River Devil

River Devil is an enemy that appeared in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

Appearances

The Adventure of Link

The River Devil is an enemy that act more as an obstacle rather than an actual enemy. This blackened, spider-like creature blocks the single road that connects the northern and southern parts of Hyrule. The residents of the Town of Nabooru fear of this creature. The only way to pass him is to play the Flute that can be found in the Ocean Palace. After Link plays the Flute, the River Devil will disappear and Link can continue in his quest.

Trivia

• In the Japanese 'Famicom Disk System' version of this game, the River Devil had a different sprite. In this version, they have a brown skin and known as "The Monster."

Gallery

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  River Devil Sprite from The Adventure of Link

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  River Devil Sprite (Japanese Famicom Disk System version) from The Adventure of Link

References

1. "THE DEVIL DOES NOT LIKE NOISE" — Woman in Mountain Town of Darunia in The Adventure of Link.
2. "THE RIVER DEVIL EATS THOSE WHO ARE WEAK." — Woman in Nabooru in The Adventure of Link.
3. "For years, a giant spider known as the River Devil blocked the road south of Nabooru town. Link was able to drive the River Devil away by playing a song on the Flute." — (The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia).