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The Legend of Zelda: A New Light

Overview

This hack provides a new quest for the Legend of Zelda (NES). It changes many parts of the game while staying true to the original. It features brand new graphics and new dungeons. All level entrances have been relocated, secrets in the overworld are moved, and there are many overworld surprises. A list of notable changes is as follows:

New graphics for link, items, enemies, terrain, etc.

New dungeons for levels 1-9

New dungeon music

All level entrances have been relocated

Most overworld secrets are relocated

Change lost woods path and clue

Change lost hills location, path and clue

Like-likes eat rupees instead of Magical Shield

Many overworld tweaks and surprises

Automap patch is applied (without hearts mod)

Select button changes “B” item (and no longer pauses)

Press Up+A to save from HUD

Fix wand melee bug (see Youtube Behind the Code)

Several refinements to the select/register/delete screens

New sword on title screen and a new subtitle

New in-game text (which is also sped up)

Changed low hearts sound effect

Changed story text

Changed font

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Media

Box - Front

The Legend of Zelda: A New Light - Box - Front (North America) - 1280x1744
North America -  1280 x 1744

Clear Logo

The Legend of Zelda: A New Light - Clear Logo (North America) - 1076x580
North America -  1076 x 580

Screenshot - Gameplay

The Legend of Zelda: A New Light - Screenshot - Gameplay (North America) - 256x240
North America -  256 x 240
The Legend of Zelda: A New Light - Screenshot - Gameplay (North America) - 256x240
North America -  256 x 240
The Legend of Zelda: A New Light - Screenshot - Gameplay (North America) - 256x240
North America -  256 x 240