The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development

1991

PuzzleAdventure

Boss Battles · Fantasy · Pixel Art

100

Exceptional

PuzzleAdventure

Boss Battles · Fantasy · Pixel Art

100

Exceptional

About

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.

Publisher: St. GIGA, Nintendo, Playtronic, Gradiente, Hyundai
Modes: Single player
Themes: Action, Fantasy
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Age Rating: E — Everyone

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