SCREENSHOTS10
DESCRIPTION
Starting development in 2017, this is a rebuild of my first quest, released in 2013. The original does not need to be replayed in any way to enjoy this one.
Features:
- A moderately high difficulty curve, emphasizing combat and understanding your items more than traditional puzzle solving.
- 8x8 Overworld with numerous secrets to find, split into 3 core sections.
- 4 main dungeons, 3 side dungeons.
- Optional progression that can allow you to deviate from the intended route and do things out of order.
- 3 different armors to choose from, each with their own boons.
- A money making minigame that distinguishes itself from gambling minigames in other quests.
Changelog
Changes made since the 2024 Expo
:
- Level 3 has been significantly adjusted to make the dungeon less punishing for those who die a lot.
- Various bosses and mini-bosses have been adjusted. (Primarily, each main dungeon boss now resists bombs to prevent cheesing those fights.)
- Various typos and minor bugs have been fixed.
- A bug involving pits and water has been resolved.
Changes made since 4/11/2025:
- Slight color change to a sprite in the ending
- Buffed Purple Tunic to raise power by 1, and dialogue is altered to reflect this.
- Changed Goriya's boomerangs to real boomerangs
- Changed level 4 continue point
- Fixed a typo with one of the knights (there's more I forgot to fix but also forgot where it was.)
- Fixed a minor cutscene error.
- Fixed alignments with a bombable wall in level 1
- Changed enemies in a level 4 puzzle room
- Changed a level 4 trap just a bit to be less mean
- Fixed teleportor bug in Dragonblade Castle
Features:
- A moderately high difficulty curve, emphasizing combat and understanding your items more than traditional puzzle solving.
- 8x8 Overworld with numerous secrets to find, split into 3 core sections.
- 4 main dungeons, 3 side dungeons.
- Optional progression that can allow you to deviate from the intended route and do things out of order.
- 3 different armors to choose from, each with their own boons.
- A money making minigame that distinguishes itself from gambling minigames in other quests.
Changelog
Changes made since the 2024 Expo
:
- Level 3 has been significantly adjusted to make the dungeon less punishing for those who die a lot.
- Various bosses and mini-bosses have been adjusted. (Primarily, each main dungeon boss now resists bombs to prevent cheesing those fights.)
- Various typos and minor bugs have been fixed.
- A bug involving pits and water has been resolved.
Changes made since 4/11/2025:
- Slight color change to a sprite in the ending
- Buffed Purple Tunic to raise power by 1, and dialogue is altered to reflect this.
- Changed Goriya's boomerangs to real boomerangs
- Changed level 4 continue point
- Fixed a typo with one of the knights (there's more I forgot to fix but also forgot where it was.)
- Fixed a minor cutscene error.
- Fixed alignments with a bombable wall in level 1
- Changed enemies in a level 4 puzzle room
- Changed a level 4 trap just a bit to be less mean
- Fixed teleportor bug in Dragonblade Castle
QUEST INFORMATION
Please use the latest version of 2.55. This quest is a rebuild of my first quest, Nostalrul. The game bares significant similarities, but is otherwise its own quest. This quest can be enjoyed without playing the original.
STORY / TIPS & NOTES
The grandfather of a young boy by the name of Tink has asked of him to travel across the land of Nostalrul in order to collect the 3 Shining Prisms, objects of strong magical properties, in order to prevent calamity upon the land. With little time to spare, Tink sets up, his sword in hand, to fulfill his grandfather's wish.
Tips & Cheats
Spoiler
- If you enter the sewer after you complete the Moblin Hideout, you can get a key and there are two lock blocks. Taking the top lock will net you a heart piece, and taking the down lock will lead you to an alternate route, allowing you to play the quest out of order. Level 3 is significantly harder than Level 2, so this is not reccomended for new players, however, it is good for those who would like a challenge. You can also instead use this alternate route to gain access to the Nostalrul City shops significantly earlier as well, prepping you further for Level 2. The 2nd key in the sewer can be accessed after beating Level 3, allowing the Heart Piece to be obtained regardless of what route you take.
- Halfway through the quest, you will gain access to a gambling minigame. This is the single best way to get rupees in the quest if you master the minigame, so it's well worth your time to bungle around with.
- MAKE sure you get one of the armors as soon as you can. These make the quest significantly simpler to complete. More information about the costumes can be learned by talking to the owner of the clothing store as well as her girlfriend at the town square.
Tips & Cheats
Spoiler
- If you enter the sewer after you complete the Moblin Hideout, you can get a key and there are two lock blocks. Taking the top lock will net you a heart piece, and taking the down lock will lead you to an alternate route, allowing you to play the quest out of order. Level 3 is significantly harder than Level 2, so this is not reccomended for new players, however, it is good for those who would like a challenge. You can also instead use this alternate route to gain access to the Nostalrul City shops significantly earlier as well, prepping you further for Level 2. The 2nd key in the sewer can be accessed after beating Level 3, allowing the Heart Piece to be obtained regardless of what route you take.
- Halfway through the quest, you will gain access to a gambling minigame. This is the single best way to get rupees in the quest if you master the minigame, so it's well worth your time to bungle around with.
- MAKE sure you get one of the armors as soon as you can. These make the quest significantly simpler to complete. More information about the costumes can be learned by talking to the owner of the clothing store as well as her girlfriend at the town square.