The Legend of Zelda is not only the name of a legendary saga that has continuously reinvented itself throughout the ages, inspiring thousands of video games that followed its example but also the title of the first episode in the series, an enigmatic installment that emerged from a unique development process with the aim of creating an anti-Mario. This development was notably lengthy for its time, initially intended for the launch of a mysterious expansion that would never leave Japan. The result was one of the most innovative games in history, a game that left an indelible mark on the industry, even though Shigeru Miyamoto himself didn't have much faith in its success at the time of its release. This is the story of the birth of one of the most renowned franchises in the world of video games – a remarkable tale for an exceptional game, so unique that it would be years before anyone could catch up to its remarkable structure. Voiced over by Brad Ziffer. 00:00:00 • A foundational Zelda 00:00:54 • Development - Creating something new for a bizarre peripheral 00:32:17 • Analysis - A well-controlled start to the game 00:37:50 • Analysis - Exploration at any costs 00:46:42 • Analysis - Synergy between dungeons and overworld 00:54:15 • Analysis - The perfect immersion 00:57:52 • Analysis - A rich game 01:07:02 • Analysis - A clever second quest 01:10:00 • Analysis - Regional changes 01:11:11 • A foundational Zelda Musics used in order: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCFAjoD4Tis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8zNDGJacHs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XljlSscHg_g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jiWLrtM7Ao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l51VQhFBsLM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7MEZNSsJZQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVRIgltzQKE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20Yfuf2ZOh8 [Private video]