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{{specify|the 1989 LCD game|the 2021 compilation handheld|''[[Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda]]''}} | |||
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'''''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 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. | ||
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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. | 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 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. | ''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== | ||
{{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) [ | {{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) [[#Manual|instruction manual]]}} | ||
==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]] | Players control [[Link]] and fight through labyrinth chambers on the Game & Watch's lower screen. In the labyrinth chambers, Link faces a [[Goblin]], a [[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. | ||
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 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. | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" | [[Old Woman|"Little Old Lady"]] | | style="text-align:center;" | [[Old Woman|"Little Old Lady"]] | ||
| Old woman that sounds an alarm. | | Old woman that sounds an alarm. | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Enemies== | ==Enemies== | ||
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! Description | ! Description | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" | | | style="text-align:center;" | | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Sword]] | | style="text-align:center;" | [[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. | | 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]] | ||
| The shield is automatically equipped when the game starts. Use it to block the attacks of Ghosts and Goblins. | | The shield is automatically equipped when the game starts. Use it to block the attacks of Ghosts and Goblins. | ||
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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. | 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 [ | 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 [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.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. | 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. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Zelda_G&W_consolesticker.jpg|Zelda (Game & Watch) console sticker. | File:Zelda_G&W_consolesticker.jpg|Zelda (Game & Watch) console sticker. | ||
File:Zelda_G&W.jpg|Zelda (Game & Watch). | File:Zelda_G&W.jpg|Zelda (Game & Watch). | ||
File:Zelda G&W Mini Classic.jpg|Zelda (Game & Watch) Mini Classic. | File:Zelda G&W Mini Classic.jpg|Zelda (Game & Watch) Mini Classic. | ||
File:Zelda_G&W_Boxart.jpg | |||
File:Zeldagameandwatchcoverb.jpg | |||
File:Zeldagameandwatchexample2.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Manual=== | |||
<gallery widths=358> | |||
File:ZG&W Manual 00 Front Cover.jpg | |||
File:ZG&W Manual 01-02.jpg | |||
File:ZG&W Manual 03-04.jpg | |||
File:ZG&W Manual 05-06.jpg | |||
File:ZG&W Manual 07-08.jpg | |||
File:ZG&W Manual 09-10.jpg | |||
File:ZG&W Manual 11-12.jpg | |||
File:ZG&W Manual 13-14.jpg | |||
File:ZG&W Manual 15-16.jpg | |||
File:ZG&W Manual 17-18.jpg | |||
File:ZG&W Manual Back Cover.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Game & Watch Gallery 4''=== | |||
<gallery widths=240 heights=160> | |||
File:ZG&W GBA titlescreen.png|Zelda (Game & Watch) title screen 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 Rules.png|''Game & Watch Gallery 4'' rules screen | ||
File:ZG&W GBA Controls.png|''Game & Watch Gallery 4'' controls 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 start.png|''Game & Watch Gallery 4'' main screen | ||
File:ZG&W_GBA_enemies1.png | |||
File:ZG&W_GBA_enemies2.png | |||
File:ZG&W_GBA_enemies3.png | |||
File:ZG&W_GBA_goblindie.png | |||
File:ZG&W_GBA_linkdie.png | |||
File:ZG&W_GBA_collect_Tomahawk.png | |||
File:ZG&W_GBA_pause.png | |||
File:ZG&W_GBA_gameoverx.png | |||
File:ZG&W GBA gameplay Dragon.png|''Game & Watch Gallery 4'' boss screen | File:ZG&W GBA gameplay Dragon.png|''Game & Watch Gallery 4'' boss screen | ||
File:ZG&W_GBA_Dragon.png | |||
File:ZG&W_GBA_obtainthelasttriforce.png | |||
File:ZG&W_GBA_ending_1.png | |||
File:ZG&W_GBA_ending_2.png | |||
File:ZG&W_GBA_ending_3.png | |||
File:ZG&W_GBA_ending_4.png | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Videos== | |||
{{Youtube|fwKTGyicmQg|270|at=2m32s|[[Zelda Dungeon:2016 Zelda Dungeon Informer Marathon|2016 Zelda Dungeon Informer Marathon]] emulated playthrough.}} | |||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||