Very solid quest all around! For reference I played the A-Side version (not a chance I'll ever touch B-Side). The quest is very Z1-like, especially when it comes to overworld design and dungeon design. I do like how as you complete every dungeon the world continues to open up more and more until you are free to explore everywhere. That kind of progression is great. The dungeons are designed interestingly and some have cool gimmicks to them. The mini dungeons you find along the way compliment the main dungeons quite well and I certainly like how you get thrown off by having to visit later ones much earlier than anticipated to get items to progress.
I don't have much to critique but I will say that I feel the main dungeons are all far too short IMO. Makes sense for maybe the first 2 dungeons or so but I certainly think for A-Side the later dungeons should've been expanded since I feel they just went by too fast until you get to Level 9 which is huge in comparison. That's all really though.
Overall a very solid quest, I had fun playing it and it's nice to see classic style quests pop up now and again. A solid 4/5 from me.
Saint James Place
Overview
Feature Quest
Creator:
Joelmacool
Genre: NES-style
Added: 01 Dec 2024
Updated: 20 Dec 2024
ZC Version: 2.55
Downloads: 132
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Information
This is the official Saint James Place Quest Pack! Including two quests in one, experience Saint James Place in two entirely different ways.
Check the description for more information on Saint James Place: A-Side, and Saint James Place: B-Side!
Check the description for more information on Saint James Place: A-Side, and Saint James Place: B-Side!
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Description
This Quest download includes two radically different quests, one being the original and untouched version of the quest from the Type B Quest Contest, and the other being a completely revamped and balanced version of the quest!
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Saint James Place: A-Side [RECOMMENDED]
This is the version that I expect most people to play, and it's the version I put the most work into. Being completely revamped, you'll find that there are almost double the number of dungeons found in the B-Side variation of the quest, with Yiu being doubled in size too. A lot of the annoyances found in the B-Side has also been completely removed, and replaced with more fair puzzles with a much more forgiving gameplay progression.
Play this version if you want to experience Saint James Place in its revamped form!
Saint James Place: B-Side
For those looking for a stupid challenge, this is the version for you. Completely untouched and unbalanced, this version will surely bring your patience to the limit; while a lot of the game is extremely difficult, completing such a quest as this shouldn't be a challenge for the skilled veterans of Zelda Classic... Are you sure you can beat it?
Play this version if you want to experience Saint James Place in its original form!
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Both quests are packaged together, and use the same songs, so simply load the quests (without moving them from their original file location) and get playing!
I do recommend that you play the A-Side if you want a more fun experience, as the B-Side is not for everyone. Just a little warning there, but if you still want to give the B-Side a try, feel free! It won't be pretty...
Update Log:
[04/12/2024]
Saint James Place: A-Side
- Added a cave that provides a hint to where the White Sword is located.
- Made a special shop easier to find.
- Fixed a few bugs in Yiu.
[06/12/2024]
Saint James Place: B-Side
- Potions can now be bought.
- One room each in Level 5, Level 7, and Level 8 have been slightly nerfed.
[20/12/2024]
Saint James Place: A-Side
- Moved the locations of the Red Ring and Silver Arrows.
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Saint James Place: A-Side [RECOMMENDED]
This is the version that I expect most people to play, and it's the version I put the most work into. Being completely revamped, you'll find that there are almost double the number of dungeons found in the B-Side variation of the quest, with Yiu being doubled in size too. A lot of the annoyances found in the B-Side has also been completely removed, and replaced with more fair puzzles with a much more forgiving gameplay progression.
Play this version if you want to experience Saint James Place in its revamped form!
Saint James Place: B-Side
For those looking for a stupid challenge, this is the version for you. Completely untouched and unbalanced, this version will surely bring your patience to the limit; while a lot of the game is extremely difficult, completing such a quest as this shouldn't be a challenge for the skilled veterans of Zelda Classic... Are you sure you can beat it?
Play this version if you want to experience Saint James Place in its original form!
------------------
Both quests are packaged together, and use the same songs, so simply load the quests (without moving them from their original file location) and get playing!
I do recommend that you play the A-Side if you want a more fun experience, as the B-Side is not for everyone. Just a little warning there, but if you still want to give the B-Side a try, feel free! It won't be pretty...
Update Log:
[04/12/2024]
Saint James Place: A-Side
- Added a cave that provides a hint to where the White Sword is located.
- Made a special shop easier to find.
- Fixed a few bugs in Yiu.
[06/12/2024]
Saint James Place: B-Side
- Potions can now be bought.
- One room each in Level 5, Level 7, and Level 8 have been slightly nerfed.
[20/12/2024]
Saint James Place: A-Side
- Moved the locations of the Red Ring and Silver Arrows.
Story
Saint James embarks on a pilgrimage to Yiu, in hopes of freeing the people of their Sin.
James is met with much resistance, but is not dissuaded from the challenge! Using his wealth of knowledge and skill, he lets the commoners know one thing: money talks. And it seems, destiny agrees, for prosperity follows James wherever he goes!
Can he successfully conquer Yiu? ...Or will he be bested by the savages living there?
James is met with much resistance, but is not dissuaded from the challenge! Using his wealth of knowledge and skill, he lets the commoners know one thing: money talks. And it seems, destiny agrees, for prosperity follows James wherever he goes!
Can he successfully conquer Yiu? ...Or will he be bested by the savages living there?
Tips & Cheats
If you find yourself lacking in Heart Container Pieces, do know that there are many secrets across Yiu!
Almost every screen in Saint James Place: A-Side has a secret, so keep a keen eye and find them all!
There are no real tips for Saint James Place: B-Side, just hope for the best and get on with the challenge!
Almost every screen in Saint James Place: A-Side has a secret, so keep a keen eye and find them all!
There are no real tips for Saint James Place: B-Side, just hope for the best and get on with the challenge!
Credits
Only I worked on this quest, having also made the music myself.
Credit to Coolgamer012345 for making the Type B Contest; the quest wouldn't exist without him!
Special thanks to James24 for sparking the Type B Quest meme, a large inspiration for the jokes of the A-Side and the difficulty of the B-Side!
Credit to Coolgamer012345 for making the Type B Contest; the quest wouldn't exist without him!
Special thanks to James24 for sparking the Type B Quest meme, a large inspiration for the jokes of the A-Side and the difficulty of the B-Side!
