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Zelda Kong V-VIII

Original game : Donkey Kong

Platform : NES

Author : Zero Meaning

Release date : 31 May 2021

Category : Complete

Patch version : 1.0

Modifications : G, T, O

Downloads : 393

ROM Information

Database match: Donkey Kong (World) (Rev 1)
Database: No-Intro: Nintendo Entertainment System (v. 20210216-231042)
File SHA-1: D8DFACBFEC34CDC871D73C901811551FE1706923
File CRC32: E40B593B
ROM SHA-1: D222DBBA5BD3716BBF62CA91167C6A9D15C60065
ROM CRC32: 6F97C721

Hack description

This is a set of four hacks to celebrate Donkey Kong's 40th and Zelda's 35th anniversary.

Each IPS patch features a different version of the game with unique colour palettes, enemies, items, and other graphics.
V is based on The Legend of Zelda for NES, while VI-VIII are all Zelda 2 themed.

~ ZELDA KONG V ~

-Your Octorok pal's going to be Aquamentus' next snack! Play as an ancient Armos guardian and get your friend back to safety.
-Crush all who oppose you with that Bracelet you've been sitting on for the past 100 years.
-Collect Rings and Whistles for bonus points.
-Face the dread dragon's army of Dodongos, Manhandla Maws, Lynels, and Darknuts.

~ ZELDA KONG VI ~

-Is Link smaller or are all his enemies huge? The Thunderbird has Zelda in its claws, and you must save her, because she can't save herself for some reason.
-Demolish everything in your path with the Hammer.
-Pick up Dungeon Keys and Treasure Bags for bonus points.
-Encounter Strong Enemies, Bubbles, Megmats, and Japanese River Devils.

~ ZELDA KONG VII ~

-Link failed to defeat his Dark counterpart, so now it's up to the Triforce Keeper to destroy him!
-The Magical Key, made from enchanted metal, is heavy enough to make a mess of anyone's face.
-Collect Boots and Magic Jars for bonus points.
-Make a stand against Bits, Moa, evil statue Ra, and Deelers.

~ ZELDA KONG VIII ~

-Your mum's been caught by a Giant Bubble monster! As her child, you should probably rescue her!
-You're a Nintendo kid, so of course you have a 'Handy' Power Glove! Karate-chop stuff to death!
-Grab Rafts and Flutes for bonus points.
-Escape the clutches of Aches, Leevers, Tektites, and Aneru.

Other features include new title screens for each game. 'Game A/B' have been changed to 'Normal' and 'Expert'. All additional graphics and animations (e.g. many of Ganon's frames) were created by Zero Meaning.

This hack also exists for the 2014 'Original Edition' with an extra level and more altered graphics.

If you like this, please look for a possible sequel sometime in the near future.

A video longplay without commentary (for the Original Edition) can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC6pBW79NHc

Previous entries in this series:
-Zelda Kong I-IV: https://retrohackers.net/hack-details.php?id=5934/
-Zelda Kong I-IV (Original Edition): https://retrohackers.net/hack-details.php?id=5931/

Screenshots

Contributions

ContributorType of contributionDescription
Zero MeaningProductionAll Production, Original Graphics, Hex Editing, etc.

Reviews

A variety of ideas implemented throughout the seriestreatORtrick2021-07-28Version I-VIII

I'm just getting in to this series of mods. I love the sheer variety in this series! I'll be watching incase more character themes arise in the future. Samus is a personal fav. of mine(Wink/Nod). Keep up the great implementation, love the work!