Nintendo’s ‘souped-up’ NES Zelda loads you with gear for an easier adventure
https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/10/nintendos-souped-up-nes-zelda-loads-you-with-gear-for-an-easier-adventure/
Nintendo has set a strange new precedent with the release of Legend of Zelda SP on the Switch: it’s essentially the original NES game but Link starts loaded up with good gear and cash. In a way it’s no different from a cheat code, but the way it’s executed feels like a missed opportunity.
The game itself (SP stands for “special”) is described by Nintendo in the menu as a “souped up version” of the original: “Living the life of luxury!” It’s a separate entry in the menu with all the other NES games you get as part of the company’s subscription service.