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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 in 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.
'''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 in 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.


Zelda Game & Watch was the latest and the 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 a arena of boss battle.  
Zelda Game & Watch was the latest and the 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 a arena of boss battle.  
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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 Europe.
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 Europe.


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.
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.
 
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.


==Story==
==Story==
::''Information is from the Game Manual.''
:''Information is from the Game Manual.''
 


Eight unruly dragons are creating havoc in the world. After they kidnap [[Princess Zelda]], it is up to [[Link]] to defeat them and rescue the princess. The dragons have imprisoned Zelda behind a seal that requires all 8 pieces of the [[Triforce]] to unlock. After defeating each dragon, Link gains one piece of the triforce.
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.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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The Moblin attack by throwing the spear at Link. Link must defend himself from the Moblin spear attacks by using his shield. Link must kill them to proceed to the next room. If Link have a sword beam, he can attack them from the far left conner of chamber. When Link defeat the Moblin, stairs leading to the next chamber will appear. If two stairs appear at the left and right, Link must choose one of the stairs.
The Moblin attack by throwing the spear at Link. Link must defend himself from the Moblin spear attacks by using his shield. Link must kill them to proceed to the next room. If Link have a sword beam, he can attack them from the far left conner of chamber. When Link defeat the Moblin, stairs leading to the next chamber will appear. If two stairs appear at the left and right, Link must choose one of the stairs.


Once you reach the Dragon's Lair, Link must fight a single combat against Dragon. The Dragon will spit out fire and attack Link with his tail. Skillfully move left and right to avoid it and attack the Dragon. When Link destroyed the Dragon, he can get one of the [[Triforce]] fragments. The Triforce is the key to unlock the seal that keeps [[Princess Zelda locked in the dungeon. When you destroyed all the eight Dragons, you can complete the Triforce and rescue Princess Zelda. When you beat t]he game, you are given a second quest with quicker enemies and harder bosses. The player's score from the previous game also is carried over.  
Once you reach the Dragon's Lair, Link must fight a single combat against [[Dragon]]. The Dragon will spit out fire and attack Link with his tail. Skillfully move left and right to avoid it and attack the Dragon. When Link destroyed the Dragon, he can get one of the [[Triforce]] fragments. The Triforce is the key to unlock the seal that keeps [[Princess Zelda locked in the dungeon. When you destroyed all the eight Dragons, you can complete the Triforce and rescue [[Princess Zelda]]. When you beat t]he game, you are given a '''Second Quest''' with quicker enemies and harder bosses. The player's score from the previous game also is carried over.  


==Control==
==Control==
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# Zelda (Game & Watch) [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=496 instruction manual].
# Zelda (Game & Watch) [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=496 instruction manual].
# Zelda Dungeon 'Game & Watch' [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=494 Screenshots Gallery] and [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=497 Misc Gallery].  
# Zelda Dungeon 'Game & Watch' [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=494 Screenshots Gallery] and [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=497 Misc Gallery].  
# Game & Watch Gallery 4 on [http://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/561568-game-and-watch-gallery-4 Gamefaqs].
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