The Legend of Zelda: A New Light

The Legend of Zelda: A New Light

Console: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
TV Standard: Other
Developer(s): ROM Hack
Publisher(s): Romhacking.net
Release Date: 2022-11-19
Players: 1
Co-op: No
ESRB: Not Rated
Type: Action, Adventure, Unofficial
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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