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< | <section begin=infobox />{{Infobox|game | ||
| name = ''The Legend of Zelda'' | | name = ''The Legend of Zelda'' | ||
| logo = [[File:The Legend of Zelda Title.png]] | | logo = [[File:The Legend of Zelda Title.png]] | ||
| boxart = [[File:Zelda-NES-Box-Art. | | boxart = [[File:Zelda-NES-Box-Art.png]] | ||
| release [[Famicom Disk System|Famicom Disk<br/>System]] = | | release [[Famicom Disk System|Famicom Disk<br/>System]] = | ||
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| developer = [[Nintendo EAD]] | | developer = [[Nintendo EAD]] | ||
| publisher = [[Nintendo|Nintendo Co., Ltd.]] | | publisher = [[Nintendo|Nintendo Co., Ltd.]] | ||
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| director = Shigeru Miyamoto<br/>[[Takashi Tezuka]] | | director = Shigeru Miyamoto<br/>[[Takashi Tezuka]] | ||
| walkthrough = | | walkthrough = | ||
[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/ | [https://www.zeldadungeon.net/the-legend-of-zelda-walkthrough/ Text Walkthrough] | ||
[ | [[The Legend of Zelda Video Walkthrough|Video Walkthrough]] | ||
| guides = | | guides = | ||
[[ | [[The Legend of Zelda Bosses|Bosses]] | ||
[[ | [[The Legend of Zelda Heart Containers|Heart Containers]] | ||
[[ | [[The Legend of Zelda Secret Rupees|Secret Rupees]] | ||
[[ | [[Potion Shop (The Legend of Zelda)|Potion Shops]] | ||
[[ | [[Item Shop|Shops]] | ||
[[ | [[The Legend of Zelda Fairy Fountains|Fairy Fountains]] | ||
[[ | [[The Legend of Zelda Door Repairs|Door Repairs]] | ||
[[Money Making Game]] | [[Money Making Game]] | ||
[[ | [[The Legend of Zelda Warps|Warps]] | ||
[[ | [[The Legend of Zelda Old Man Quotes|Old Man Quotes]] | ||
| gallery = | | gallery = | ||
[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/index.php?cat=41 Sprites] | [https://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/index.php?cat=41 Sprites] | ||
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[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/index.php?cat=2 Official Artwork] | [https://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/index.php?cat=2 Official Artwork] | ||
[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/index.php?cat=40 Strategy Guide] | [https://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/index.php?cat=40 Strategy Guide] | ||
}}</ | | music = [[The Legend of Zelda Midis|Midis]] | ||
}}<section end=infobox /> | |||
{{ZD|[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/ | {{ZD|[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/the-legend-of-zelda-walkthrough/ ''The Legend of Zelda'' Walkthrough]}} | ||
'''''The Legend of Zelda''''' (or ''The Hyrule Fantasy: Legend of Zelda'' in Japan) is the first game in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' video game series]]. Although not the first adventure game, it is often credited for perfecting the adventure genre. The game was first released in [[1986]] in Japan, and in [[1987]] everywhere else. | '''''The Legend of Zelda''''' (or ''The Hyrule Fantasy: Legend of Zelda'' in Japan) is the first game in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' video game series]]. Although not the first adventure game, it is often credited for perfecting the adventure genre. The game was first released in [[1986]] in Japan, and in [[1987]] everywhere else. | ||
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''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]] 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 Link failing to defeat | 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''. | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
''The Legend of Zelda'' was a huge commercial success, having become one of the highest selling titles for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. The game sold 6.51 million copies.{{Ref|[http://www.rpgamer.com/news/japan/rp033104.html The Legend of Zelda Lifetime Sales]}} | ''The Legend of Zelda'' was a huge commercial success, having become one of the highest selling titles for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. The game sold 6.51 million copies.{{Ref|[http://www.rpgamer.com/news/japan/rp033104.html The Legend of Zelda Lifetime Sales]}} | ||
The Legend of Zelda was a critical success as well, ranking at the #1 spot in the original NES Top 30 listing of [[Nintendo Power]] magazine.{{Ref|[ | The Legend of Zelda was a critical success as well, ranking at the #1 spot in the original NES Top 30 listing of [[Nintendo Power]] magazine.{{Ref|[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album{{=}}325&pid{{=}}9735 Nintendo Power Magazine: Issue #1 July / August 1988]}} Nearly 7 years later, Nintendo Power retired the Top NES list in January of [[1995]]. ''The Legend of Zelda'' was given Hall of Fame status, being one of the all-time greatest titles and having been on the charts for a record 76 months.{{Ref|[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album{{=}}484&pid{{=}}13780 Nintendo Power Magazine: Issue #68 January 1995]}} | ||
''The Legend of Zelda'' placed first in Game Informer's "The Top 200 Games of All Time" list.{{Ref|[http://www.nintendoeverything.com/?p{{=}}28230 Game Informer Top 200 Games of All Time]}} | ''The Legend of Zelda'' placed first in Game Informer's "The Top 200 Games of All Time" list.{{Ref|[http://www.nintendoeverything.com/?p{{=}}28230 Game Informer Top 200 Games of All Time]}} | ||
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''The Legend of Zelda'' is also found on the [[Nintendo Wii U]] [[Virtual Console]]. It originally released in Japan on August 28th, [[2013]],{{Ref|[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/software/vc/fbaj/index.html Wii U Virtual Console Site]}} and became available in North America on September 29th, 2013. | ''The Legend of Zelda'' is also found on the [[Nintendo Wii U]] [[Virtual Console]]. It originally released in Japan on August 28th, [[2013]],{{Ref|[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/software/vc/fbaj/index.html Wii U Virtual Console Site]}} and became available in North America on September 29th, 2013. | ||
{{image|file=loz-switch-special.jpeg|size=400px|align=right|type=caption|caption=Special Edition Screenshot.}} | |||
With the release of the [[Nintendo Switch]] Online Service, a piece of software allows the user to play games originally released for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Included with the first selection of games was ''The Legend of Zelda'', which was simultaneously released on September 19th, 2018 (September 18th in the Americas). In this version, two players are able to play together, where one player controls Link, and the other can view the gameplay. The two players can switch roles at any time. | |||
As a follow up to the release of the original game, on October 10th, 2018 (October 9th in the Americas) a 'Special Edition' was added to the NES online app, on the Switch. This version of the game is aimed towards newer players, as Link starts the game with 6 hearts, 255 Rupees, 9 Keys, 8 Bombs, as well as certain items, including the White Sword, the Magical Shield, the Blue Ring, and more. This version of the game is dubbed ''The Legend of Zelda - Living the life of luxury!'' A red banner is omnipresent on the border of the game, denoting that it is the special edition. The description given to the game is as follows: | |||
{{quote|In this souped-up version of The Legend of Zelda, you’ll start with a ton of rupees and items! You’ll begin with all equipment, including the White Sword, the Magical Shield, the Blue Ring, and even the Power Bracelet. But if Ganon’s still giving you a hard time, the power of money will overcome! Just buy yourself some more items and give it another shot! Beating the game once grants you access to a more difficult version of the game called Second Quest.|Nintendo Entertainent System - Nintendo Switch Online Official Description}} | |||
==Controversy== | ==Controversy== | ||
Each of the first nine [[Dungeon]]s in ''The Legend of Zelda'' is shaped in a specific design, which corresponds to the name of the dungeon. The first labyrinth is referred to as the [[Level 1: The Eagle|Eagle]], while the fourth dungeon is referred to as the [[Level 4: The Snake|Snake]]. The third dungeon of the game is referred to as the [[Level 3: The Manji |Manji]], and it is in the shape of a left-facing Swastika. The term Manji is actually a Japanese character and it is very common in Japanese culture. Because of this, it slipped into the game without considering the sensitivity of the symbol. The Manji is considered offensive in western countries due to its relationship to Nazism, though the Nazi swastika faces the opposite direction of the Manji. | Each of the first nine [[Dungeon]]s in ''The Legend of Zelda'' is shaped in a specific design, which corresponds to the name of the dungeon. The first labyrinth is referred to as the [[Level 1: The Eagle|Eagle]], while the fourth dungeon is referred to as the [[Level 4: The Snake|Snake]]. The third dungeon of the game is referred to as the [[Level 3: The Manji|Manji]], and it is in the shape of a left-facing Swastika. The term Manji is actually a Japanese character and it is very common in Japanese culture. Because of this, it slipped into the game without considering the sensitivity of the symbol. The Manji is considered offensive in western countries due to its relationship to Nazism, though the Nazi swastika faces the opposite direction of the Manji. | ||
All versions of the game include a cross on Link's [[Shield]]. However, in virtually all pieces of [[Products|merchandise]], Link's shield is shown in a solid color. This is likely due to the sensitivity of religion in western countries. Furthermore, in the Japanese version of the game, the [[Book of Magic]] was referred to as the ''Bible''. When the game was released in the West, it was renamed to the Book of Magic, or the Magic Book. | All versions of the game include a cross on Link's [[Shield]]. However, in virtually all pieces of [[Products|merchandise]], Link's shield is shown in a solid color. This is likely due to the sensitivity of religion in western countries. Furthermore, in the Japanese version of the game, the [[Book of Magic]] was referred to as the ''Bible''. When the game was released in the West, it was renamed to the Book of Magic, or the Magic Book. | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
{{ | {{Galbox|The Legend of Zelda Characters}} | ||
==Enemies== | ==Enemies== | ||
{{ | {{Galbox|The Legend of Zelda Enemies}} | ||
==Bosses== | ==Bosses== | ||
{{ | {{Galbox|The Legend of Zelda Bosses}} | ||
==Items== | ==Items== | ||
{{ | {{Galbox|The Legend of Zelda Items}} | ||
==Dungeons== | ==Dungeons== | ||
{{ | {{Galbox|The Legend of Zelda Dungeons}} | ||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
{{ | {{Galbox|The Legend of Zelda Locations}} | ||
==Merchandise== | ==Merchandise== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{ | {{main|Gallery:The Legend of Zelda}} | ||
{{See also|Gallery:The Legend of Zelda Bosses|Gallery:The Legend of Zelda Characters|Gallery:The Legend of Zelda Enemies|Gallery:The Legend of Zelda Items|The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual}} | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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File:Legend-of-Zelda-Screenshot-3.png | File:Legend-of-Zelda-Screenshot-3.png | ||
File:Legend-of-Zelda-Screenshot-4.png | File:Legend-of-Zelda-Screenshot-4.png | ||
File: | File:Hyrule - TLOZ.png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||