Game Boy Advance · RPG
Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Famicom Mini |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004, Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda is a role-playing game developed by Nintendo.
It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3.
It is part of the Famicom Mini series; on the GBA you can also try Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario, Classic NES Series: Excitebike and Classic NES Series: Xevious. Nintendo also made Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Metroid Fusion and Wario Land 4 for the GBA.
Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda cheats & codes
26 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Money | 3300786D
00FF |
|---|---|
| Max Hearts | 3300786F
00FF |
| Infinite Health | 33007870
00FF |
| Have Best Sword | 33007857
0003 |
| Have Silver Arrow | 33007859
0002 |
| Have/Infinite Bombs | 33007858
0063 |
If you like Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda, the Matrix also picks…
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda FAQ
When did Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda come out on the GBA?
Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.
Who made Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda multiplayer?
No. Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda is a single-player game.
How long does Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda take to play?
As a role-playing game, Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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