Released By | snarfblam |
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Category | Improvement |
Platform | NES |
License | N/A |
Patching Information | No Special Requirements |
Genre | Action Adventure |
Mods | Other |
Patch Version | 0.2 |
Hack Release Date | 13 August 2011 |
Readme | |
Downloads | 6300 |
Last Modified | 20 July 2017 |
Description:
Automap Plus adds a map to the overworld that is revealed as the player explores. Additional changes: the heart meter is drawn in 1/8 heart increments, and potions and fairies refill life faster.
ROM / ISO Information:
- Legend of Zelda (U) (PRG0)
- No-Intro Name: Legend of Zelda, The (USA)
- (No-Intro version 20130731-235630)
- File SHA-1: DAB79C84934F9AA5DB4E7DAD390E5D0C12443FA2
- ROM SHA-1: A12D74C73A0481599A5D832361D168F4737BBCF6
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Credits:
Contributor | Type of contribution | Listed credit |
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snarfblam | Hacking |
Misses the point.
Reviewed By: BlazeHeatnix on 20 Jun 2019Romhackers from all over are including this in their hacks by default, and it makes me angry. The entire point of Zelda 1 was that you’re handed a map that’s already 60% complete and you need to fill in the rest of the details yourself, by hand, with a pencil. That’s how old RPGs and adventure games were back then. Wizardry did the same thing: you had to draw your map on grid paper. The entire point of Zelda’s in-game “map” being a grey box was so you could check Link’s position with your map to find out where you are.
What makes Zelda 1 have such a unique charm is that it feels like you, the player, are the adventurer. YOU are the one filling out the map. YOU are the one collecting clues and saving Hyrule. Taking that away makes Zelda 1 “just another Zelda game”. If you’re the type who doesn’t want to do that, and wants a hack to do it for you, then my advice to you is either deal with it or go home. This is not the proper way to experience Zelda, especially not for a first-time player.
Version 0.2 Recommended - No
Headline | Author | Date | Version | Recommend |
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If you want QOL without going overboard, this hack is perfect | 03 Apr 2022 | 0.2 | Yes | |
Small Changes, but Good Ones | Lexitik | 28 Oct 2020 | 0.2 | Yes |
Essential for newcomers | MeatisOmalley | 31 Jul 2019 | 0.2 | Yes |
Misses the point. | BlazeHeatnix | 20 Jun 2019 | 0.2 | No |
Great, but needs some tweaks | Rafaelele | 18 Jul 2017 | 0.2 | Yes |
... | Bonkers! | 01 May 2016 | 0.2 | Yes |
Great for Newcomers | TRIFORCE89 | 01 Dec 2014 | 0.2 | Yes |
Automap Plus should be in ever Zelda Hack! | Proveaux | 01 Mar 2013 | N/A | Yes |