Status metatron84 Feb 19, 2017
Just now finally beat the original Legend of Zelda for the first time!
The Legend of Zelda (1986)
Family Computer · Family Computer Disk System · Nintendo 3DS · Nintendo Entertainment System · Wii · Wii U
3.73 from 2919 ratings
6110 members have it in their collection · 201 playing now · 1189 backlogged · 576 wish listed
How long? Main story 10h · with extras 6h · 100% 10h (from 49 logged playthroughs)
The Legend of Zelda is the first title in the Zelda series, it has marked the history of video games particularly for it's game mechanics and universe. The player controls Link and must make his way through the forests, graveyards, plains and deserts of the Otherworld to find the secret entrances to the eight dungeons and try to restore the …
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The Legend of Zelda is the first title in the Zelda series, it has marked the history of video games particularly for it's game mechanics and universe. The player controls Link and must make his way through the forests, graveyards, plains and deserts of the Otherworld to find the secret entrances to the eight dungeons and try to restore the broken Triforce. Among the game's mechanics, it was the first time we saw a continuous world that could be freely explored, power-ups that permanently enhanced the main character's abilities and a battery save feature that allowed players to keep their progress instead of having to start over. The gameplay balanced action sequences with discovery, secrets and exploration.
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Details
- Developers
- Nintendo R&D4
- Publishers
- Nintendo, Playtronic
- Genres
- Adventure
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy, Open world
- Franchises
- The Legend of Zelda
- Series
- The Legend of Zelda
- Event
- Nintendo Direct 6.21.2012
Release dates
- Feb 21, 1986 (Full Release) (Japan) Family Computer Disk System
- Aug 22, 1987 (Full Release) (North_America) Nintendo Entertainment System
- Nov 15, 1987 (Full Release) (Europe) Nintendo Entertainment System
- Feb 19, 1994 (Full Release) (Japan) Family Computer
- Sep 1994 (Full Release) (Brazil) Nintendo Entertainment System
- Nov 19, 2006 (Full Release) (North_America) Wii
- Dec 02, 2006 (Full Release) (Japan) Wii
- Dec 07, 2006 (Full Release) (Australia) Wii
- Dec 08, 2006 (Full Release) (Europe) Wii
- Mar 31, 2009 (Full Release) (Korea) Wii
- Dec 22, 2011 (Full Release) (Japan) Nintendo 3DS
- Apr 12, 2012 (Full Release) (Europe) Nintendo 3DS
- Jul 05, 2012 (Full Release) (North_America) Nintendo 3DS
- Aug 28, 2013 (Full Release) (Japan) Wii U
- Aug 29, 2013 (Full Release) (North_America) Wii U
- Aug 29, 2013 (Full Release) (Europe) Wii U
- Feb 03, 2016 (Full Release) (Korea) Nintendo 3DS
Also available on
- The Legend of Zelda Game Watch (1989) · Handheld Electronic LCD
- Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda (2004) · GBA
Related
Bundled in
- The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition (Nov 2003) · GCN
- NES Classic Edition (Nov 2016) · Plug & Play
- Nintendo Classic Mini: Family Computer (Nov 2016) · Plug & Play
- Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda (Nov 2021) · G&W
Remakes
- BS Zelda no Densetsu (Aug 1995) · BS-X
- BS Zelda no Densetsu Map 2 (Dec 1995) · BS-X
Featured in lists
Rating distribution
5 stars
761
4 stars
949
3 stars
921
2 stars
240
1 star
48
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status LightningEllen Oct 30, 2016
So far, poor 8 bit Link has met with his brutal demise a total of 34 times under my inept control. I'm making my way through the final dungeon to retrieve the last Triforce piece. If I wasn't shamefully following a guide, I would have never in a million years found the the hidden entrance to this Manhandla infested level...
Status BMO Apr 4, 2016
For Zelda fans, check out this tribute to The Legend of Zelda (browser game).
Status Westane May 14, 2015
Day 1:
I hope I remember to touch on this in my NES roundup, but part of playing through all these games almost feels like going on a scavenger hunt for key memories. "You jam bananas in your ears!" "I am error", seeing Samus at the end of Metroid. It's all great to hear about and read about, but actually …
Day 1:
I hope I remember to touch on this in my NES roundup, but part of playing through all these games almost feels like going on a scavenger hunt for key memories. "You jam bananas in your ears!" "I am error", seeing Samus at the end of Metroid. It's all great to hear about and read about, but actually seeing these bits of history in their original environment is special.
It's dangerous to go alone... here's a stick.
I explored 8-bit Hyrule (Am I in Hyrule?) for about 20 minutes before the inevitable frustration and boredom set in, at which point I grabbed a guide, leading me all over the field in search of hearths, rupees, better equipment and a magic candle. In doing this, I actually had a lot of fun!
Knowing where to go and what to see has helped my enjoyment of the game immensely, though I'll likely ease up on the guide when it comes to dungeons, which I still haven't encountered.
Currently I'm at 198/250 rupees I need for the Blue Ring, which I'd really like to have before fighting the bigger bads. I managed to get myself killed in the field which made for a good stopping point for the night. Looking forward to picking it up again tonight though.
