| Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce | |
|---|---|
 Cover art for Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce (Barcode Battler II) | |
| Developer(s) | Epoch Co. |
| Publisher(s) | Epoch Co. |
| Platform(s) | Barcode Battler II |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Fighting |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
In 1992, Epoch Co. was licensed to print a series of Nintendo-themed cards for their Barcode Battler II platform. Card sets were printed with both Mario and Zelda themes.[2] Functioning similarly to an LCD e-Reader, the Barcode Battler II required players to swipe barcodes printed on cards across a visual input in order to enter characters, enemies, items, and spells into the console. The Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce set features 30 software-only cards (専用カードソフト),[3] and is based on the SNES's original The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
Gameplay[]
Played in the C2 mode on Barcode Battler II, Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce set allows the player to play as either Warrior or Wizard. After choosing the hero card (either "Link" or "Link(Magic)"), the player scans it into the Barcode Battler II where its stats are recorded and displayed on the LCD screen. For each battle, the players choose an enemy and swipe it in to fight against the hero. The battle is conducted based on an algorithm within the Barcode Battler, and the results of the fight are displayed in new character stats on the LCD screen. If the enemy is defeated, the enemy card is discarded and the next enemy card is swiped in. At any point between fights, the player may choose to swipe in and discard one of the ten item cards. Item cards provide a variety of benefits to the hero including boosting weapon stats, restoring life, and increasing defensive stats. Discarded item cards may be returned to the player from the discard pile upon defeating a Wizard enemy. After all other enemies are defeated, the player must swipe the "Ganon" card to fight the final boss. If Ganon is defeated, the player has won.[4]
Plot[]
Ganon has transformed the sacred land into the "World of Darkness" and is now plotting to take over the "World of Light" (i.e. Hyrule). To achieve this end, the evil priest Agahnim strives to sacrifice the daughters of the seven sages to break the seal holding Ganon in check.
You play as Link, the hero who must venture through the Worlds of Light and Darkness to defeat Ganon. Along the way numerous puzzles and monsters await.[5]
Reception[]
Both the Zelda no Densetsu card set and the Mario card set were released as Nintendo-licensed special-edition cards for the Barcode Battler II. The system itself was extremely popular in Japan,[6][7] inspiring the creation of a comic book series as well as the commission of products for Falcom and NTV.
References[]
- ↑ K. Takiya (1992). "バーコードバトラーII ゼルダの伝説 神々のトライフォース". Epoch Co. Retrieved 2009-09-28.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Conveni Wars - Barcode Battler II. Epoch, Co. 1993.
- ↑ マイコレクション Archived 2008-09-06 at the Wayback Machine. King of Games. Retrieved 27 September 2009.
- ↑ Nintendo Cards - Rules. BarcodeBattler.co.uk. Retrieved 27 September 2009.
- ↑ K. Takiya. ゼルダの伝説 神々のトライフォース ストーリー. Epoch, Co. Nintendo. p.1. 1992.
- ↑ Zelda Collectibles and Merchandise
- ↑ Handheld Classics: Retro Roundup
