Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
#retrogaming #zelda2 #castlevania2
The term 'Black Sheep' is often used to describe something, or someone who is considered worthless, or a disgrace compared to their peers and family. In the world of videogames, there's no better example than a very special duo of sequels.
'Zelda II: The Adventure of Link' and 'Castlevania II: Simon's Quest', are infamous for being shockingly bad entries, who belong in otherwise stellar franchises. Or are they?
Truth is, there is much more to these two 'Number 2s', and during this video, I hope I can explain why the treatment they've recieved over the years, is an extremely unfortunate one. This is the story of the world's most well-known Black Sheeps, and how their legacy has lived on, without many of us noticing.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The meaning of 'Black Sheep'(Introduction)
1:40 - Promo section (CODE Bunny)
2:38 - A sequel's dilemma
8:24 - Carrying a reputation
12:29 - Expanding horizons
21:13 - Underneath the darkest places
29:44 - A world created by words
36:24 - A 'Black Sheep' these two ain't!
39:47 - Closing thoughts
WISHLIST CODE BUNNY ON STEAM!
store.steampowered.com/app/3303780/CODE_Bunny
lavie-azure.itch.io/code-bunny
SOURCES USED:
gamefaqs.gamespot.com/famicomds/578370-the-legend-of-zelda-2-link-no-bouken/reviews/175225
nintendoforums.com/articles/40/super-play-magazine-interviews-shigeru-miyamoto-about-zelda
gamefaqs.gamespot.com/famicomds/578370-the-legend-of-zelda-2-link-no-bouken/reviews/146833
ign.com/articles/2007/06/04/zelda-ii-the-adventure-of-link-review
ign.com/articles/2007/11/01/castlevania-ii-simons-quest-review
youtube.com/watch?v=V4we8iFk-fY
bisqwit.iki.fi/cv2fin/diff
EXTERNAL FOOTAGE:
youtube.com/watch?v=cXcC_HntlYo
youtube.com/watch?v=r2blfz172Iw
youtube.com/watch?v=AKXiKBnzpBQ
Wanna read through my ramblings? Head over to my Twitter or Bluesky:
twitter.com/BurnCrowSP
https://bsky.app/profile/burncrowsp.bsky.social
Wish y'all a nice day!
#retrogaming #zelda2 #castlevania2
The term 'Black Sheep' is often used to describe something, or someone who is considered worthless, or a disgrace compared to their peers and family. In the world of videogames, there's no better example than a very special duo of sequels.
'Zelda II: The Adventure of Link' and 'Castlevania II: Simon's Quest', are infamous for being shockingly bad entries, who belong in otherwise stellar franchises. Or are they?
Truth is, there is much more to these two 'Number 2s', and during this video, I hope I can explain why the treatment they've recieved over the years, is an extremely unfortunate one. This is the story of the world's most well-known Black Sheeps, and how their legacy has lived on, without many of us noticing.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The meaning of 'Black Sheep'(Introduction)
1:40 - Promo section (CODE Bunny)
2:38 - A sequel's dilemma
8:24 - Carrying a reputation
12:29 - Expanding horizons
21:13 - Underneath the darkest places
29:44 - A world created by words
36:24 - A 'Black Sheep' these two ain't!
39:47 - Closing thoughts
WISHLIST CODE BUNNY ON STEAM!
store.steampowered.com/app/3303780/CODE_Bunny
lavie-azure.itch.io/code-bunny
SOURCES USED:
gamefaqs.gamespot.com/famicomds/578370-the-legend-of-zelda-2-link-no-bouken/reviews/175225
nintendoforums.com/articles/40/super-play-magazine-interviews-shigeru-miyamoto-about-zelda
gamefaqs.gamespot.com/famicomds/578370-the-legend-of-zelda-2-link-no-bouken/reviews/146833
ign.com/articles/2007/06/04/zelda-ii-the-adventure-of-link-review
ign.com/articles/2007/11/01/castlevania-ii-simons-quest-review
youtube.com/watch?v=V4we8iFk-fY
bisqwit.iki.fi/cv2fin/diff
EXTERNAL FOOTAGE:
youtube.com/watch?v=cXcC_HntlYo
youtube.com/watch?v=r2blfz172Iw
youtube.com/watch?v=AKXiKBnzpBQ
Wanna read through my ramblings? Head over to my Twitter or Bluesky:
twitter.com/BurnCrowSP
https://bsky.app/profile/burncrowsp.bsky.social
Wish y'all a nice day!
