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'''Zelda Classic''' is a program that was released in [[2001]]. It allows users to create and share Zelda [[Fan Games]]. It has two modes: Zelda Classic and Zelda Quest. Zelda Classic plays the games, while Zelda Quest creates them.
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{{Infobox|Fan Game
| name = ZQuest Classic<br/>Zelda Classic
| logo      = [[File:Zcsliced 07.gif]]
| platform_header = Versions
| release 1.00  = {{date|y=1999}}
| release 1.50  = {{date|y=2000}} (v1.50)
| release 2.50.0 = {{date|y=2012|m=12|d=21}}
| release 2.50.1 = {{date|y=2013|m=10|d=5}}
| release 2.50.2 = {{date|y=2015|m=10|d=13}}
| release 2.53 = {{date|y=2019|m=4|d=19}}
| release 2.53.1 (Beta 56) = {{date|y=2021|m=7|d=11}}
| release 2.55 = {{date|y=2024|m=2|d=20}}
| developer = Armageddon Games (historical; for active list of developers, see GitHub)
}}<section end=infobox />
'''ZQuest Classic''', traditionally known as '''Zelda Classic''', is a tribute to [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. Beginning as an exact replica of the [[The Legend of Zelda|original NES game]], ZQuest Classic allows the development of new quests that can use either the traditional graphics or enhanced graphics, as well as new enemies, items, and challenges. It supports scripting via a custom language called ZScript.


== Notable Games ==
[https://web.archive.org/web/20230327141703/https://www.zeldaclassic.com/devhistory/program-renamed/ It was renamed to ZQuest Classic] in July 2022 over trademark concerns, although the ZeldaClassic.com domain still works as of April 2024 and offers older downloads.
There are numerous games created with this program, some not even Zelda-related. Here is a listing of notable games:


*[[Lost Isle]]: [[User:Mases|Mases]] played this game in [[2013]]
Originally, it was released for DOS. As of 2023, versions are released for Windows 7+, MacOS, [https://flathub.org/apps/com.zquestclassic.ZQuest Linux], and [https://web.zquestclassic.com/play/ browsers].
*[[Origin]]: Created by the same creator of Lost Isle
 
==Download==
* [https://zquestclassic.com/releases/ Download ZQuest Classic from zquestclassic.com].
* [https://www.zeldaclassic.com/downloads/ Download older Zelda Classic versions].
* [https://github.com/ZQuestClassic/ZQuestClassic ZQuest Classic GitHub project page]
* Download ZQuest Classic Quests [https://www.purezc.net/index.php?page=quests from PureZC.net]
* Many older quests may be found [https://www.zeldaclassic.com/resource-listing/?filter_1=Quest at ZeldaClassic.com]
 
== Quests ==
There are numerous games created with this program, some not even Zelda-related. Some include:
*[[Lost Isle]]: [[User:Mases|Mases]] played this game in [[2013]]-  Quest by DarkFlameWolf and Peteo
*[[Isle of Rebirth]]: Played by Mases in [[2014]]
*[[Isle of Rebirth]]: Played by Mases in [[2014]]
*[[Lost Isle 2]]: Eventual sequel to the original Lost Isle
 
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ZQuest Classic
Zelda Classic
Zcsliced 07.gif
Release

Versions

Date

1.00

1.50

2000 (v1.50)

2.50.0

December 21, 2012

2.50.1

October 5, 2013

2.50.2

October 13, 2015

2.53

April 19, 2019

2.53.1 (Beta 56)

July 11, 2021

2.55

February 20, 2024

Credits

Developer

Armageddon Games (historical; for active list of developers, see GitHub)

ZQuest Classic, traditionally known as Zelda Classic, is a tribute to The Legend of Zelda series. Beginning as an exact replica of the original NES game, ZQuest Classic allows the development of new quests that can use either the traditional graphics or enhanced graphics, as well as new enemies, items, and challenges. It supports scripting via a custom language called ZScript.

It was renamed to ZQuest Classic in July 2022 over trademark concerns, although the ZeldaClassic.com domain still works as of April 2024 and offers older downloads.

Originally, it was released for DOS. As of 2023, versions are released for Windows 7+, MacOS, Linux, and browsers.

Download

Quests

There are numerous games created with this program, some not even Zelda-related. Some include: