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'''''The Legend of Zelda''''' is an adventure game originally released for the [[Famicom Disk System]] in Japan in 1986 and later released for the standard [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] hardware in other regions the next year; it would finally also receive a [[Famicom]] release in Japan in 1994. In 2004 the game would be re-released for the [[Game Boy Advance]] under the "[[Classic NES Series]]" line of games, and finally it has been given three [[Virtual Console]] re-releases: once for the [[Wii]] in 2006, twice for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in 2011 (Ambassadors) and 2012 (standard release), and once again for [[Wii U]] in 2013. As the first installment of {{ser|The Legend of Zelda}} series, this game was also given a sequel, titled ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', also released for the NES in 1987/1988.
 
'''''The Legend of Zelda''''' is an adventure game originally released for the [[Famicom Disk System]] in Japan in 1986 and later released for the standard [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] hardware in other regions the next year; it would finally also receive a [[Famicom]] release in Japan in 1994. In 2004 the game would be re-released for the [[Game Boy Advance]] under the "[[Classic NES Series]]" line of games, and finally it has been given three [[Virtual Console]] re-releases: once for the [[Wii]] in 2006, twice for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in 2011 (Ambassadors) and 2012 (standard release), and once again for [[Wii U]] in 2013. As the first installment of {{ser|The Legend of Zelda}} series, this game was also given a sequel, titled ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', also released for the NES in 1987/1988.

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The Legend of Zelda
THE HYRULE FANTASY ゼルダの伝説
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Developer(s): Nintendo R&D4
Publisher(s): Nintendo
Platform: Famicom Disk System, NES, GBA, Virtual Console (Wii, 3DS, Wii U)
Category: Action-adventure
Players: 1
Predecessor: N/A
Successor: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Release dates
N. America: August 22, 1987 (NES)
November 11, 2006 (VC)
Japan: February 21, 1986 (FDS)
December 2, 2006 (VC)
Europe: November 15, 1987 (NES)
December 8, 2006 (VC)
Australia: December 7, 2006 (VC)
S. Korea: March 31, 2009 (VC)
Ratings
ESRB: E (GBA/VC)
CERO: A
PEGI: 3 (GBA)
7(VC)
USK: 0
ACB: G
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The Legend of Zelda is an adventure game originally released for the Famicom Disk System in Japan in 1986 and later released for the standard Nintendo Entertainment System hardware in other regions the next year; it would finally also receive a Famicom release in Japan in 1994. In 2004 the game would be re-released for the Game Boy Advance under the "Classic NES Series" line of games, and finally it has been given three Virtual Console re-releases: once for the Wii in 2006, twice for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011 (Ambassadors) and 2012 (standard release), and once again for Wii U in 2013. As the first installment of The Legend of Zelda series, this game was also given a sequel, titled Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, also released for the NES in 1987/1988.

Original NES copies of the game at retail were packaged with a partial map of the game's overworld and a strategy guide.

Blurb

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Experience the original smash-hit adventure on the NES! Ganon, the King of Evil, has broken free of the Dark World and has captured Hyrule's beloved Princess Zelda. But, before she was caught, Zelda managed to shatter the Triforce of Wisdom and scatter its eight pieces throughout Hyrule. You begin your adventure by finding a small wooden sword in a dark cave. Then, as you grow in stature, experience, and strength, so do your weapons. Help Link collect the captured pieces of the Triforce, rescue the princess, and thwart Ganon's evil plans!

Story

Many years ago, the Prince of Darkness Ganon and his minions invaded the land of Hyrule and stole the Triforce of Power. Fearing Ganon's rule, Princess Zelda breaks the Triforce of Wisdom into eight pieces to keep him from obtaining it before being captured. She then sent out her nursemaid Impa to find one with the courage to defeat Ganon, though Ganon sends out his minions to stop her. As she is surrounded, however, a boy named Link appears and drives off the monsters. After Impa tells him the story, Link sets out on a quest to obtain the pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom, defeat Ganon and save Zelda[1]

Gameplay

The Legend of Zelda is a top-down adventure game in which players control Link, journeying around the land of Hyrule. Players can go to each of the eight dungeons in any order, in which players must solve puzzles to collect items or upgrades for Link, reach and defeat the boss and collect one of the eight fragments of the Triforce of Wisdom. After clearing the eight dungeons players can access the ninth level to fight Ganon. On the overworld are a number of hidden areas in which players can find Rupees for money, items or shops to buy items, and Heart Containers to increase health.

The Legend of Zelda is one of the earliest NES games to have a save feature via battery backup, allowing players to save their game when they game over, or at any point by pausing and pressing up and A with a second controller. After clearing the game, the player has the option to play "Second Quest", a more difficult game in which the dungeons are redesigned and enemies are stronger.

Technical details

Technical details
Media: FDS floppy disk, NES cartridge, Nintendo GameCube optical disc (Collector's Edition only), Game Boy Advance cartridge, Wii digital download, Nintendo 3DS digital download Wii U digital download
Save data size: NES: Battery backup
Wii VC:
3DS VC:
Supported features: Battery-backup save
Input / compatible controllers: Original: NES/Famicom controller
GBA: Game Boy Advance
GCN: Nintendo GameCube Controller
Wii VC: Wii Remote, Pro Controller, Nintendo GameCube Controller
3DS VC: Nintendo 3DS
Wii U VC: Wii U GamePad, Wii U Pro Controller, Wii Remote (+ Nunchuk)

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References


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Main series

The Legend of Zelda (Classic NES Series) • The Adventure of Link (Classic NES Series) • A Link to the Past • Link's Awakening (DX • Nintendo Switch) • Ocarina of Time (Master Quest • 3D) • Majora's Mask (3D) • Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons • The Wind Waker (HD) • Four Swords (Anniversary Edition) • Four Swords Adventures • The Minish Cap • Twilight Princess (HD) • Phantom Hourglass • Spirit Tracks • Skyward Sword (HD) • A Link Between Worlds • Tri Force Heroes • Breath of the Wild • Tears of the Kingdom • Echoes of Wisdom

Other games
BS-X games BS The Legend of Zelda • The Ancient Stone Tablets • Triforce of the Gods
Tingle games Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland • Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love • Tingle's Balloon Fight DS • Dekisugi Tingle Pack
Other games
Picross games Picross NP Vol. 5 • My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Unreleased games / demos Mystical Seed of Courage • Retro Studios prototype • Tingle horror game • Zelda HD Experience
Publications
The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia • The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts • The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Explorer's Guide
Related NIWA Wiki: Zelda Wiki icon English Zelda Wiki icon • Zeldapendium icon German Zeldapendium icon
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Super Mario Bros. • Wrecking Crew • Balloon Fight • Metroid • Kid Icarus • The Legend of Zelda • Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream* • Donkey Kong • Zelda II: The Adventure of Link • Mega Man 2 • Dr. Mario* • Super Mario World • F-Zero • Pilotwings • Yoshi* • Kirby's Dream Land • Super Mario Kart • Kirby's Adventure* • Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels • Pac-Man • Super Metroid • EarthBound* • Kirby Super Star
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