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IQ test by Puzzle Dude seems to be the precursor to Cube, which I have previously played. I see lots of the same or similar puzzles in here that were only made harder in Cube. There are also some different types of puzzles in here than there are in Cube so even though there was very similar things, this one still has ideas and puzzles to keep it a fresh and unique experience. Such as Hookshot and Dash Jump stuff.

I personally love the Push Block Puzzles with different types of blocks that really make you think about how to work your way back from the end goal. They can be the most frustrating, but are also the most rewarding to figure out.

If you want some great Zelda Style and themed Puzzles that aren't too hard, give it a go!

For reference at the time of writing this review, I have just 100% completed this hack.

I've seen this hack sitting on the site for a while now, and just knowing it was made by PuzzleDude attracted me to it. He has much experience with hacking ALttP and from playing some of his other hacks, I knew this was going to be good.

First things first, even though PuzzleDude calls this a "short hack" DO NOT think that it will be short! This hack is around 8-12 hours in length for a first-time player of the hack. It was especially long for me because I didn't abuse savestates. I began playing expecting the hack to be short, but it ended up being longer than a casual playthrough of the original.

Warning: MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD!

This hack is called "IQ Test" for a reason. It is entirely puzzle-based. Don't expect to explore a vast overworld... About the puzzles, they are God tier in this hack. I can't even imagine how PuzzleDude came up with half of them. Some of the puzzles will stump you for more than half an hour or longer, especially the multi-block pushing puzzles that begin to appear in the 3rd dungeon. After beating the 2nd dungeon which was entirely based around pitfalls, that is when the game begins to truly test you. Also, thanks to the power of ASM hacking, new types of pushable-blocks were added to the game. These blocks were what plagued the entirety of the 3rd dungeon. So many strings of interconnected block puzzle rooms started to get to me. Throughout my day I kept imagining different ways I could solve these block puzzles, for real it was taxing my brain! For a decent amount of the puzzles you had to keep track of so many blocks at once so as not to trap a block; as trapping one would force you to have to reset the room you were in. But, I don't want to spoil too much about the puzzles so I'll move on to another topic.

Nitpicks! The only thing I have close to a complaint about this hack is how you can't move anymore when charging a spin attack, and the Pegasus Boots' speed has been slowed.

Other than that I'd give this hack a 9/10! Very well thought out design, and truly a challenge. Enjoyed every moment even though I got stuck a LOT!

P.S To anyone who reaches the pitfall that takes you to Ganon, make sure you walk into the pitfall from the bottom edge! I walked in from the top edge and fell into another hole which was in the center of Ganon's Boss room and it forced me to backtrack!