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<onlyinclude>{{Infobox|game
<section begin=infobox />{{Infobox|game
| name = ''A Link to the Past''
| name = ''A Link to the Past''
| logo = [[File:A Link to the Past Title.png]]
| logo = [[File:A Link to the Past Title.png]]
| boxart = [[File:ALTTP-Box-Art.jpg]]
| boxart = [[File:ALTTP-Box-Art.jpg]]
| release [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]            =
| 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]]''
| release [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]            =  
{{Region|jp|y=1991|m=11|d=21}}
{{Region|jp|y=1991|m=11|d=21}}
{{Region|na|y=1992|m=4|d=13}}
{{Region|na|y=1992|m=4|d=13}}
{{Region|eu|y=1992|m=9|d=24}}
{{Region|eu|y=1992|m=9|d=24}}
| release [[Game Boy Advance|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]]'')=
| 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|na|y=2002|m=12|d=2}}
{{Region|jp|y=2003|m=3|d=14}}
{{Region|jp|y=2003|m=3|d=14}}
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{{Region|eu|y=2007|m=3|d=23}}
{{Region|eu|y=2007|m=3|d=23}}
{{Region|au|y=2007|m=3|d=23}}
{{Region|au|y=2007|m=3|d=23}}
| release [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U Virtual Console]]                =
| release [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U Virtual Console]]                =  
{{Region|eu|y=2013|m=12|d=12}}
{{Region|eu|y=2013|m=12|d=12}}
{{Region|na|y=2014|m=1|d=30}}
{{Region|na|y=2014|m=1|d=30}}
| release SNES Classic Edition =
{{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|na|y=2017|m=9|d=29}}
{{Region|eu|y=2017|m=9|d=29}}
{{Region|eu|y=2017|m=9|d=29}}
{{Region|jp|y=2017|m=9|d=30}}
{{Region|jp|y=2017|m=9|d=30}}
{{Region|au|y=2017|m=10|d=5}}
{{Region|au|y=2017|m=10|d=5}}
| release [[Nintendo Switch]] Online              =
| release [[Nintendo Switch]] Online              =  
{{Region|jp|y=2019|m=9|d=5}}
{{Region|jp|y=2019|m=9|d=5}}
{{Region|na|y=2019|m=9|d=5}}
{{Region|na|y=2019|m=9|d=5}}
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| producer = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]
| producer = [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]
| director = [[Takashi Tezuka]]
| director = [[Takashi Tezuka]]
| walkthrough =  
| walkthrough = [[zd:a-link-to-the-past-walkthrough|Text Walkthrough]]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda03-a-link-to-the-past-walkthrough.php Text Walkthrough]
| guides =  
| guides =  
'''Quest'''
'''Quest'''
[[A_Link_to_the_Past_Heart_Pieces|Heart Pieces]]
[[A Link to the Past Heart Pieces|Heart Pieces]]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda03-a-link-to-the-past-weapon-upgrades.php Weapon Upgrades]
[[A Link to the Past Upgrades|Weapon Upgrades]]
----'''Info'''
----'''Info'''
[[A_Link_to_the_Past_Story|Story]]
[[A Link to the Past Story|Story]]
[[A_Link_to_the_Past_Characters|Characters]]
[[A Link to the Past Characters|Characters]]
'''Other Guides'''
'''Other Guides'''
[[Gallery:A_Link_to_the_Past_Enemies|Enemies]]
[[Gallery:A Link to the Past Enemies|Enemies]]
[[A_Link_to_the_Past_Bosses|Bosses]]
[[A Link to the Past Bosses|Bosses]]
[[A_Link_to_the_Past_Items|Items]]
[[A Link to the Past Items|Items]]
[[A_Link_to_the_Past_Bottles|Bottles]]
[[A Link to the Past Bottles|Bottles]]
[[A_Link_to_the_Past_Fairy_Fountains|Fairy Fountains]]
[[A Link to the Past Fairy Fountains|Fairy Fountains]]
[[A_Link_to_the_Past_Warps|Warps]]
[[A Link to the Past Warps|Warps]]
| gallery =  
| gallery =  
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/index.php?cat=10 Image Gallery]
[[zdgallery:10|Image Gallery]]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/index.php?cat=77 Official Artwork]
[[zdgallery:77|Official Artwork]]
[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/index.php?cat=140 Screenshots]
[[zdgallery:140|Screenshots]]
}}</onlyinclude>
| music        = [[A Link to the Past Midis|Midis]]
}}<section end=infobox />


{{ZD|[http://www.zeldadungeon.net/Zelda03-a-link-to-the-past-walkthrough.php ''A Link to the Past'' Walkthrough]}}
{{ZD|[[zd:a-link-to-the-past-walkthrough|''A Link to the Past'' Walkthrough]]}}


'' '''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|[http://www.rpgamer.com/news/japan/rp033104.html RPGamer - Japandemonium - Xenogears vs. Tetris]}} 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.  
'' '''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.


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]]''.
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]]''.
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==Characters==
==Characters==
{{MagicNavbox|A Link to the Past|Characters|Gallery}}
{{Galbox|A Link to the Past Characters}}


==Races==
==Races==
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==Enemies==
==Enemies==
{{MagicNavbox|A Link to the Past|Enemies|Gallery}}
{{Galbox|A Link to the Past Enemies}}


==Bosses==
==Bosses==
{{MagicNavbox|A Link to the Past|Bosses|Gallery}}
{{Galbox|A Link to the Past Bosses}}


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


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


==Dungeons==
==Dungeons==
{{MagicNavbox|A Link to the Past|Dungeons|Gallery}}
{{Galbox|A Link to the Past Dungeons}}


==Glitches==
==Glitches==
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==Other Media==
==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 on June 27, 1995 to May 27, 1996.
*[[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.
*[[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.


==Screenshots==
==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>
<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-1.png
File:A-Link-to-the-Past-Screen-2.png
File:A-Link-to-the-Past-Screen-2.png
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