Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda

 Game Boy Advance
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 119 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 93 out of 119
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 119
  3. Negative: 5 out of 119
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  1. JesseR
    Jan 18, 2010
    7
    This is the game that started it all. It really is a true classic, and sure, the graphics are a bit old, but you have to remember that this game is from 1987. One of its biggest drawbacks is how ridiculously hard it is; I
  2. PaulH.
    Aug 16, 2005
    7
    Certainly has aged, i forgot how hard this game is, I'm expierencing a lot of slow down. still classic zelda though, worth buying for 15 bucks, actually I only got it for 7 dollars so I don't feel cheated the least bit.
  3. bonnin40
    Feb 18, 2013
    7
    This is a really awesome, bang on port of the classic nes title. same great music, same legendary gameplay, this is truly the stuff of legend. the only reason why my score is so low, is because its just a straight up port, no more, no less.. Thats obviously a good thing, as they dont try to change a good thing, rather they release it as is, and i wouldnt have it any other way. Basic,This is a really awesome, bang on port of the classic nes title. same great music, same legendary gameplay, this is truly the stuff of legend. the only reason why my score is so low, is because its just a straight up port, no more, no less.. Thats obviously a good thing, as they dont try to change a good thing, rather they release it as is, and i wouldnt have it any other way. Basic, simple, classic gameplay, and one of the best ways to experience the beginning of the master works known, as the legend of zelda series.… Expand
  4. Frost_Cube
    Mar 21, 2021
    7
    Absolutely brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!
  5. grimreapersims
    Sep 7, 2021
    7
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  6. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 30, 2022
    7
    Juego brillante para su época, probablemente de lo mejor de la NES. Pese a que hoy en día ya no envejeció bien, sigue siendo disfrutable:
    Nota Final: 7.4
  7. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    5
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  8. DaG4mE
    Jun 1, 2023
    7
    The game can be very frustrating to deal with at times (because of the fact there are some things on the over world that might not be so obvious without a guide). That being said, I like the music, the game play is fine. It legit is a decent start to a series that has come out with two recently great games in the last 6 years.

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
7
#7 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
5
#5 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2004

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. AceGamez
    70
    Whilst it isn't as good as the other traditional Zelda games and lacks many of their features, this is the one that started it all and it is indeed a very enjoyable game. The graphics hold up well but are not incredible, of course.
  2. GBA Central
    40
    But for those of you who have yet to play the NES title, unless you're extremely curious as to how the Zelda franchise started, you're better off without this mediocre 'adventure'. Nintendo, lay this one to rest.
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  3. Pocket Games
    100
    Not only is this the best game of the classic series, it's arguably the best game in the history of the NES. [Summer 2004, p.14]
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