When was The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past released?

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past was released on December 2, 2002.

What platforms is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past available on?

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is available on Game Boy Advance.

Who developed The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past?

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past was developed by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

About

The Game Boy Advance port of A Link to the Past has some small design differences with the original version, like Link's voice and an additional quest and dungeon unlocked after the completion of the main content. The new dungeon is only available after finishing Four Swords.

Storyline

The wizard Agahnim has been abducting descendants of the seven sages, intent on using their power to obliterate the barrier leading to the Dark World. One of the descendants happens to be Princess Zelda, who informs Link of her plight. Armed with a trusty sword and shield, Link begins a journey that will take him through treacherous territory.

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News

One of Zelda: A Link to the Past's most radical ideas couldn't be realized until Link's Awakening because Shigeru Miyamoto didn't want to see Link without his sword - GamesRadar+

GamesRadar+ · 8/16/2026