The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

Released: November 21, 1991
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

Satellaview Super Nintendo Entertainment System Wii Wii U New Nintendo 3DS Super Famicom

Genres:

Puzzle Adventure

Game Modes:

Single player

Themes:

Action Fantasy

Player Perspectives:

Bird view / Isometric

Ratings

User Rating

92.3
Based on 1519 ratings

Critics Rating

100.0
Based on 1 ratings

Total Rating

96.2
Based on 1520 ratings

Summary

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is a top-down action game with puzzle-solving elements similar to the original The Legend of Zelda. After the side-scrolling and RPG-like gameplay of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, the game is a return to the top-down view and gameplay style of the first installment. It introduces major new items to the series such as the Master Sword and the concept of two different worlds, which was revisited to some extent in Ocarina of Time with two distinct time periods rather than dark and light worlds.

Storyline

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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Keywords

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Alternative Names

Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce Zelda III TLoZ: ALttP LTTP A Lenda de Zelda: Um Elo com o Passado 젤다 신트포 塞尔达传说 - 众神的三角力量 Zelda 3

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