Ever thought what really defines a hardcore zelda fan? I’m sure you all came up with your own interesting definitions, but here I have mine and I have a challenge to complete in order to become one. I call it the
True Hardcore Zelda Fan Challenge. Here I made a lists of all the zelda games you must beat (
and yes even the remakes and the alternate endings 
) Below the list for each game I have the checklist for 100% percent completion for each zelda game. Take note there
may be some slight adjustments. Let’s start it off:
The True Hardcore Zelda Fan Challenge
List:
LoZ(NES,CE,GBA)
AoL(NES,CE,GBA)
AlttP(SNES,GBA,GBA alternate ending)
LA(GB-without dying)
LA DX(GBC)
OoT(N64,CE,masterquest OoT)
Masterquest(GC)
OoA>>>OoS[Hero’s quest, OoA>>>OoS]
OoS>>>OoA[Hero’s quest, OoS>>>OoA]
FS (GBA)
TWW
FSA (singleplayer, multi player)
TMC
TP (GC, Wii)
LoZ(NES,CE,GBA)
{}complete main story
{}collect all heart containers
{} collect all items(even the upgrades)
{} beat the game
without collecting the magic key
{} Locate and open/acquire every single treasure chest, map,compass and key
{}die 0 times
Second quest
(same as first quest)
{} die 0 times
AoL(NES,CE,GBA)
{}complete main story
{}collect all items
{}collect all heart containers
{}collect all magic containers
{}reach highest (9) level-up on all attack, life and potion
{}acquire all spells
{}do
not acquire any 1-up dolls
{} Locate and open/acquire every single treasure chest, map,compass and key
{}die 0 times
ALttP(SNES,GBA)
{}complete main story
{} acquire all items (including all four bottles, shields, tunics,etc)
{}get the highest sword possible (golden sword)
{} receive all heart containers
{} access the Chris Houlihan room using all methods that have been
proven to work
{} upgrade enhance all items and attributes possible (arrows, magic, health)
{} have encountered the Ghost of Misery Mire (all 3 of them)
{} Locate and open/acquire every single treasure chest, map,compass and key
{}die 0 times
* For a better challenge enter your name as Link (supposely makes the game harder)
GBA advance version
{} (complete above)
{} Complete Riddle Quest
{} complete FS, then beat AlttP through the Palace of the four sword, to unlock alternate ending
{} Locate and open/acquire every single treasure chest, map,compass and key
{} die 0 times
LA (GB)
{} complete main story
{} acquire all items
{} complete trading sequence
{} collect enough seashells for the upgraded sword
{} collect all heart containers
{} Locate and open/acquire every single treasure chest, map,compass and key
{} die 0 times
LA DX (GBC)
{} (complete above)
{} complete photo sidequest
{} go through secret dungeon to get the red tunic. Make additional visit to swap for the blue tunic.
{} Locate and open/acquire every single treasure chest, map,compass and key
{}die 0 times to unlock slightly alternate ending
OoT (N64,CE, OoT on masterquest disc)
{}complete main story
{}acquire all items (including 4 bottles, ice arrows)
{}Win Epona from Ingo
{} collect all 100 skulltulas
{}learn all ocarina tunes
{} acquire highest scale (golden scale)
{} win the sidequest race at Lon Lon Ranch to have a cow at your Deku house
{} acquire all upgrades (life, magic, quiver, bombs, slingshot, deku sticks)
{} complete trading sequence for the Big Goron Sword
{} complete al mini-games for rewards and prizes
{} Acquire the sinking lure at least once
{} Catch the legendary Hylian Loach
{} Locate and open/acquire every single treasure chest, map,compass and key
{}die 0 times
Master Quest(CE)
{} (complete above)
{} die 0 times
Majora’s Mask(N64,CE)
{} complete main story
{} acquire all heart pieces
{} acquire all items (and the highest sword possible)
{} complete the bomber’s Notebook
{} collect all masks
{} learn all ocarina tunes
{} acquire Epona
{} for all four levels collect all stray fairies to get; charged spin attack, Double Magic, Double Defense, and the Great Fairy Sword
{} Complete both House of Skulltulas
{}complete all mini-games for rewards and prizes
{}complete title deed trade
{} Locate and open/acquire every single treasure chest, map,compass and key
{}die 0 times
Oracles Series(GBC)
{}complete both games in this order:
OoA>>>OoS[Hero’s quest, OoA>>>OoS]
OoS>>>OoA[Hero’s quest, OoS>>>OoA]
{}acquire all rings possible in each games
{} get the highest ring box (L-5)
{} collect all heart pieces possible in each game
{} acquire all items
{} complete swap sequence
{} accomplish all secrets/passwords to gain item or reward
{} help Blossom and Tipin grow a child
{} Locate and open/acquire every single treasure chests, map,compass and key
{} die 0 times
FS(GBA)
{}Complete main story
{} Locate and open/acquire every single treasure chest, map,compass and key
{} die 0 times
TWW(GC)
{} Complete main story
{} acquire all items
{} collect all sea charts
{} collect all treasure charts and find the treasure chart for each one
{} acquire all other charts (Beddle charts, Triforce charts,etc)
{} acquire all heart pieces
{} complete the photography side quest
{} acquire deluxe pictograph
{} complete every 11 mini-games
{} learn all of the Windwaker songs
{} acquire Hero’s charm
{} acquire all upgrades from fairies (bombs, arrows, ruppees)
{} Collect every single treasure chest in the game
{} find all sunken treasure
{} find all secret caves
{} Slay all Big Octos
{} find all 7 submarines and acquire treasure from it
{} find all 28 platforms and acquire treasure from it
{} find enough blue, red and green Chuchus to help make the 3 potions
{} Cure Grannys illness to get Exlir Soup
{} purchase every legendary picture from Lenzo
{} learn Hurricane sword spin from Orca
{} complete the Nintendo Gallery (all 134 figuirines)
{} help out assistant postman at Dragon Roast Island by helping him with his job.
{} complete mail sidequest
{} complete all tingle’s quest
{} gain membership card at the Beedle(30pts=Complimentary ID and 60pts=Fill-Up Coupon
{} complete the Pet pig for Rose sidequest
{} complete the Korok sidequest
{} complete 16 slide puzzles in Mrs. Marie’s Cabana
{} Locate and open/acquire every single treasure chest, map,compass and key
{} die 0 times
second quest
{}(complete above)
{} die 0 times
FSA(GC)
single player
{}complete main story
{} Collect every single treasure chest in the game
{} Locate and open/acquire every single treasure chest, map,compass and key
{} dies 0 times
multi player
{}complete main story
{}unlock all 8 mini games at Tingle’s Tower and play/beat them
{} Collect every single treasure chest in the game
{}unlock all 5 levels for Shadow Battle and play/beat them
{} die 0 times
TMC(GBA)
{} complete main story
{} collect all heart pieces
{} acquire all items(including light arrows, and bottles)
{} complete all Kinstone fusions
{} collect all figurines
{} unlock Picolyte from Beetle
{} acquire all upgrades (arrows, bombs,etc)
{}have acquired the Tingle Trophy
{}learn all performance upgrades from the Hidden Blade Brothers
{} Collect every single treasure chest in the game
{}completed every round of monsters at Simon's Simulations
{} have purchased all of the Swordsman's Newsletters
{} acquire all tiger scrolls
{} find a place for 2 of the oracles to live
{} Locate and open/acquire every single treasure chest, map, compass and key
{} die 0 times
**If you are daring enough complete e_alert’s 100% completion fo TMC
TP(GC, Wii)
{} complete main story
{} collect all heart pieces
{} Obtain all upgrades
{} Complete all 12 mini-games
{} Explore all locations and hidden pathways on the map
{} replace the Bridge of Eldin
{} Complete both the Hot spring sidequest and the Malo Market side quest
{} Discover all warp locations
{} Collect all mail from the mailman
{} acquire all items
{} Complete the Cave of Ordeals (first time and second time!)
{} Collect all 60 poe souls
{} Collect all 24 golden bugs
{} obtain all 7 hidden skills
{} Find all hidden Grottos
{} Catch all 7 different fish and catch at least 1 bag of rupees and junk
{} Acquire the sinking lure at least once
{} Catch the legendary Hylian Loach
{} Acquire and use the 2 types of bait and hooks
{}Complete all 8 courses of the Rollgoal game
{} Locate and open/acquire every treasure chest, map, compass and key
{} die 0 times
***More to come
So that is it. In the meantime I will making some slight adjustments. If you think I miss anything please post here. Any other questions I’ll be happy to answer. If you are participating in this challenge fell free to post how you are doing. Last but not least I like to thank e_alert for the inspiration.
Enjoy!
