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The Legend of Zelda:
A Link to the Past
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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is an adventure game in the long "Zelda" series. Like the other games, you play Link, who must defeat an evil force in the land of Hyrule. You do this by exploring the world, killing spawning enemies and finding a series of dungeons each of which poses a challenge and a puzzle solved by the use of a specific new item of equipment (hook shot, boomerang, bow and arrow).

If you enjoyed The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, there are other games in the The Legend of Zelda franchise you should try. Unfortunately, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is not available on Android, Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:

DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 21/11/1991

Out Now: GBA, Switch, Wii and Wii U

Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Action, Adventure (Collecting, Fighting, Narrative, Puzzle and Traversal)

Accessibility: 1 feature

Components: 2D Overhead, Open World and Pixels

Developer: Nintendo (@Nintendo)

Costs: Purchase cost

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9 Easier Skill Rating than The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

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Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas (simply called Oceanhorn on iOS and Android) is an adventure game that brings Zelda-style exploration, battling and dungeon-solving to non-Nintendo platforms.

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16 Video Games Like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Based on Genre

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16 Video Games With More Documented Accessibility Features than The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

If you like the sound of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Accessibility Report.
 

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