The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

 Game Boy Advance
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  1. TheTactician
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    I played it like 50 times when i was a kid.It was one of my first games on consol at that time.I played it on Super nintendo.For me its the best Zelda game of all time.
  2. TerraFF
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores títulos isométricos da franquia e com certeza um que ainda veremos um remake. Simplesmente excelente.
  3. Kossydr0
    May 31, 2023
    10
    The snes game ist better, but it ist my favorit zelda game of all time. Must play
  4. jimmy_ljc
    May 29, 2023
    10
    An excellent game will be excellent no matter when you play it, and it is the one.
  5. yoda55777
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos é um dos melhores em 2d trilha sonora e muito boa
  6. celderon
    May 17, 2023
    10
    It is easily the best Zelda game, great dungeons good pacing, great exploration, good story and timeless graphics. No modern Zelda game can reach this Masterpiece
  7. mffrumeu
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This is the best game ever.

    The gameplay is just amazing and amazing. The story is long and very well told. The world is just huge and full of secrets. The feeling of discovering so many caves, secrets and unveiling a world that feels like a huge living world is incredible. The dungeons are long and fun. Weapons, settings, bosses. It's all fun and the difficulty is very well    This is the best game ever.

    The gameplay is just amazing and amazing. The story is long and very well told.

    The world is just huge and full of secrets. The feeling of discovering so many caves, secrets and unveiling a world that feels like a huge living world is incredible.

    The dungeons are long and fun.

    Weapons, settings, bosses. It's all fun and the difficulty is very well balanced.

    Don't buy TOTK. Instead, play The Legend of Zelda: a Link to the Past.    … Expand
  8. Yojimbo2015
    May 6, 2023
    8
    Four Swords is unfortunately a multi-player only game, but the inclusion of SNES classic Link To The Past still makes this a worthy purchase for the single player.
  9. JustinForgueims
    Apr 4, 2023
    6
    A super complete Zelda game with everything you expect: open world, lots of dungeons, lots if items and mechanics, lots of puzzles, lots of NPCs and side quests.
    Difficulty slightly higher than in other Zeldas.
    The main issue, and it's a BIG one, is the randomness of everything. There are almost no clues, no indications. You need to guess all the time. The items are super hidden, even    A super complete Zelda game with everything you expect: open world, lots of dungeons, lots if items and mechanics, lots of puzzles, lots of NPCs and side quests.
    Difficulty slightly higher than in other Zeldas.

    The main issue, and it's a BIG one, is the randomness of everything. There are almost no clues, no indications. You need to guess all the time. The items are super hidden, even the key ones.
    How are you supposed to know that for access a dungeon or beat a boss you need an special item you never seen, that's in the opoosite side of the map, in a hidden cave, under a random rock if nobody is pointing you there.

    This happens all the time and results in making the game harder if you don't find something useful or simply frustrating if you NEED something that you have no way to know where is.

    Same happens with many enemies that you need to test every single weapon/magic you have to guess how to kill it. In case it's not inmortal or you need something you didn't find yet.

    The combat is greatly affected by the non responsive directional controls, terrible hit box and annoying knockback.    … Expand
  10. weskergamer
    Mar 30, 2023
    9
    Great Classic and an Amazing Zelda. This is really the best way to do a 2D Zelda, and i would be very happy if they make a remake of this game
  11. ReviewsAreBS
    Feb 14, 2023
    8
    The game is great. Compared to it’s remake, Link Between Worlds, the dungeons are more challenging (by Zelda standards) but the puzzles are simpler.

    It’s a shame that bonus dungeon is locked behind multiplayer content (Four Swords), which I haven’t played.
  12. arthur123456789
    Jan 25, 2023
    2
    Esperava mais desse jogo pois falam que ele é muito bom mas, comparar ao Ocarina o Time e ao Majora's Mask é brincadeira, não gostei
  13. Wienerdog5
    Dec 1, 2022
    8
    Its the second best snes game besides earthbound. Its It's nowhere near the pinnacle of the series, but its great. The combat is as complex as it needs to be, the music on display is great here, and its fulfilling in length. Its pretty hard too! It may not be perfect, because some of the bosses are annoying, dungeons can be too convoluted. Bit despite its age, its worth coming back to
  14. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    Uno de los videojuegos más importantes de la historia, en portátil. Poco más que añadir, con picos de dificultad algo elevados... y falta de guía sobre el mapa. Hay que buscarse demasiado la vida. Ah, y en inglés.
  15. giannis2001
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    One of my favorite games of all time. It hasn't aged at all. Play it so you can appreciate all those innovations this game introduced to the series and gaming in general.
  16. CollectorCarter
    Aug 11, 2022
    8
    The best 2D Zelda ever made and the first legend of Zelda game I ever played! There may be some problems but nothing is perfect well except for ocerana of time
  17. Bruddler
    Jul 13, 2022
    10
    Das erste Spiel auf meinem SuperNintendo das ich wirklich geliebt habe. Von anfang bis Ende einfach nur Beste. Auch besser als Ocarina of Time. Auch heute noch gut spielbar.
  18. joadson
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    The best super nintendo game in my opinion A Link The Past is an amazing zelda that brings an excellent story to its time with dungeons and impressive items
  19. stupidopinion
    Jun 21, 2022
    7
    This game is good, but it is very dated. The game design is solid, with clever puzzles, solid (if not simple) combat, and a pretty pixel-art world to discover. Secrets are abundant and make you feel like a genius every time you prod at something suspicious or engage in a bit of outside-of-the box thinking. However, there are progression points that are incredibly unintuitive, and I feelThis game is good, but it is very dated. The game design is solid, with clever puzzles, solid (if not simple) combat, and a pretty pixel-art world to discover. Secrets are abundant and make you feel like a genius every time you prod at something suspicious or engage in a bit of outside-of-the box thinking. However, there are progression points that are incredibly unintuitive, and I feel demand outside help or previous knowledge of the game. The game has a hint system using fortune tellers, but it is terrible and almost never provides you the information actually necessary to progress. This happened to me on 4 occasions, and I wasted hours of my time trying to figure them out on my own, only to defeatedly look it up and find a solution that I never would have found. An example of this is the part of the game where you buy the flippers. The hint in game says something along the lines of "go to lake area and find a Zora". I do this and scour the entire area multiple times, only finding dead ends and look it up online. Turns out in one of the dead ends you have to stand in front of a waterfall in a specific place for the Zora to appear. Design like this is fine for 2002, today its just annoying. The music in this game is decent, but is sorely lacking for a Zelda game. If the hint system actually worked my score would probably be at an 8-9, but a game that requires you to look things up to beat it is a flawed game.… Expand
  20. TSNintendogamer
    May 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was my very first zelda game and what an impression it made. I was 9 years old at the time the game came out and it blew me away. It was one of those games that took very long to beat first time around. Man me, my brother, and our friend used to play pretend zelda at recess thanks to this game. I love the gameplay, dungeons, and exploration. When I first played the game, I thought that the chain n ball enemy was the only "boss" in the game but then we read a Nintendo power magazine and it showed 3 dungeons. Looking back they weren't that hard. However the dark world dungeons are alittle hard but now I know my way around them. Getting certain items is probably the hardest part. We didn't beat the game because it got stolen and the second time around, the ice dungeon was very hard for us. However we beat the game at 13 years old and it felt so good. Yes we used the guide but we lost that too. As for four swords, we beat it like 4 months after we started playing it. It was the first handheld game we beat and what a moment that was. Four swords is randomized with its dungeons and it's not too hard. We used to play outside with that game too. Lastly the music in that game is very nostalgic. Especially vaati's palace and the title screen.… Expand
  21. Dudeman15
    May 5, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. It's what gave us everything Zelda is today. I highly recommend you to play this.
  22. ElRagnarLocro
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    Sin ninguna dudas la mejor aventura de Zelda en 2D. Apartado sonoro excelente, mecánicas innovadoras y muy bien implementadas, diseño de mundo y mazmorras perfecto, y un estilo de arte precioso incluso en épocas modernas.
    Nota Final: 9.8
  23. Archvile-UT
    Mar 20, 2022
    5
    Приключение в компактном открытом мире с достаточно удобной навигацией и отполированным геймплеем. Сложность нарастает постепенно, навыков множество и все потребуется использовать в нужных местах. Есть даже моменты, где можно схитрить и проявить нестандартный подход – вот что значит грамотный геймдизайн.
    Понятно почему игра стала культовой у фанатов Нинтендо, но минималистичная картинка,    Приключение в компактном открытом мире с достаточно удобной навигацией и отполированным геймплеем. Сложность нарастает постепенно, навыков множество и все потребуется использовать в нужных местах. Есть даже моменты, где можно схитрить и проявить нестандартный подход – вот что значит грамотный геймдизайн.
    Понятно почему игра стала культовой у фанатов Нинтендо, но минималистичная картинка, музыка и история не дают поставить высокую оценку - поэтому 5/10    … Expand
  24. kyle20ellis
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    I really enjoy this classic originally made for the Super Nintendo gaming console. It was completely awesome back in the day and is still a very good Zelda game. Sure, the dungeons in this one can get difficult, but not like the ones in today's Zelda games where some sort of strategy guide is almost a necessity if you want to make it through it in minimal time. This one has the classic topI really enjoy this classic originally made for the Super Nintendo gaming console. It was completely awesome back in the day and is still a very good Zelda game. Sure, the dungeons in this one can get difficult, but not like the ones in today's Zelda games where some sort of strategy guide is almost a necessity if you want to make it through it in minimal time. This one has the classic top down view that was first seen in the very first Zelda game. It also incorporates more role playing game elements that were more prevalent in the second Zelda games because you get to talk to more people and do a few side quests. So it is a bit of a combination of the two games and together they fuse together to form one of the best Zelda adventure games!

    The story starts before you even start the game as you learn of a wizard who is seeking the descendants of some wise men who had to seal away a powerful artifact known as the Triforce. We start the game with Link being told by his uncle to stay put as he has an errand to run and that lasts only mere moments as Link almost immediately follows his uncle and finds himself holding his uncle's sword and trying to find Princess Zelda. He does and manages to free her and hide her in a sanctuary where an old man tells Link that the only way to defeat the wizard who has taken control of the castle is by retrieving the master sword. Soon Link must find another old man who is also a descendant and soon he learns he must find three pendants before he can get the sword that can reflect back the evil spells hurled by the wizard. However, this is only the beginning as Link will be hurled into another realm that mirrors the land he knows, but it is twisted and he will also soon learn of a foe more powerful than the wizard, Ganon!

    The game play is more like the fist Zelda in that the screen is top down perspective. I like this view and wish they would make more games in this more simplistic style. I would love a Zelda or another role playing game that had a more 16-bit era look to it and just make it so it goes on longer than ever thought imagined back in the day. The combat is simple as it is mainly using your sword or bow and arrow to topple foes, Link does not have to many special techniques, but the ones he does possess makes him a formidable enough opponent for the many monsters and soldiers in Hyrule and the dark world. There are a few mini games in the one town that resides in both worlds and there are other people you can find to gain more equipment and abilities to help you in your quest to stop Ganon. Like nearly every Zelda game, you must progress through a number of dungeons and gain their special item and destroy the boss to make it through the game. In this one you get quite a few dungeons, I believe around 12 or so, each with a different theme. Some of them are rather long, but none of them are going to be as difficult as the water temple in Ocarina of Time.

    So, in the end, a very good Zelda game...though, not sure why they even bother to put her in the title in this one as she makes minimal impact. I guess at this point they knew that her name was the more recognizable, but seriously she is not really in this game much at all. The fighting here is simplistic and the graphics would be considered to be prehistoric to most people nowadays, but to me it still has a certain charm to it and still looks good for what it is. Graphics back in the day were more of an art form, while today they are more about make the most realistic looking characters and places as possible. So, if you can track down the game, it is still a fun diversion and quite frankly should not be that hard to track down as one can download it using many different forums, or you could just dust off your Super Nintendo if you still have on and play it old school style.    … Expand
  25. Puptent
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    Probably the game I played the most on the Game Boy Advance. love playing it play, glad it made it to the switch online.
  26. smahlt
    Jan 26, 2022
    3
    I hadn't played this game in over 15 years so figured I'd give it a go. I recall not liking it as much as other Zelda games, but figured ****

    I now remember why I've never replayed it. It's a mess. The sword's animation and hitbox are rarely on the same page, and are also inconsistently off. The same exact attack timing, distance, and enemy location and animation status will sometimes    I hadn't played this game in over 15 years so figured I'd give it a go. I recall not liking it as much as other Zelda games, but figured ****

    I now remember why I've never replayed it. It's a mess. The sword's animation and hitbox are rarely on the same page, and are also inconsistently off. The same exact attack timing, distance, and enemy location and animation status will sometimes result in a hit but also sometimes not. It makes the game extremely frustrating to play when you're taking hits you shouldn't be taking, especially when hearts are so rare and enemies often do 2-3 hearts of damage. Every other 2D zelda plays much better. Even when playing the NES ones, if you get hit, it'll feel like you deserved it.

    Positives: Graphics, world and dungeon design and themes, and music is pretty good, though only having one dungeon theme hurts it    … Expand
  27. wimbleton_johns
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    I believe this to be the greatest game ever made. It's pure fun. The exploration is engaging & rewarding, the dungeons are fair but challenging. This is a staple of game design - there is a reason it was the template for Zelda games for the next 20+ years.
  28. trollski
    Dec 29, 2021
    10
    The best game in the Zelda franchise. The atmosphere and game-play combined with brilliant puzzles and dungeons makes this one of my favorite action adventure games ever made.
  29. Zeldaiisgood
    Nov 29, 2021
    10
    This game is definitely my all time favourite game. This game has secrets hidden in every corner of the map and its combat is challenging. Completing it felt like I had just saved the world.
  30. BeeSting1
    Nov 26, 2021
    9
    Good

    - The animations and overall graphics detail is amazing - the world is immense for SNES game. - dungeon design is very impressive. Puzzles are deep and reasonably challenging. - controls are crisp. Upgrades are cool and fun to use. Bad - the sword hitbox doesn't exactly match the animation. - moon pearl, a required item should not be missable, but it is. I was    Good

    - The animations and overall graphics detail is amazing

    - the world is immense for SNES game.

    - dungeon design is very impressive. Puzzles are deep and reasonably challenging.

    - controls are crisp. Upgrades are cool and fun to use.

    Bad

    - the sword hitbox doesn't exactly match the animation.

    - moon pearl, a required item should not be missable, but it is. I was going in circles wondering where to find it. Turned out to be in a chest in a previous dungeon.

    - the game doesn't tell me that there are other ways to enter the dark world after beating the dark palace. This causes me to try and enter through the mountain pad entrance and try and find a way off the mountain, which was not possible

    - swamp palace. How am I supposed to know I'm supposed to randomly walk into a waterfall? 6 waterfalls that look identical. I'm supposed to walk through

    - I wish locked doors would be marked. And chests would be marked.

    - no hints were given that i had to use the fire rod to burn the entrance of the dark temple. The skull shows no indication that it could be burned.

    - Titan's mitts is missable in gargoyle palace, which is required to get into ice palace. Meaning I was completely stuck not knowing what I needed, until I refer to a guide.

    - game forces player to explore every nook and cranny to get potentially required items

    - quake medallion is required to reach final dungeon but it's missable. And I have to somehow know the order to hit the pikes to open the warp to dark world for last dungeon.

    - the game forces you to explore and do random quests to acquire required upgrades like silver Arrow to beat Ganon. I don't like how these important things are missable.

    - no price tag for super bomb. How am I supposed to know how much rupees to collect?    … Expand
  31. grimreapersims
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
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  32. TomatoPrincess
    Sep 18, 2021
    4
    Definitely has not aged well. The first half of the game is pretty ok, nothing too special however. The dungeons are pretty simple, but inoffensive, I was waiting for the more interesting dungeons to come later. However what I got later was the Ice Palace, and Turtle rock. Not bad dungeons puzzle wise, in fact the Ice Palace in particular has a very nice puzzle near to the end. HoweverDefinitely has not aged well. The first half of the game is pretty ok, nothing too special however. The dungeons are pretty simple, but inoffensive, I was waiting for the more interesting dungeons to come later. However what I got later was the Ice Palace, and Turtle rock. Not bad dungeons puzzle wise, in fact the Ice Palace in particular has a very nice puzzle near to the end. However what makes this dungeon unbearable is the ice physics, mixed with enemy spam. That's this ganes idea of difficulty, just putting too many enemies on screen. Both of these dungeons have boss rooms you can't leave, and you need magic to defeat them. If you're out of magic, you're out of luck. Its simply a frustrating mess in the endgame, and an inoffensive, but nothing special early and mid game. Links Awakening on the GameBoy is better than this.… Expand
  33. ylnylmn
    Sep 1, 2021
    9
    I just started the Zelda series, I had a hard time in the first 2 games and couldn't finish it. But I was able to finish this game finally. First of all, it is an incredible quality game for its year. There is a revolutionary improvement compared to the previous 2 games. Excellent pixel art. Musics. Level design. It's a beautiful world to explore. Various characters. Various items andI just started the Zelda series, I had a hard time in the first 2 games and couldn't finish it. But I was able to finish this game finally. First of all, it is an incredible quality game for its year. There is a revolutionary improvement compared to the previous 2 games. Excellent pixel art. Musics. Level design. It's a beautiful world to explore. Various characters. Various items and spells. Nice puzzles. Everything is as it should be. But.. man, this game is so hard. First of all, combat is brutal. If you are playing for the first time like me, you will die a lot. Yes, you will be very angry. I said I finished the game but not alone, stuck in 2-3 places too much. I spent a day trying to find it. I finally gave up and had to look for the solution from the forums. I wish it was a little easier, aside from combat, it is very complicated to find the necessary items.… Expand
  34. Leviata_Reis
    Jul 20, 2021
    9
    Jogo muito divertido , e com momentos desafiadores . O certo do jogo era pressionar um botão pra correr a qualquer lado , mas aqui so pode correr em linha reta pra cima baixo ou esquerda e direita . Em um mundo tão grande , o Link esta praticamente isolado , porque os npc são apenas dicas . https://www.youtube.com/c/BathesReis/videos
  35. Todesgott93
    Jun 23, 2021
    10
    Uno de los 3 mejores juegos de zelda, y en mi top 5 de mejores juegos que he jugado, es increíble por todo lo que íntegro para los juegos posteriores, es el antes y el después de los juegos de zelda
  36. Link_Zelda_4432
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Game is good,Difficult Puzzles,Many Dungeons and More. I Like Many Things In This Game, Such As The Opening, The World Of Darkness And Light, Fortune Teller, Ending, And others. It's a Must Play Game… Expand
  37. Akael
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    Obra prima!!! Jogo que marcou minha infância e jogo e assisto até hoje.
    História maravilhosa até pros tempos de hoje
  38. GeoBurress
    Apr 17, 2021
    10
    A flawless example of less is more.

    A textbook Zelda adventure on a mobile console, and a must own game.
  39. joshSD
    Apr 16, 2021
    9
    very relaxing zelda game. combat is easy so far and it runs smoothly on my switch. very good.
  40. Frost_Cube
    Mar 21, 2021
    8
    Link to the Past hasn't aged very well. This is still a good game, except that it is too outdated to compete with other newer Zelda games such as Skyward Sword and Breath of the Wild, or even Ocarina of Time. It's soundtrack although having some nice tracks, is hard to listen to due to the technical limitations of the SNES and GBA. There are also way too many caves, in which
  41. Nikitosss95
    Feb 13, 2021
    9
    Lovely RPG game, one of the best in the GBA world, I grew up playing it a lot alongside Pokémon, Golden sun, super Mario, sonic etc.
  42. Phuz
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Best game ever made.

    As Metacritic ignores old systems I must start by saying I only played this on the SNES. I don't know if playing handheld takes away from the atmosphere but I can't understand why some have put low scores. Zelda 1, for its day was brilliant but held back by hardware. Link to the Past is amazing in every way. I agree with the person that said it got a bit hard. I was    Best game ever made.

    As Metacritic ignores old systems I must start by saying I only played this on the SNES. I don't know if playing handheld takes away from the atmosphere but I can't understand why some have put low scores. Zelda 1, for its day was brilliant but held back by hardware. Link to the Past is amazing in every way. I agree with the person that said it got a bit hard. I was never great at gaming and found it hard but it was still amazing. The graphics, gameplay and music just gel and compliment each other perfectly. I played this when I was young but I'm not nostalgic about things. Of all things I liked as a kid only two feel the same now. A Link to the Past and The Mysterious Cities of Gold Season 1. When I play this now I find the sound more fitting and captures the mood more than any game I've played. If you are into RPG's you probably won't like this game. If you like action adventure puzzle games then this is top of the class. I think this smashes Ocarina. It controls nicer than 3D, the textures in some of the 3D games look like washed out mud. I prefer games that are enjoyable without finger gymnastics, so if you need to be doing finger gymnastics to enjoy a game this also won't be for you. To sum it up it is a puzzle game beautifully balanced with atmosphere and action.

    Update: and it pisses all over Breath of the Wild.    … Expand
  43. vspvitor
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece for its time -SNES or GBA version - i loved it - the story the dungeons- many items that we can acquire - the first Zelda that i played.
  44. bergcamp101
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    Even in 2020 it would be a masterpiece. And it was released in 1991! Should I say more...
  45. AlexvaderII
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    En pocas palabras este juego es una obra de arte, todo aquel que pueda debe jugarlo, para su época y plataforma es sublime y simple a la vez. Acertijos variados e imaginativos, jefes muy difíciles y el arte como todos los "Zeldas" fantástico. En resumen uno de mis favoritos.
  46. LordBaniTV
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's one of my favourite Zelda Games ever. Sometimes a little random and in the later half you're mostly just running from dungeon to dungeon but the dungeons and overall Gameplay are pretty fun regardless. If you haven't yet, you need to experience this game yourself, just give it a it's a classic!… Expand
  47. DinoBeam
    Jul 23, 2020
    4
    terrible hit box, you only swing on one side of your body, if enemies are circling you you have to wait for them to get to the right side of your body. You can die real quick, and save spots are very far and few between. Disappointing uninspired boss fights as well. Its just frustrating. The whole dark world thing is super overrated as well, oh boy! You turned into a pink rabbit!terrible hit box, you only swing on one side of your body, if enemies are circling you you have to wait for them to get to the right side of your body. You can die real quick, and save spots are very far and few between. Disappointing uninspired boss fights as well. Its just frustrating. The whole dark world thing is super overrated as well, oh boy! You turned into a pink rabbit! Isn't that trippy? Its soooo cheesy and uninspired, and does not belong in Zelda.… Expand
  48. Alex684
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Legend of Zelda a link to the past is one of my favorite games of all time because of its amazing art style that even coming out many years ago still holds up to this day. Also another reason why it is such a great game is the gameplay with its tough dungeons and bosses and it many secrets, but a other great thing about this game is the music. The music in this game is one of the the bestLegend of Zelda a link to the past is one of my favorite games of all time because of its amazing art style that even coming out many years ago still holds up to this day. Also another reason why it is such a great game is the gameplay with its tough dungeons and bosses and it many secrets, but a other great thing about this game is the music. The music in this game is one of the the best soundtrack in all the legend of Zelda games and in all games, with music that is still being used in the latest games… Expand
  49. Okevin212
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    It's fun. The back and forth thru dark and light worlds reminds me of ovarian of time. The story is basic but gameplay is great.
  50. illumi3602
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    It's no surprise that this game has mostly positive reviews since this the game that first develop the legend of zelda formula. i spend 25 hours to finish the game and 100 percent it and it's quite a hard
    game right after you reach the dark world, enemies start doing double or triple the damage and bosses are way harder. i manged to die quite a lot in this game but i will still recommend    It's no surprise that this game has mostly positive reviews since this the game that first develop the legend of zelda formula. i spend 25 hours to finish the game and 100 percent it and it's quite a hard
    game right after you reach the dark world, enemies start doing double or triple the damage and bosses are way harder. i manged to die quite a lot in this game but i will still recommend it to play on the switch or wii shop, i don't know if it's on the wii u.    … Expand
  51. Fry_Bot
    May 29, 2020
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is a masterpiece of a game, almost everything about this game is amazing. Out of all the Zelda games i've played it has had the best dungeons, the only 2 dungeons that i genuinely disliked were Skull Woods and Theives Town, other than those two the rest of them are amazing and unique. This games bosses are also amazing, all of them are icrediblyThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is a masterpiece of a game, almost everything about this game is amazing. Out of all the Zelda games i've played it has had the best dungeons, the only 2 dungeons that i genuinely disliked were Skull Woods and Theives Town, other than those two the rest of them are amazing and unique. This games bosses are also amazing, all of them are icredibly unique, most of them are challenging, but most importantly, they are all fun.

    The gameplay itself is also really good, most of the time the combat is fair but isn't as good as some of the 3D Zelda games in my opinion. Where the gameplay shines the most in my opinion are the puzzles and items, none of the puzzles are unfair and most of them are not as cryptic or repetitive as the first 2 games. Most of them are fun, the only ones i disliked are the ones that are timed.

    The items in this game are each very fun to use, whether it's turning anti-fairies into fairies with magic powder or using the mirror to travel from the dark world back to the light world. Also, the boomerang in this game is so broken, it makes this game so much easier, so make sure to spam it.

    The story in this game is great, but that's all i am going to say. I won't spoil anything, go buy this game if you haven't already. This game is easily the best GBA game i have ever played, it's a strong 10/10 and a must own if you have a GBA or a SNES and if you don't have a GBA or a SNES then go buy one and buy this game. It's not the best game ever, but it's currently in my top 5.



    Now, about Four Swords.. i haven't played it because i can't, i'm sure it's good but i don't have any friends that own this game, let alone 3.    … Expand
  52. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    My first game in the series and one of the best 2D zeldas next to the Seasons in my opinion. Essential.
  53. RZaga
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    The very best game on the SNES and one of the best of the Zelda series. Getting new items felt immensely good and keeps the gameplay fresh and interesting. The dungeons had so many difficult puzzles and challenges but accomplishing them and figuring out the solutions brought out a great feeling of satisfaction. The world was fun to explore as well, with surprises and secrets lurking aroundThe very best game on the SNES and one of the best of the Zelda series. Getting new items felt immensely good and keeps the gameplay fresh and interesting. The dungeons had so many difficult puzzles and challenges but accomplishing them and figuring out the solutions brought out a great feeling of satisfaction. The world was fun to explore as well, with surprises and secrets lurking around every corner.

    It's a game you'll find yourself spending hours on at a time, and will give you a feeling of joy you can't experience on any other game.    … Expand
  54. Namtarc
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    This game is simply a masterpiece. Every person should watch or play this game thru.
  55. nervioso2009
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Una auténtica obra maestra, y un clásico total que perfeccionó lo que podía hacer la saga Zelda en 2D. Estableció muchos elementos, mecánicas e incluso localizaciones, que se convertirían en habituales en futuras entregas de la saga.

    9,5/10
  56. VwV_Jay
    Oct 17, 2019
    8
    This game is an absolute must play for anybody who is a fan of puzzle and adventure games. It’s one of the best Zelda games out there and it is seriously unforgiving at first. I played it for the first time and died over 250 times but then I replayed it and only died 4 times. The bosses can be annoying at times (Moldorm) but all in all it’s an amazing game and I’d recommend it to anybody.
  57. jiorl
    Sep 14, 2019
    9
    i have always been on team mario, and had only recently entered the world of Zelda through Breath of the Wild. I loved that game, so when the SNES game application made its way to the switch, i immediately started to play A Link to the Past. I wasn't disappointed. Everything about this games feels just right. The amount of dungeons will keep you satisfied, the gameplay is tight. Thei have always been on team mario, and had only recently entered the world of Zelda through Breath of the Wild. I loved that game, so when the SNES game application made its way to the switch, i immediately started to play A Link to the Past. I wasn't disappointed. Everything about this games feels just right. The amount of dungeons will keep you satisfied, the gameplay is tight. The puzzles which come out of the gameplay and the world keep you engaged, and forces you to use your intuition and curiosity in using newly aquired items and obstacles in your way. The bosses also are good for what they are, and Gannon is a fantasic ending boss. The world is a great, interesting place with unique areas, and the characters and enemies have lots of charm. This game hasn't aged one bit, and visually the game looks stellar. Fantastic, and i recommend it fully… Expand
  58. Siul19
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    A link to the past, the perfect 2D Zelda, amazing controls, story, gameplay, ítems you have everything it can be considered the best game ever but Ocarina of time is as good so i dont know which one is better, but what i know is that is a masterpiece and a must play 10/10 obviously
  59. Pakon
    Dec 25, 2018
    10
    One of the best games of all time in portable! The best top-down Zelda game ever made. Just keep in mind that the gameplay is not as easy as it looks. It really "punishes" you if you are not careful. A must-have and must-play for every gamer.
  60. Ernest_Figueroa
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Rejugable hasta el día de hoy, historia perfecta, dificultad muy buena, un quebradero de cabeza y una gran satisfacción al ganar al boss, excelente juego.
  61. Moony545
    Nov 7, 2018
    10
    Очень хорошая игра. Идеальна во всем. Очередной шедевр в копилке большой Н. Хочется игры этой серии проходить подряд, что редкость. Это отличное путешествие, каждое подземелье это маленький праздник. Советую игру всем исследователям.Очень хорошая игра. Идеальна во всем. Очередной шедевр в копилке большой Н. Хочется игры этой серии проходить подряд, что редкость. Это отличное путешествие, каждое подземелье это маленький праздник. Советую игру всем исследователям.
  62. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Идеальный сборник. Four Sword мультплеерное дополнение которое идеально, играть с друзьями весело: решать головоломки, побеждать боссов. A Link to the past хороший порт со Snes.
  63. benjammin82
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    This is by far my favourite Zelda game and the game that got me into adventure and RPG style games. As a kid I loved playing it on the SNES and have revisited it on several occasions.
  64. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    What Kind of Adventure?

    Action-Adventure Was it fun? This is a very enjoyable game, hands down my favorite Zelda game ever made. Are there any similar games? This is a video game series that really transformed the action-adventure genre. Its hard for me to pin point a game that its similar to. Favorite Character? There really isn’t a lot of character development in    What Kind of Adventure?

    Action-Adventure

    Was it fun?

    This is a very enjoyable game, hands down my favorite Zelda game ever made.

    Are there any similar games?

    This is a video game series that really transformed the action-adventure genre. Its hard for me to pin point a game that its similar to.

    Favorite Character?

    There really isn’t a lot of character development in this game so I guess its going to have to be Link.

    Favorite World/Stage?

    If you want to be a technical ass, I guess its technically a “dungeon” but my favorite one is probably the Ice Palace. Its so cool and has penguin enemies, how is that not everyone’s favorite?

    Would you play it again?

    Yes this game has a lot replayable value.

    How many hours did you play it?

    As a kid, I would probably say its too long. But as an adult, I think its a great game. Its hard but I absolutely love playing it.    … Expand
  65. redsky1205
    Jul 10, 2018
    9
    Though there are occasional annoying sections, well-made leveling and puzzles are really fun. If you love dot graphics, you will not be able to do this badly. The story is fairly poor, but it covers everything with game-play. It seems to be a complete version of shooting + puzzle + RPG.
  66. phoamsw0rd13
    Jul 5, 2018
    2
    The first game I ever truly hated. This delayed my becoming a Zelda fan for over a decade. I will never forgive it for that.
  67. forevernes
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Un paso adelante en la saga the legend of zelda un juego que marco un antes y despues, y uno de los mejores del Snes 10/10
  68. PedroBatista91
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the greatest games of all time, Zelda, Link to the Past is a game ahead of its time. With a remarkable soundtrack and an incredible story, the game continues in the memory of the players after 26 years after its release in SNES.… Expand
  69. damaso7
    Jan 10, 2018
    7
    Una ambientación genial, un mundo bien planteado, diseño de niveles muy inteligente. Sin embargo cojea un poco la historia, que intenta ser épica pero resulta algo enrevesada.
  70. SimonD00
    Nov 8, 2017
    10
    Amazing, a true classic. This game is one of the bes things that ever grazed the world of gaming. The Zelda series is truely amazing and which game is the best is up for debate but one thing is for certain, it's the Zelda game with the most replay value.
  71. Sausage22
    Nov 7, 2017
    9
    Im here to talk about SNES version. This game may be a little hard to play these days, becouse of its difficulty level and controls. But if you get into you will get game that introduced the classic Zelda formula that we all love today.
  72. Focaccia
    Jun 12, 2017
    7
    A Link to the Past hasn't aged very well. This is still a good game, except that it is too outdated to compete with other newer Zelda games such as Skyward Sword and Breath of the Wild, or even Ocarina of Time. It's soundtrack although having some nice tracks, is hard to listen to due to the technical limitations of the SNES and GBA. There are also way too many caves, in which it is veryA Link to the Past hasn't aged very well. This is still a good game, except that it is too outdated to compete with other newer Zelda games such as Skyward Sword and Breath of the Wild, or even Ocarina of Time. It's soundtrack although having some nice tracks, is hard to listen to due to the technical limitations of the SNES and GBA. There are also way too many caves, in which it is very easy to get lost and can become tedious and frustrating. The overworld is good and has many hidden secrets. Most of the dungeons are still pretty good, such as Swamp Palace or Misery Mire. However some dungeons are just awful, such as the Ice Palace, I have raged so much while playing through this dungeon, there are enemies everywhere and the slippery floor doesn't help the game's controls, definitely in my top 3 worst Zelda dungeons of all time. Turtle Rock and Eastern Palace are also pretty tedious and outdated. Overall this game is still a good game and hasn't aged as bad as Super Mario Bros 3, but it is not one of the best games out there anymore unfortunately. This is a game I can only recommend to hardcore Zelda or Retro gaming fans. I also recommend playing this game casually rather than intensely.… Expand
  73. SonicT22
    Mar 27, 2017
    7
    I say the GBA Remake of Link To The Past is one huge improvement over the SNES Version and here is why i think that: The Legend Of Zelda A Link To The Past is not a game i say is 10/10 best game ever because every game has its flaws Sonic 06 is well Sonic 06 or how Metroid Fusion suffers from long intro the SNES original has more than a few it has around a dozen i will only name a coupleI say the GBA Remake of Link To The Past is one huge improvement over the SNES Version and here is why i think that: The Legend Of Zelda A Link To The Past is not a game i say is 10/10 best game ever because every game has its flaws Sonic 06 is well Sonic 06 or how Metroid Fusion suffers from long intro the SNES original has more than a few it has around a dozen i will only name a couple so this doesn't drag on and on but i do think i should get on with it so first off one major problem is, Music the music on the original is good but adding sound effects of link talking is not needed it makes the game harder to play if your ears are THAT sensitive it doesn't affect the gameplay just wanted to point that out but i always see lots of people bashing this Remake for that reason its been in the series SINCE OCARINA OF TIME BUT NO ONE SAID THAT WAS A BAD THING just blah blah blah this isn't as grand as every makes it out to be… Expand
  74. Panzidane
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    Really best Zelda 2D game. This game is awesome in various ways. I really loved the way who Nintendo get and sell for us gamers. First i have play it on SNES, after in GBA. And I really loved. Recomend.
  75. Linkfan
    Mar 12, 2017
    0
    Overrated AF. try playing this game after Ocarina of time. Good luck. Why do people love this game so much? It's unbearable, after finishing the opening in Hyrule castle I was so bored.
  76. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    My favorite game of all time. This game came out on the Super Nintendo in 1991 and set the real standard for all future Zelda games. The very definition of MASTERPIECE!
  77. Moax2201
    Nov 18, 2016
    10
    There will be endless debates about which Zelda game is better, this or ocarina.

    For me, it's this. Its 2D action adventure perfection. Still to this day I dont think there's another 2D action adventure that's as good at this. The controls are perfect, the story is there if you want it (I've completed this game at least 10 times and still have never read the story, which says more    There will be endless debates about which Zelda game is better, this or ocarina.

    For me, it's this. Its 2D action adventure perfection. Still to this day I dont think there's another 2D action adventure that's as good at this.

    The controls are perfect, the story is there if you want it (I've completed this game at least 10 times and still have never read the story, which says more about me than it does the game), the levels are amazing, and the bosses ramp up the stakes each time you meet one.

    It has an amazing inventory which rarely gets the praise it deserves contains some of the coolest weapons ever in video games. Screen clearing with that thunder medallion never gets boring.

    But it's music which cements it in my top two snes games of all time. The tunes that the composer squeezed out of the tiny little sound chip are amazing, far surpassing the work of entire orchestra's in many modern games.

    It won't ever be my favourite game on the snes, but it will always the best game on the snes.    … Expand
  78. Syl3nc3
    Nov 17, 2016
    8
    Overall, an enjoyable, challenging experience. I enjoyed my time with this one, but it felt fairly brief and had its shortcomings. While it is still a fantastic game, I spent a fair amount of time grinding for Rupees or playing dungeons over and over on the ludicrous bosses (MOTHULA). While the game itself manages to show a strong adventure of a character, the adventure itself was short,Overall, an enjoyable, challenging experience. I enjoyed my time with this one, but it felt fairly brief and had its shortcomings. While it is still a fantastic game, I spent a fair amount of time grinding for Rupees or playing dungeons over and over on the ludicrous bosses (MOTHULA). While the game itself manages to show a strong adventure of a character, the adventure itself was short, and the final boss fell down easily. All in all, a good way to prepare yourself to the Zelda series, but by no means the greatest entry.… Expand
  79. takalol
    Mar 24, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. nossa que jogo bom, melhor jogo que existe do passado que vc acha que acabou mas só foi 1/4 e na verdade tem muita coisa pra fazer é isso ae 10/10 ae vlw shigeru… Expand
  80. BasilZero
    Feb 27, 2016
    9
    Game: The Legend of Zelda A Link To The Past
    Genre: Action Adventure
    Publisher/Developer: Nintendo System: Gameboy Advance (GBA) Total Score: 92/100 Value Score: 9.2/10 • Story: 9/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 9/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 9/10 • Replay Value: 7/10 • Player Value: 10/10 Pros +Includes the "Palace of the Four Swords"    Game: The Legend of Zelda A Link To The Past
    Genre: Action Adventure
    Publisher/Developer: Nintendo
    System: Gameboy Advance (GBA)
    Total Score: 92/100
    Value Score: 9.2/10

    • Story: 9/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 10/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 9/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 9/10
    • Replay Value: 7/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Includes the "Palace of the Four Swords" dungeon exclusive to the GBA version with additional bosses
    +New sound effects have been added including Young Link noises from Ocarina of Time
    +Sleep mode option added (L+R buttons)
    +Dungeon Names show up when entering a dungeon
    +Several changes have been made such as dungeon and enemies layout/appearance, sparkling stones which give rupees upon hit, UI and Inventory changes, weapon/item changes with additional effects
    +Riddle Quest has been added (must finish Four Swords first)

    Cons
    -Due to the GBA's sound card, sound quality is worse than the SNES version
    -In order to unlock the dungeon for the Palace of Four Swords, you would need to link up two games and finish Four Swords or use a cheat device to bypass this
    -Chris Houlihan's room from the original can only be accessed through a cheat device and not in game anymore    … Expand
  81. gameswipe42
    Sep 27, 2015
    9
    The best Zelda game, no doubt. Great story and characters. Hyrule has always been one of my favorite Nintendo settings. Definitely goes down as one of Nintendo's greatest. Link Between Worlds is a great successor to it.
  82. FelipeSabba
    Apr 3, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing, best game of the SNES in my opinion. The soundtrack and the gameplay are fantastic. The puzzles are fun to solve and the map is huge for a SNES game. I recommend!
  83. Sephiroth_X
    Oct 25, 2014
    10
    When I played Ocarina of time i thought was among the best games i ever played... but even back in the day the 3d visuals didnt impressed me to much, more was the aspect of the 3d gaming that i loved.
    Link world certainly looks more alive and better overall on the snes masterpiece. Have played all zeldas, and this one is still the best to recommend, the one that captures what a zelda game    When I played Ocarina of time i thought was among the best games i ever played... but even back in the day the 3d visuals didnt impressed me to much, more was the aspect of the 3d gaming that i loved.
    Link world certainly looks more alive and better overall on the snes masterpiece. Have played all zeldas, and this one is still the best to recommend, the one that captures what a zelda game has to be.

    Anything less than a 10 is a insult to this game. haven't played it? feel SORRY for you, you're missing out one of the top 10 videogames ever created! Soundtrack is magical as well.    … Expand
  84. Alpod
    Aug 17, 2014
    10
    This game is awesome. It was a big step, back in the day when it came out on SNES in 1991. This Zelda game cared about the story. The only bad reason is this game is a little bit short. There may be a lot of dungeons but dungeons were easy. Anyways, this game is full of fun and memories and I love it!
  85. quizzyrascal
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    THIS....IS.....THE.....BEST......ZELDA....GAME......EVER! Yes it is. ... it really is. Every Zelda game since this came out is based on it. Yes in Ocarina you can ride a horse, yes in twilight princess you can change into a wolf but essentially with all of those you're playing this game with better graphics.

    The graphics on this when it came out on the snes were superb, they've aged    THIS....IS.....THE.....BEST......ZELDA....GAME......EVER! Yes it is. ... it really is. Every Zelda game since this came out is based on it. Yes in Ocarina you can ride a horse, yes in twilight princess you can change into a wolf but essentially with all of those you're playing this game with better graphics.

    The graphics on this when it came out on the snes were superb, they've aged very well as has the gameplay as has the musc.

    If you like Zelda and haven't played this, PLAY IT.

    If you have played this before PLAY IT AGAIN

    If you've never played any Zelda game PLAY THIS ONE.

    Very few games deserve a score of 10 in fact I could count on the fingers of one hand those that do. This is one of them.    … Expand
  86. BlazikenGod
    Jun 4, 2014
    5
    The most overrated game ever made after the greatness of Zelda 1 and 2 I don't get why this game is so loved by the fans sure, it brought in great graphics for it's time the master sword and various other staples but I don't understand why this game so loved 5.3/10
  87. AugustusCB
    Dec 1, 2013
    8
    (Takes a deep breath...) All right, here we go. I think A Link to the Past is slightly overrated. Not to say I think its bad, but I would consider it a weaker Zelda title today. I don't even think I'd put it in my top 5 list. I've heard many say that ALttP is their favorite Zelda because many of the elements in future installments derive from it. But just because a game possesses elements(Takes a deep breath...) All right, here we go. I think A Link to the Past is slightly overrated. Not to say I think its bad, but I would consider it a weaker Zelda title today. I don't even think I'd put it in my top 5 list. I've heard many say that ALttP is their favorite Zelda because many of the elements in future installments derive from it. But just because a game possesses elements that future games will build upon doesn't mean that it is the best. In fact, such a game should grow worse as the series progresses. Though ALttP has aged considerably well, it falls into this category.

    So what do I not like about ALttP? Well, setting aside my taste in art styles, I can't say I hate anything about the game. Granted, the dungeons don't have much variety in style and the music tends to drone on, but other than that it's a solid game. The combat is fun and exploration is nearly perfect. I suppose the one thing that bugs me the most is how the game establishes itself through its story. The story is considerably basic and still maintains the feeling that it's an 8-bit game, where story wasn't relied heavily on. But with games nowadays, and even back in the 16-bit era with games like Chrono Trigger, story is one of the biggest driving points for the player. Games can't afford to have an uninteresting set of characters or atmosphere now that so much more is expected out of them.

    While this game is a classic in every sense of the word, I can't get over the feeling that I'm playing a dated game every time I play it. While it certainly deserves praise for what it has done for the franchise and will not be forgotten, I simply cannot call it one of the best. The game is pure fun, but don't expect anything more.    … Expand
  88. ConnKon
    Nov 24, 2013
    9
    Perhaps the best GBA game? It's a very good port. I played it on my GBPlayer on the GameCube and this review is for A Link to the Past.

    ALttP is considdered one of the best games OF ALL TIME. Now I first played it in 2002 on the GBA which is also amazing. It has aged really well: the graphics, music and gameplay. Yet it doesn't feel like the full thing after playing Ocarina of Time and    Perhaps the best GBA game? It's a very good port. I played it on my GBPlayer on the GameCube and this review is for A Link to the Past.

    ALttP is considdered one of the best games OF ALL TIME. Now I first played it in 2002 on the GBA which is also amazing. It has aged really well: the graphics, music and gameplay. Yet it doesn't feel like the full thing after playing Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. You can't ask for a better handheld Zelda though! 9.5/10    … Expand
  89. Yankeee007
    Oct 17, 2013
    9
    Zelda a link to the past is an incredible game and one of the best games of all times Link must explore hyrule and the dark world to save zelda It was great on snes and it's graphics are gorgeous the gameplay and music it's perfect
  90. JoeSoul
    Sep 28, 2013
    10
    i pleyed this game this Year for the first time, amazing..
    I thought that Oot was unbeatable but this game, considering that it was on Snes, is at the same level,
    of course is a 10/10
  91. alexthegreat
    Sep 10, 2013
    10
    I absolutely love this game as a toddler back in the old millennium! And of course, it brings our childhood video games to life like Super Mario Bros., F-Zero, Spyro, and many more!
  92. scipio
    Mar 24, 2013
    9
    My first Zelda game, and what a game it was. Tight controls, sweet music, awesome dungeons, and a story that gave me the drive to kick Ganon's butt.The only frustrating part was when I just couldn't figure out what to do next. This only happened twice, so you shouldn't need a full guide, but you might need to look up how to get specific items on google or youtube once or twice.
  93. thejonez
    Sep 17, 2012
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past for the Game Boy Advance is a great tribute to the original classic game. The controls were definitely solid considering the game was transported from a controller with a different button scheme. The entire game had the perfect amount of difficulty attached, although, it progressed awkwardly. It was exploratory, colorful, and vast. Many of the bossesThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past for the Game Boy Advance is a great tribute to the original classic game. The controls were definitely solid considering the game was transported from a controller with a different button scheme. The entire game had the perfect amount of difficulty attached, although, it progressed awkwardly. It was exploratory, colorful, and vast. Many of the bosses were original and looked amazing! The final boss was climatic and challenging. It was not perfect, though. Many complained it was a pretty much a blatant copy of the original, but I felt that it did not need to be muddied down with different gameplay. I want the real deal, not a Game Boy Advance almost the same game. Anyway, much of the game time was running around trying to find items or get to places. I felt it should have been more than one transport just like in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Also, many of the items were used too little to be even considered important. Maybe you would use some of them once or twice outside the dungeons. Speaking of dungeons, many of them were pretty short and simple, but to give them credit, they were more so creative and fun. Furthermore, the hitboxes and hit detection felt immensely off. An enemy could be in the same place as Link and drain most your heath, especially considering that the after-hit invincibility is too short. Lastly, dying after merely trying to figure out the weakness in a boss battle, and having to go through the entire temple was pretty irritating, which means one should stock up on fairies and potions. Many compare this game to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time due to the very similar gameplay, so I have to say I liked playing that one better just because it is in the three-dimensional realm, but this game was made with better technique and was done better. I could not judge Four Swords because nobody I knew had the game cartridge, let alone the Link Cable. I'm sure a co-op Legend of Zelda game would have been the bomb though! Overall, the game was vast, colorful, challenging, and creative, but, like all great Legend of Zelda games, it is slightly overrated.… Expand
  94. chronoT
    Sep 2, 2012
    10
    I know this is a GBA review, but I owned aLtTP for SNES and thats what I am referring to in this review. I would like to start off by saying this is equally my favorite Zelda game along with Ocarina of Time, and this game is truly important to me. I have stated that Chrono Trigger brings back special memories for me, and so does this game. For me, this is the best action-RPG ever createdI know this is a GBA review, but I owned aLtTP for SNES and thats what I am referring to in this review. I would like to start off by saying this is equally my favorite Zelda game along with Ocarina of Time, and this game is truly important to me. I have stated that Chrono Trigger brings back special memories for me, and so does this game. For me, this is the best action-RPG ever created and there is not ONE thing I do not like about this game. Whether its the beautiful music, the masterfully designed map and dungeons, or the totally smooth and polished graphics, this game is freakin awesome and if you have never played through it, I guarantee to this day you will have a blast. Everything just seems to flow so well in this game, and all the ideas are well crafted and used to this day. I would say that I have played through this game and gotten all the hearts at least 10 times, and for me every time was worth it.… Expand
  95. Jeimz
    Jan 21, 2012
    10
    I cant decide on my favorite Zelda game, being an avid fan of the series, but this one seems to be leading the race right now, there's just nothing negative about this game. I enjoyed every dungeon and every boss battle, the old graphics don't inhibit it, if anything it makes the game better. I recommend this game to just about everyone.
  96. Ztride
    Dec 21, 2011
    8
    I played though this game when I was 9, and since I was much older when I played through al the other zelda games, I guess I would have to say that this one is the best. Keep in min though that this game has aged terribly over the years, and I would not have given the same rating had I played it today.
  97. MahiMahiMZ
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    This game was amazing and epic. Although some parts were frustrating and the plot felt a little bland and the characters sometimes seemed emotionless which made the game seem lonely, it was an amazing experience overall.
  98. BlogDog123
    Jul 18, 2011
    9
    Link to the Past remains true to the standard Zelda formula. The quest is long but enjoyable, and the graphics are amazing and the story is good. Very fun.
  99. doodlerman
    Jul 11, 2011
    10
    All I can really say is that this is by far the best 2D Zelda game out there. For me, this is the second greatest Zelda game, behind what is, of course, the greatest game ever made, Ocarina of Time.
  100. davenbettridge
    Jun 28, 2011
    10
    One of greatest adventures I under took in my late childhood was playing The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past! Many claim that Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the best Zelda game, and while indeed it is excellent, the real masterpiece that Ocarina was built from is A Link to the Past. The gamed design, gameplay, art design, quest design, dungeon layout, themes, items, pacing, and story allOne of greatest adventures I under took in my late childhood was playing The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past! Many claim that Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the best Zelda game, and while indeed it is excellent, the real masterpiece that Ocarina was built from is A Link to the Past. The gamed design, gameplay, art design, quest design, dungeon layout, themes, items, pacing, and story all were set out here that Ocarina and the later Zelda titles would follow. When I finished this game over a summer while young I felt as if I had finished a great quest, an epic journey. There have been few games that brought this level and feeling of satisfaction. But this game is not a masterpiece because I enjoyed it as a child, Zelda: A Link to the Past is one of the best crafted and designed action/adventure video games of all time with or without nostalgia.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
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#1 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
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#2 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2002

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Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Eurogamer
    100
    An indispensable game, combining arguably the finest RPG/adventure the 16-bit era ever produced (even compared to the likes of Secret of Mana and Final Fantasy VI) with an expertly realised multiplayer rendition of Zelda.
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  2. GBA Central
    100
    The adventure is long, involving, challenging and presented to perfection with beautiful graphics and a stunning soundtrack.
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  3. GMR Magazine
    90
    Not having to dig out the SNES and clean out the cartridge port is nice enough, but to play this classic game on the bus? Pure Nirvana. [Feb 2003, p.74]
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