Overview

Number of Players
1 (Single Player)
Genre
Release Date

NES

  • US 1st Dec 1988
  • EU 26th Sep 1988
  • JP 14th Jan 1987

Wii (Wii Shop)

  • EU 9th Feb 2007, 500 points
  • US 4th Jun 2007, 500 points
  • JP 23rd Jan 2007, 500 points

3DS (3DS eShop)

  • JP 6th Jun 2012, ¥500
  • EU 13th Sep 2012, £4.50
  • US 22nd Nov 2012, $4.99

Wii U (Wii U eShop)

  • JP 11th Sep 2013, ¥500

Wii U eShop

  • US 12th Sep 2013, $4.99
  • EU 26th Sep 2013, £3.49
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Zelda II: The Adventure of Link News

About The Game

This direct sequel to the original The Legend of Zelda is famous for taking the series in a new direction, while also introducing elements that would go on to become standard in future Zelda games.

In Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Link is on a quest to seek the Triforce of Courage and awaken Princess Zelda from a sleeping spell placed upon her by an evil wizard. Meanwhile, Ganon’s minions are attempting to resurrect their master.

Instead of the regular top-down viewpoint, Zelda II uses a side-scrolling perspective and overworld map, and features role-playing aspects that are unique to the series. Zelda II also features many character and place names that fans of the series are sure to find familiar.