Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda

February 14, 2004 Nintendo R&D4 Nintendo
Adventure
GBA
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The Legend of Zelda invented a genre and captivated a gaming generation. Now you can play the timeless NES adventure on your Game Boy Advance! The evil warlock Ganon has imprisoned Princess Zelda and plunged the peaceful land of Hyrule into darkness and despair. Only a young boy named Link has the courage to answer the call for a hero. Will he find the lost Triforce fragments, slay Ganon, and save Princess Zelda? Only you can decide the fate of Hyrule!
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Game Info

Release Date February 14, 2004
Developer Nintendo R&D4
Publisher Nintendo
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Fantasy