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Classic NES Series: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2004
GenreRPG
DeveloperNintendo
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesFamicom Mini
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Nintendo, Classic NES Series: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2004 as a role-playing game.

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: The Legend of Zelda. Nintendo also made Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Metroid Fusion and Wario Land 4 for the GBA.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link 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: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Classic NES Series: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link cheats & codes

7 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Infinite Lives33007900 0005
Infinite Health33007974 007F
Maximum Life Level33007979 0008
Maximum Attack Level33007977 0008
Maximum Magic Level33007978 0008
Infinite Keys33007993 0003

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Classic NES Series: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link FAQ

When did Classic NES Series: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link come out on the GBA?

Classic NES Series: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.

Who made Classic NES Series: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link?

It was developed by Nintendo.

Is Classic NES Series: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link multiplayer?

No. Classic NES Series: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link is a single-player game.

How long does Classic NES Series: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link take to play?

As a role-playing game, Classic NES Series: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link 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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