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{{specify|the 1989 LCD game|the 2021 compilation handheld|''[[Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda]]''}}
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| name = ''Zelda''
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| release [[Mini Classics]] =  
| release [[Mini Classics]] =  
{{Region|na|y=1998}}
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| release [[Game Boy Advance]] =  
| release [[Game Boy Advance]]<br/>(''Game & Watch Gallery 4'') =  
{{Region|na|y=2002|m=10}}
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| developer = [[Nintendo R&D1]]<br>[[Gunpei Yokoi]]
| developer = [[Nintendo R&D1]]<br/>[[Gunpei Yokoi]]
| publisher = [[Nintendo]]
| publisher = [[Nintendo]]
| producer =  
| producer =  
| director =  
| director =  
| 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].
}}
}}
'''''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 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.
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 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 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.
 
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 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.
''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.  


==Story==
==Story==
:''Information is from the Game Instruction Manual.{{Ref|Zelda (Game & Watch) [http://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album{{=}}496 instruction manual]}}
{{quote|The havoc caused by eight fierce dragons is increasing day by day. These dragons have refused to live in peace 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.|Zelda (Game & Watch) [https://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.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
Players control [[Link]] and fight through labyrinth chambers on the Game & Watch's lower screen. In the labyrinth chambers, Link faces a [[Goblin]] and [[Ghini|Ghost]] and/or 1-4 [[Stalfos]]. The Stalfos attack Link by thrusting upward at him from below with their swords. Link must move left and right to avoid their attack. Ghosts attack Link from behind with projectiles, requiring Link to occasionally protect himself by holding his shield behind him. Stalfos and Ghosts cannot be defeated and must be dodged and blocked with the shield respectively.


Players control [[Link]] and fight through labyrinth chambers on the Game & Watch's lower screen. In the labyrinth chambers, Link faces [[Ghini]], 1-4 [[Stalfos]], and a [[Moblin|Moblin/ Goblin]]. The Stalfos attack Link by thrust at him from below with their swords. Link must move left and right to avoid their attack. Ghini attack Link from behind, and Link has to protect himself with shield held behind him. Stalfos and Ghosts cannot be defeated and must be dodged and blocked with the shield respectively.
The Goblins attack by stabbing and throwing spears at Link, who must defend himself by using his shield. He must defeat them to proceed to the next room. If Link has the sword beam, available at full health, he can attack them from the far left corner of the chamber. When Link defeats the Goblin, 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 Link reaches the Dragon's Lair, Link must combat the [[Dragon (LCD Games)|Dragon]]. The Dragon will spit out fireballs and attack Link with his tail. Skillfully move left and right to avoid it and attack the Dragon. When Link destroys the Dragon, he will obtain one of the [[Triforce Shard|Triforce fragments]]. The [[Triforce]] is the key to unlock the seal that keeps [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] locked in a "deep dungeon". When all eight dragons are destroyed, Link completes the Triforce and can rescue Princess Zelda. Once the game is beaten, a second round begins 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 (LCD Games)|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 [[Zelda|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 the 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.  
After completing the second round, the game will loop, allowing the player to continuously beat subsequent rounds for an increased score. The score will roll over at 9990, and a sword icon will appear above the heart containers, representing 10,000 points. Holding down the continue button will show the highest score achieved on the device.


==Control==
==Control==
 
* Left/Right: Move in the direction of the button.
* Left/Right: Move in the direction of the button you press.
* Up: Go up a staircase.
* Up: Go up a staircase.
* Down: Use the "Water of Life" (above).
* Down: Use the [[Water of Life]] (below).
* Attack Button: Attack with whatever weapon you are using and can be use to blocked Goblin's attack. Release this button to dodged and blocked Ghinis attack.
* Attack Button: Attack with whatever weapon Link is using, block Goblin attacks. Release to block Ghost attacks.


==Characters==
==Characters==


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Picture
! style="width: 105px;" | Picture
! style="border: text-align:center; width:100px;"|Name 
! style="width: 10em;" | Name
! style="border: text-align:center; width:780px;"|Description
! Description
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Link-ZG%26W.png|50px]]  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Link-ZG&W.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 the eight dragons and collect all [[Triforce Shard|Triforce fragments]] to rescue Princess Zelda.
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Zelda-ZG%26W.png|50px]]  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Zelda-ZG&W.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.  
| Kidnapped by the dragons, she is locked inside a "deep dungeon", behind a seal that can only be broken by the Triforce.
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:AlarmWomen-ZG%26W.png|100px]]  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:AlarmWomen-ZG&W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;"|Alarm Woman  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Old Woman|"Little Old Lady"]]
| Old lady that sounds alarm.  
| Old woman that sounds an alarm.
|}  
|}  


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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Picture
! style="width: 105px;" | Picture
! style="border: text-align:center; width:100px;"|Name 
! style="width: 10em;" | Name
! style="border: text-align:center; width:780px;"|Description
! Description
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Ghini-ZG%26W.png|50px]]  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Ghini-ZG&W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Ghini|Ghini/ Ghost]]  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Ghini|Ghost]]
| They attack Link from behind. They cannot be defeated and their attack must be blocked with the shield respectively.  
| Ghosts attack Link from behind. They cannot be defeated and their attack must be blocked with the shield respectively.
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Stalfos-ZG%26W.png|65px]]  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Stalfos-ZG&W.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.
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Moblin-ZG%26W.png|80px]]  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Goblin-ZG&W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Moblin|Moblin/ Goblin]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Goblin]]
| They attack Link with their spear. Their 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 conner.
| Goblins attack Link with their spear. The attack can be blocked by pressing the attack button. Link must kill them to proceed to the next room. If he has sword beams, he can attack them from the far left corner.
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Dragon-ZG%26W.png|100px]]  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Dragon-ZG&W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Dragon (LCD Games)|Dragon]]  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Dragon (LCD Games)|Dragon]]
| 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 labyrinth. 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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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Picture
! style="width: 105px;" | Picture
! style="border: text-align:center; width:100px;"|Name 
! style="width: 10em;" | Name
! style="border: text-align:center; width:780px;"|Description
! Description
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|  
| style="text-align:center;" |  
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Sword]]  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Sword]]
| You automatically equipped this when you start the game. Cause 3 damages 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.
|-
|-
| 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 Ghosts and Goblins.
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Tomahawk-ZG%26W.png|60px]]  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Tomahawk-ZG&W.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. Cause 9 damages 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.
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:Map-ZG%26W.png|60px]]  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Map-ZG&W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Dungeon Map]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Dungeon Map|Map]]
| Shows you the layout of the dungeon.  
| Shows the layout of the labyrinth.
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:WaterofLife-ZG%26W.png|50px]]  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:WaterofLife-ZG&W.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.
|-
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|[[File:RecoveryHeart-ZG%26W.png|30px]]  
| style="text-align:center;" | [[File:RecoveryHeart-ZG&W.png|x50px]]
| style="text-align:center;"|[[Recovery Heart]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Recovery Heart|Heart]]
| Replenish Link's health by one heart.
| Heals Link by one heart.
|}
|}
==Other versions==
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 must beat all other included games and earn at least 160 stars.{{Ref|Game & Watch Gallery 4 on [http://www.gamefaqs.com/gba/561568-game-and-watch-gallery-4 Gamefaqs]}}. As a bonus game, it does not have a "modern" version with updated graphics, and is accessed through the Gallery's "Museum" rather than the main "Game" menu. The height of the non-playing screen is reduced to fit on the GBA screen.
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.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Zelda_G%26W_consolesticker.jpg|Zelda (Game & Watch) console sticker.
File:Zelda_G&W_consolesticker.jpg|Zelda (Game & Watch) console sticker.
File:Zelda_G%26W.jpg|Zelda (Game & Watch).  
File:Zelda_G&W.jpg|Zelda (Game & Watch).  
Zelda G&W Mini Classic.jpg|Zelda (Game & Watch) Mini Classic.
File:Zelda G&W Mini Classic.jpg|Zelda (Game & Watch) Mini Classic.
ZG&W GBA titlescreen.png|Zelda (Game & Watch) titlescreen in Game & Watch Gallery 4.
File:ZG&W GBA titlescreen.png|Zelda (Game & Watch) title screen in ''Game & Watch Gallery 4''.
File:ZG&W GBA Rules.png|''Game & Watch Gallery 4'' rules screen
File:ZG&W GBA Controls.png|''Game & Watch Gallery 4'' controls screen
File:ZG&W GBA gameplay start.png|''Game & Watch Gallery 4'' main screen
File:ZG&W GBA gameplay Dragon.png|''Game & Watch Gallery 4'' boss screen
</gallery>
</gallery>



Revision as of 18:38, June 15, 2021

This article is about the 1989 LCD game. For the 2021 compilation handheld, see Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda.
This article describes a subject that is or may be outside the core Zelda canon.
Zelda
Zelda G&W Boxart.jpg
Release

Platform

Date

North America August 26, 1989

Game Boy Advance
(Game & Watch Gallery 4)

North America October 2002

Credits

Developer

Publisher

Zelda Game & Watch (ZL-65) is a handheld LCD Zelda game made as part of Nintendo's 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 Link's Awakening by almost four years.

The Game & Watch Zelda is a side-scrolling action game, possibly inspired by The Adventure of Link. In total, three million Zelda Game & Watch devices were sold.

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.

Story

"The havoc caused by eight fierce dragons is increasing day by day. These dragons have refused to live in peace 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."

— Zelda (Game & Watch) instruction manual

Gameplay

Players control Link and fight through labyrinth chambers on the Game & Watch's lower screen. In the labyrinth chambers, Link faces a Goblin and Ghost and/or 1-4 Stalfos. The Stalfos attack Link by thrusting upward at him from below with their swords. Link must move left and right to avoid their attack. Ghosts attack Link from behind with projectiles, requiring Link to occasionally protect himself by holding his shield behind him. Stalfos and Ghosts cannot be defeated and must be dodged and blocked with the shield respectively.

The Goblins attack by stabbing and throwing spears at Link, who must defend himself by using his shield. He must defeat them to proceed to the next room. If Link has the sword beam, available at full health, he can attack them from the far left corner of the chamber. When Link defeats the Goblin, 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 Link reaches the Dragon's Lair, Link must combat the Dragon. The Dragon will spit out fireballs and attack Link with his tail. Skillfully move left and right to avoid it and attack the Dragon. When Link destroys the Dragon, he will obtain one of the Triforce fragments. The Triforce is the key to unlock the seal that keeps Princess Zelda locked in a "deep dungeon". When all eight dragons are destroyed, Link completes the Triforce and can rescue Princess Zelda. Once the game is beaten, a second round begins with quicker enemies and harder bosses. The player's score from the previous game also is carried over.

After completing the second round, the game will loop, allowing the player to continuously beat subsequent rounds for an increased score. The score will roll over at 9990, and a sword icon will appear above the heart containers, representing 10,000 points. Holding down the continue button will show the highest score achieved on the device.

Control

  • Left/Right: Move in the direction of the button.
  • Up: Go up a staircase.
  • Down: Use the Water of Life (below).
  • Attack Button: Attack with whatever weapon Link is using, block Goblin attacks. Release to block Ghost attacks.

Characters

Picture Name Description
Link-ZG&W.png Link Hero of this game. He must defeat the eight dragons and collect all Triforce fragments to rescue Princess Zelda.
Zelda-ZG&W.png Princess Zelda Kidnapped by the dragons, she is locked inside a "deep dungeon", behind a seal that can only be broken by the Triforce.
AlarmWomen-ZG&W.png "Little Old Lady" Old woman that sounds an alarm.

Enemies

Picture Name Description
Ghini-ZG&W.png Ghost Ghosts attack Link from behind. They cannot be defeated and their attack must be blocked with the shield respectively.
Stalfos-ZG&W.png Stalfos 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.
Goblin-ZG&W.png Goblin Goblins attack Link with their spear. The attack can be blocked by pressing the attack button. Link must kill them to proceed to the next room. If he has sword beams, he can attack them from the far left corner.
Dragon-ZG&W.png Dragon Dragons are the bosses found in the top room of each labyrinth. 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.

Items

Picture Name Description
Sword 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.
Shield The shield is automatically equipped when the game starts. Use it to block the attacks of Ghosts and Goblins.
Tomahawk-ZG&W.png Tomahawk 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.
Map-ZG&W.png Map Shows the layout of the labyrinth.
WaterofLife-ZG&W.png Water of Life Heals Link to full Hearts.
RecoveryHeart-ZG&W.png Heart Heals Link by one heart.

Other versions

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 must beat all other included games and earn at least 160 stars.[1]. As a bonus game, it does not have a "modern" version with updated graphics, and is accessed through the Gallery's "Museum" rather than the main "Game" menu. The height of the non-playing screen is reduced to fit on the GBA screen.

In April 2011, a playable online version was created by website 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.

Gallery

References

  1. Game & Watch Gallery 4 on Gamefaqs