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<onlyinclude>{{Game
<section begin=infobox />{{Infobox|game
|name = The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
| name = ''A Link to the Past''
|logo = [[File:A Link to the Past Title.png|center|200px]]
| logo = [[File:A Link to the Past Title.png]]
|boxart = [[File:ALTTP-Box-Art.jpg|200px|center]]
| boxart = [[File:ALTTP-Box-Art.jpg]]
|release =  
| related = [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)|''A Link to the Past'' (GBA)]]<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''
'''SNES'''
| release [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]            =
[[File:Flag-Japan.png|22px|Japan Flag]] November 21, 1991<br>
{{Region|jp|y=1991|m=11|d=21}}
[[File:Flag-United-States.png|22px|USA Flag]] April 13, 1992<br>
{{Region|na|y=1992|m=4|d=13}}
[[File:Flag-European.png|22px|European Flag]] September 24, 1992<br>
{{Region|eu|y=1992|m=9|d=24}}
| release [[Game Boy Advance]]<br/>(''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>& ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'')=
{{Region|na|y=2002|m=12|d=2}}
{{Region|jp|y=2003|m=3|d=14}}
{{Region|eu|y=2003|m=3|d=28}}
{{Region|au|y=2003|m=3|d=28}}
| release [[Nintendo Wii#Virtual Console|Wii Virtual<br/>Console]] =
{{Region|jp|y=2006|m=12|d=2}}
{{Region|na|y=2007|m=1|d=22}}
{{Region|eu|y=2007|m=3|d=23}}
{{Region|au|y=2007|m=3|d=23}}
| release [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U Virtual Console]]                =
{{Region|eu|y=2013|m=12|d=12}}
{{Region|na|y=2014|m=1|d=30}}
{{Region|jp|y=2014|m=2|d=12}}
| release [[New Nintendo 3DS]] Virtual Console =
{{Region|jp|y=2016|m=3|d=4}}
{{Region|eu|y=2016|m=3|d=10}}
{{Region|au|y=2016|m=3|d=10}}
{{Region|na|y=2016|m=4|d=14}}
| release SNES Classic Edition =
{{Region|na|y=2017|m=9|d=29}}
{{Region|eu|y=2017|m=9|d=29}}
{{Region|jp|y=2017|m=9|d=30}}
{{Region|au|y=2017|m=10|d=5}}
| release [[Nintendo Switch]] Online              =
{{Region|jp|y=2019|m=9|d=5}}
{{Region|na|y=2019|m=9|d=5}}
{{Region|eu|y=2019|m=9|d=5}}
{{Region|au|y=2019|m=9|d=5}}
| developer = [[Nintendo EAD]]
| producer = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]
| director = [[Takashi Tezuka]]
| walkthrough = [[zd:a-link-to-the-past-walkthrough|Text Walkthrough]]
| guides =
'''Quest'''
[[A Link to the Past Heart Pieces|Heart Pieces]]
[[A Link to the Past Upgrades|Weapon Upgrades]]
----'''Info'''
[[A Link to the Past Story|Story]]
[[A Link to the Past Characters|Characters]]
'''Other Guides'''
[[Gallery:A Link to the Past Enemies|Enemies]]
[[A Link to the Past Bosses|Bosses]]
[[A Link to the Past Items|Items]]
[[A Link to the Past Bottles|Bottles]]
[[A Link to the Past Fairy Fountains|Fairy Fountains]]
[[A Link to the Past Warps|Warps]]
| gallery =
[[zdgallery:10|Image Gallery]]
[[zdgallery:77|Official Artwork]]
[[zdgallery:140|Screenshots]]
| music        = [[A Link to the Past Midis|Midis]]
}}<section end=infobox />


'''Game Boy Advance'''
{{ZD|[[zd:a-link-to-the-past-walkthrough|''A Link to the Past'' Walkthrough]]}}
[[File:Flag-United-States.png|22px|USA Flag]] December 2, 2002<br>
[[File:Flag-Japan.png|22px|Japan Flag]] March 14, 2003<br>
[[File:Flag-European.png|22px|European Flag]] March 28, 2003<br>
[[File:Flag-Australia.png|22px|Australia Flag]] March 28, 2003<br>


'''Wii Virtual Console'''
'' '''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past''' '' is the third installment in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], originally released in [[1992]] on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]. In [[2002]], it was [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)|ported onto]] the [[Game Boy Advance]], and on January 22, [[2007]], it was re-released on the Wii Shop Channel's Virtual Console for 800 points. It has sold 4.61 million copies worldwide.{{Ref|[https://archive.rpgamer.com/news/japan/rp033104.html RPGamer - Japandemonium - Xenogears vs. Tetris]}} This was a revolutionary ''The Legend of Zelda'' game as it brought [[Link (A Link to the Past)|Link]] from 8-bit form to 16-bit form. It was also the first Zelda game to include the [[Master Sword]], the typical three then some more dungeon layout, famous locations like [[Kakariko Village (A Link to the Past)|Kakariko Village]] and [[Lake Hylia (A Link to the Past)|Lake Hylia]], a plot twist in the middle of the game, and variation of musical selections. This game can be said to have kick-started the series.
[[File:Flag-Japan.png|22px|Japan Flag]] December 2, 2006<br>
[[File:Flag-United-States.png|22px|USA Flag]] January 22, 2007<br>
[[File:Flag-European.png|22px|European Flag]] March 23, 2007<br>
[[File:Flag-Australia.png|22px|Australia Flag]] March 23, 2007<br>
|platform = Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|developer = Nintendo EAD
|producer = Shigeru Miyamoto
|director = Takashi Tezuka<noinclude><br>{{Main|A Link to the Past Staff}}<!--move to Development--></noinclude>
}}</onlyinclude>


The Legend of Zelda: A link to the past was released in 1992 on the SNES. This was a true master piece as it brought [[Link]] from 8-bit to 16-bit. It was also the first zelda game to include the [[Master Sword]], the typical 3 then 5 dungeon layout, famous locations like [[Kakariko Village]] and [[Lake Hylia]]. This game really did kick start the Zelda series.
In [[2013]], a sequel to ''A Link to the Past'' was released on the [[Nintendo 3DS]], entitled ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''.


==Story==
==Overview==
These story chapters are taken directly from the western localization of the game's instruction manual...
Learning from their experiences from the previous two games in the series and perfecting the "''Zelda'' formula," Nintendo delved into the development of the upcoming title for the ''Super Nintendo Entertainment System'' (SNES). Released in Japan at the end of 1991 and for international release near the end of the next summer, ''A Link to the Past'' quickly climbed the ladder of the highest rated games.


===The Creation of Hyrule===
Returning to the overhead perspective that was established in the first game, ''A Link to the Past'' featured tons of new enemies, items, characters, and a more in depth plot than the previous installments. This game introduced a dual world mechanic in which Link could travel between the [[Light World]] (normal) and the [[Dark World]] (a twisted parallel dimension), able to go between the two worlds in order to unlock secrets and progress to new areas. Simply put, the game was massive, containing over twelve dungeons and two versions of each area of the [[Overworld]] due to the duel-world feature, promoting hours of adventure and more in-depth puzzles to solve.


According to the Hylian scrolls, the mythical gods descended from a distant nebula to the world 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 finsihed 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 heldin 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.
The game was also the first in the franchise to have a real, tangible art style. The previous installments on the NES, due to resolution and color limitations were unable to attain this.


===Gates to the Holy Land===
Nintendo had narrowed down what had made the first game in the series such a success and expanded upon it, creating an innovative, immersive experience that holds its place as one of the best games for the SNES and even more so, one of the highest rated games of all time.


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 even said to house the Triforce... 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 Triorce'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 it was in the cemetary 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 a 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 has 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.
Nearly ten years later, the game was released again for the Game Boy Advance, containing another stand-alone game on the cartridge called ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''. On this cartridge, ''A Link to the Past'' was updated with a couple changes including sound effects for Link's actions, updated dungeons, and characters. ''A Link to the Past'' also became available for purchase on the Wii Virtual Console at a later date.


===The Imprisoning War===
==Story==
 
[[File:AgahnimALttP.png|30px|left]]{{Main|A Link to the Past Story}}
I do not know what Ganon wished for from the Triforce. However, in time evil power begain 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 enterance 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 valient 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. The Knights took the full brunt of the fierce attack, and although they fought courageously many a brave soul was lost that day, However, their lives were not lost in vain, for they bought precious time for the Seven Wise Men to magically seal ganon in the Golden land. All of Hyrule rejoiced at the victory that upheld peace and order over Ganon's evil and chaos. This war, which had claimed many lives, became known as the Imprisoning War in stories told in later centuries.
 
===The Coming of the Wizard===
 
Many centuries have passed since the Imprisoning War. The land of Hyrule healed its wounds and the people lived in peace for a long time. Memories of the vicious Imprisoning War faded over the generations... So it is no surprise that no one was prepared for the new disasters that have recently struck Hyrule. Pestilence and drought, uncontrollable even by magic, revaged the land. The king of Hyrule, after counsel with his sages, ordered an investigation of the Imprisoned Dark World (as the Golden land had come to be known) but the wise men's seal was apparently intact. he offered rewards for anyone who could find the source of these troubles. In answer to these summons a stranger named Agahnim came and quelled the disasters with a previously unseen form of magic. As a reward, the king gave him a new position as chief advisor and heir to the Seven. Masses proclaimed him their hero. Peace had returned to Hyrule... or had it? Of late, rumors have traveled their whispering path with alarming frequency. Rumors saying Agahnim now rules the country with his magic... Rumors of strange magical experiments in the castle tower at night... The people of Hyrule were gripped by dread.
 
===Prologue===
 
One night, a girl's voice awakens you from your sleep. She telepathically pleads. You jump out of bed not knowing whether the voice was part of a dream or reality. Upon leaving your bed, you find your uncle, who should be fast asleep at this time, preparing to go out, girded for battle. "I'll be back by moring," he says as he departs. "Don't leave the house." You watch him leave with the family sword in hand and shield on arm. This night is like no other... Who is Zelda? Where had your uncle gone and for what reason? And so, on an ill-fated night, a new chapter in the legend of Hyrule's hero begins- a new chapter in The Legend of Zelda!


==Characters==
==Characters==
{{Main|:Category:A Link to the Past Characters|A Link to the Past Characters}}
{{Galbox|A Link to the Past Characters}}


==Races==
==Races==
{{Main|:Category:A Link to the Past Races|A Link to the Past Races}}
[[File:King-Zora-1.png|30px|left]]{{Main|:Category:A Link to the Past Races|A Link to the Past Races}}


==Enemies==
==Enemies==
{{Main|:Category:A Link to the Past Enemies|A Link to the Past Enemies}}
{{Galbox|A Link to the Past Enemies}}
 
* [[Anti-Fairy]]
* [[Archer]]
* [[Armos]]
* [[Arrgi]]
* [[Babasu]]
* [[Ball and Chain Trooper]]
* [[Bari]]
** Red Bari
** Blue Bari
* [[Beamos]]
* [[Bee]]
* [[Biri]]
* [[Blade Trap]]
* [[Bomb Soldier]]
* [[Bomber|Bomber/ Zirro]]
** Purple Bomber
** Green Bomber
* [[Bone Cucco]]
* [[Boulder]]
* [[Bow-Wow]]
* [[Bubble]]
* [[Buzz]]
* [[Buzz Blob]]
* [[Cannon Trooper]] (Removed)
* [[Crow]]
* [[Cucco]]
* [[Cukeman]]
* [[Cyclops Fish|Cyclops Fish/ Ku]]
* [[Daira]]
** Blue Daira
** Red Daira
* [[Deadrock]]
* [[Debirando]]
** Blue Debirando
** Red Debirando
* [[Eye Keese|Eye Keese/ Chasupa]]
* [[Eyegore]]
** Green Eyegore
** Red Eyegore
* [[Fire Keese]]
* [[Flying Tile]]
* [[Freezor]]
* [[Geldman]]
* [[Gibo]]
* [[Gibdo]]
* [[Good Bee]]
* [[Goriya]]
** Green Goriya
** Red Goriya
* [[Guruguru Bar]]
* [[Hardhat Beetle]]
** Blue Hardhat Beetle
** Red Hardhat Beetle
* [[Helmasaur]]
* [[Hinox]]
* [[Hokbok]]
* [[Hue]]
* [[Keese]]
* [[Knight]]
* [[Kodondo]]
** Red Kodondo
** Green Kodondo
* [[Kyameron]]
* [[Kyune]]
* [[Laser Eye]]
* [[Leever]]
** Green Leever
** Purple Leever
* [[Lynel]]
* [[Mini-Moldorm]]
* [[Moblin]]
* [[Nuranuru]]
* [[Octoballoon]]
* [[Octorok]]
* [[Pengator]]
* [[Pikit]]
* [[Pirogusu]]
* [[Podobos]]
* [[Poe]]
* [[Popo]]
* [[Rabbit Beam]]
* [[Rat]]
* [[River Zora]]
* [[Ropa]]
* [[Rope]]
* [[Sand Crab]]
* [[Slarok]]
* [[Snap Dragon]]
* [[Skullrope]]
* [[Slime]]
* [[Snapdragon]]
* [[Soldier]]
* [[Spark]]
* [[Spear Soldier]]
* [[Spiny Beetle]]
* [[Stal]]
* [[Stalrope]]
* [[Stalfos]]
** Blue Stalfos
** Red Stalfos
* [[Stalfos Knight]]
* [[Swamola]]
* [[Taurus]]
** Blue Taurus
** Red Taurus
* [[Tektite]]
** Blue Tektite
** Red Tektite
* [[Terrorpin|Terrorpin/ Shell Spinner]]
* [[Thief]]
* [[Toppo|Toppo/ Rabbit Fang]]
* [[Vulture]]
* [[Wallmaster]]
* [[Water Tektite]]
* [[Wizzrobe]]
* [[Zol]]
* [[Zoro]]


==Bosses==
==Bosses==
{{Main|:Gallery:A Link to the Past Bosses|A Link to the Past Bosses}}
{{Galbox|A Link to the Past Bosses}}
 
''[[Armos Knight]]''<br>''[[Lanmola]]''<br>''[[Moldorm]]''<br>''[[Agahnim]]''<br>''[[Helmasaur King]]''<br>''[[Arrghus]]''<br>''[[Mothula]]''<br>''[[Blind]]''<br>
''[[Kholdstare]]''<br>''[[Vitreous]]''<br>''[[Trinexx]]''<br>''[[Ganon]]''


==Items==
==Items==
{{Galbox|A Link to the Past Items}}


===Equipment===
==Locations==
[[File:Dungeon-Map-Sprite.png|30px|left]]{{Main|:Category:A Link to the Past Locations|A Link to the Past Locations}}
{{Galbox|A Link to the Past Locations}}


*[[Fighter's Sword]]
==Dungeons==
*[[Master Sword]]
{{Galbox|A Link to the Past Dungeons}}
*[[Tempered Sword]]
*[[Golden Sword]]
*[[Fighter's Shield]]
*[[Fire Shield]]
*[[Mirror Shield]]
*[[Green Mail]]
*[[Blue Mail]]
*[[Red Mail]]
 
===Weapons===
 
*[[Bow]]
*[[Silver Arrows]]
*[[Boomerang]]
*[[Magic Boomerang]]
*[[Hook Shot]]
*[[Bomb]]
*[[Super Bomb]]
*[[Magic Powder]]
*[[Fire Rod]]
*[[Ice Rod]]
*[[Bombos Medallion]]
*[[Ether Medallion]]
*[[Quake Medallion]]
*[[Lamp]]
*[[Magic Hammer]]
*[[Flute]]
*[[Bug Catching Net]]
*[[Book of Mudora]]
*[[Bottles]]
*[[Cane of Somaria]]
*[[Cane of Byrna]]
*[[Magic Cape]]
*[[Magic Mirror]]
*[[Shovel]]
 
===Inventory===
 
*[[Pegasus Boots]]
*[[Power Glove]]
*[[Titan's Mitt]]
*[[Zora Flippers]]
*[[Moon Pearl]]
*[[Basket]]
 
===Miscellaneous===
 
*[[Heart Piece]]
*[[Magic Jar]]
*[[Recovery Heart]]
*[[Rupee]]
 
===Quest Items===
 
*[[Pendant of Courage]]
*[[Pendant of Power]]
*[[Pendant of Wisdom]]
*[[Crystal]]
 
===Dungeon Items===
 
*[[Dungeon Map]]
*[[Compass]]
*[[Big Key]]
*[[Small Key]]
*[[Heart Container]]
 
==Locations==
{{Main|:Category:A Link to the Past Locations|A Link to the Past Locations}}


==Glitches==
==Glitches==
{{Main|:A Link to the Past Glitches}}
[[File:Bunny_Link.gif|30px|left]]{{Main|A Link to the Past Glitches}}
 


==Other Media==
*[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Ataru Cagiva) Manga]] was originally serialized in Monthly GFantasy, and it was later collected into three volumes by Enix Corporation. It was published in Japan from June 27, 1995 to May 27, 1996.
*[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Akira Himekawa) Manga]] was released in Japan on July 28, 2005 following the release of the Game Boy Advance port of the game. An English adaptation of this manga was released by Viz Media on February 2, 2010 as Volume 9 of their Zelda comic series.


==Gallery==
{{main|Gallery:A Link to the Past}}
{{see also|Gallery:A Link to the Past Bosses|Gallery:A Link to the Past Characters|Gallery:A Link to the Past Enemies|Gallery:A Link to the Past Items}}
<gallery>
File:Zelda-Speaking-Telephatically-SNES.png|Zelda calling to Link telepathically in his sleep
File:Link-Zelda-Sewers-SNES.png||Link and Zelda in the Castle Sewers.
File:Link-Fighting-Geldman-SNES.png|Link fighting a [[Geldman]].
File:Link-Looking-at-the-Tower-of-Hera.png|Link looking at the [[Tower of Hera (A Link to the Past)|Tower of Hera]]
File:Link-Rescuing-a-Maiden.png|Link Rescuing a [[Seven Maidens|Maiden]]
File:Link-Fighting-Stalfos.png|Link fighting a [[Stalfos]]
File:Link-Exploring-a-Dungeon.png|Link exploring a dungeon
File:Link-Resting-Under-Tree-SNES.png|Link resting underneath a tree.
File:Link - LTTP SNES art.png|''A Link to the Past'' (SNES) art of Link
File:Link-Link-to-the-Past.png|Art from ''A Link to the Past''
</gallery>


===Screenshots===
{{main|:Category:A Link to the Past (SNES) Screenshot Files}}
<gallery widths=128 heights=112>
File:A-Link-to-the-Past-Screen-1.png
File:A-Link-to-the-Past-Screen-2.png
File:A-Link-to-the-Past-Screen-3.png
File:A-Link-to-the-Past-Screen-4.png
</gallery>


==Videos==
{{Youtube|cjpHzLYHkwA|270|Japanese - The Zelda Dance! Commercial}}
{{Youtube|81VyapjiurM|270|Game Intro}}
{{Clear}}


{{References}}


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A Link to the Past
A Link to the Past Title.png
ALTTP-Box-Art.jpg

Related

A Link to the Past (GBA)
A Link Between Worlds

Release

Platform

Date

SNES

Japan November 21, 1991
North America April 13, 1992
Europe September 24, 1992

Game Boy Advance
(A Link to the Past
& Four Swords)

North America December 2, 2002
Japan March 14, 2003
Europe March 28, 2003
Australia March 28, 2003

Wii Virtual
Console

Japan December 2, 2006
North America January 22, 2007
Europe March 23, 2007
Australia March 23, 2007

Wii U Virtual Console

Europe December 12, 2013
North America January 30, 2014
Japan February 12, 2014

New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console

Japan March 4, 2016
Europe March 10, 2016
Australia March 10, 2016
North America April 14, 2016

SNES Classic Edition

North America September 29, 2017
Europe September 29, 2017
Japan September 30, 2017
Australia October 5, 2017

Nintendo Switch Online

Japan September 5, 2019
North America September 5, 2019
Europe September 5, 2019
Australia September 5, 2019

Credits

Developer

Nintendo EAD

Producer

Shigeru Miyamoto

Director

Takashi Tezuka

Guides

Walkthrough

Text Walkthrough

Media

Gallery

Image Gallery
Official Artwork
Screenshots

Music

Midis

ZeldaDungeon.net 

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is the third installment in The Legend of Zelda series, originally released in 1992 on the SNES. In 2002, it was ported onto the Game Boy Advance, and on January 22, 2007, it was re-released on the Wii Shop Channel's Virtual Console for 800 points. It has sold 4.61 million copies worldwide.[1] This was a revolutionary The Legend of Zelda game as it brought Link from 8-bit form to 16-bit form. It was also the first Zelda game to include the Master Sword, the typical three then some more dungeon layout, famous locations like Kakariko Village and Lake Hylia, a plot twist in the middle of the game, and variation of musical selections. This game can be said to have kick-started the series.

In 2013, a sequel to A Link to the Past was released on the Nintendo 3DS, entitled A Link Between Worlds.

Overview

Learning from their experiences from the previous two games in the series and perfecting the "Zelda formula," Nintendo delved into the development of the upcoming title for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). Released in Japan at the end of 1991 and for international release near the end of the next summer, A Link to the Past quickly climbed the ladder of the highest rated games.

Returning to the overhead perspective that was established in the first game, A Link to the Past featured tons of new enemies, items, characters, and a more in depth plot than the previous installments. This game introduced a dual world mechanic in which Link could travel between the Light World (normal) and the Dark World (a twisted parallel dimension), able to go between the two worlds in order to unlock secrets and progress to new areas. Simply put, the game was massive, containing over twelve dungeons and two versions of each area of the Overworld due to the duel-world feature, promoting hours of adventure and more in-depth puzzles to solve.

The game was also the first in the franchise to have a real, tangible art style. The previous installments on the NES, due to resolution and color limitations were unable to attain this.

Nintendo had narrowed down what had made the first game in the series such a success and expanded upon it, creating an innovative, immersive experience that holds its place as one of the best games for the SNES and even more so, one of the highest rated games of all time.

Nearly ten years later, the game was released again for the Game Boy Advance, containing another stand-alone game on the cartridge called Four Swords. On this cartridge, A Link to the Past was updated with a couple changes including sound effects for Link's actions, updated dungeons, and characters. A Link to the Past also became available for purchase on the Wii Virtual Console at a later date.

Story

AgahnimALttP.png
Main article: A Link to the Past Story

Characters

A Link to the Past Characters[edit][hide]
  • Major Characters
  • Minor Characters

Races

King-Zora-1.png
Main article: A Link to the Past Races

Enemies

A Link to the Past Enemies[edit][hide]
  • Light World Overworld
  • Dark World Overworld
  • Light World Dungeons
  • Dark World Dungeons
  • Traps
  • See also

Bosses

A Link to the Past Bosses[edit][hide]

Items

A Link to the Past Items[edit][hide]
  • Equipment
  • Inventory
  • Bottle Items
  • Misc Items
  • Dungeon Items
  • Quest Items

Locations

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Main article: A Link to the Past Locations
A Link to the Past Locations[edit][hide]
  • Light World Areas
  • Dark World Areas
  • Light World Dungeons
  • Dark World Dungeons

Dungeons

A Link to the Past Dungeons[edit][hide]
  • Light World
  • Dark World

Glitches

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Main article: A Link to the Past Glitches

Other Media

Gallery

Main article: Gallery:A Link to the Past
See also: Gallery:A Link to the Past Bosses, Gallery:A Link to the Past Characters, Gallery:A Link to the Past Enemies, and Gallery:A Link to the Past Items
  • Zelda calling to Link telepathically in his sleep

    Zelda calling to Link telepathically in his sleep

  • Link and Zelda in the Castle Sewers.

    Link and Zelda in the Castle Sewers.

  • Link fighting a Geldman.

    Link fighting a Geldman.

  • Link looking at the Tower of Hera

    Link looking at the Tower of Hera

  • Link Rescuing a Maiden

    Link Rescuing a Maiden

  • Link fighting a Stalfos

    Link fighting a Stalfos

  • Link exploring a dungeon

    Link exploring a dungeon

  • Link resting underneath a tree.

    Link resting underneath a tree.

  • A Link to the Past (SNES) art of Link

    A Link to the Past (SNES) art of Link

  • Art from A Link to the Past

    Art from A Link to the Past

Screenshots

Main article: Category:A Link to the Past (SNES) Screenshot Files
  • A-Link-to-the-Past-Screen-1.png
  • A-Link-to-the-Past-Screen-2.png
  • A-Link-to-the-Past-Screen-3.png
  • A-Link-to-the-Past-Screen-4.png

Videos


Japanese - The Zelda Dance! Commercial

Game Intro

References

The Legend of Zelda Games[edit][hide]
Spin-offs
Crossovers
Japan-only
[[Games]]
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