A modding group has released a Mesen HD Pack based on the Zelda 1 Redux patch that adds remastered audio and graphics to The Legend of Zelda:
This remaster is a pretty extensive overhaul of the original game and looks terrific in this video. While I know a lot of enthusiasts prefer to enjoy games in their original, unaltered state I love projects like this and can’t wait to see what other games will get the HD Pack treatment. Here’s a quick overview of some of the new features this remaster brings to the table:
- Increased resolution
- Increased frame count for running
- Updated sound effects and music
- New title and game select screen
- Animated environments
- Save manually with Up+A when in the items subscreen
- Re-localization of the game script
- Increased bomb max
- Increased bomb upgrade amount
- Faster text printing
- Change the Red and Blue rings to Red and Blue tunics
- Breakable tile hints
- Press the “Select” button to toggle the item assigned to the “B” button
- Faster health refills
- Partial heart pieces in HUD
Congratulations to the team behind this: Paul Veer, KYA, Sour, ShadowOne333, Snarfblam, Pepeztyle, MadBatter, Altar, ADilla, Farian, Arne, Fool, and ChaosMiles07.