BS Zelda no Densetsu Map 2
Overview:|
BS Zelda no Densetsu Map 2 is a 1995 remake/reimagining of the original The Legend of Zelda, released exclusively for the Super Famicom's Satellaview service. Players control the BS-X avatar to explore Hyrule, complete eight dungeons, and collect Triforce pieces, with two pieces unlocking weekly. Its distinctive feature is the Soundlink compatibility, which provided orchestral music and spoken narration during the timed broadcasts, offering an enhanced, episodic presentation of the classic adventure.
This title, released in 1995, is a significant reimagining of the foundational adventure game, The Legend of Zelda, tailored specifically for the Satellaview service on the Super Famicom. Functioning as a sequel to its predecessor on the same platform, this version transports players back to the world of Hyrule, albeit with distinct presentation and delivery methods that set it apart from the original 8-bit experience. It retains the core objective of exploration and dungeon crawling inherent to the source material.
Core Experience and Setting
The narrative structure remains centered on the quest to restore peace by completing dungeons and gathering the scattered pieces of the Triforce. Players begin their journey by entering a cave where an Old Man provides the initial Wooden Sword, setting the stage for the adventure ahead. The world requires the completion of eight distinct dungeons, with two pieces of the Triforce becoming available each week of the broadcast schedule.
What distinguishes this release from the original NES adventure?
The most defining aspect of this release is its delivery system. Broadcast via the Satellaview, the game was inherently tied to a schedule. Furthermore, it featured Soundlink compatibility. This meant that the experience was enhanced with full orchestral music and spoken narration, adding a layer of immersion not present in the original release. The game also introduced specific, timed events that were integral to the broadcast structure.
Avatar and Perspective Shift
A notable change from the original is the player character. Instead of controlling the established hero, players assume the role of the BS• X avatar. While the fundamental mechanics of exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving are preserved, this substitution offers a different perspective on the familiar Hyrule setting.
Content Structure and Availability
As a title designed for a time-limited broadcast service, the content delivery was episodic. The structure mandated that players engage with the world over several weeks to access all necessary components for completion. This version is classified as a Remake, built upon the framework of the original The Legend of Zelda.
How is the gameplay structured weekly?
The structure dictated that two pieces of the Triforce would become accessible during each weekly broadcast window. This pacing mechanism was central to the intended gameplay loop for players utilizing the Satellaview service.
Game Details
Primary Name: BS Zelda no Densetsu Map 2
Alternative Names:
BS The Legend of Zelda Map 2 (Japanese title - translated)
BS Zelda no Densetsu MAP 2 (Stylized title)
Type: Remake
Part of: The Legend of Zelda
Series: BS Zelda no Densetsu
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo, St. GIGA
Release Information
Release Date: Dec 30, 1995
Genres & Themes
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Themes: Action, Fantasy
Platforms
Satellaview
Game Modes
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player
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