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| name = ''Zelda''
| name = ''Zelda''
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| media = [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=494 Screenshots Gallery]<br/>[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=497 Misc Gallery].
| media = [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=494 Screenshots Gallery]<br/>[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=497 Misc Gallery].
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'''''Zelda'' Game & Watch (ZL-65)''' is a handheld LCD Zelda game made as part of Nintendo's [[wikipedia:Game & Watch|Game & Watch]] Multi Screen series. It was developed by [[Gunpei Yokoi]] & [[Nintendo R&D1]] and released on August 26, 1989 in North America. Together with the [[The Legend of Zelda Game Watch]], it is one of two dedicated portable LCD Zelda games, and predates ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy)|Link's Awakening]]'' by almost four years.


'''Zelda Game & Watch (ZL-65)''' is a handheld Zelda game made as part of Nintendo's [[Game & Watch]] Multi Screen series. This handheld LCD game developed by [[Gunpei Yokoi]] and [[Nintendo R&D1]] and released on August 26, 1989 in North America. It considered the first handheld Zelda title before [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]. It also one of two Zelda LCD games that was released besides [[The Legend of Zelda Game Watch]]. Zelda Game & Watch is a side-scrolling action game, and the gameplay  are inspired by [[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]. In total, three million Zelda-version Game & Watch systems were sold.
The Game & Watch ''Zelda'' is a side-scrolling action game, possibly inspired by [[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]. In total, three million ''Zelda'' Game & Watch devices were sold.


Zelda Game & Watch was the final game and last system released for Nintendo's Game & Watch Multi Screen series. This system has two screens, similar to the Nintendo DS. The bottom screen used for normal battles, to show enemies energy, to show Link's life and to show a little old lady that sounds alarm. The top screen used to show inventory, to show the map, and as an arena of boss battle.  
''Zelda'' Game & Watch was the final game released in Nintendo's Game & Watch Multi Screen series. This series used two screens, and inspired the [[Nintendo DS]]. The bottom screen is used for normal battles, to show enemies' energy, to show Link's life and to show an [[Old Woman]] that sounds alarm. The top screen is used to show inventory & the map, and as an arena of boss battle.  


Zelda Game & Watch was re-released in keychain version in 1998 by [[Toymax Inc.]] as part of Nintendo's [[Mini Classics]] LCD keychain games. It has a significantly smaller screen size, and only released in North America.
A [[Mini Classics]] keychain Zelda Game & Watch was released in 1998 by [[Toymax Inc.]] as part of a series of licensed rereleases. It has a significantly smaller screen size, and was only released in North America.


In October 2002, Nintendo included a port of Zelda Game & Watch as an unlockable game in [[Game & Watch Gallery 4]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. To unlock this game, the player have to have beat all other games and must earned all 160 stars.{{Ref|Game & Watch Gallery 4 on [http://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/561568-game-and-watch-gallery-4 Gamefaqs]}}
In October 2002, Nintendo included a port of ''Zelda'' Game & Watch as an unlockable game in [[Game & Watch Gallery 4]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]]. To unlock this game, the player must beat all other included games and earn all 160 stars.{{Ref|Game & Watch Gallery 4 on [http://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/561568-game-and-watch-gallery-4 Gamefaqs]}}


In April 2011, a playable online version was created by website [http://www.pica-pic.com/#/zelda/ Pica Pic], a site specializing in recreating classic LCD handheld games for play on modern internet browsers.
In April 2011, a playable online version was created by website [http://www.pica-pic.com/#/zelda/ Pica Pic], a site specializing in recreating classic LCD handheld games in Adobe Flash. With Flash's deprecation, it is no longer playable in modern browsers.


==Story==
==Story==
:''Information is from the Game Instruction Manual.{{Ref|Zelda (Game & Watch) [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album{{=}}496 instruction manual]}}
:''Information is from the Game Instruction Manual.{{Ref|Zelda (Game & Watch) [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album{{=}}496 instruction manual]}}


The havoc caused by eight fierce dragons is increasing day by day. These dragons have refused to live in piece with man and are fighting against him to rule the world. Now that your sweetheart Princess Zelda has been kidnapped by the evil dragons, you have resolved to destroy the dragons.
The havoc caused by eight fierce dragons is increasing day by day. These dragons have refused to live in piece with man and are fighting against him to rule the world. Now that your sweetheart Princess Zelda has been kidnapped by the evil dragons, you have resolved to destroy the dragons.
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Link-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Link-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Link]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Link]]
| Hero of this game. He must fights all the dragons and collect all Triforce pieces to rescue Princess Zelda.
| Hero of this game. He must defeat all the dragons and collect all Triforce pieces to rescue Princess Zelda.
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Zelda-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Zelda-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]
| She was kidnapped by the dragons and locked inside a final dungeon.
| She was kidnapped by the dragons and is  locked inside a final dungeon.
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:AlarmWomen-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:AlarmWomen-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | Alarm Woman
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Old Woman|Alarm Woman]]
| Old lady that sounds alarm.
| Old lady that sounds alarm.
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Ghini-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Ghini-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Ghini|Ghini/ Ghost]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Ghini|Ghini/ Ghost]]
| They attack Link from behind. They cannot be defeated and their attack must be blocked with the shield respectively.
| Ghinis attack Link from behind. They cannot be defeated and their attack must be blocked with the shield respectively.
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Stalfos-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Stalfos-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Stalfos]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Stalfos]]
| One to four Stalfos appear in each of the chamber. They attack Link from underneath and stabbing up at him. They cannot be defeated and can be avoided by simply moving out of the way.
| One to four Stalfos appear in each chamber. They attack Link from underneath by stabbing up at him. They cannot be defeated and can be avoided by simply moving out of the way.
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Moblin-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Moblin-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Moblin|Moblin/Goblin]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Moblin|Moblin/Goblin]]
| They attack Link with their spear. The attack can be blocked by pressing the attack button. You must kill them to proceed to the next room. If you have a sword beam, you can attack them from the far left corner.
| Moblins attack Link with their spear. The attack can be blocked by pressing the attack button. You must kill them to proceed to the next room. If Link has sword beams, he can attack them from the far left corner.
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Dragon-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Dragon-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Dragon (LCD Games)|Dragon/Aquamentus]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Dragon (LCD Games)|Dragon/Aquamentus]]
| They are the bosses that can be found at the top room in each dungeon. They attack Link with Fireball and their tail. You must dodge its fireball and attack it when you have a change. But, beware with his tail attack. Link will used Tomahawk in this boss battles.
| Dragons are the bosses found in the top room of each dungeon. They attack Link with fireballs and their tail. Link must dodge their fireballs and attack when he has an opening. But, beware with his tail attack. Link will use tomahawks in these boss battles.
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| style="text-align:center;" |  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Sword]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Sword]]
| You automatically equipped this when you start the game. It causes three damage per hit. If you have five hearts, you can use sword beam.
| The sword is automatically equipped when the game starts. It causes three damage per hit. If Link has five hearts, he can use sword beams.
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| style="text-align:center;" |  
| style="text-align:center;" |  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Shield]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Shield]]
| You automatically equipped this when you start the game. Use it to blocked Ghinis and Moblin attack.
| The shield is automatically equipped when the game starts. Use it to block the attacks of Ghini and Moblins.
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Tomahawk-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Tomahawk-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Tomahawk]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Tomahawk]]
| This weapon is only used in boss battles. It is automatically equipped when you enter one, and works in the same way as the sword. Its only difference is that it does more damage. It causes nine damage per hit.
| Tomahawks are only used in boss battles. They are automatically equipped when they begin, and work in the same way as the sword. The only difference is the increased damage, at nine damage per hit.
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Map-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Map-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Dungeon Map]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Dungeon Map]]
| Shows you the layout of the dungeon.
| Shows the layout of the dungeon.
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:WaterofLife-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:WaterofLife-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Water of Life]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Water of Life]]
| Reviving Link with full Hearts.
| Heals Link to full Hearts.
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:RecoveryHeart-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:RecoveryHeart-ZG%26W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Recovery Heart]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Recovery Heart]]
| Replenish Link's health by one heart.
| Heals Link by one heart.
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