The Legend of Zelda

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About This Game

The Legend of Zelda is the first title in the Zelda series, it has marked the history of video games particularly for it's game mechanics and universe. The player controls Link and must make his way through the forests, graveyards, plains and deserts of the Otherworld to find the secret entrances to the eight dungeons and try to restore the broken Triforce. Among the game's mechanics, it was the first time we saw a continuous world that could be freely explored, power-ups that permanently enhanced the main character's abilities and a battery save feature that allowed players to keep their progress instead of having to start over. The gameplay balanced action sequences with discovery, secrets and exploration.

The Legend of Zelda Cover Art

,The Legend of Zelda, Cover Art

Companies

  • Developer:

    Nintendo R&D4

  • Publisher:

    Nintendo, Playtronic

Franchise Info

  • Series:

    The Legend of Zelda

  • Collection:

    The Legend of Zelda

Release Dates per platform

  • Family Computer Disk System:

    Feb 21, 1986

  • Nintendo Entertainment System:

    Aug 22, 1987

  • Family Computer:

    Feb 19, 1994

  • Wii:

    Nov 19, 2006

  • Nintendo 3DS:

    Dec 22, 2011

  • Wii U:

    Aug 28, 2013

Age Rating

US & CA
US & CA rating system
BR
BR rating system
JP
JP rating system
EU
EU rating system

Frequently Asked Questions

The Legend of Zelda is a fantasy action-adventure game series developed by Nintendo. It focuses on exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, usually featuring Link as the protagonist.
No. Most Zelda games are self-contained stories. While there is a timeline, you can play them in any order without confusion.
Zelda games are available on nearly all Nintendo systems, including NES, SNES, Game Boy, Wii, Switch, and more. The latest entries are on Nintendo Switch.
The series mixes exploration, dungeon crawling, puzzles, and real-time combat. Modern entries like *Breath of the Wild* also include open-world mechanics and survival elements.
Yes. Many games in the series, especially *Breath of the Wild* and *Link’s Awakening*, are accessible and beginner-friendly while still offering depth for longtime fans.

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