The Legend of Zelda
1986 • Nintendo
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ActionAdventure
The game that created the action-adventure genre, featuring Link's first quest to save Princess Zelda and defeat Ganon.
Gameplay
Top-down adventure with puzzle-solving, combat, and exploration across Hyrule. Players discover secrets and collect items to progress.
Historical Context
Created by Shigeru Miyamoto as Nintendo's first major original IP for the Famicom Disk System, later ported to cartridge.
Fun Facts
- • First console game to feature a save battery
- • The original cartridge was gold-colored
- • Inspired by Miyamoto's childhood exploring caves
Cultural Impact
Established the action-adventure genre and influenced countless games with its exploration-based gameplay.
Review
The Legend of Zelda pioneered open-world exploration on consoles with its non-linear gameplay and mysterious atmosphere.