The Legend of Zelda
Explore an overworld and its underground labyrinths as Link, gather information and equipment, and use a sword and items in the search for the Triforce.
- AI score · out of 10
- 9.0 / 10
About this game
Link travels across the overworld, looking for information and useful equipment before venturing into underground labyrinths. His goal is to recover the Triforce and confront Ganon, with exploration connecting the places above ground to the dangers below. Combat uses the sword and items rather than a separate command screen. Enemies and their attacks reduce Link’s life, while rupees can buy supplies from merchants. Choosing where to investigate and what equipment to use forms the recurring adventure.
Collected in series
The Legend of Zelda is Nintendo’s action-adventure series, which began in 1986. Link’s journeys often bring him together with Princess Zelda and into conflict with Ganon in the land of Hyrule. Exploration, puzzles and combat lie at its heart, with a curious detour often leading to a new discovery.
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Famicom / NES
AI review
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For players who enjoy finding their way through exploration.
Information gathering and equipment give travel a purpose beyond moving to the next screen. This suits players who like investigating a world and preparing for its dangers.
Strengths
- Exploration supplies both clues and tools for the next challenge.
Who it is for: Players interested in action combat and exploratory route finding.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension The overworld and labyrinths provide connected layers of progress. | Reviewed | 8.9 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Equipment choices sit alongside direct sword combat. | Reviewed | 9.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The contrast between open travel and underground rooms frames the adventure. | Reviewed | 8.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Merchants make rupees a deliberate equipment resource. | Reviewed | 7.8 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Release date
- 1986
- Platforms
- Famicom / NES
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genreAdventure
- Tags
- Level ProgressionLinear LevelsSide-scrollingPixel ArtFantasyPuzzle Solving2D GraphicsOpen WorldMelee CombatSolo-friendlyReal-time CombatExploration
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Top-down
Release editions
- Game Boy AdvanceWorldwide2004
- Famicom / NESWorldwide1986
Game gallery
Sources
- www.nintendo.co.jpSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.co.jp