The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES) Playthrough - NintendoComplete
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- A playthrough of Nintendo's 1992 action-adventure game for the Super Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
In this playthrough I get all of the optional items and heart pieces.
What is there to say about this SNES masterpiece that hasn't already been said many times before? It's one of the best games that Nintendo ever made, and one of the best titles in the SNES library. It marked a return to the style pioneered by the original NES game after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link's derivative platformer-style gameplay, and brought with it a boat load of improvements made possible by Nintendo's new 16-bit system. I got this for my tenth birthday (it had only been out for a few weeks, so I lucked out with timing!) and beat it over, and over, and over again. Of course, that was only after I'd spend countless hours exploring every single nook and cranny of the game world. Don't be fooled by the runtime of the video - I know the game like the back of my hand some two-and-a-half decades later. This is one meaty game that will take you dozens of hours to get through your first time if you aren't making use of a strategy guide. I wouldn't recommend a guide either - a big part of the magic of Zelda games comes from the sheer joy of exploring the world, experimenting with your inventory, and bombing every flat surface in sight. It somehow never gets old - this game, contained on a humble 1 megabyte ROM, provides a more engaging, memorable experience than many modern games that require Blu-Ray discs to hold their dozens of gigabytes of data. Sometimes less is more, and A Link to the Past is a very good example of that in the modern day.
Unsurprisingly, it was instantly hailed as a classic when it was first released in early 1992. The music compositions sounded fantastic (though to be honest, the general sound quality was well below that found in games like ActRaiser or Final Fantasy II, and this was quite apparent even when the game was new), the 256-color screens looked amazing thanks to the animation, the isometric perspective (that properly obscured Link when walking behind objects between him and the 'camera'), use of shadow, and little incidental animations (flickering torches, falling leaves, etc) brought the world to life, and the dungeons were far more complex than they had ever been in the NES version thanks to the beefed up hardware.
A Link to the Past has also seen a fair number related titles released, as well: it was ported to the Game Boy Advance and the Virtual Console service, and it received side-story games in the Japan-only Satellaview game Inishie no Sekiban, as well as the multiplayer Four Swords on the GBA. It saw a direct sequel made for the 3DS (A Link Between Worlds), and it was also a clear inspiration for the original Game Boy classic Link's Awakening. I was also a big fan of the comic that was originally run in Nintendo Power, and that later was compiled and released in a single volume.
It's hard to not gush about A Link to the Past. It has stood the test of time remarkably well, and it deserves the place it occupies at the top of so many "best games of all time" lists.
Side note: I do apologize for the few spots in the video without music. Nintendo took exception to the use of the Dark World overworld theme, so there are a few spots where it was muted by CZcams. It doesn't impact much of the video, but if you noticed it and was wondering why, that's the reason.
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No cheats were used during the recording of this video.
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Every single sound and noise in this game is pure childhood. I cannot forget how incredible it was when it came out.
When I listen to "In The Garage" by WEEZER, this game comes to mind. Bk in HS days, my buddy built a lil enclosed space in the garage to use for our band practice. In one of the corners of that space sat a TV and snes set up with this game.
I still get chills when I pull the master sword
So much I didn't remember about this game. 30+ years ago...
This game still looks amazing one of my favorite games ever oh sweet memories of my youth i miss being innocent and just wanting to play Zelda or other games having fun without stress or adult problems
My favorite zelda
Ah, it takes me back.
Epic memories of being 7 in 1992 and gradually having to figure all this stuff out. The intro with the rainy night always stuck out in my mind.
Old 📼📼
Multiple playthroughs over here, and finding new stuff each time as a kid.
Totally. Loved the rain. This game felt so good to play. Still does.
Omg I love that game 🎮🎮🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂
I was 16 when this game came out those were the days
A Link to the Past is one of the best games ever created. It may be more than 25 years old at this point, but it still feels as fresh now as it did when I got it for my birthday back in 1992.
What an *Amazing* B-Day gift you got in 1992!
It is one of the best games ever, No wonder it's gotten so many awards :)
I enjoyed reading the Description. Nice work
b w Thank you!
NintendoComplete had this as a kid loved it and just always was zoned into and still would play again if i had more time. Chrono trigger . Breath of fire . Ff7 were also real good. I knw im forgetting couple more that were real good classics
The sounds of my childhood/youth always makes me nostalgic
As of today, this game is 31 years old, and I was 31 when it came out. It's still a fun, but hard, game. I try to play through as much as I can on my own, but if I get stuck, I appreciate walkthrough videos like this to help get me unstuck. We didn't have CZcams or the Internet back then, but I remember beating this game, so somehow I figured it out. Those were simpler times.
It was exciting to finally figure out the puzzles. However, I did have a friend with a subscription to Nintendo Power Magazine. That had some solid advice.
this game came out here in the netherlands on september 24, (1992) then later, on march 28, 2003 for the game boy advance.
i was 19 when i got this game but on the game boy advance.
then from the game boy advance version, exzactly 10 years later, in 2013 november 22, the legend of zelda: then a link to the past 2 but changed to a link between worlds.
that direct came in april of that year. april 17, 2013.
For those of you wondering about the background music being muted, this walkthrough was hit with a music content claim from an artist who used Zelda ALTTP music in their own song.
That’s right, CZcams’s broken claiming system strikes again!
Thank you for this.
Born in ‘83 I got to grow up with Nintendo and Zelda was one of my favorite series of games, especially this one. It’s pretty much perfect. It’s also amazing when you’re a kid playing this stuff for the first time. It’s great memories I’ll keep forever that include my family and Christmas and friends.
:)
Oh yeah. Zelda and Castlevania were my favorites. I love these fighting/adventure games. This was good because you could save your progress. Going to school all the time....I didn't have much play time on it.
Dude same. I just turned 40 on Feb 11th. Although I began my Zelda journey with the original game and it’s sequel, Adventure of Link, A Link to the Past was where my love for fantasy in general and gaming really took off. Seeing these videos and hearing all the sound effects really bring back memories. It’s so nostalgic and awesome
I remember buying this game used in the original box and manual at the flea market for $20. Man best buy I ever did as a kid
john g Wow yeah, that's an awesome deal. Iirc, the game was only $50 when it first came out, back when most SNES games were $60 brand new.
At that time I didn’t even know what Zelda was. It took me forever to figure how get the pendants. Good memories. Still have the same game cartridge as today.
I bought it brand new. Well my dad did and i ripped up the hint book and put it in the toilet. I still have the game in my collection.
Soon as I gain access to dark world village grab the titans mitt from level 4 dungeon then leave and do the quest for the level 3 master sword it makes the 3rd dungeon so much easier
When I played this game, I had my character do the exploration to get the Ice Rod before going to The Eastern Palace and getting The Pendant of Courage and The Pegasus Boots. They come in handy when your character doesn't have a lot of Bombs at first and still do since one of Kakariko Village's locals can't believe my character caught him.
Then came The Book of Mudora and The Desert Palace for The Pendant of Wisdom.
After that, my character got the fins from Zola, got the Magic Boomerang and a bigger Shield from The Waterfall of Wishing, and spent a lot of Rupees at The Pond of Happiness before getting the Magic Mirror from The Old Man on Death Mountain who was looking for his granddaughter and going on to do more explorations before going to The Mountain Palace and The Pendant of Power.
The rest all fall into place, though the game devs needed to realize cute bunnies (Link's form before he finds The Moon Pearl) still have really sharp claws.
I wish I could find a jeweler who could make a customized gold Triforce Pendant with a gemstone in the center of each Triforce to represent Power, Wisdom, and Courage.
The Dark World's Golden Pyramid can't be opened with anything except the Super-Bomb and is where the Golden Sword (get the Tempered Sword from The Dwarven Blacksmiths' Cottage first) and the Silver Bow and Arrows can be obtained.
Every day, after school, 1994, 7th grade... Life sure does go by quickly! I think I just shed a tear. Pure #nostalgia
When was the last time you played?
@@Hatinazz I think it was 1995. I gave up, lol!
Hearing the rain hit the roof is so relaxing lol...remember getting this for 12 bucks at Funcoland.
Wow funcoland I haven't heard that name in a long time and also I really miss that place too.
1:15 4:00:40 Marvin
This takes me back to some of the best memories of my childhood.
See this what I'm talking about a person playing a game and no commentary what so ever thank you its better to watch a game being played and that's it i love it
Yeah that's the driving philosophy behind my videos :) I'm glad you agree. And thanks!
@@NintendoComplete your welcome there is nothing wrong with commentary but i would much rather watch a game with no commentary i plan on watching alot of your videos especially the Simpson's
i have a ? that i've had since this game out...during the end credits, it shows the "mute man" w/ 4 chests around him. how do you open all 4? i've beaten the game 10+ times & have only opened 3 at most
Some creators also use their commentary as a built-in tutorial of sorts.
Making a video walkthrough without commentary and other background sounds takes focus and dedication.
I play this game in my game stick lite 4K
You just unlocked some beautiful memories, watching my dad play as a kid and then eventually playing myself. Thank you 🫶🏾
The color.. smoothness of texture.. the over the top game play in an open world... 👌 🙌 👏 not to mention one of my favorite storylines in Gaming History .. I miss being 10yrs old 😪
Link to the Past was and is the best Zelda game til now. This game made my childhood and I recently started to play it again🥰 the music still gives me goosebumps🥹
Did the sound start cutting in and out for anyone else around the 2 hour mark?
I love how Koji Kondo's name comes up in the end credits 4:37:54 at the same time the original theme starts to play during that epic ending song, bc they KNEW that heads would look up at that moment wondering "who did the music in this game!?" "Oh, that guy!"
1:44:00 abouts sound completely cuts out.
1:32:17 Over 30 years later and this is still my favourite video game moment I’ve ever experienced. Getting the Master Sword. I love the running animals and the scenery in this epic moment. Near the end of the game, seeing Ganon in bat form fly from his tower and smash through the top of the pyramid of power was amazing as well. I still think about this game to this day.
Awesome! This was one of the essential SNES games I had in my collection.
This, Super Castlevania, and Super Metroid. Top 3 SNES games of all-time.
50:50
You know how the game's sound effects pan to the left and right depending on where things happen on-screen? Hook up a Dolby Surround or Pro Logic receiver and they'll pan behind you too!
Cool vid, sound interruptions near the middle were quite annoying though.
Yeah, unfortunately that was because of copyright issues. Sorry about that!
@@NintendoComplete Oh wow I'm sorry about that - what a bummer!
@@NintendoComplete Just read the bio btw, lol - guess I was just so thirsty for that Zelda that I didn't read to the bottom haha
@@NintendoComplete l don’t understand. There is, Iike, *dozens* of videos with each music of that game. LongpIays, soundtracks, everything. Why wouId they strike *your* video?!?
2:21:13 I thought I was the only one that did that lol.
So, the reason there was no audio is because of that slap-in-the-face bullcrap copyright? I... don't understand. There are, like, hundreds of videos about this game's walkthrough, not to mention videos with still images with the full of each music only in the background, and this is the ONLY video i've watched, so far, that is... censored by CZcams. >:(
Where does the sound keep going in dark world
One of my favorite games of all time. Don't forget that when you got the Cane of Byrna, instead of running across the spikes again, you can use the mirror to teleport back to the cave entrance, just like dungeons.
Man I remember playing this as a teen. Took forever for me to beat. Overall wasn't too hard except having to go back and forth between the worlds. That got annoying. Lol. This brought back memories.
My favourite video game ever
Jamás pude Terminar este gran juego.!! Gracias por este buen video completa ahora sí lo terminaré.!!! Thanks.!!
Now I want to replay this solo badly. I've beaten it numerous times but it's just so nostlgic. I played this game when it first came out in the early 90s. The Pepsi and mt.dews that fueled me on my way to victory I'll never forget lol. But I LOVE this game so much. Beautiful game masterfully made
Some of the parts in the Dark World overworld are missing bits of sound, was it due to copyright issues? Just curious, the video and the walkthrough are insanely good, just as usual.
Recording issues I guess...
Yeah, that was exactly the reason. Thank you :)
Lady: "Link, they say you kidnapped Princess Zelda, but I still trust you."
Link: Proceeds to then blow a hole in the wall of her home and steal some shit.
This was total masterpiece.. I mean you cant articulate.. perfect
Got an original cartridge copy last Christmas. This is the best Zelda before Ocarina of Time, and certainly the greatest 2D of the series. I beat it 100%, too. It is tough, but very fun. Iconic for debuting the Master Sword!
Wow, that's a very nice gift to get for Christmas :)
@@Assgier oh yes ❤❤
3:33:55
3:52:32
Fun fact: For Soul Caliber 2 for the Gamecube, they tied the story of ALTTP with Link's appearance in the game by saying that Aghanim was getting his power from the evil sword Soul Edge in another dimension.
True, as well as OOT.
link's uncle: *died to a soldier*
link: survived against ganon
Such a generation
hear the sound of that game, it surrounds you it’s loud it packs you the whole game, for every screen and stage that passes, today's games don’t do that anymore, zelda the classics of classics
1:32:35
Epic moment
The music went down at the 1:45:33 mark and miss secret spots right before the desert begins when got the power gloves when finishing the second pendant
The only rpg game i ever put good time into, took me every school holiday for 1 year to clock this. Glad to see so many people love and appreciate this game after all these years, if i ever mention zelda to other gamers they instantly think of the nitendo 64 version.
Damn i love the music at the start of the game 😍
This was a early preview of the great RPG's about to hit the system. I know this is more action adventure (I still go by the black box).
I truly believe that Nintendo are the masters of transporting you to a different place like no other developer can, and their core idea "is it fun?"
This game is a fucking Masterpiece and a Master Class of game design (again, and again they kinda of own this field).
Still remember my best friend playing the shit of this game when he first got his Super Nintendo. He was amazed and kinda mad that this was the first game he ever called the tip line for. He was stuck dealing with the mirror.
The SNES is still my favorite system.
Najlepsza część Zeldy jaka kiedykolwiek wyszła! 🥰
Is the Dark World music under copyright?
One of the best SNES games ever made!
jesus christ this brings back memories
Same bro.
🌟One of the best games ever!!!🌟
Oh geez the nostalgia is hitting me like a kick in the nuts!
All kids of the 90’s have gotta a play this game!
😸👍
Wow, I just looked it up and this game was released on the day I was born. I never had an SNES growing up and I had never played a Zelda game before, so I thought why not try this game out and I’m having fun so far
Greetings you fabulous Earthlings! 👋👽 This is such a great upload 👍 Thank you 😄 Damn, this game brings back such great memories. Have an awesome weekend 😉
Karmic Wheel Thanks man, you as well :)
I Love The Legend of Zelda ❤️
Bruh, the feels after the s first time opening up the vault in the sanctuary....amirite
Between 1:55 and 1:58 I opened the wrong door with the only key. And I can’t seem to get the hammer. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
"Zelda is your .... ..... " Did we ever find an answer to that question?
stepsister *wink wink
First love
I dunno,4 letters at the begginning,5 at the end,i dunno.
In gba adaptation he says is your destiny i think
The instant I heard that first chime, I wanted to go play it myself.
Bruh that was me
Master sword at 1:32:18
Imagine there was a time when this was the greatest thing to exist in the whole wide world to me.
I was 6 in the summer of 1991 and fell in love with The Legend Of Zelda : A Link To The Past so much that this year , Last month to be exact , I brought The Legend Of Zelda : A Link To The Past For Gameboy Advance to play on my Gamecube's Gameboy player and I hated the GBA port when I first played it on release in 2002, but it's an awesome port and a welcome addition to any Nintendo collection.
Still one of the best games in the series, and it's amazing how much this game holds up to this day. Beating this game in one sitting after accidently deleting my save is one of my greatest gaming achievements in my opinion.
29:32 timestamp for me
Vidéo super thanks.
I like your gameplay 👏👍 it's very creative and full solven puzzle 😀👍
born in 1980 i cant believe that i never played zelda on the snes as a kid... the original nes game i played just as you described above. im just now playing it on the wii u and i am enjoying the game alot. the only critique that i have is links pink hair, what were they thinking? and maybe because of the length of time that has gone by im not totally satisfied with the animation, for some reason i feel like it went kind of overboard with the cartoony look and think that the snes provided the capabilities to have a more balanced animation that would look a bit more serious. im not sure if i explained that part in a way that is understanding of the point i was trying to make with the animation of the game? i also expected the controls to be better then they are, link moves just like the original from what i remember and im frustrated with the fact that link cant position his self better with being able to turn an face his enemies better then the first game... i also would prefer the shooting sword style especially since after one hit link loses that ability and really isnt that much of an advantage that they should have taken it away. i do appreciate the stealth aspect of the game play that they seemed to incorporate effortlessly as the combat is very similar to the original where the study of the enemies pattern is useful to avoid attacks, the addition of the of the enemies losing site of link adds a big change and funner experience with such a little tweak. the boomerang seems to move a lot slower then in the first game and travels a shorter distance ... i am getting use to it though and understand how much of a challenging game zelda was and still is so im pretty sure by the end i will have loved playing the game with out any hang ups to hold against it... im currently getting sucked into retro gaming to the point that i prefer it over any other consoles or next generation gaming.......
That's the video game sprites' malfunction. Link's hair is actually supposed to be blond.
The exceptions are the cartoon series "The Legend of Zelda" as part of "The Super Mario Bros. Super Show" and the cartoon series "Captain N: The Game Master" when Link, Zelda, and even Ganon made guest appearances. In both cartoon series, Link's hair is brown.
16 bit games like Link to the Past are a perfect blend of graphics and sound. It hits the "sweet spot" of not being overly graphical, or too primitive as the 8 bit NES was. I never cared much for systems or games after the SNES era. I'm still impressed by the graphics and sound of THIS game more so than the newer games of today!
Same. Born in '82, I'm happy with my SNES Classic Mini - it's the only system I need! Yes, the 16bit-aera was the best, I'm not interrested in all the consoles who came after it!
I remember when the first 8 bit NES came out. Compared to the Atari, we all thought it was the pinnacle of technological evolution. When the SNES came out it was practically like watching tv.
does anybody know why i can get the boot after defeating 1st boss that give the pendant? after having the pendant came back and talk to the old man but he would not give me the boot.
When you lose to Ganon in OOT.
Underrated comment 😂
I’m so thankful to this game and its developers. I still remember sitting there as a kid in front of this being amazed on how epic this was/is!
From when first switching it on not knowing what it was to that first scene! 👌💛✨
Getting lost for hours/days in this story.
I definitely needed this growing up and it was the first game that would shape my love of RPG games forever!
Thank you to all those people who use there imaginations in creating! 👌
Hell yeah dude, well said!
The way you kept whacking ganon, with your fully upgraded master sword. Is exactly how I defeat him.
How the hell does using a hammer work so well for a boss that FLIES?
rip to the sound for like half the video
I'm 28 and I'm playing this game for the first time. I had no idea about firing up the vases in order to light up the dark rooms, I'm feeling like an idiot now lol
That's why we have video walkthroughs and other walkthroughs.
I absolutely *LOOOVE!!!* this game, and I'm shocked to see you do a play through of this *WONDERFUL* Super Nintendo entry!
Now all that's left for me is to patiently wait for *Tempo* for *Sega 32x*
(What a *Quirky* 32x game!)
I *LOOOOOVE* Tempo!! That's a hidden gem, right there. *Super Tempo* for the Saturn is also awesome.
Best Zelda game of all time
How come it doesn't have an audio of the dark world?
Not sure why, but the audio seems to cut out occasionally on some parts.
It’s interesting to me. This game and the first Zelda feel like the proper continuation of type series. Zelda 2 felt like something they slapped together real fast for some sales.
Brilliant playthrough, and I really enjoyed your detailed description of the context when the game came out. 10/10
It kind of stings when I realize that the epic quest I remember from childhood can be beat in less than 5 hours
Why is the video 4+ hours when the game is over at 8:19???
There's more to the story than rescuing Zelda from the castle dungeon.
Link has authority issues lol his uncle even asked him kindly to not leave the house xD
It’s really interesting to see how A Link to the Past shows one outcome of how Hyrule turned out after Ocarina of Time. The Hero of Time’s failure to defeat Ganondorf and losing the entire triforce resulted in Hyrule being plunged into a dark age.
This is Awesome Game
Link Is A Boy
A f**king masterpiece!!
Too say the least.
I bought this game in 1995. When I broke up with my girlfriend she stole this and my super Nintendo II. I am still pissed off! 😂
I reckon that you took out the Dark World Overworld music due to copyright concerns.
the only game i finish 5 times