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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The goal of ''The Legend of Zelda'' is to collect the 8 [[Triforce Shard|pieces]] of the [[Triforce of Wisdom]], defeat [[Ganon]], and to rescue [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]. To obtain the pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom, the player must take on the role of the hero, [[Link]], and explore the first eight dungeons in the game before embarking on the journey to the final dungeon, [[Level 9: Death Mountain]], to defeat the evil wizard Ganon. | The goal of ''The Legend of Zelda'' is to collect the 8 [[Triforce Shard|pieces]] of the [[Triforce of Wisdom]], defeat [[Ganon]], and to rescue [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]. To obtain the pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom, the player must take on the role of the hero, [[Link (The Legend of Zelda)|Link]], and explore the first eight dungeons in the game before embarking on the journey to the final dungeon, [[Level 9: Death Mountain]], to defeat the evil wizard Ganon. | ||
===Controls=== | ===Controls=== | ||
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Braving forests and mountains, Impa fled for her life from her pursuers. As she reached the very limit of her energy she found herself surrounded by Ganon's evil henchmen. Cornered! What could she do? ... But wait! | Braving forests and mountains, Impa fled for her life from her pursuers. As she reached the very limit of her energy she found herself surrounded by Ganon's evil henchmen. Cornered! What could she do? ... But wait! | ||
All was not lost. A young lad appeared. He skillfully drove off Ganon's henchmen, and saved Impa from a fate worse than death. His name was [[Link]]. During his travels he had come across Impa and Ganon's henchmen. Impa told Link the whole story of the princess Zelda and the evil Ganon. Burning with a sense of justice, Link resolved to save Zelda, but Ganon was a powerful opponent. He held the Triforce of Power. And so, in order to fight off Ganon, Link had to bring the scattered eight fragments of the Triforce of Wisdom together to rebuild the mystical Triangle. | All was not lost. A young lad appeared. He skillfully drove off Ganon's henchmen, and saved Impa from a fate worse than death. His name was [[Link (The Legend of Zelda)|Link]]. During his travels he had come across Impa and Ganon's henchmen. Impa told Link the whole story of the princess Zelda and the evil Ganon. Burning with a sense of justice, Link resolved to save Zelda, but Ganon was a powerful opponent. He held the Triforce of Power. And so, in order to fight off Ganon, Link had to bring the scattered eight fragments of the Triforce of Wisdom together to rebuild the mystical Triangle. | ||
If he couldn't do this, there would be no chance Link could fight his way into [[Death Mountain]] where Ganon lived. Can Link really destroy Ganon and save the Princess Zelda? Only your skill can answer that question. Good luck. Use the Triforce wisely. | If he couldn't do this, there would be no chance Link could fight his way into [[Death Mountain]] where Ganon lived. Can Link really destroy Ganon and save the Princess Zelda? Only your skill can answer that question. Good luck. Use the Triforce wisely. | ||
===Timeline Placement=== | ===Timeline Placement=== | ||
''The Legend of Zelda'' features the same [[Link]] as its direct sequel, ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]''. In [[1991]] when ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' was released, it was a distant prequel to the first two Zelda titles. Over the next 20 years, the series expanded rapidly with new games and the timeline became a bit more blurry. ''The Legend of Zelda'' had a direct timeline placement with ''The Adventure of Link'' and ''A Link to the Past'', but very little in relation to the rest of the series. | ''The Legend of Zelda'' features the same [[Link (The Legend of Zelda)|Link]] as its direct sequel, ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]''. In [[1991]] when ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' was released, it was a distant prequel to the first two Zelda titles. Over the next 20 years, the series expanded rapidly with new games and the timeline became a bit more blurry. ''The Legend of Zelda'' had a direct timeline placement with ''The Adventure of Link'' and ''A Link to the Past'', but very little in relation to the rest of the series. | ||
In December of [[2011]], [[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]] revealed the complete Legend of Zelda timeline. It was revealed that there were three outcomes branching from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. One of the outcomes involved [[Defeat Ending|Link failing to defeat Ganondorf]] and is often referred to as the "Downfall" or "Decline" branch of the timeline. After ''Ocarina of Time'', the [[Decline Timeline]] continues with the [[Imprisoning War]], followed by the events of ''A Link to the Past'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', ''The Legend of Zelda'' and ''The Adventure of Link''. | In December of [[2011]], [[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia]] revealed the complete Legend of Zelda timeline. It was revealed that there were three outcomes branching from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. One of the outcomes involved [[Defeat Ending|Link failing to defeat Ganondorf]] and is often referred to as the "Downfall" or "Decline" branch of the timeline. After ''Ocarina of Time'', the [[Decline Timeline]] continues with the [[Imprisoning War]], followed by the events of ''A Link to the Past'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', ''The Legend of Zelda'' and ''The Adventure of Link''. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Link-Kneeling-Hyrule-Map.png|[[Link]] with the map of [[Hyrule]] | File:Link-Kneeling-Hyrule-Map.png|[[Link (The Legend of Zelda)|Link]] with the map of [[Hyrule]] | ||
File:Link-Looking-Down-at-Hyrule.png|Link looking down at Hyrule | File:Link-Looking-Down-at-Hyrule.png|Link looking down at Hyrule | ||
File:Link-and-Impa.png|Link and [[Impa]] | File:Link-and-Impa.png|Link and [[Impa]] | ||
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* Despite initial runs of ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' being in shiny Gold cartridges, the later Gray re-release versions are more rare. However, compared to most NES titles, both versions are fairly common. | * Despite initial runs of ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' being in shiny Gold cartridges, the later Gray re-release versions are more rare. However, compared to most NES titles, both versions are fairly common. | ||
* There is a [[Second Quest]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', which places [[Dungeon]]s in different spots, as well as all [[Heart Container]]s and [[Secret Moblin]] locations. | * There is a [[Second Quest]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', which places [[Dungeon]]s in different spots, as well as all [[Heart Container]]s and [[Secret Moblin]] locations. | ||
* The maximum amount of [[Rupee]]s that [[Link]] can hold in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' is 255, due to the fact that the value is held as an 8 bit integer. | * The maximum amount of [[Rupee]]s that [[Link (The Legend of Zelda)|Link]] can hold in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' is 255, due to the fact that the value is held as an 8 bit integer. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||