The Legend of Zelda
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About The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda is an action and adventure game developed by Nintendo R&D4 and published by Nintendo, released on 21 February 1986.
The Legend of Zelda is the first title in the Zelda series, it has marked the history of video games particularly for it's game mechanics and universe. The player controls Link and must make his way through the forests, graveyards, plains and deserts of the Otherworld to find the secret entrances to the eight dungeons and try to restore the broken Triforce. Among the game's mechanics, it was the first time we saw a continuous world that could be freely explored, power-ups that permanently enhanced the main character's abilities and a battery save feature that allowed players to keep their progress instead of having to start over. The gameplay balanced action sequences with discovery, secrets and exploration.
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How long does it take to beat The Legend of Zelda?
Main story: 7h; Completionist: 8h 30m.
What platforms is The Legend of Zelda available on?
The Legend of Zelda is available on Family Computer, Family Computer Disk System, Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Wii.
When was The Legend of Zelda released?
The Legend of Zelda was released on 21 February 1986, developed by Nintendo R&D4.
