• Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Oct 25, 2004
  • Also On: Wii
Metascore
73 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. A great adventure. It's this combination of unique elements that creates and action-RPG experience unlike any other, and it still holds up well today. [Dec 2004, p.100]
  2. This is the only Zelda game I can think of that used experience points to level-up. Other than that, you're dealing with a typical (and engrossing) Legend of Zelda experience.
  3. Any game that holds up more than a decade later is definitely one to watch, and Zelda II is one of these games.
  4. I have to say that I was surprised how good the game actually was and how badly the game gets trashed nowadays. Sure, it may be the worst in the series of Zelda titles, but it's by no means a bad game.
  5. The game proved to be an entertaining and natural step in the franchise's evolution. [Dec 2004, p.150]
  6. 70
    It's a recommended, and playable, adventure even today, but don't expect the same gameplay from the truly classic Zelda titles.
  7. 65
    Adventure of Link might be more for completists than its predecessor was, but you can certainly find plenty here to keep you busy for some time.
  8. It's a long adventure and although it may be somewhat boring by today's standards, it's a great way for beginners to submerse themselves in the RPG universe.
User Score

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Oh, yes, my favourite Zelda for one reason: the first Zelda I played long time ago! Ok. Really. This Zelda is a good game with lovely unique components. I.e: magic, good length, the possibility of learning techniques, experience points and a lot of places or characters which will be used in other Zelda games. Full Review »
  2. MP83
    7
    Reminds me from Falcom's "Ys III: Wanderers from Ys" game. Both are really different compared to their predecessors. Still, not a bad game, just different. Full Review »
  3. AB
    8
    This is the worst Zelda game since the CD-i games by Philips. But that is saying nothing. This is an amazing adventure, but sometimes it just doesn't feel like Zelda. Full Review »