Synopsis
by Brett Alan Weiss
The third game in the legendary Zelda series (after The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link for the NES), The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is widely regarded as one of the greatest games of all time for any console. The storyline, which involves rescuing Princess Zelda and seven other maidens (each locked in a away in a different dungeon), is engrossing, the Light and Dark Worlds (which you can teleport between using a Magic Mirror) are filled with secrets, traps and puzzles, the battle system is tight, and the interfacing and mapping system is convenient and easy to use. Link begins the game empty handed but will soon find a sword and shield and will eventually discover numerous other items, including many new to the series, such as the Pegasus Boots, the aforementioned mirror, and a grappling hook. Longtime Nintendo composer Koji Kondo (Super Mario World) provides the musical score (meaning that it's excellent, of course), and the graphics and sounds show excellent attention to detail. All in all, this is a must-own title and a wonderful return to (and upgrading of) the many things that made the original The Legend of Zelda such a brilliant success. After the somewhat disappointing (but still solid) Zelda II, this is a good (make that great) thing.
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Extra Creditsby Brett Alan Weiss
The Legend of Zelda was released for the NES in 1987. Zelda II: The Adventure of Link followed in 1988.
Also Available On
Platform
Publisher
Developer
Year
Game Boy Advance
Nintendo of America, Inc.
Nintendo EAD
2006
Game Boy Advance
Nintendo of America, Inc.
Nintendo EAD
2002
Wii
Nintendo of America, Inc.
Nintendo EAD
2007
Extra credits by Brett Alan Weiss
The Legend of Zelda was released for the NES in 1987. Zelda II: The Adventure of Link followed in 1988.
Also Available On
Platform
Publisher
Developer
Year
Game Boy Advance
Nintendo of America, Inc.
Nintendo EAD
2006
Game Boy Advance
Nintendo of America, Inc.
Nintendo EAD
2002
Wii
Nintendo of America, Inc.
Nintendo EAD
2007
Controls: Joystick/Gamepad
Flags: Available for download on Wii
Included in Package: 48-page Instruction Manual, Consumer Information and Precautions Booklet