Classic NES Series: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

 Game Boy Advance
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. Play Magazine
    91
    A great adventure. It's this combination of unique elements that creates and action-RPG experience unlike any other, and it still holds up well today. [Dec 2004, p.100]
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  2. Armchair Empire
    85
    This is the only Zelda game I can think of that used experience points to level-up. Other than that, you're dealing with a typical (and engrossing) Legend of Zelda experience.
  3. GameCube Advanced
    74
    Any game that holds up more than a decade later is definitely one to watch, and Zelda II is one of these games.
  5. Nintendojo
    72
    I have to say that I was surprised how good the game actually was and how badly the game gets trashed nowadays. Sure, it may be the worst in the series of Zelda titles, but it's by no means a bad game.
  6. Nintendo Power
    72
    The game proved to be an entertaining and natural step in the franchise's evolution. [Dec 2004, p.150]
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  7. IGN
    70
    It's a recommended, and playable, adventure even today, but don't expect the same gameplay from the truly classic Zelda titles.
  8. 1UP
    65
    Adventure of Link might be more for completists than its predecessor was, but you can certainly find plenty here to keep you busy for some time.
  9. Cheat Code Central
    60
    It's a long adventure and although it may be somewhat boring by today's standards, it's a great way for beginners to submerse themselves in the RPG universe.
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Awards & Rankings

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#31 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
11
#11 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
7
#7 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2004

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 78
  3. Negative: 15 out of 78
  1. Apolo13
    Sep 6, 2012
    0
    I like The Legend of Zelda games, but not this one. The gameplay is too different from the other games of the franchise, just like westernI like The Legend of Zelda games, but not this one. The gameplay is too different from the other games of the franchise, just like western Super Mario Bros. 2. Also, it's difficulty is extremely high even for it's time, making it rather a frustrating than a fun experience. I recommend almost every Zelda game except this one.… Full Review »
  2. camussetien
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    I do not understand the bad reputation of this game ... it is wonderful !!!!! To my taste a lot and enjoy me ..... honestly, I am convincedI do not understand the bad reputation of this game ... it is wonderful !!!!! To my taste a lot and enjoy me ..... honestly, I am convinced that the people who give such low notes have not played enough with him , an adventure game fledged and extreme difficulty, especially in his last palace, a huge world , a variety of enemies , magic , lunges , perfect gameplay, secrets in every corner , good music , in short, easily meets all the requirements you may be required to zelda .

    No comprendo la mala fama de este juego...es una maravilla!!!!! A mi me gusto muchisimo y disfrute como pocas veces.....sinceramente, estoy convencido que la gente que le da unas notas tan bajas no han jugado lo suficiente con él, un juego de aventuras en toda regla y de dificultad extrema, sobre todo en su ultimo palacio, un mundo enorme, variedad de enemigos, magias, estocadas, una jugabilidad perfecta, secretos en cada rincon, buena musica , en fin, cumple con creces todos los requisitos que se le puede exigir a un zelda.    … Full Review »
  3. Simobros17
    Oct 25, 2015
    10
    E' moltoE' molto bello......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................… Full Review »
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