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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

2002 Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
2002 Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
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About The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is an adventure and puzzle game developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development and published by Nintendo, released on 2 December 2002.

The Game Boy Advance port of A Link to the Past has some small design differences with the original version, like Link's voice and an additional quest and dungeon unlocked after the completion of the main content. The new dungeon is only available after finishing Four Swords.

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The wizard Agahnim has been abducting descendants of the seven sages, intent on using their power to obliterate the barrier leading to the Dark World. One of the descendants happens to be Princess Zelda, who informs Link of her plight. Armed with a trusty sword and shield, Link begins a journey that will take him through treacherous territory.
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Gameplay

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Genres
Adventure Puzzle
How long to beat
Main story 16h Source: IGDB
Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Series
All The Legend of Zelda games in release order · 51
Tags
Best single-player gamesBest fantasy games
Rankings
Best Game Boy Advance gamesBest Game Boy Advance games of 2002Best games of 2002
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FAQ
How long does it take to beat The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past?

Main story: 16h.

What platforms is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past available on?

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is available on Game Boy Advance.

When was The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past released?

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past was released on 2 December 2002, developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development.