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February 21, 1986

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda
Based on 106 Ratings
8.4
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Based on 16 Reviews
83
Release date
February 21, 1986
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RPG
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Summary

Welcome to the Legend of Zelda. Where the only sound you'll hear is your own heart pounding as you race through forests, lakes, mountains and dungeonous mazes in an attempt to restore peace to the land of Hyrule. Along the way you'll be challenged by Tektites, Wizzrobes and an endless array of ruthless creatures who'll stop at nothing to prevent you from finding the lost fragments of the Triforce of Wisdom. But don't despair. With a little luck and a lot of courage, you'll conquer your adversaries, unite the Triforce fragments and unravel the mystery of the Legend of Zelda.

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Critic Reviews

  • 100
    Pocket Games May 21, 2024
    Not only is this the best game of the classic series, it's arguably the best game in the history of the NES.
  • 100
    Cinescape May 21, 2024
    Perhaps the game with the longest playtime of any released in this series, ZELDA not only features a long quest, but a Master Quest that doubles the length of the game.
  • 91
    Play Magazine May 21, 2024
    More than any other game in the Classic NES series, The Legend of Zelda is just as good now as it was back in the '80s.
  • 91
    Gaming Age May 21, 2024
    The game holds its own despite dated graphics and sound.
  • 90
    GameZone May 21, 2024
    One of the best games to be released on the NES years ago, and even though it is over fifteen years old, it still retains the fun factor as it did back then.