The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

Overall, Zelda: Link to the Past + Four Swords is a must-own Game Boy Advance title. Even if you have already played the original SNES classic to death, there are enough new elements to warrant yet another play through. And if you have a few friends with a copy of Zelda, you’ll get nearly endless entertainment from the Four Swords multiplayer game.

Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/Four Swords is one of the best games released on the GBA thus far. The only downside to this game is that you have to rope in an extra friend or three to join in for Four Swords and don't forget the link cables either, all this adds to the costs. However, do make the effort, if you've wanted to try multiplayer on the GBA but wasn't bothered before or there wasn't a right game at the time, then this is your chance. Even so, Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is to this day regarded by some to be the best Zelda of all time, so either way, you can't lose. What are you waiting for? Get this game now.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past/Four Swords is superb value for money. Not only do you get the all-time SNES classic with a couple of tweaks including a better save system, but you get a brand new multiplayer game on top with limitless lifespan due to the randomly generated dungeons. If you have played Zelda before and want to relive the amazing gaming experience, then get this game. If you are new to Zelda and want to see what all the fuss is about, then get this game. It really is that simple!

Brilliantly conceived and expertly programmed, Zelda: A Link to the Past is a captivating experience that will appeal to gamers of all ages. It simply doesn't get much better than this.

When all is said and done, A Link to the Past is a lengthy 20 to 30 hour adventure for folks who don't remember every little element from the SNES version. Those with the upper hand with prior knowledge of the classic adventure can probably breeze through it in a dozen. But whether you're a newbie or veteran, you ain't seen nothin' yet.

If a rewarding and immersive experience is what you crave, you wont' find better on the Super Nintendo. Truly, this is a masterpiece. We need more games like this!

The best of them all... That's one way to put it. This game came out about three-and-a-half years after the somewhat criticized Zelda II, which had put people into two camps about the game. One camp thought of the game as an unusual but very worthy successor. The other camp believed it was a lousy game with no real connection to the series design, which is partially true. This game was going to be the original, but supercharged, and that delighted all Zelda fans. In April 1992, Miyamoto released one of the greatest epics in all of Video Game history. Within three minutes, you knew this was one for the ages, and that Miyamoto had done it again.

Förutom att detta spel har det trevligaste namn som skådats så är det också det tuffaste rollspel som förekommit på konsoll.

The Zelda fans will like this game due to its old-school Zelda style. The game is creative as any Zelda game is. With 3D environments and fully interactive charcters, the game just gets even better. LttP will keep you coming back for more. There is nothing better than a hardcore, pure Zelda game.

Only a few games reach such lofty heights. This one is remarkable in most every way, and brilliantly executed.

For everything that has gone right with a game like this, it's incredibly hard to find anything wrong with it. A Link To The Past defined a whole generation of adventure-genre gaming, And is considered one of the great gaming masterpieces to come from Shigeru Miyamoto.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is the GBA port of a classic SNES adventure: Every clean sprite, indelible (if a little dated) sound effect, enduring orchestration, and weird gameplay quirk is reproduced with astounding accuracy. Hyrule is a colorful, happy place with a giant pig for a villain and a main character who, at one point, gets turned into a fluffy pink bunny. It’s unclear where the notion got started that a “cartoon” Link somehow went against the natural order of things but it certainly wasn’t here.

Basically, the game is a direct port of the original game of the same name released on the SNES years ago. It is complete with all of the master sword attacks, creative yet frustrating puzzles and long and complicated dungeons. Players gain access to new areas of the world upon the completion of each dungeon and progressing through the game is just as fun as collecting crazy and inventive items such as a butterfly net, jars for storing ferries, and even the unique hookshot which hurls Link across a number of different obstacles.

This game is if you ask me THE BEST VIDEO GAME EVER!!!!!! This fab adventure takes Link through a total of 13 big dungeons with as many bosses. The first SNES game to sell in more than 1 million copies. This is that kind of game that when you has started to play you´re stuck, you wont leave it until you have finished it. It completely takes control of your mind and you can´t think of anything else! The king of games. A fantastic adventure that you will come back to after a while to play it through again and again just to feel the magic of Zelda 3 once more!!

Det är nästan svårt att beskriva hur kul det är; jag är så van vid att gnälla på alla spel (...) så det känns knepigt när allt bara känns rätt. Mysterierna är rätt, letandet är rätt, striderna är helrätt, kartsystemet fungerar prickfritt, det är spännande hela tiden, det GÅR INTE att gå och lägga sig, jag fick rycka kontakten ur väggen med foten för händerna ville inte sluta spela. I sådana lägen är det förstås extra bra att Zelda 3 har batteribackup. I skrivande stund vet jag inte vad spelet kommer att kosta, men backupen lär inte gör det billigare direkt. Ändå säger jag så här: Skall du köpa ett "gulligt" äventyrsspel i år, tveka inte längre. Zelda 3 är godis för spelgottegrisar.

Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is definitely one of, if not the finest games released on the GBA this year. While some Zelda fans might be a bit bummed that Nintendo didn't offer Game Boy Advance owners something new to sink their teeth into, they have to realize that the company did do exactly that. Yes, the main package is simply the same Super NES game repackaged for play on the Game Boy Advance, but in all honesty that's only half the package. And offering one of the greatest action adventures in portable form isn't exactly a downside, either.

The best adventure you can get for any console. It's the bees knees, it's the cats whiskers. It's the donkey's armpits - it's Zelda 3.

It's a classic. We love it. You will too. Download it now. Seriously.

Link to the Past does what every good game sequel should: it retains all the magic of the original, while adding some truly fun innovations to the formula. This game was the uncontested king of its franchise all the way up until the N64 era, and arguably beyond. If, like me, you've never gotten into these games, this is an ideal one to start with - even more so than the first. If you already played this way back when, or you started with one of the later titles, this one's definitely worth the backtrack. As games go, it's nothing short of timeless.

The Cube Controller is better left alone, reserved for those later Zelda games made specifically for it. Those later Zelda games that were really all just knock-offs of this title, A Link to the Past, the first and only true game ever developed in the series. It's been said that most of our world's storytellers really only have one story to tell. If they find success with it, if they find an audience, then they're finished. Any sequels, any follow-ups will all be unoriginal, as the storyteller can do little more than repeat what they've already said, retelling the tale already told, in new, slightly different ways. You should play The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past – the series has had little new to say since.

The manner in which the cooperative gameplay is implemented is all permeating. Aside from aforementioned examples, there are simpler things like rocks that can only be lifted by multiple players and areas that can only be reached by throwing your teammates to them. Throwing in-game tantrums was a favorite activity of mine. I thoroughly enjoyed picking on Christian, our Xbox editor, by picking him up and throwing him down a ledge or knocking him off a platform with my sword or stealing his rupees. That's what he gets for being the new guy.

This is a slick and hugely addicting game, with graphics and gameplay of the highest order, which could well monopolise your life for weeks.

Back then, there weren’t a great deal of games that could provide the player with a lot of freedom. Most games were either fighting games or platformers, and most of them weren’t very good. Nowadays you have comparatively huge amounts of storage space, MMORPG’s that provide unparalleled freedom, and technology that creates more realistic worlds than ever before, but back in ’92, this game, was basically, the shit. And it still rocks my world to this day, albeit in a much more portable form.

I have fond memories of this game back on the SNES. Keeping the Nintendo port streak alive, A Link to the Past is an extremely accurate representation of a quality title, and is a must-have for Game Boy Advance. This title is the definition of perfect pacing. The large map unfolds bit by bit, as you pick up various items and abilities to further exploration. The quest itself is lengthy and entertaining, with great dungeons and plenty of puzzles. The extras are even better, as you dig holes for rupees, bash into trees, and hurl chickens. It puts most paper-thin GBA games to shame.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past was one of the greatest games to be released for Nintendo's 16-bit SNES. The game brought the classic NES series up to the standards of the day, adding plenty of new gameplay elements while still maintaining the same basic feel of the original action adventure game. In keeping with the recent trend of bringing such classics to the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo has released a port of the game for its handheld system, bringing a fantastic version of A Link to the Past both to new players and those interested in playing through it one more time. Additionally, a new multiplayer game, called The Four Swords, has been added for link-game players.

This game is a masterpiece, and should be handed down your family tree for ages. If you have never played this game, I suggest finding this game in it's original cartridge, but if you don't have a Super Nintendo, and you were desperate like me, I suggest using the Emulator. Where I come from, the Emulator is our friend. This is probably one of the best Zelda games ever made. I think it's even better than the N64 version, but it's all up to you.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is a classic no matter the platform. It’s not a perfect game but it’s bound to keep you happily playing for many hours.

However, it is much more than that, being as worthy a narrative as many popular books out there can be. Even Joseph Campbell's concepts, of which I have only mentioned a very limited few, can demonstrate that this particular Legend Of Zelda originated from the same primordial pool as many classics or myths found throughout human history. The difference here is that A Link To The Past's pages aren't made of paper; they're made of silicone. The attention to details given for sights and characters aren't read, but seen through a screen; and the various emotions aren't described, but heard in the many different musical themes the game has to offer. Even after all these changes, one thing remains still: A Link To The Past invites players to embark upon an epic adventure they won't soon forget and that they will want to relive over and over again.

If it sounds dry, then that's essentially because we're boiling A Link to the Past down to its core components and this is unfair because the game is so much more. The bonus Four Swords game included on the cartridge may provide bursts of rousing multiplayer fun but it's the magnificence of the main singleplayer adventure, with its uniquely varied challenges, unexpected turns and delightfully balanced play, that utterly captivates while effectively rewriting the role-playing rulebook.

A single-player option in Four Swords would have been nice, but otherwise this is an utterly essential, flawlessly produced title.

It may be yet another re-release for the GBA, but this can not take away the game’s greatness. When recently Metropolis and 2001: A Space Odyssey were re-released at the cinema, no cries of “It’s just another re-release” could be heard, film goers were simply enthralled that they had another chance to see these great masterpieces. Gamers need to recognise that they too have a great history that should be celebrated, but to only see great examples in a museum would be criminal. Games like this should be played by everyone and if you have yet to sample the magic, you now have a second chance. Enjoy the ride, for it is nothing short of breathtaking.

If you loved A Link to the Past on SNES, then you'll love it even more on the GBA. With the inclusion of the side quests and the killer multiplayer aspect, you'll have enough game here to entertain you for quite a while. This game shouldn't be passed up, especially if you missed it on the SNES. Encourage all your friends to buy it as well so you can play The Four Swords joint adventure. This new type of multiplayer is worth the purchase of the game itself but the only down fall is trying to find another player (or three) that owns a copy of the game. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is terrific game that will take you through a trip down memory lane. Pick up this game, you'll be glad that you did.

Although A Link to the Past represents some of the most fabulous game designs you're ever likely to see, it also suffers from some criminally unforgiving sections that today's gamer-on-the-go is likely to scoff at. Not quite the vision of perfection that it once seemed to be; in fact Gamestyle even came across one or two bugged sections where progress was hindered and a restart was unavoidable. In the final analysis, however, such a well-designed, beautifully crafted game should be at the top of every adventurer's collection. The trouble is, for many of us, it was there years ago.

Zelda 3 effectively combines exploratation, monster fighting, and puzzle solving with an interesting fantasy world. The fun of Zelda 3 lies in searching high and low for new places and items, and learning all about the culture and history of Hyrule while becoming a part of it. It's also full of surprises, especially if you try playing it in a few different ways (ex. passing up certain items/hearts, clearing the dungeons out of order). Zelda 3 delievrs an excellent experience in the classic 2-D style adventure. New copies of Zelda 3 are still available in many areas, since Nintendo re-issued the game several times. If you don't own this game, consider buying it; it's well worth your $20-$30 for a new copy.

A Link to the Past comes highly recommended to those who missed out on the 1992 Super NES cartridge. While many owners are awaiting "true" sequels to classic games on their Game Boy Advance, along the lines of the excellent Metroid Fusion, A Link to the Past is nonetheless a must-have title that, if nothing else, represents the missing "link" of Nintendo classics destined to appear on the color handheld.

Bon, pour finir, je crois qu'il est inutile de dire que ce jeu se doit de faire partie de votre ludothèque (si vous ne l'achetez pas, des swat vont arriver chez vous et vous menacer de vous faire écouter le dernier disque de Nolwenn pendant 10 heures d'affilées, je serais vous je coopérerais...), mais comme le jeu parfait n'existe pas, on va enlever deux points pour le nombre de cartouches qu'il faut pour jouer à Four Swords et quelques baisses de rythme dans l'aventure (rien de bien grave cependant), qui aime bien châtie bien, comme on dit...

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is probably one of the greatest games of all time, and this package is maybe one of the greatest GBA carts to be released to date. It really brings into the light why the Zelda series is held among the highest tiers of gaming. Pick it up and enjoy the hell out of it.

Nintendos Programmierer und Spieldesigner ließen sich glücklicherweise auf keine wilden Experimente ein und servieren Zelda in Reinkultur. Alle Zutaten, die den Großvater zum Klassiker machten, finden sich auch beim Enkel wieder: Tonnenweise versteckte Extras, eine große Portion Humor sowie zahlreiche spielerische Finessen halten den Zelda-Freund am Joypad fest, bis der letzte Gegner besiegt und alle Rätsel gelüftet sind. Neben dem ungebrochenen Suchtpotential zeigt sich Zelda 3 auch technisch von der Schokoladenseite. Die Grafik ist abwechslungsreich und hochgradig bunt. Tolle Effekte (z.B. in den Dungeons) sorgen für so manches "Ohh!". Die Musik ist eine aufgebohrte und fetzige Neuversion des 8-Bit-Original-Soundtracks. Ein erstklassiges Action-Adventure, das selbst als Japanfassung mit etwas Fantasie spielbar ist.

Une référence du jeu d'aventure à se procurer de toute urgence pour qui ne connaîtrait pas l'épisode original sur Super Nes. Les autres devront toutefois relativiser l'intérêt de cette cartouche s'ils ne pensent pas pouvoir profiter du mode quatre joueurs de Four Swords qui nécessite tout de même quatre exemplaires du jeu, même si les parties à deux ou trois sont évidemment possibles.

If you enjoyed playing Twilight Princess but aren't familiar with many of the other games in the series, you should definitely go back and give A Link to the Past a shot. It won't take long for you to see why many regard this game as the best in the series.

Pero eso sí, y como siempre decimos en estos casos, para la gente que no jugó en su día al juego original la cosa cambia por completo. Para esta gente la nota final de "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past / Four Swords" supera holgadamente el 95 y se convierte en un imprescindible que bajo ninguna circunstancia deben dejar pasar, ya que se trata de uno de los mejores videojuegos de toda la historia. Y si además podéis jugar a FS, entonces es más imprescindible todavía.

On one hand, A Link To The Past is still a great game and those who haven't had the opportunity to play it to completion can do so on the move. On the other, anyone aside from Zelda fanatics and newcomers probably won't see this as a sound investment, despite the new features. As good as the game may be, it' still an old Super Nintendo title at heart and should be treated as such.

If connectivity is an option, then Link to the Past offers up the best of both worlds, one being a dusty old tome that's still great fun to rediscover; the other being a new adventure that takes great advantage of the multi-user videogame experience. If it's not, Link To The Past quickly becomes just another SNES archive brought over to a fresh platform. Not that that's inherently bad, it's justthere.

While A Link to the Past doesn’t quite match the overall excellence I found in both Legend of Zelda and Adventure of Link, it does deserve credit for, at times, achieving a level those older games couldn’t reach. With a handful of excellent, creatively-designed dungeons, as well as a few bosses that provided far more entertaining opposition than any I’d taken on in the series’ previous games. I just wish things could have turned out a little better, as there were a few dungeons and bosses that were less than memorable, while many of Link’s overworld tasks can feel like busywork, rather than an actual fun experience.

Although it’s predecessor perhaps had a little too much variation for its own good, A Link to the Past deviates from the NES side scrolling adventure of the prequel and relates to gamers once more with some excellent gamplay, coupled with gorgeous graphics and the classic Nintendo style and charisma that the company had acclaimed to. The developers have done wonders with this title, heck, they even ported it to the GameBoy Advance, and memories will never die of one of the most grand Zelda adventures of all time.

As time goes on, A Link to the Past becomes all the more significant a title. The game represents all of the features associated with the earlier games in the series, while at the same time introducing some stylistic and thematic elements that would factor prominently into the later titles. Its place in the Legend of Zelda series as a whole is thus very important, and more than that, it's also a fantastic game to play. Basically, you haven't really played Zelda until you've played this game, and play it you should.

In the end, this game is made for two groups. One group is those who, for some reason, do not have a copy of the original version. Whether you never bought it, you blasphemer, or lost it, and should perform Hari Kari to preserve your family’s honor, or watched as aliens decided to take it instead of probing you, you should take this opportunity to own it now. The others are those that don’t mind shelling out for a new, and excellent, four player game bundled with a decent facsimile of a video gaming classic. Maybe nostalgia isn’t what it used to be, but at least it’s still fun.

I was recently in a supermarket, deciding which of a selection of GBA games to buy. One in particular caught my eye. Called Hamtaro: Ham Ham Heartbreak, it told the story of a group of hamsters who had to resolve the heartbreak of a fellow rodent. Its quirky storyline and colourful graphics appealed to me, but then something dawned on me as I read through the blurb on the back of the box, "for ages 3+, the ability to read is needed to enjoy the whole game". Ah crap.