![]() ![]() One thing to note about this save file is that Villa Muerti may be extremely dark. These are presumably intended for the final release. However, if you’re curious then this mysterious save file gives you an early look at some of the new weapon and equipment designs. Perhaps a save file already present on my EverDrive 64 is to blame? Regardless, for the proper demo experience you should start a new game file. I get the impression this wasn’t an intentional inclusion, as all items are unlocked by default and Navi no longer gives clues relevant to the demo. Weirdly enough, my Dark Hyrule Fantasy ROM already had a save file on it. I played through the entire demo on an N64 console and didn’t encounter any technical issues. Just put your patched ROM on your flashcart’s SD card and you’ll be ready to play. To play on an original N64 console, you will need a flashcart such as an EverDrive 64. I had this same problem, but the ROM still works perfectly fine. You may encounter a Checksum error – don’t worry about this. Select the relevant files and click on “Apply Patch”. The easiest way to do this is by using Marc Robledo’s online ROM patcher. You then need to apply the patch to the debug ROM. The file name for this ROM is ZELOOTMA.z64. You will also need to find a debug ROM of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest. Head to the Dark Hyrule Fantasy website to download the demo patch. The mod also uses the Hookshot (dubbed the Vineshot) to great effect.ĭark Hyrule Fantasy is by no means tough, but it does present a good enough challenge for veterans of the N64 Zelda games. ![]() Objects, switches, and even areas are hidden in novel ways – it’s surprising how often I found myself having to think outside the box. That said, Dark Hyrule Fantasy really tests your attention to detail. After all, this is a ROM hack, and so the core gameplay is largely the same as in Ocarina of Time. Kill everything in a room, light torches, or find a switch. ![]() Knowing where to go next isn’t always obvious, and it’s important to remember where doors that require a key are. And progressing through this “dungeon” is anything but linear. This imposing structure dominates your view as you walk up the path towards it.įrom the moment you step inside, it’s clear there are many rooms for you to explore. Explore each of the maze’s paths and you may stumble upon secrets and collectibles. But to get there you have to navigate a maze of iron fences. This open area leads to Nightshade Manor – one of Dark Hyrule Fantasy’s dungeons. Here you have to fight your way through Keese, Wolfos and re-skinned Deku Babas. They’re really detailed, making each of Villa Muerti’s houses distinct.Īfter taking a look around Villa Muerti you head into Candlelight Woods. Unlike Ocarina of Time, all the building interiors are rendered in real time. You start off in Villa Muerti, an eerie little town that’s home to a handful of unusual people. This first demo of Dark Hyrule Fantasy gives you the chance to explore some of the game’s Muerti region. It includes a growing encyclopedia of world-building resources, and offers a great preview of what’s to come. In the meanwhile, you can discover more through the Dark Hyrule Fantasy website. However, journals you stumble upon and conversations with villagers give some indication of what to expect. In terms of story and lore, the demo doesn’t give much away. Link’s abilities remain the same, and there aren’t any new items to use. There’s foreboding, lonely atmosphere that really enthrals you.ĭespite the completely different look, Dark Hyrule Fantasy plays and controls just like Ocarina of Time. Not only that, but Dark Hyrule Fantasy actually feels dark and moody. In my time with the demo, I came across stunning, beautifully designed locations rarely seen in other N64 mods. Dante from Devil May Cry was a clear source of inspiration here. He also uses a curved Killing Edge sword and a bespoke tribunal shield. Link swaps his green tunic for a crimson leather jacket. Dark colours have been used to create an ominous atmosphere that’s nothing like the original game. It’s an entirely new world built from the ground up, filled with gothic architecture and creepy forests. Dark Hyrule Fantasy is more than just a simple re-skin of Ocarina of Time. ![]()
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