The Legend of Zelda, originally released in Japan as The Hyrule Fantasy: Zelda no Densetsu, is an action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo. The first game of The Legend of Zelda series, it is set in the fantasy land of Hyrule and centers on an elf-like boy named Link, who aims to collect the eight fragments of the Triforce of Wisdom in order to rescue Princess Zelda from the antagonist Ganon. During the course of the game, the player controls Link from a top-down perspective and navigates throughout the overworld and dungeons, collecting weapons, defeating enemies and uncovering secrets along the way.
The Legend of Zelda was a critical and commercial success for Nintendo. The game sold over 6.5 million copies, launched a major franchise, and has been regularly featured in lists of the greatest video games of all time. A sequel, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, was first released in Japan for the Famicom Disk System less than a year after its predecessor, and numerous additional successors and spinoffs have been released in the decades since its debut.
Release Date: February 21, 1986
Console Availability: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
Developer: Nintendo EAD
Milestones:
- The Legend of Zelda was a critical and commercial success, selling over 6.5 million copies worldwide.
- It is considered to be one of the greatest video games of all time, and it has been praised for its innovative gameplay, memorable characters, and beautiful graphics.
- The Legend of Zelda has spawned a successful franchise, which includes over 20 games, books, and comics.
The Legend of Zelda is a landmark game that helped to define the action-adventure genre. It is a timeless classic that is still enjoyed by gamers of all ages.
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