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How a '90s Zelda PC port became a fangame factory, turning turned one legend into a thousand
The PC port of the classic NES game The Legend of Zelda has evolved into ZQuest Classic, an open-source engine that empowers fans to create their own Zelda-inspired fangames. Led by volunteers Emily Venezia and Connor Clark, the community has developed over a thousand custom 'quests,' ranging from Metroidvania-style adventures to NES-like experiences, demonstrating the enduring legacy and moddability of the original game.
