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(Also known as "Zelda no Densetsu 1 (Famicom Mini Series)") The game that redefined gaming. Embark on a quest to save Princess Zelda, slay Ganon and find the Triforce in this timeless epic that single-handedly invented the adventure genre. It's part of the NES Classic Series of specially priced legendary games! [Nintendo]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 100
Pocket Games
Not only is this the best game of the classic series, it's arguably the best game in the history of the NES. [Summer 2004, p.14]
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Play Magazine
More than any other game in the Classic NES series, The Legend of Zelda is just as good now as it was back in the '80s. [Aug 2004, p.61]
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Nintendo Power
The graphics show the game's age (released in 1987), but the Legend of Zelda's gameplay stands the test of time, showing why the adventure that introduced Link continues to be a huge influence on game design. [July 2004, p.121]
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netjak
The important thing to understand is that youre getting exactly that, being the version that came out for the NES; you get nothing more and nothing less. More than any of the other NES re-releases, though, The Legend of Zelda is easily worth the $20 investment, despite the lack of updates and occasional slowdown.
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IGN
The value of the game's been diminished a tad due to Nintendo giving it away to GameCube owners last year, so a 20 dollar pricetag just to have it on-the-go might be a bit much to handle. But if the price isn't an object, go for it...the game still holds a ton of play value more than fifteen years after its debut.
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E Bidd gave it a10: Alan B. gave it a9: Will P. gave it a10: Jeff G. gave it an8: Paul H. gave it a7: MP83 gave it a10: Douglas R. gave it a 10: |
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