The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda

Role-playing (RPG) • Adventure
1986

The Legend of Zelda is an upcoming Role-playing (RPG)/Adventure game releasing on Family Computer Disk System, Nintendo 3DS, Wii. Scheduled to launch on February 21, 1986.

Developed by Nintendo R&D4 and published by Nintendo, Playtronic.

Release Date: 02/22/1986

Released
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Story

In one of the darkest times in the Kingdom of Hyrule, a young boy named Link takes on an epic quest to restore the fragmented Triforce of Wisdom and save the Princess Zelda from the clutches of the evil Ganon.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Family Computer Disk SystemNintendo 3DSWiiFamily ComputerWii UNintendo Entertainment System

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

Developer

  • Nintendo R&D4

Publishers

  • Nintendo
  • Playtronic

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Part of

  • The Legend of Zelda franchise

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionFantasyOpen world

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

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Release Information

Primary Release Date

February 21, 1986

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Nintendo Entertainment System

September 1, 1994
Unknown
November 15, 1987
Europe
August 22, 1987
North America

Family Computer

February 19, 1994
Japan

Family Computer Disk System

February 21, 1986
Japan

Nintendo 3DS

April 12, 2012
Europe
July 5, 2012
North America
February 3, 2016
Unknown
December 22, 2011
Japan

Wii U

August 28, 2013
Japan
August 29, 2013
North America
August 29, 2013
Europe

Wii

December 8, 2006
Europe
December 7, 2006
Australia
March 31, 2009
Unknown
November 19, 2006
North America
December 2, 2006
Japan

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

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