Nintendo’s ‘souped-up’ NES Zelda loads you with gear for an easier adventure – TechCrunch

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 with 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”