Far from the best NES game but definitely overhated.

I finally took the time to push past the first level and it really gets going by that point when you get strength powerups and the bow upgrade.

Level design is pretty cool, especially the boss labyrinth levels, feels very inspired by the original Zelda which I imagine was being worked on at the same time.

Overall a good NES game and I think it deserves the frustrating first 30 minutes to get past the first stage or two!