Guides for The Legend of Zelda Classic NES Series

The Legend of Zelda (NES, 1986)

Essential Resources

• Official: Nintendo’s NSO version includes a built-in “SP” save-state guide.
• Deep-dives: Zelda Dungeon (maps, heart pieces, secrets), GameFAQs (text walkthroughs), StrategyWiki.

Core Tips

• Bomb every suspicious wall; burn every bush.
• Get the White Sword (4 hearts) and Magical Sword (12 hearts) early.
• Learn the money-making game (lost hills) for fast rupees.

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (NES, 1988)

Essential Resources

• Zelda Dungeon: Zelda II walkthrough (side-scrolling mechanics, palace maps).
• Video guides: “Zelda 2 No Death Run” or “Zelda 2 Any%” on YouTube for routing.

Core Tips

• Grind Spell and Life early; Jump and Fire are game-changers.
• Master down-thrust (jump + down) for safe enemy kills.
• Use Fairy spell to fly past tough palace sections.

How to Find Anything Else

• Search: “Zelda NES walkthrough,” “Zelda 1 map,” “Zelda 2 heart container locations.”
• Communities: r/zelda, Zelda Dungeon Forums.

Experiment, take notes, and enjoy the roots of the series!