Legend
😍 8.5/10
(Super Nintendo - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Released On:
19 Jul 1991
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Recently, famine and drought have plagued Hyrule. When all seemed lost, a mysterious wizard, Agahnim, appeared and stopped these strange happenings from occurring. But there is talk that Agahnim now rules the country with his magic, behind the scenes. And then, one night, the Princess of Hyrule, Zelda, calls out for help - and the one who hears her pleas is a young lad named Link.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is an action game with puzzle-solving elements where players take on the role of Link. The goal is to rescue Princess Zelda and save Hyrule. Combat in the game involves making Link swing or spin his sword at enemies by pressing a button, or charging it by holding down the button until it's charged.
Progression through the game is done by conquering dungeons - each dungeon has its own special item associated with it. The player must acquire these items to progress. Each dungeon also has bosses that are themed to the level's particular item. Link starts out with three units of health, which can be increased by defeating bosses or finding additional heart containers.
Link's items also use magic, which can be refilled with collectible green pots. After defeating the initial dungeons, Link gains access to the Dark World, where many puzzles and difficulties come from alternating between the Light World and the Dark World.
eBay Product ID:
2100 (Germany)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNSP-6L-UKV (United Kingdom)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNSP-ZL-NOE (Germany)
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Cartridge
Save Game Methods:
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Multiplayer Game Modes:
Co-Op
Color Depth:
8-bit (256 colors)
Input Devices Required:
Gamepad
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Players Supported:
1 Player, 1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Battery Backed RAM, SA-1 Chip
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This fantasy action-adventure game is set in the mythical land of Hyrule, where the legendary, wish-granting Triforce has been seized by the evil thief king Ganon, unleashing a dark power upon the realm. As war erupts, the kingdom's only hope lies in finding a pure-hearted hero capable of wielding the legendary Master Sword to repel the invading forces. Players must embark on a perilous quest to navigate the ruins of Hyrule, master ancient magic, and seal the gateway to Ganon's tainted Golden Land.
Story
The Legends of Hyrule
To set the stage for this adventure of the legendary Hero of Hyrule, it will be informative to delve into the Triforce myth, an ancient epic about the creation of the world that is still believed in the land of Hyrule. Every culture has such myths and theories about the creation of their worlds, and it can be beneficial and entertaining to examine them in detail, for they often affect the present day social structure.
The legends say the mythical gods of Hyrule had as their chosen people the Hylia. These ancient people left scrolls that are the primary source of the legends.
The Creation Of Hyrule
According to the Hylian scrolls, the mythical gods descended from a distant nebula to the world that was and created order and life. The God of Power dyed the mountains red with fire and created land.
The God of Wisdom created science and wizardry and brought order to nature. And the God of Courage, through justice and vigor, created life — the animals that crawl the land and the birds that soar in the sky.
After the gods had finished their work, they left the world, but not before creating a symbol of their strength, a golden triangle known as the Triforce. A small but powerful portion of the essence of the gods was held in this mighty artifact, which was to guide the intelligent life on the world of Hyrule.
Although it was an inanimate object, the Triforce had the power to bestow three titles which gave the person who received them great powers: "The Forger of Strength", "The Keeper of Knowledge", and "The Juror of Courage". From its hiding place in the so-called Golden Land where the gods placed it, the Triforce beckoned people from the outside world to seek it in the hope that someone worthy of these titles would find it.
With their magic infused blood, the Hylian people were endowed with psychic powers and skill in wizardry. It was also said that their long, pointed ears enabled them to hear special messages from the gods, so they were held in high esteem by many people in Hyrule. Their descendants settled in various parts of the world and passed on their knowledge and magical lore to all people. But in its passing, the lore was often distorted or lost altogether.
Gates To The Golden Land
In Hyrule, there are many Hylian buildings which are mentioned repeatedly in the legends. These buildings, which now lie in ruin, pale shadows of their former splendor, are closely tied to the Triforce. Some were said to house the Triforce itself.
If it were only a symbol of the gods, the Triforce would be coveted by many. But a verse from the Book Of Mudora (a collection of Hylian legends and lore) made the Triforce even more desirable:
In a realm beyond sight,
The sky shines gold, not blue.
There, the Triforce's might
Makes mortal dreams come true.
Many aggressively searched for the wish-granting Triforce, but no one, not even the Hylian sages, was sure of its location; the knowledge had been lost over time. Some said the Triforce lay under the desert, others said that it was in the cemetery in the shadow of Death Mountain, but no one ever found it.
That yearning for the Triforce soon turned to lust for power, which in turn led to the spilling of blood. Soon the only motive left among those searching for the Triforce was pure greed.
One day, quite by accident, a gate to the Golden Land of the Triforce was opened by a gang of thieves skilled in the black arts. This land was like no other. In the gathering twilight, the Triforce shone from its resting place high above the world.
In a long running battle, the leader of the thieves fought his way past his followers in lust for the Golden Power. After vanquishing his own followers, the leader stood triumphant over the Triforce and grasped it with his blood-stained hands.
He heard a whispered voice: "If thou hast a strong desire or dream, wish for it..." And in reply, the roaring laughter of the brigand leader echoed across time and space and even reached the far-off land of Hyrule. The name of this king of thieves is Ganondorf Dragmire, but he is known by his alias, Mandrag Ganon, which means Ganon of the Enchanted Thieves.
The Imprisoning War
I do not know what Ganon wished for from the Triforce. However, in time evil power began to flow from the Golden Land and greedy men were drawn there to become members of Ganon's army. Black clouds permanently darkened the sky, and many disasters beset Hyrule. The lord of Hyrule sent for the Seven Wise Men and the Knights Of Hyrule, and ordered them to seal the entrance to the Golden Land.
The Triforce, being an inanimate object, cannot judge between good and evil. Therefore, it could not know that Ganon's wishes were evil; it merely granted them.
Suspecting that Ganon's power was based on the Triforce's magic, the people of Hyrule forged a sword resistant to magic which could repulse even powers granted by the Triforce. This mighty weapon became known as the blade of evil's bane, or the Master Sword. It was so powerful that only one who was pure of heart and strong of body could wield it.
As the Seven Wise Men searched for a valiant person to take up the Master Sword, Ganon's evil army swarmed from the tainted Golden Land into Hyrule and attacked the castle. The wise men and the Knights Of Hyrule combined forces to wage war on this evil horde.
How to Play
Before Starting the Game
To begin your quest, insert the Game Pak into the Super Nintendo Entertainment System® and turn the power ON. The title screen will be displayed, followed by the story introduction. Press the A, B, X, Y, or START button to display the player selection screen.
Player Select Screen
The Game Pak can save data for up to three players. When you first start playing the game, select any one of the three files and input your name. First, move the faerie cursor using the ✚ Control Pad or SELECT button, then press the A, B, X, Y or START Button.
Next, input your name at the Register Your Name Screen. Move the cross hairs using the ✚ Control Pad to select the letters of the alphabet, and press the A, B, X, or Y button to input the letter. Up to six letters can be input.
Finally, place the cross hairs on END or press the START Button to input the name. Now the player's picture, name and Heart Containers (which represent the amount of life-force you have) are displayed in the Player Select Screen. Select this file again to start the game. From now on, data will be saved in this file during the game.
Erase Player
When you want to start a new game but all three files have data in them, you have to erase the data in one of the files. Select ERASE PLAYER on the Player Select screen to display the message "WHICH PLAYER DO YOU WANT TO ERASE?"
Now select a file that you no longer need. If you have changed your mind, select "QUIT." If you really do want to delete the file, select "ERASE THIS PLAYER." Remember, once you select "ERASE THIS PLAYER" the data cannot be recovered.
Copy Player
When you want to transfer one player's data to another file, select COPY PLAYER to display the message "WHICH?". Select the file that you want to copy. Next, the message "TO WHICH?" will be displayed, so select the file you want to copy to.
Select "COPY OK" to transfer, or "QUIT" to leave the file as it is. Remember that if you copy to a file that already has data in it, you will replace the data in the target file.
How to Select Items
You can select an item for use with the Y Button in the ITEM Window of the Sub Screen.
Press the START Button to see the Sub Screen and then use the + Control Pad to move the circular cursor in the ITEM Window to select the item you want. The item you select will appear in the top right corner of the screen. Press the START Button again to return to the Main Screen.
How to Select Bottles
It is possible to collect four Magic Bottles. If you want to use the contents of a bottle, you have to select the bottle you want. Align the cursor with the bottle in the Item Selection window to display the bottle selection screen.
The bottle currently selected and the name of its contents will be displayed in this window. All of your bottles are shown in this window.
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Press Up or Down on the + Control Pad to align the cursor with the bottle you want to select.
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If you do not want to select a bottle, press Left or Right on the + Control Pad to move the cursor back to the ITEM Window.
Restoring Life
You can refill Heart Containers that have been lost in battle by finding small hearts. Each small heart refills a Heart Container. Small hearts sometimes appear when you defeat an enemy and can also be found in bushes and pots.
Also, if you can capture one of the little faerie that inhabit Hyrule, you will get seven hearts. If you find the elusive Faerie Queen, she will restore all your lost hearts. During a long adventure, it is a good idea to remember where faeries live!
Restoring Magical Power
You can restore Magic Power, which is used to power different magic items, by finding Magical Decanters. These Magical Decanters come in two sizes, big and small.
A big Decanter completely refills your magic meter, and a small one restores one eighth of your magic meter. As with small hearts, you can also get these from enemies you defeat. During the game, you can set the level of Magic Power consumption at 50%, effectively doubling the amount of Magic Power you have.
Dungeon Knowledge
To restore peace to Hyrule, you cannot avoid fighting in the dungeons. If you clear all of the dungeons of evil and win the Triforce, you will be recognized as the true legendary Hero of Hyrule.
An evil dungeon keeper lurks in the dark recesses of each labyrinth. When you defeat it, you will receive a Pendant of Virtue or a Crystal. You need to obtain three Pendants before you can wield the Master sword. And one of the missing maidens is trapped inside each of the Crystals.
To simplify things, places such as the underground labyrinths, the tower, and the inside of the sanctuary are referred to as "dungeons".
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Pendant: There are three Pendants: one carved with the Crest of Courage, another with the Crest of Power, and the third with the Crest of Wisdom.
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Crystal: Finding seven Crystals is your goal in the Dark World.
Dungeon Contraptions
The dungeons are complicated places full of powerful enemies. Added to this there are traps and mysteries that will give you a headache.
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Pots: These are scattered throughout the dungeons. You can pick them up and throw them at the enemy to cause damage. You can also find hearts, arrows
Controls
Y Button
activate the item shown in the Item Display / activate various items for attack, defense, magic and movement
START Button
switch to the Sub Screen to change the item ready or check status (temporarily pausing the action), and press again to return to the game
Control Pad
move character in eight directions including up and down stairs, move the cursor, leap down off of ledges, push blocks and stone statues, and control swimming direction
SELECT Button
end the game and save data
X Button
view the overworld map or the dungeon map, or make the rest of a long message appear quickly
A Button
perform a variety of actions including picking up/lifting objects, running (when holding down for about one second), talking, swimming, reading, grasping/pulling, and opening chests
B Button
swing the sword to attack enemies, confirm choices made on the Player Select screen and Game Over screen, throw a held object, swim, or make the rest of a long message appear quickly
B Button (hold for about two seconds, then release)
Whirling Blade Technique (execute a whirling attack that affects nearby enemies)
A Button (hold for a second)
Dashing Attack (build up speed to run with sword drawn when you have the Pegasus Shoes)
✚ Control Pad
Select a number from 1 to 8 for the place you want to go (after playing the Flute)
A, B, X or Y button
Go to the selected location (after playing the Flute and selecting a number)
+ Control Pad
Scroll to another portion of the map (in the overworld map screen) / Scroll to the floor you want (in the Dungeon Map Screen if there are more than three floors)
Tips & Maps
Sword At The Ready
Hold down the B Button to hold your sword in a ready position and move with the + Control Pad to automatically cut objects like bushes.
Beam Attack
When your sword's power level is two or more and your Heart Containers are full, you can launch a beam from the tip of the blade to attack enemies at a distance. If no button is pressed, your shield will be ready to protect from frontal attacks.
Close Up Map / Full World Map
Switch between the two maps using the L and R buttons.
Complete Map Screen
Press the X Button from the Close Up Map Screen to view the Complete Map of Hyrule, which shows your character, next destination, and warp points.
Ending and Saving the Game
When all Hearts are empty, the game is over and you can select Save And Continue, Save And Quit, or Do Not Save And Continue.
Save and Continue
Saves your progress and lets you continue playing, restarting you at specific locations depending on where the game ended.
Save and Quit
Saves your game and returns to the title screen, though you will not restart at a dungeon entrance and Magic Mirror warp points will not be saved.
Continue without Saving
Allows you to continue the game without changing the saved data in your character's file, essentially letting you try again.
SELECT
Press the SELECT Button to bring up options to save and quit or pause and continue the game.
Items & Weapons
Sword
A weapon with four potential levels of power, with the Master Sword being power level two.
Shield
A defensive item with three potential levels of power used to fend off enemy attacks.
Armor
Suits of armor, including the Blue Mail and Red Mail, that reduce damage from enemy attacks by 25% and 50% respectively.
Pegasus Shoes
Magic footwear handed down by the family of one of the Seven Wise Men that allows you to run incredibly fast.
Power Glove and Titan's Mitt
Gloves that allow you to pick up and lift heavy objects such as rocks that you cannot lift with your bare hands.
Zora's Flippers
Flippers belonging to Zora the man-fish that are a necessity for swimming.
Moon Pearl
An item that protects its bearer from the power of the Triforce, preventing them from transforming when entering the Dark World.
Green Potion
A potion sold at the Magic Shop for 60 rupees that completely restores your Magic Power.
Red Potion
A potion sold at the Magic Shop for 120 rupees that refills your Heart Containers.
Blue Potion
A potion sold at the Magic Shop for 160 rupees that completely restores both hearts and Magic Power.
Heart Containers and Pieces Of Hearts
Items that increase your life gauge; collecting four Pieces of Heart gains you one full Heart Container.
Map
A dungeon item that shows the layout of all the rooms in the dungeon and your current position.
Compass
A dungeon item that points out the location of the evil master of the dungeon.
Big Key
A key needed to open certain dungeon doors and the big treasure chest.
Lantern
An item that consumes Magic Power to light torches in dungeons and brighten dungeon rooms.
Boomerang
A weapon used to stun or damage enemies, and retrieve distant Rupees and Hearts.
Bomb
An explosive that damages enemies and knocks holes in walls, but can also damage your character if too close.
Bottle
A container used to store many different things for use at a later point in the game.
Bug Collecting Net
A net used to catch bugs and other things hidden in bushes and trees so they can be stored in bottles.
The Book of Mudora
A book used to translate and read the ancient script inscribed on Hylian monoliths.
Bow
A powerful weapon found in the first palace that requires arrows to use.
Mushrooms
Sweet tasting, strange smelling mushrooms found in the Lost Woods that serve as an ingredient for making Magical Powder.
Magical Powder
This magical concoction has unpredictable effects on certain things, such as causing a strange chemical reaction when sprinkled on a bush. Its effect on other living things is said to be even stranger.
Magical Mirror
This mirror allows you to escape from the Dark World to the Light World, creating a portal that can also be used to return. It can also return you to the entrance when used in a dungeon, but cannot be used in a house or cave.
Magic Hammer
Use this hammer to pound stakes and other obstacles into the ground. It is also effective against some enemies, especially when used in conjunction with another weapon.
Hook Shot
This device flings a long chain with a hook into objects like trees, pots, or chests to pull you to their location, enabling you to cross holes. It can also be used as a weapon.
Shovel
Use this to dig holes in the ground, though you cannot dig in some surfaces. You need this shovel to find the Flute.
Flute
Given to you by a lonely lad, this instrument plays a beautiful but slightly sad melody. Having the Flute will make your long and difficult journey a lot easier.
Ice Rod
This magic wand launches a sub-zero blast of air that quick freezes most enemies. Weaker enemies will be destroyed, while stronger ones might become solid blocks of ice.
Fire Rod
This rod spits out a ball of fire that sears most enemies to a crisp. It can also be used from a distance to light torches, just like the lantern.
Staff of Somaria
This mystic staff creates blocks of pure magic power that can be thrown or pushed to damage enemies. You will need this Staff to get through the Turtle Rock dungeon in the Dark World.
Staff of Byrna
The beam from this staff surrounds and protects you from all damage. It consumes Magical Power in proportion to how long it is used.
Magic Cape
This cape turns your character invisible, allowing you to attack enemies without taking damage. It consumes Magic Power while in use.
Bombos
Only the Hero bearing the Master Sword can retrieve this medal. Its magic sets off explosive forces around you which engulf the enemy in flames.
Ether
This medallion charges your sword with a cold chill that freezes all surrounding enemies on the screen, having the same effect as the Ice Rod.
Quake
Driving your sword into the ground with this medallion causes the earth to shake violently. This attack and the fear it creates are bound to affect the enemy.
Enemies & Characters
Stalfos Knight
This skeletal warrior is stationed in the Ice Palace and always seems to come back to life even if hit with a sword. You will need some other weapon to deal this warrior the final blow.
Ball and Chain Trooper
This strong and skilled fighter is controlled by Agahnim and guards Zelda's cell and other important areas of Hyrule Castle. He attacks with a whirling ball and chain.
Gibdos
This bandage swathed menace is powerful and can withstand repeated blows from the sword without slowing down. However, it is rumored that it cannot stand fire.
Geldman
This sand-man lives beneath the shifting desert sands. He will jump out from the sand and strike at you unexpectedly.
Hinox
This super-strong monster is rumored to inhabit the Dark World and throws bombs. Although amazingly strong, he cannot withstand his own bombs and his weak point is his eye.
Snap Dragon
This strange creature was created as a result of a mad alchemist's plant experiments. He hops about and uses his tooth-filled maw to snap at anything in his way.
Helmasaur
The tough, armored head of this small saurian can easily withstand sword blows. Your best chance is to attack him from behind.
Wizzrobe
This wizard appears and disappears using magic, and can only be damaged while visible. He attacks using magical beams of energy.
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