Adventure · 1991
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Return to an age of magic and heroes! When an evil magician named Agahnim begins kidnapping young maidens in Hyrule in a quest to break the imprisoning seal on Ganon, a young boy named Link is called upon to stop him. Link must venture into twisting mazes, dungeons, palaces and shadowy forests as he searches for the…
Key facts
- Released
- 21 November 1991
- Genre
- Adventure · Action
- Length
- ≈ 28 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Nintendo
- Critics
- Metacritic 95
Why play it
- Metacritic 95 — critics loved it
- A 1991 classic that aged well
- "Story" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past?
Expect about 28 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past with friends?
No, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is a single-player experience.
What platforms is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past on?
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is available on Nintendo.
Is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 95.
What games are like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past?
In the same spirit: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Luigi's Mansion and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998).
