The Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past

A Link To The Past was an extremely innovative title. Zelda itself is already an original series, but A Link To The Past improved and added to the franchise. With 4 million units sold, this game is included in nearly every "best video game of all time" list, and rightly so. On top of innovative elements, the title perfected already existing ones. This game will forever hold a place in SNES and gaming history.

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PlotThe game begins with Princess Zelda telepathically speaking to Link in his sleep. She tells him she is prisoner in the castle's dungeon, currently controlled by Agahnim. She requests that Link rescue her.

Even though his Uncle tells Link to stay in the house, Link ventures out anyways and discovers the secret passage Zelda told him about. Inside, he finds his Uncle near death, and receives a shield and sword. After fighting through Agahnim-brainwashed soldiers, Link rescues Zelda and is lead out of the castle and into the Sactuary by her. Loyal Sage meets them there, and tells Link of an evil force behind Agahnim's magic, and that it can only be defeating with the Master Sword. He tells Link to find the village elder, a descendant of the seven wise men, so he may learn more, and that's where the adventure begins.

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CharactersLink
Zelda
Gannon

BossesGannon

The CastleSoundtrackA Link To The Past has one of the more beloved Zelda soundtracks. Koji Kondo composed the 98 minute delight, and influenced many future Zelda soundtracks.