Game Boy Advance · Action-Adventure / RPG
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, RPG |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | The Legend of Zelda |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 17 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords is an action-adventure game developed by Nintendo. It blends action-adventure and RPG elements.
It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and Mega Man Zero. Among the 91 GBA action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the The Legend of Zelda series; on the GBA you can also try The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. The series also appears on other systems with The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES) and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy). Nintendo also made Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Metroid Fusion and Wario Land 4 for the GBA.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords supports up to 4 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
What playing The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords FAQ
When did The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords come out on the GBA?
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.
Who made The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords multiplayer?
Yes. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords supports up to 4 players, including co-op play.
How long does The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords take to play?
As an action-adventure game, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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