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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
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DEV: Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
November 21, 1991
PuzzleAdventureSatellaviewSuper Nintendo Entertainment SystemWiiWii UNew Nintendo 3DSSuper Famicom
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Venture back to Hyrule and an age of magic and heroes. The predecessors of Link and Zelda face monsters on the march when a menacing magician takes over the kingdom. Only you can prevent his evil plot from shattering the land of Hyrule. In your quest, you'll venture into twisting mazes, dungeons, palaces and shadowy forests. Test your mettle with mighty swords and magical weapons. Or heft a boulder and hurl it at your enemies. If the going gets tough, dive into a river - you can swim to escape! Learn powerful spells, locate magical artifacts and solve the mysteries of the evil magician and the hidden realm of Hyrule.
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RodySan
6/30/2026
Timeless Classic
I never got to enjoy this game at the peak of it's popularity, but much later on as a ROM. It's world was extremely intricate and complex for it's time and the available technology.