Zelda Link to the Past
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The story of Zelda Link to the Past follows the journey of Link as he attempts to save the kingdom of Hyrule from the clutches of evil. The land has been divided into three kingdoms: Hyrule, Lorule, and Dark World. Link must travel between these worlds, collecting magical items and fighting enemies to restore balance to the realm.
The gameplay in Zelda Link to the Past is an action-adventure experience that combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat. Players control Link as he navigates through various environments, including forests, deserts, and dungeons. The game features a variety of enemies and bosses, each with its unique abilities and weaknesses. As Link progresses through the game, he can upgrade his sword and shield, unlocking new abilities and enhancing his fighting skills.
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045496830076 (Spain)
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SNSP P ZL [SNSP-ZL-ESP] (Spain)
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SNSP-ZL-EUR (Spain)
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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 wave of darkness and disaster. To combat this threat, the people of Hyrule forge the magic-repelling Master Sword, a legendary weapon that can only be wielded by a hero of pure heart and immense strength. Players must embark on a perilous quest to find a worthy champion, wield the blade of evil's bane, and seal away Ganon's army to restore peace to the kingdom.
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 shown on the right will be displayed, followed by the story introduction. Press the A, B, X, Y, or START button to display the screen below.
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 (as displayed on the left), 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.
Finally, place the cross hairs on END or press the START Button to input the name. Up to six letters can be input. 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.
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.
The Magic Shop
You can restore life and magical power by using magic potions. The Magic Shop in the north east of Hyrule sells a variety of such potions, but you cannot buy them unless you have a bottle to carry them in.
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Green Potion: 60 rupees (This completely restores your Magic Power.)
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Red Potion: 120 rupees (This refills your Heart Containers.)
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Blue Potion: 160 rupees (This completely restores both hearts and Magic Power.)
Heart Containers and Pieces Of Hearts
At the start of a game, your character has only three Heart Containers, but you can find many more during your adventures. You will find one of these Heart Containers in Sanctuary, and you will receive the others one by one as you defeat the dungeon keepers.
Pieces Of Heart Containers are hidden all over Hyrule. If you collect four Pieces Of Heart, you will gain one full Heart Container. If you manage to collect all the Heart Containers, you will have 20 hearts in your life gauge.
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Heart Container = Piece Of Heart x 4
You can see how many Pieces Of Heart you have on the Sub Screen.
The Treasure Chest and Dungeon Items
In each dungeon you will find many treasure chests with Rupees and other things inside of them. The map, compass and big key are also hidden in the treasure chests. You can only remove the contents of a treasure chest once.
Each dungeon also contains a big treasure chest that contains a special item. In some cases, these items will be necessary to get through later dungeons. In any event, special items will help you at some point later in the game. Be sure to find them!
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Map: The dungeon map shows the layout of all the rooms in the dungeon and your current position.
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Compass: The compass points out the location of the evil master of the dungeon. (There is no compass in Hyrule Castle.)
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Big Key: You will need the big key to open certain dungeon doors and the big treasure chest.
If you find one of these dungeon items, it will be displayed on the Sub Screen. If you open the big treasure chest, its location will also be shown on the dungeon map.
Dungeon Contraptions
The
Controls
Y Button
Activate the item shown in the Item Display / Use collected items
START button
Switch to the Sub Screen to change items or check status (temporarily pauses action) / Return to the game from the Sub Screen
+ Control Pad
Move your character / Walk in eight directions / Leap off of ledges / Push blocks and stone statues / Select a location (1 to 8) when using the Flute / Move the circular cursor in the ITEM Window / Select a bottle in the bottle selection window / Scroll the Close Up Map Screen
A Button
Perform actions shown in the DO Window / Hold down for about one second to run (Pegasus Shoes required) / Lift an object / Throw a held object / Open a treasure chest / Swim (with Zora's Flippers) / Talk to villagers / Make the rest of a long message appear quickly / Read signs and monoliths / Listen to the elder's telepathic message / Grasp and pull objects (when held with Control Pad) / Confirm destination selection for the Flute
B Button
Throw a held object / Swim (with Zora's Flippers) / Make the rest of a long message appear quickly / Swing the sword (Normal Sword Blows) / Hold down for about two seconds to execute a Whirling Blade Technique / Hold down to keep sword in a ready position / Confirm destination selection for the Flute
X Button
Make the rest of a long message appear quickly / Confirm destination selection for the Flute / View Map Screens (Close Up Map Screen, Complete Map Screen, or dungeon map) / Return to the Main Screen from the Complete Map Screen
L button
Switch between the Close Up Map and Complete Map
R button
Switch between the Close Up Map and Complete Map
Up and Down on the Control Pad
scroll to the floor you want (if there are more than three floors to the dungeon)
Items & Weapons
Sword
A weapon with four potential levels of power, with the second level being the Master Sword.
Shield
A defensive item with three potential levels of power used to fend off various enemy attacks.
Armor
Protective clothing, including the Blue Mail and Red Mail, which reduce damage from enemy attacks by 25% and 50% respectively.
Pegasus Shoes
Magic footwear handed down by a wise man's family that allows you to run incredibly fast.
Power Glove and Titan's Mitt
Gloves that allow you to lift and pick up heavy objects such as rocks.
Zora's Flippers
Flippers belonging to Zora that are necessary for swimming in water.
Moon Pearl
An item that protects its bearer from the power of the Triforce, preventing transformation in the Dark World.
Lantern
An item used to light torches and brighten dungeon rooms, consuming Magic Power in the process.
Boomerang
A throwable weapon that stuns or damages enemies and can retrieve distant Rupees and Hearts.
Bomb
An explosive that damages enemies and blows holes in some walls, but can also damage your character if too close.
Bottle
A container used to store various items for later use, with up to four obtainable in the game.
Bug Collecting Net
A net used to catch bugs and other hidden things to store 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 shoot.
Mushrooms
Sweet tasting, strange smelling mushrooms found in the Lost Woods used as an ingredient for Magical Powder.
Magical Powder
A magical concoction with unpredictable and strange effects when sprinkled on bushes or living things.
Magical Mirror
A mirror used to escape the Dark World to the Light World, or to return to the entrance of a dungeon.
Magic Hammer
A hammer used to pound stakes and obstacles into the ground, which is also effective against some enemies.
Hook Shot
A device with a chain and hook used to pull yourself across obstacles or to use as a weapon.
Shovel
A tool used to dig holes in the ground, which is required to find the Flute.
Flute
An instrument that plays a beautiful melody and makes your long journey a lot easier.
Ice Rod
A magic wand that launches a sub-zero blast of air to freeze or destroy enemies.
Fire Rod
A rod that shoots fireballs to sear enemies or light torches from a distance.
Staff of Somaria
A mystic staff that creates magic blocks which can be thrown, pushed, or shattered to damage enemies.
Tips & Maps
Save and Continue
Use this command at the game's end if you want to save your progress and continue playing from a specific restart location.
Save and Quit
Use this command to save your game and return to the title screen, though you will not restart at a dungeon entrance if used there.
Continue without Saving
Use this command to continue the game without saving your possessions, allowing you to essentially try again.
SELECT
Press the SELECT Button to bring up the option to stop, save, or pause the game.
ICE LAKE DUNGEON
To solve the switch puzzle on 6F, push an ice block from 5F through the pit using Crystal Switches creatively.
MISERY MIRE DUNGEON
Open the entrance using the Ether Medallion on the Ether Symbol, and find the Big Key by lighting four torches across two rooms.
TURTLE ROCK DUNGEON
Reach the top by pounding three stakes in a counter-clockwise sequence in Hyrule, and find a key by hitting the Crystal Switch near the Chain Chomps.
HINTS ABOUT ITEMS
Tips on locating the Quake Medallion, the Flute, and how to purchase and use the Super Bomb.
BASIC ADVENTURING TACTICS
General advice for progression, such as visiting a fortune teller, using bombs, pushing blocks, and trying different weapons on dungeon masters.
ESCAPING HYRULE CASTLE
Push the blocks that are blocking your path through the escape passage.
EASTERN PALACE
Defeat the enemies in the Bubble room to reveal a switch for the Big Key, and explore the palace to find the Long Bow.
DESERT PALACE
Use the Book of Mudora to enter, light four torches in the Red Rocklops room, and find the Power Glove to lift boulders.
MOUNTAIN TOWER
Use the Magic Mirror on Spectacle Rock to reach the tower, and fall through the correct hole on 5F to get the Moon Pearl.
HYRULE CASTLE TOWER
Open the tower door with the Master Sword, cut curtains to reach Agahnim, and deflect his energy bolts to defeat him.
PALACE OF DARKNESS
Bomb cracked floors and walls to find the Big Key and treasure chest, shoot the one-eyed statue, and defeat turtles with the Hammer and sword.
FLOODED PALACE
Use the Magic Mirror to pull a lever in the Light World to drain the water, find a switch under a jar, and locate the master under a waterfall.
SKELETON FOREST
Access the dungeon via a magic transporter near Kakariko Village, and navigate by jumping into forest pits and exiting/re-entering the dungeon.
BLIND'S DUNGEON
Open the entrance by pulling the gargoyle's pitchfork in the Village of Outcasts.
Spectacle Rock
Twin peaks looking over Hyrule that serve as a beacon and the key to marking the summit of Death Mountain.
Follow The Map To Treasure
Most treasures are hidden inside dungeons, while only a few are located in the overworld.
Hidden Caves
Overworld walls can be blown open with Bombs, and items can be found by lifting boulders and cutting bushes.
Magical Transporters
Eight hidden transporters lead to the Dark World, requiring players to think about how the two worlds connect.
Listen To Your Elders
Follow the words of the elder, who will guide you and mark useful locations on your map.
One-Way Doors
When blocked by a one-way door in a cave, exit and look for a wall to jump into or blow up.
TORCHES
Use the Lamp to light square gray torches inside dungeons to light your way or trigger special events.
DEFEAT EVERY ENEMY
Defeating all enemies in a room can reveal hidden items or open locked doors.
KNOW YOUR ENEMIES
Enemies have weak points, and items found in a dungeon are often highly effective within that same dungeon.
WHICH WAY TO GO?
The Desert Palace has multiple exits, requiring you to look outside to find the entrance to the final section.
NEXT: ENTER THE DARK WORLD
After completing the first three palaces and battling Agahnim, your adventure continues into the mysterious Dark World.
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
A strong and skilled fighter controlled by Agahnim who 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.
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