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