Second Chance
Overview
Feature Quest
Creator:
Joelmacool
Genre: Story-driven
Added: 06 Nov 2018
Updated: 27 Nov 2019
ZC Version: 2.50.2
Downloads: 805
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This is Second Chance, a quest which allows you to venture wherever you wish in any order. This quest uses Enhanced Music, so be sure to download the music here. If you do not download the music, the entire quest will be silent, so for the best experience, I advise you to download the music before playing! There are instructions found within the song folder, and credits are also found there.
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Zeldagamer2020
Posted 28 April 2022 - 10:28 AM
It was a good game but the bullet hell part at the end was difficult i suggest dumbing it down for newer players and i did my best to 100% the game but i couldn't just for the difficulty on the last boss 5/10 but the game its self and the story 10/10
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Eddy
Posted 17 January 2019 - 10:07 AM
Was supposed to review this much earlier, but didn't get around to it. Here we are tho 
To begin with, this is a fantastic quest, way better than anything else you've ever made. I was pretty much hooked throughout the entire quest. The overworld and dungeon designs are beautiful and I really loved the lore you added to all the different places. It gave each setting its own kind of story in a way, and that's really cool to see. The openness of the quest is already a really nice plus as well, where you can literally go anywhere and complete any dungeon you want. I had quite a bit of fun experimenting around what I can and can't do, and there's some really interesting routes people can take with this. The updated soundtrack fits the quest very well and sets the mood of a lot of places. The dungeon progression was pretty neat and nothing felt too hard or too easy on my run.
As for the negatives, there's hardly any for me besides maybe the biggest one being the fire dungeon is little too bland for my tastes I guess, I feel like there could have been a better use of the dungeon item there to have some more interesting puzzles around. There are a few other minor things I've discussed with you, but they don't really add to much. Overall, this is an easy 5/5 for me. Good job!
To begin with, this is a fantastic quest, way better than anything else you've ever made. I was pretty much hooked throughout the entire quest. The overworld and dungeon designs are beautiful and I really loved the lore you added to all the different places. It gave each setting its own kind of story in a way, and that's really cool to see. The openness of the quest is already a really nice plus as well, where you can literally go anywhere and complete any dungeon you want. I had quite a bit of fun experimenting around what I can and can't do, and there's some really interesting routes people can take with this. The updated soundtrack fits the quest very well and sets the mood of a lot of places. The dungeon progression was pretty neat and nothing felt too hard or too easy on my run.
As for the negatives, there's hardly any for me besides maybe the biggest one being the fire dungeon is little too bland for my tastes I guess, I feel like there could have been a better use of the dungeon item there to have some more interesting puzzles around. There are a few other minor things I've discussed with you, but they don't really add to much. Overall, this is an easy 5/5 for me. Good job!
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Useless Old Man Wisdom
Posted 07 December 2018 - 12:30 PM
I played through Second Chance sometime last month, so a lot of details may be overlooked, but I can verify that SC delivers as a non-linear and solid mini-quest.
Yes, the real highlight of SC are the graphics and as a whole, this quest looks very good. The cave system is very-well implemented as a means of transportation and repository for secrets.
I do have a few minor gripes:
- One is that I managed to obtain the L2 sword very early on, by playing through the Kiln first, and that choice pretty much broke the game by rendering it very easy for the rest of the way. I understand this possibility has since been fixed, but take it as a given that it is quite possible to become very powerful in SC by your choice of dungeon order and how much exploring you do.
- The dungeons are pretty simple both it terms of length/time and fairly replete of puzzles, so the dungeons are definitely not the highlight of SC compared to the overworld. This isn't that much of a gripe, though, because it does force the player out to explore the relatively strong overworld.
- I couldn't find a way to see the promised second ending because the way to the final boss became non-functional after I saved following my play through beating the final boss. Maybe I'm missing something simple.
In closing, if you are looking for a good way to spend 4-6 hours, you can do a lot worse than SC. Good job indeed, Joelmacool.
Yes, the real highlight of SC are the graphics and as a whole, this quest looks very good. The cave system is very-well implemented as a means of transportation and repository for secrets.
I do have a few minor gripes:
- One is that I managed to obtain the L2 sword very early on, by playing through the Kiln first, and that choice pretty much broke the game by rendering it very easy for the rest of the way. I understand this possibility has since been fixed, but take it as a given that it is quite possible to become very powerful in SC by your choice of dungeon order and how much exploring you do.
- The dungeons are pretty simple both it terms of length/time and fairly replete of puzzles, so the dungeons are definitely not the highlight of SC compared to the overworld. This isn't that much of a gripe, though, because it does force the player out to explore the relatively strong overworld.
- I couldn't find a way to see the promised second ending because the way to the final boss became non-functional after I saved following my play through beating the final boss. Maybe I'm missing something simple.
In closing, if you are looking for a good way to spend 4-6 hours, you can do a lot worse than SC. Good job indeed, Joelmacool.
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Shane
Posted 22 November 2018 - 04:51 AM
Easily Joel's best quest yet, you've come a long way since How Do I Play Zelda? I think it's neat you made an open world quest as I think you succeeded pretty well. I think what makes the open world aspect work so well however are the neat dungeons that can be found. An open world is only as good as the content you find IMO. It also helps you created a lot of variety and a setting that makes me curious about the lore and history of this place and the events that took place. The storytelling and open world really go hand in hand I personally feel even if that storytelling wasn't really explained fully.
I'm fine with the previous music choices, but great job on some of the replacements. You get special points for having one of the best soundtracks in the quest now. The snow dungeon song has to be my favorite choice. I think you didn't really have to replace some of the songs but IMO finding unique songs do benefit the experience, especially in a quest like this with its own unique feel and setting you've created here.
Speaking of, I'm also fine with the story. At first I thought it was kind of silly, and had Joel written all over it but the more I playtested and played the final version, the more I kind of enjoyed it. There are definitely things I want to see explored in a future quest. I do agree with Aevin that the main character's personality need to show a bit better, and that there was missed chances at some character development (maybe have the protagonist react to some of the horrible tragedies that were recorded for example). But personally, I'm fine with the ending, clunkiness aside, I think I like bold endings like this. Although I can see why they wouldn't be as popular, and I think a "good ending" still could have worked, given the title of the quest. But I guess it never explicitly stated that your second chance was going to be used well. Also before I move on, I do like that split screen effect, that was really awesome!
To wrap this up, I really liked this quest. There are some things that I didn't enjoy too much like the desert dungeon being on each side of the desert. But I didn't necessarily dislike it either. Definitely a 5/5 quest, and easily your best quest yet.
I'm fine with the previous music choices, but great job on some of the replacements. You get special points for having one of the best soundtracks in the quest now.
The snow dungeon song has to be my favorite choice. I think you didn't really have to replace some of the songs but IMO finding unique songs do benefit the experience, especially in a quest like this with its own unique feel and setting you've created here.Speaking of, I'm also fine with the story. At first I thought it was kind of silly, and had Joel written all over it but the more I playtested and played the final version, the more I kind of enjoyed it. There are definitely things I want to see explored in a future quest. I do agree with Aevin that the main character's personality need to show a bit better, and that there was missed chances at some character development (maybe have the protagonist react to some of the horrible tragedies that were recorded for example). But personally, I'm fine with the ending, clunkiness aside, I think I like bold endings like this. Although I can see why they wouldn't be as popular, and I think a "good ending" still could have worked, given the title of the quest. But I guess it never explicitly stated that your second chance was going to be used well.
Also before I move on, I do like that split screen effect, that was really awesome!To wrap this up, I really liked this quest. There are some things that I didn't enjoy too much like the desert dungeon being on each side of the desert. But I didn't necessarily dislike it either. Definitely a 5/5 quest, and easily your best quest yet.
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xanadude
Posted 11 November 2018 - 05:32 PM
I very much enjoyed this quest. It's quite a fun little game and I recommend everyone checks it out. The screens are beautiful, the dungeons are creative but never overstay their welcome, and the overworld is compact and well thought out. I also really enjoyed the side dungeons in this game as well. It's an overall very solid experience.
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