What it is
The SNES classic that perfected the Zelda formula: a hero's journey across a light Hyrule and its dark mirror world, packed with inventive dungeons and iconic moments.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNES | 1991 | Standard | — |
| Game Boy Advance | 2002 | A Link to the Past & Four Swords | — |
| Wii | 2006 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Wii U | 2013 | Standard | Digital · Virtual Console |
| Nintendo 3DS | 2016 | Standard | Digital · New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console |
| Switch | 2019 | Standard | Digital · Nintendo Switch Online |
Where it sits in the story
Fallen Hero Timeline · fallen branch
Where it sits for newcomers
Recommended entry #4
The 1991 SNES masterpiece that defined what Zelda would become — polished, deep, and still a great entry point via Nintendo Switch Online.
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