The Legend of Zelda XD2: Mercuris' Chess

The Legend of Zelda XD2: Mercuris' Chess

Released2017
The Legend of Zelda XD2: Mercuris Chess is the sequel of the first XD parodic game, and was also released on April 1st, in 2017 this time. As a direct sequel, the overworld is expanded, the story is extended and the funny tone is kept, if not bettered! The game was made in 10 weeks (!), beginning with an a discussion about how people always mispronounce Mercuris Chest (note the T at the end). Diarandor suggested that a game could be named Mercuris Chess to make fun of the title, and the same day it was decided that it would be the next big April’s fools joke. The team worked really hard, and you can feel the improvements from the previous games. The game has 2 dungeons, and lots of side-quests and secrets everywhere, and also feature silly NPCs around the overworld. Be sure to speak to every one to not miss a joke!

Details

DeveloperSolarus Team
ReleasedApril 1, 2017
StatusReleased
GenresAdventure
ThemesAction
PlatformsLinux LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows) PC (Microsoft Windows)MAC Mac
ModesSingle player

About This Game

You do not need to have played the first XD game to follow this one—though knowing that Link locked Zelda in his cave after a drinking night does help contextualize the opening. Some months after that incident, while Link was still trying to repair the damage, a wealthy businessman named Mr. Grump arrived in the kingdom, bought everything in it, and took over completely. This is a world where everything carries a price tag, and where the line between truth and fiction has become impossible to find.