The Legend of Zelda

Second Quest

After defeating Ganon and returning to the title screen, your save file will show Link holding up a Triforce. Start a new game on this file and you will begin playing the Second Quest.

During the Second Quest, many dungeons and caves are in new locations, and the dungeons themselves have all changed. A few new enemy variants appear, and you can run into crooks who will take your Rupees or one Heart Container permanently. You get a slightly different ending if you complete the Second Quest.

Quick Save

At any time, press START to pause them game, then press Up + A on Controller 2. This will bring up the save menu without you having to lose a life first.

Skip to Second Quest

When creating a new save file, enter the name as:

ZELDA

You will automatically start the game on the much harder Second Quest.