVENTEEN!?!  This was going to be our Epic Zelda Quest!

First, we need to set some personal rules:
  • We’ll play them in the order of release, to see how the franchise evolved, controls changed, and how each game built upon concepts from the previous.
  • Playing them on virtual consoles will eliminate logistical issues, reduce cost, and provide a glitch-free gaming experience.  Most of the games are available for download on the Wii/Wii U system, others on the portable 3DS.
  • We will only beat each game along the main storyline, not complete all of the game content.  No second quests or finding all the gold skulltulas.
  • No spin-off Zelda games like Link’s Crossbow Training or Hyrule Warriors. 
  • Remakes and additional content are optional, like the 3D versions of games or extra levels included in the purchase.
  • No time limit.  Sorry, we’ll be playing casually and during free time.  No gaming marathons here.
  • No guides, cheats, or codes.  I may have to resort to a walkthrough, but I hope I can stay away.
  • Lindsay and I will share play time.  I want to play the majority of the time, but Lindsay wants to play also, so we’ll team up to finish this quest.  After all, it’s dangerous to go alone!

We want to include family and friends in our quest as well.  If anyone else reading this blog wants to play all or some of the game with us, we will include your posts too!  Also, I plan on starting a Facebook Group for smaller discussions.  We’ll be sharing the moments of the games we love, the mechanics we hate, and an overall experience of the game after we beat the final boss.

Facebook Group: It's Dangerous to Go Alone!

Here is the list and order of titles we will be playing:

The Zelda games have played in important role in our gaming lives.  It was one of the first games I had ever seen played on the Nintendo and mostly likely the one most played through my childhood.  Lindsay has fond memories of playing Zelda with her father and wants to experience those feelings again.  Please wish us luck on our quest and feel free ask us how we’re doing!  Hyrule awaits!

The Quest Begins




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