The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

A 1991 top-down action-adventure that defined the Zelda formula, sending Link between Light and Dark Worlds to rescue Princess Zelda and defeat Ganon.

  • Developer: Nintendo EAD
  • Genre: Action-adventure
  • Platforms: Super Nintendo (1991 JP/1992 NA); later GBA, Virtual Console, Switch Online
  • Mechanics: Dual-world traversal (Light/Dark), non-linear dungeon order mid-game, items like Hookshot and Pegasus Boots, heart pieces
  • Notable: Seminal dungeon design and pacing, iconic soundtrack, blueprint for future Zelda entries

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