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The Legend Lives On

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 27 / 27
Date: May 26, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is perhaps the greast game in the entire line of games in the Legend of Zelda franchise. It may not be up to the graphical standards of its sequels Ocarnia of Time and Majora's Mask, but it stands the test of time. This was the first Zelda game and RPG I had ever had the pleasure of playing. Quite honestly, this is a classic. It's a rousing adventure that once you think is completed has actually just begun. Unlike the Zelda games that came after, A Link to the Past is challenging enough to keep you on your toes without forcing you to rely on a cheat book. I completed the game and missed only one item (it was hidden extremely well). If you have never played a Zelda game before and you're wondering what the big deal is, I suggest you find a copy of this game and get ready for an adventure that rivals Final Fantasy VI.

A true masterpiece worthy of 5 stars

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 19 / 20
Date: June 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game was released in the early 90's, a time in which video game makers still focused more on fun gameplay rather than graphics and sound. These days it seems more and more video game makers just want bragging rights for the best graphics and sound, therefore abandoning the most important aspect of the game; rushing out games that are clearly not finished and very little regard to actual gameplay.

With that being said, at the time Zelda:Link to the past had very good graphics and sound to boot. But what kept me playing this game over and over again was the fun gameplay! I originally got this game when I got a replacement SNES and this game was bundled with it. It took me over a year to play it, because I thought to myself, there is no way it could be better than the original Zelda on the NES. One day I decided to pop this game in and realized that I was WRONG! This was the most fun game I had ever played on the SNES even better than Super Metroid in many aspects. It was very easy to pick up and play and easy to learn. Once I started playing, I just could not stop. It took all the aspects I loved from the original Zelda on the NES and multiplied them!

This game was very succesful in capturing the nostagalistic feel of the original game while at the same time allowing me to enjoy a brand new one. Absolutely fantastic.

You still have to search for heart pieces, weapons, upgrades etc, but this game like the original makes it fun rather than tedious and boring. I got a real sense of accomplishment when I found a new item and a even greater feeling when I finally beat the game. This game was fun from start to finish and was never once bored, when I stopped playing this game after a long sitting, it was because I physically couldn't continue, not because I was bored or tired of playing the game. In fact if I picked this game up today, I know that I will STILL enjoy it as much as I did back then!

Its too bad that these days, I am finding myself rushing through a game just to finish it because other than the great graphics the gameplay is subpar and it gets boring after a while. Rushing through a game causes one not to really appreciate the game and it tells me that the gameplay is lacking and the developers did not do enough to keep the player involved.

Honestly, if I had to choose between a game with superior gameplay and OK graphics or a game with superior graphics and OK gameplay, I would choose the gameplay over the graphics everytime. While you get your occasional blockbuster on today's systems, for the most part the games are just all fluff and no substance!

The best game of all time

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 14
Date: March 07, 2005
Author: Amazon User

The best game of all time I've had this game for over 13 years and I still play it all the time you will not get sick of this game it is well worth the money

Zelda A Link To The Past: The Best Game Ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 11
Date: August 12, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The Legend Of Zelda A Link To The Past is the third installment in the Zelda series and is, in my opinion, the best of the series. The storyline is that Ganon has been sealed in the Dark World (a kind of mirror image of the Light World) for a few hundred years and is using the wizard Agahnim in the Light World (Hyrule) to try to break the seal that is holding him in the Dark World by using the life energy of the Seven Maidens (one of which is Princess Zelda) which are the descendants of the Seven Wise Men who sealed him there long ago. Link (you) sets out to find the Master Sword so he can defeat Agahnim and rescue the Seven Maidens. The play control is excellent, you will barely ever find yourself accidentally walking off a cliff and there is almost always a way to dodge an enemy attack if you're good. The graphics are nothing special, but then you have to remember that this is an old Super NES game. You can't expect good graphics on a Super NES. The music is some of my favorite music from any video game and sets the mood for the game very well. The sound effects are good to, especially when you're in a cave and the sounds echo. The game play is also excellent, there is fighting and puzzle solving at the same time, but just the right amount both. You will barely ever find yourself wondering what to do next or getting stuck on a tough boss. Don't get me wrong though, this game is no stroll in the park, some of the later dungeons can be difficult. Still, with some patience and a little practice everyone should be able to complete it. This is my favorite game of all time and I think that everyone should have it.

My favorite all-time game, hands down.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

First off, I've played and beaten Ocarina Of Time, Majora's Mask, Link's Awakening and both Oracles games. This is the best out of all of them by far. In agreement with one reviewer, graphics are not important and I think this game is light years ahead of any "next genration" RPG or adventure. The story is amazing, the characters are cool and a little humorous, and the games difficulty is just frantic and hard enough to challege without frustrating you too much. If you don't have this game, go to a pawn shop because until you've played this, you can't consider yourself a true gamer.

This game deserves all that is respect.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: June 09, 2006
Author: Amazon User

[...] Since 1992, there have been two games that may equal this in fun. Metal Gear Solid 1, and Oracana of Time. This game is truly the greatest game that has ever been made. There will never, ever be a game that comes close to this one. I know no one will buy it anymore, and this review is not for that. I would just like to try to express the sincerity of [...]that this game is.

Why do graphics matter?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: July 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game, and I don't understand why people complain about it! But know that it is because of GRAPHICS! Why is that so important?! It doesn't make a game any more fun, does it? Graphics are just a nice addition to games that are already good! So what if i's not 3D?! I've played plenty of terrible 3D games! Castlevania 64 for example! I'm not saying that graphics are bad! In fact, I like good graphics! It's just not the first thing I look for in a game! Secondly, it's a Super-Nintendo game, what do you expect?! It may not have super graphics, but it's a great game. It's really fun. Okay, I'll stop ranting now.

Since the old school days- True fans only!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: July 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Those of us that have been with Link since the beginning can recognize what a brilliant game this is. Comparing the Legend of Zelda with Final Fantasy is insane. Link has been around since the blurred techno-color graphics of the original NES. "The Legend of Zelda" has become somewhat of a household name- whether you've played it or not, you've surely heard of it. And we, the proud and true fans of the Zelda series, those of us that sat on our ... for hours on end when that first game came out, glued to the screen of our now out of date televisions, drooled when SNES came out with its latest edition, morphed to expand the ever evolving storyline for the new platform. Even compared to the N64 OoT and MM, this game shines above the rest. The Legend of Zelda was the defining moment in the emerging realm of RPG's for standalone platforms- all the others, including Final Fantasy merely wafted in the shadows, followed, duplicated, and mutated until they were different and fully grown to survive on their own. Tride and true roleplayers aren't there for the graphics. They're there for the story, the history, and the game's ability to suck you in. I've found no other roleplaying game that comes close to this one.

Those of us that have been there since the beginning bow down our heads in modest recognition. Zelda Rules.

The Best Game ever for SNES!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: February 11, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I simply can't say enough about this game. The superior gameplay and storyline are the best features. While many other Zelda games have been released for other systems, this game is still the best one to me. When I first got SNES, I thought the graphics on the games I had were terrible. But, then I was introduced to Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past. 20 minutes later, I was hooked, and until I got the game as a Christmas present, I rented it whenever possible. With more than 7 dungeons to explore and many more forests and towns, A Link To The Past is the best SNES game ever. Play it once, and you'll know why.

Perhaps the greatest game ever made

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: July 11, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is luscious in terms of graphics and sound. The landscapes are beautiful and richly detailed. The music is simply awe-inspiring. The dungeons themes are enchanting.

The gameplay is amazing. You must battle through dungeon after dungeon and collect item after item. The game is more challenging than recent Zelda games, which is a plus. Everything in this game is well crafted. Giving this game a rating of less than five stars is ignorance.

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