The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

Released: November 22, 2013
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

Nintendo 3DS

Genres:

Puzzle Adventure

Game Modes:

Single player

Themes:

Action Fantasy Historical Sandbox Open world

Player Perspectives:

Third person Bird view / Isometric

Ratings

User Rating

87.6
Based on 656 ratings

Critics Rating

92.3
Based on 15 ratings

Total Rating

90.0
Based on 671 ratings

Summary

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is the first Zelda game made exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS. It is an indirect sequel to A Link to the Past with the same version of Hyrule but with new characters and gameplay elements. Unlike the series' tradition, many areas of the world are accessible from the beginning of the game and the dungeons can be visited in any order. Puzzles are encountered not only in dungeons but also in the open world, a part of them revolves around the game's 3D visual effect. The 3DS touch-screen display shows the world, dungeon or map depending on where you are.

Storyline

After capturing Princess Zelda and escaping through a rift into the parallel world of Lorule, the evil sorcerer Yuga plan to use the power of the Seven Mages to resurrect the demon king Ganon. The young adventurer Link is called out to restore peace to the kingdom of Hyrule and is granted the ability to merge into walls after obtaining a magic bracelet from the eccentric merchant Ravio, which allows him to reach previously inaccessible areas and travel between the worlds of Hyrule and Lorule.

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Involved Companies

Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3

Role:
Developer

Nintendo

Role:
Publisher

Monolith Soft

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Keywords

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Alternative Names

Zeruda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Toraifousu 2 The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods 2 LBW LTTP2 ALBW The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 3DS 젤다 신트포 2

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