Super Nintendo · Action-Adventure / RPG
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, RPG, Action |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | The Legend of Zelda |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 38 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1992, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is an action-adventure game developed by Nintendo. It blends action-adventure, RPG and action elements.
It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include Super Mario Kart, Final Fantasy V and Final Fantasy Mystic Quest. Among the 23 SNES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the The Legend of Zelda series. The series also appears on other systems with The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy) and The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA). Nintendo also made Super Mario World, Super Mario Kart and Super Metroid for the SNES.
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 a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 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.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past cheats & codes
441 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Some Shops Don't Take Your Money | AEEC-A586 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Bombs | AE67-0D30 |
| Almost Infinite Energy | AE6E-DF2A |
| Walk Through Walls | EEA8-D4FA |
| Get Chests Infinite Times | A230-DD05 |
| Spin Sword And Shoot Like A Higher Level Sword (Good For One Use Per Screen) | EE22-AF1F |
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past FAQ
When did The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past come out on the SNES?
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.
Who made The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past multiplayer?
No. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is a single-player game.
How long does The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past take to play?
As an action-adventure game, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.