Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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It's a classic, but when was the last time anyone played it? How many kids today have never even seen it? Let's fix that now!

While the original Legend of Zelda was a technical marvel of its time, by modern standards it's graphics are simple, its in-game hints terse, and replay value limited. Game of the era often made up for digital limitations with expanded stories and gorgeous artwork in the instruction manual. Hint books reigned supreme, and personalized assistance could be found for a fee until the internet came along and ruined that business model.

Speaking of which, today we'll show you how to explore the overworld, beat the first labyrinth, and stock up Link's inventory with the best goodies before capturing the next piece of the Triforce. Plus we'll talk about how this open world design inspired successors Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.

Watch the entire game:
• Part 1: youtube.com/live/aXsvilMf3GU
• Part 2: youtube.com/live/OAv3nmNBxU0
• Part 3: youtube.com/live/_OQ1v7aV6dg
• Part 4: youtube.com/live/7DOQskBOLP4

Jump to your favorite part:
• 0:00:00 - Intro
• 0:14:05 - Gameplay
• 1:45:22 - Nintendo Switch 2 Editions
• 1:53:11 - News, merch, and Patreon

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