Play Classic NES Series : Zelda II : The Adventure of Link Online

Nintendo released the Classic NES Series version of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link for the Game Boy Advance in 2004. It was part of a small collection of rereleased 8-bit games that came out during a time when the GBA was thriving with both original titles and these portable slices of history. This particular game always stood out for being so different from the first Zelda.

You control Link through a mix of top-down exploration and side-scrolling action sequences. Your main goal is to awaken Princess Zelda by placing six crystals in palaces across Hyrule to prevent Ganon's return. The gameplay splits between navigating the overworld map, fighting enemies in real-time combat, and delving into challenging dungeons. You gain experience points from battles to increase your attack, magic, and life stats. The pacing is methodical, often requiring careful resource management and repeated attempts in certain areas. It feels rewarding to finally overcome a tough enemy or master the timing of your downward thrust.