The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
1991 • Nintendo
9.6/10Nintendo
ActionAdventure
The definitive 2D Zelda adventure featuring the Light and Dark World mechanic and refined dungeon design.
Gameplay
Top-down adventure with parallel Light and Dark worlds, complex dungeons, and a wide array of items and abilities to master.
Historical Context
Developed to return Zelda to its top-down roots while showcasing SNES capabilities, creating the template for future 2D entries.
Fun Facts
- • Introduced the Master Sword to the series
- • Features two complete overworlds to explore
- • Considered by many to be the greatest 2D Zelda game
Cultural Impact
Established many series conventions and is considered the gold standard for 2D action-adventure games.
Review
A Link to the Past refined the Zelda formula to perfection with brilliant dual-world design, memorable music, and satisfying progression.