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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

Title	The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
First release	1991
Developer	Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
Publisher	Nintendo
Platform	SNES / Super Famicom
Genres	action role-playing game, action-adventure game
Also known as	Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce · ゼルダの伝説神々のトライフォース · Zeruda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Toraifōsu · The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods
Players	1 player
Co-op	No
ESRB rating	E Everyone
Releases	SNES / Super Famicom: 1991-11-21 (NTSC-J), 1992-04-13 (NTSC-U), 1992-04-13 (NTSC), 1992-09-24 (PAL)
Wikidata ID	Q370055

Hyrule serves as the primary setting where players control Link to combat the wizard Agahnim. Navigating through twisting mazes, dungeons, and shadowy forests, players utilize swords, magical weapons, and environmental objects like boulders to defeat enemies. The gameplay combines action and puzzle-solving as you traverse various terrains and swim through rivers to progress through the adventure.

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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past – box art (front)

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Logo: Kigsz, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (“The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past.png”)

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Videos

SNES Longplay [022] The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES) Playthrough

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