CLASSIC GAMES REVISITED - Zelda no Densetsu (Famicom Disk System) review

[XxSocialTechxX]

The earliest LoZ game i've know was the one I had for the Gameboy Color xD

[FlatMattress]

man I HATE darknuts

[theevertonpbob]

ata zelda e o melhor jogo do mundo

[theevertonpbob]

q podre

[craksandwitches]

stop talking over it! , please record a non you talking over it version

[dnzg66]

Interesting review. I'm probably going to invest in a twin Famicom FDS one of these days -- you know, something for the kids to play with ;-).

As far as the review is concerned, I would have enjoyed it a bit more if you kept in mind that the FDS game came before the cartridge version. Things weren't changed going to the FDS version; the changes came when going back to the cartridge version.

Given how often this game was bootlegged, I'm not surprised you've got a working copy. :-)

[NineTailsDemonFox]

The sound effects in this version are just awesome. I bought the game for 5 dollars for my Fmaicom system in Seattle, and love it to death. I'd never part with it, it is a true classic for any gamer to have.

[preciousillusions201]

This is the japanese version of The Legend of Zelda. I was released on the FDS in Japan in 1986. And this is the North American version of The Legend of Zelda. It was released on the NES in North America in 1987.

[floooooooooooooooood]

why is the intro in english?

[kibjohn]

The sound effects in this version is a bit altered compared to the NES cartridge version. Basically, the reason why the FDS version has more sound clarity than the NES version is primarily because the FDS uses YM2413 emulation I believe. I was wondering could I even purchase a FDS system? Because I currently have a FDS game in handy.

-kid thunder

[dommiesan]

@kibjohn I don't have any FDS systems for sale currently. I only have my trusty Sharp Twin, but I don't have that listed on my site. I could list it if you're truly interested, but it's an expensive system. I'm afraid I can sell it for less than $275, but it's fully refurbished and has a custom power adapter for use in the US.

[CEEPMDEE]

It does sound different, however the cartridge version sounds better with what sounds like recorded voices for the labyrinth bosses & doors.

[SatoshiMatrix1]

Great review. Famicom games like this need to live on. As a fellow reviewer of oldschool games, this was really well done. I've subbed.

[dommiesan]

Thanks!

[NuStylerz]

omfg i noticed something look at the minimap in the top left corner at 6:15, it is a nazi cross haha :D

it dont know what its really called so il just write nazi cross (H)

[dommiesan]

it's called a swastika, and it's an ancient symbol that the nazis adopted. this symbol was also in the US released zelda. i don't know if it was in the European version though. if so, the game was probably banned in Germany.

[Saiyuki204]

@dommiesan the Swastika is a Japanese Symbol

[no1cp]

Actually its an Indian/Hindu symbol that represents good luck.

[Saiyuki204]

i guess.

[shuichiboy]

@dommiesan That symbol is also very commonly used in Japan to denote a temple and has been since long before the Nazis got ahold of it and screwed it up.

If you're ever in Japan, take a good look at a Japanese GPS navigation system. If there are any temples around, you'll see them indicated by that mark.

[zeromaint]

@dommiesan It's not a Swastika, those go in a clockwise. It is Manji in Japanese Kanji, which is commonly used a symbol for bhuddist temples in Asia.

[romajo]

@dommiesan you've probably already gotten several answers, but yes. the swastika dungeon is in the european version also.

[dazzsheil]

@dommiesan Its not a Swastika,its called a manji as its reversed :P

[ff2paladin]

The word is Swastika. This one's the other direction though. And a lot older.

[sudadedah]

It's called a Manji.

[lemonlimestiv]

i wish i could have at least known about japan playing zelda on a disk. i would have been blown away!!

[RichieEastside]

Is your version a rip off or an original? I can't imagine that so much of it would be in English...

[dommiesan]

It's an original. Many original Japanese Famicom games are in 100% English. Look at games like Super Mario Bros., etc. Many of the early NES games were actually the exact same board from their Famicom counterpart with a pin adapter to make it work in the NES. Most of this Zelda is in Japanese, with a few things in English in the menu but all the dialogue is in Japanese.

[RichieEastside]

Yea I posted that comment about 5 seconds before you said that in the vid lol my bad...but seriously if I was japanese that would piss me off. I thought that the english translations were all post production.

[sanitycollapse]

Awesome review as usual Dommie!

I always was fascinated by the sound difference between the Famicom and NES. The sound effects in this game show that very well....

I must admit, I'm jealous of many of your cheap finds, but I did manage to find a working Sega master system with 6 games this week-end for 5$ at a flea market ;)

Slowly but surely, this collectors getting his way as well lol

[dommiesan]

Great job on the Master System! Flea markets can be good sometimes for game stuff. I have a great hookup for a lot of my cheap finds (my brother-in-law works for the Salvation Army). But there are other places I find good prices for retro games stuff also: Craigslist, garage sales, pawn shops, etc.

But the import stuff always seems pretty expensive. I was happy to get my Sharp Twin Fami for $100 + shipping and I got this Zelda (complete, boxed) for $17. And shipping from Japan adds up too.

[Rleeson85]

the death sound kinda reminded me of duck hunt when you miss a duck "the dog laughing" is what that sounded like

or maybe a little bit like pac man dieing!

I like the sounds here but nothing is gonna take me away from the one I grew u with

great review

also not to spam but if there are any hardcore Zelda fans here I have over 50 Zelda videos on my page basically I do boss fights for every Zelda game I jus finished this game here pus 3 others again sorry to spam kinda

Great review

[kevin12567]

I also noticed the monster sound you hear when you approach the dungeon boss is synthesized in the FDS version, while the NES version used more realistic sounding samples.

[Cristiann45]

you can really tell the difference in the music in the temple or what ever its called theme

[StickPeopleAndPuff]

one graphical differance is that link is in a white tunic and not a green one

[dommiesan]

It's actually light blue, and it's because I bought the blue ring. The same happens in the cart version when you buy the blue ring.

[NintendoGamer86]

8:58 That kind of sounds like the death scene in Pac Man.

[dpsinoh]

I'm shocked these old discs still work.

[dommiesan]

I kind of am also. But the more familiar I get with the Famicom Disk System, the more I understand them. I just replaced a drive belt on mine before this video. I was actually going to do a video on that instead of Zelda but it was a little complicated. I'm surprised I got the thing together in working order actually. It's sort of like taking a watch apart.

But yeah, I'm surprised these disks still work. I've seen optical disks that are 1 week old in much worse shape!

[hateWinVista]

@dpsinoh

If they're stored in a good way like in zipper bags and humidity cabinets,yes.

The reason that disc system is slower than roms,I guess everyone knows.

[VargasXX78]

I freaking L-O-V-E the Legend of Zelda series, when I played that game on the NES it blew my mind!!!

Thank for finally talking about a version of this game Dommie

[zohasreturned]

Cool vid, as usual!