A Link to the Past Review and Retrospective SNES The Legend of Zelda 

I've been working tirelessly on this video and relaunching the channel. If you enjoy it, please like, comment, and share... I would REALLY appreciate the help. In the works are a couple "Is It Fun?" episodes, Nintendo Power episodes, a Top 20 NES games, and a new series on Retro 80s' and 90s' toys and cartoons.

27 years later, it still is a masterpiece.

I play through this game once a year near my birthday. It’s like an old friend that never lets me down. I find myself humming the songs and making up my own lyrics to them for a week or more after I finish. This game will never get old in my book. Perfection. Cheers!

the sound of the rain outside also blew my young mind when I first played this game .

Quite possibly my favorite game ever made, loved this retrospective on it as well!

My favourite game of all time, I don’t think anything with ever top it!♥️

"The greatness of a Link to the Past cannot be overstated." Agree fully. I remember getting this game on launch and just being completely blown away.

This game was the very first one that I had finished in my entire life that made me cry. I remember the credits on screen and that fucking beautifully song in my ears... Oh my gosh! Well, The Legend Of Zelda - A Link to The Past is one of the most epic games ever made! Salutations from Brazil!

My dude! This is what I need more of in my life ❤️

The game and this video are a...masterpiece.

Long live"Under the Bridge Guy" !!

“The rain was hushed.. that’s how I fell in love with this game” 😂

The soundtrack to this game still resonates in me from 24 years ago when I first played it on the super Nintendo. Such an amazing game! Paved my way as a gamer!

I like the way you tell these stories. It's not overblown, or riddled with in-your-face comedy, but genuine and sincere and careful. That's what I like best.

This was my introduction to the franchise. Still fills me with nostalgia whenever I see gameplay or hear any music. Takes me right back to being 6 inches in front of the TV on the floor in my room back in '93

One of my favorite games of all time. I play through it every few years. Great video wow!

Absolutely ADORE this game. When I was young, I'd watch my older brother play this at my grandma's house, until we finally got it. Since I was old enough to play and understand, it's been my favorite game of all time! Thanks for making this vid :)

In my top 5 all time greatest games 👌🏾

I am so glad that this randomly showed up when I got on RU-vid today. LTTP has always been one of my favorite games and you summarized why quite beautifully. LTTP and Resident Evil 2 have shared the top spot on my list for as long as RE2 has been out. Newer games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Horizon: Zero Dawn have come close, but have not broken the #1 spot for me. When I first played LTTP, it was at an after school youth group on a tiny navy base in Maine. There were a few TVs in the building and we could sign up in 15 minute increments to play NES or SNES. We'd all gather around and watch each other play. We'd all find things that everyone else would run home and replicate on their own game. It was truly a magical time in my life.

One of my favorite games ever, replying it now on the switch.

Outstanding. I can’t tell you how happy I am to see this in my feed. 😄

To this day, every time I hear the intro to 'Link To The Past', I get chill bumps and a smile on my face. The nostalgia is very strong regarding this game!

How is anyone DISliking your videos?? These are outstanding! Thanks! Wonderful summary and I really appreciated your heartfelt viewpoint

I’ve played the entirety of this game about four times in a twenty year span. And I can say it is both difficult and frustrating every time. Very rewarding experience though. My #1 game of all time. With the limited potential the system had this game surpassed its time by a long shot. Now you buy a game that has all the tech you can ask for and it still won’t come close.

You, sir, are a true talent in these retrospectives. Your Super Metroid video easily ranks amongst my Top 3 RU-vid reviews of all time - and like that one, I’ll likely be watching this an embarrassing amount of times for years to come. Thanks so much for all the hard work. Such a great surprise!

theres a reason why its still the best zelda

I played the first one on NES and the second on NES, but a Link to the Past was really my gateway to Zelda games forever. The music, atmosphere, environment, game play and puzzles were top notch! I played this game over and over and over for a year plus. Best times of my life then that OOT came out and I was hooked on Zelda forever.

A link to the past was my first Zelda. I couldn't read until 1993 so Zelda 1&2 were no Go for me It probably took 100 hours to beat it the first time

Great review of one of my favorite games of all time and one of the top five SNES games. This game never gets old to me and i play it at least once a month and have done so for the past nine years.

Glad you are back creating content again! Your passion for games comes through your presentation and I love that.

We are still here, and we still love your videos. I'm So glad to see you back !

Been playing games since the 80's its now 2019 and I can agree that this game was made with alot love many game makers lack that love now a days its rare, thanks for the vid..💯💯👌👌🕹🕹

Wow! Missed this guy... He LIVES!

Excellent video, man! I can see why this took so long to put together, and it was well worth the wait! Videos like this are exactly what I look for on RU-vid, and where I draw the most inspiration from for my own videos. This is only going to encourage me to step up my own game! I really appreciate all of the work that went into this project. Bravo, man! As for a Link to the Past, I share many of the same memories as you. This was the game that changed the SNES from "I want it" to "I NEED it" back in '92. The fact that this game is the archetype for every subsequent release in the series since, says a lot about how groundbreaking this adventure really is. While not my favorite in the franchise personally, I totally get why it's on the top for many Zelda fans. Thanks a lot for this video. I hope that this is a sign of your return to releasing content consistently now. I discovered your channel right after you went on "hiatus" and was bummed after I watched every one of your videos that I could no longer support my habit. If it takes months for you to release content this high of caliber, then take your time my man! It's definitely worth it!

One of my favourite games ever! A truly masterpiece over the years

Still one of my fav. games of all time. An absolute classic.

Glad to see you posting again!

One of my favorite games on tbe SNES. Dare i say this is the best game ever made.

Phenomenal attention to detail, kudos once again. Even as your channel and your work has evolved, your prior videos remain must-sees and invaluable resources for those who want to not only scratch the nostalgia itch, but go deeper to discover new insights. As my main man Ahmad Rashad used to always say, “THAT’S the inside stuff.”

So glad you’re back dude. Never unsubscribed. Just waited to see something new from you. Love your videos and appreciate what you do and your passion for old school gaming. Much love!!! And GOD bless you

What a great video!!!👍 Thank you for putting this together!🙏

A Link to the Past, Super Metroid, Earthbound, Super Punch Out... The list goes on, proving that the SNES is one of the best systems of all time.

I know you love this game as much as I do by the way you narrate the details of this masterpiece. Thank you.

Definitely one of the best Zelda games and video games of all time. Amazing music, the light and dark worlds, the fun of exploring and the storyline make this a true treasure that still holds up strong. Great retrospective on this one.

Didn’t see this coming! The man is back!

Couldn't agree more dude! It's a masterpiece and holds a special spot in my heart! Thanks for the video, it was awesome!

Such an amazing game and so many good memories. Used to play this with my father when i was a kid, taking turns and giving each other tips and advices. I still love it to this day and i've been playing through the game once a year since forever. All on that same cartridge me and my dad played on so long ago.

Watching this video was an absolute pleasure. Thank you for your time making it 👍🏻

A lot of Zelda games start with Link in bed.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!!!!! HE IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally!!!! Glad to see you back Chris!!!!!!!

Thank you for the video and great news to hear you're working on new stuff always really enjoyed your commentary welcome back.

Excellent video glad I finally got to sit and watch it. This shows why this is my favorite game of all time and why I keep coming back to it over and over!

Welcome back. Link to the Past (along with SMW) is one of the first games I got for the SNES the Christmas it was released. It's one of my favorite games of all time and it still holds up to today. While there are still modern games I enjoy, there is a certain charm to the 16-bit era that just can't be beat.

Your attention to detail just won a subscriber.

Masterfully worded. This is one of my all time favorite games and the way the described everything made me feel feels I forgot I had.

When I got this game I had a friend spend the night. We stayed up until we got to the dark world.

Glad to see another NESComplex video! Hope you are doing well, Chris!

And on this blessed day, he returned to us.

A Link To The Past is by far my favorite Zelda game of all time and my second favorite game of all time! Like you, this game was my sole reason for buying a Super Nintendo. I worked all summer as a teenager to score a SNES and this game. I will always remember the feeling of my hard work paying off and the bliss of being enthralled in this enchanting adventure. That summer marked the pinnacle of my childhood. Great video. Thank you!

All the epic moments... That just filled you with all the feels as you watch the end credits. Seeing how much of an impact Link had on all the people of Hyrule.

Absolutely Amazing review dude ! Glad to see you back!

I've never been able to find fault with Zelda Past. Definitely a masterpiece like no other as I honestly can't think of any other game that comes together so majestically and so design perfect. I went on to love other Zelda games but in truth they all have flaws in comparison and only a few of them are very good. Zelda Past is however simply unmatched and likely never will be

I always loved the subtle details in this game, like how the arrows would shake back and forth when they stuck into a target. What a brilliant game.

This is the best review of this game I've ever come across. I have been a Zelda fan since the beginning and this game is still one of my all time favorites.

Bro keep it up my grandma and i played this when i was a child

Great review! Nice to hear your voice again too.

A part of me mourns the party-based game we never got, but I'm still glad for what we did get- a fine adventure that gave my childhood many grand hours of fun and adventure. Still recall standing on top of Ganon's temple in the Dark World and looking at the horizon, and the climb of Death Mountain. It just felt so overwhelmingly tall and grand, with its seemingly endless tunnels and how they put a "shrunken" version of Hyrule in the background once you reached the top. That was grand... and so was this retrospective.

Thanks for highlighting every single detail that gets put into this game with love and passion. These added touches are definitely what makes Zelda games some of the greatest around.

Am I dreaming?! He’s back!!!

First time I've played A Link To The Past, I thought I've played a fable. I must save the princess and find the sword to rescue her. It's not an important sword because it's the strongest. It's because this is the sword and I'm the hero. Whatever on games were longer released at this time, I haven't played. I couldn't. I've played it over and over again. And at the end, the Master Sword sleeps. Forever. Because this text : it was the best ending ever for me as a child. Unforgotten. And now I'm growing up and buy, whenever I buy a nitendo console, because of Zelda (and Smash ;) ) as a love that never ends.

That touch of Castlevania III music in the outro was great. Excellent review!

How did I miss this video, 3 years ago? Great job, there's sooo much good things to say about Link to the past, I'm sure could've extend it for hours :) This is my favorite game of all time, it is truly a piece of art, you have to take the time to truly immerse yourself into the incredible atmosphere of this beautiful world. Then you'll know :) It brings back so many good memories, kinda overwhelming, and I can tell you that there's very few games that does it to me. Perfect doesn't exist, but a link to the past is perfect to me. From a guy of our generation, thank you, and please do continue, I'll be there watching :) May the tri-force be with you ;)

Well said, these is my first Zelda game and my favorite there was no holding back here it set expectations of all other zelda games, these is not just a Zelda game, it is THE Zelda Game, and bares the literal tittle of GAME not for the sake of just challenge but a REAL GAME, nohtholding back on powers the enemy's are strong and so is Link and the power ups, there is no tone down but turn up, that is how a game really is, (FUN.) Simply the best Zelda game and the one still holding the High Bar. These is the game that should be remake remake in 3D with dedication and lots of imagination pore in to it, like games use to be done with out holding back.

Anytime I want to be 13 again, I watch this video

i can watch ALTTP reviews for days, always finding new little details or even photography to add. great game. thanks for the review. :D

Terrific review. Zelda you have given me so much joy over the years. Thank you.

Didnt expect this in my feed. Welcome back!

The Legend of Zelda, Super Metroid and Chrono Trigger, the three pieces of the Triforce in SNES library. ;)

Aaaaand now I’m going to play through this game again for the 100th time. Talk about reinvigorating my absolute love for this game. Great video man. Keep up the good stuff.

I literally exclaimed out loud when I saw this on my feed!! So happy you are back!!

Oh My GORD ur backkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!

You're alive!!!!!!!

What a fantastic video. Really enjoyable nostalgic trip really well put together. Great narrative too - nicely done!

My man. This vid. My God. So exceptionally well done brother! 👏 Ya hit on every-single-detail, as I watched it here, that reminded me of all those single-minute-details during all those countless hours I was drawn in playing, I also took notice to and enjoyed, admired in this beautiful game that made it special for myself as a kid. THANK YOU for the excellent work done on this retrospective! Cool to see someone else that loved this game for everything it was and still is. Looking forward to checking out all your other content on here.

He has returned...

Link To The Past is still the best Zelda game in my opinion.

I have just started watching your videos and i just want to say that the way you describe the games I love makes me feel how amazing they are and truely bring me to a mindset of happiness and nostalgia. Almost even cried at one point just because of how you envoked the greatness and memories of the game. Thanks man

You've made me wanna play a little lttp tonight, hit me right in the nostalgia! Good vid, appreciate you talking about how the sound and upgraded visuals were important for the time. It's the rpg that inspired many of today's rpgs.

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I mean it’s no Super Metroid... God damn the SNES was just simply the best.

A great summing up of a wonderful, classic game. I remember playing this as a 14 year old in 1992 and being absolutely engrossed.

That review was absolutely superb, a total cut above the rest delighted to have you back

WAT.

When daddy comes back after leaving the family to probably go to Asian massage parlors ❤️❤️

This game will always be legendary for me. Everything has loved poured into it.

The music alone brings back fond memories of my childhood.it is truly the best game for the snes.i remember being like "dude the freakin graphics are sick!"

What the hell? You're back from the dead

Glad I'm not the only one who was blown away by the muffled rain at the start as a kid. It just seemed so cool. Zelda has always been great with little details like that. I still find the ocean sound in the first game when you get to the coast really satisfying

Great job! You're love for this ageless classic really shows in the dedication and research put into this.

I still remember the first day I played this game when it came out. I kept playing it year after year. My all time favourite.