The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is a top-down action game with puzzle-solving elements similar to the original The Legend of Zelda. After the side-scrolling and RPG-like gameplay of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, the game is a return to the top-down view and gameplay style of the first installment. It introduces major new items to the series such as the Master Sword and the concept of two different worlds, which was revisited to some extent in Ocarina of Time with two distinct time periods rather than dark and light worlds.
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The genre defining, franchise cementing, full of life masterpiece. Best Zelda.
Perhaps the greatest game of all time. Defined what makes a Zelda game.
I wonder what bet lost Link in order to dye his hair pink
Great game, that really stands the test of time. It's really cool to see how the series got so many of its mainstays from this game. Still a must play, even today.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is an absolute classic that set the standard for adventure games on the SNES. The gameplay perfectly balances exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, while the dual worlds of light and dark keep things interesting. The pixel art is charming, the music is iconic, and even with its retro difficulty, it's incredibly satisfying to conquer. If you're into classic 2D Zelda or adventure games in general, it's a must-play.