Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda

Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda

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GBA

Genres

Adventure

Developer

Nintendo R&D4

Release Date

February 13, 2004 (22 years ago)

Publisher

Nintendo

Content Rating

E

Franchises

The Legend of Zelda

Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda

Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda

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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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