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{{Header Nav|game=Zelda II: The Adventure of Link}} | {{Header Nav|game=Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|num=4}} | ||
{{ | {{Infobox | ||
| | |title=Zelda II: The Adventure of Link | ||
|image=TLoZIIBoxArt.jpg | |image=TLoZIIBoxArt.jpg | ||
|developer=[[Nintendo EAD]] | |developer=[[Nintendo EAD]] | ||
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
| | |distributor=[[Wii Virtual Console]], [[Nintendo eShop]] | ||
|systems={{ | |japanese=The Legend of Zelda 2: リンクの冒険 | ||
|genre=[[RPG]], [[action-adventure]] | |||
|systems=[[Famicom Disk System]], [[NES]], [[Game Boy Advance]], [[Nintendo GameCube]], [[Wii]], [[Nintendo 3DS]] | |||
|released={{sys/nocat|fds}}{{rd/nocat|jp|1987|January 14}} {{sys|NES}}{{eu|1988|September 26}}{{us|1988|December 1}} | |||
{{sys|gba}}{{rd/nocat|jp|2004|August 10}}{{us|2004|October 25}}{{eu|2005|January 7}} | |||
{{sys|vc}}{{rd/nocat|jp|2007|January 23}}{{eu|2007|February 9}}{{au|2007|February 9}}{{us|2007|June 4}}{{sys|3dsvc}}{{jp|2012|June 6}}{{eu|2012|September 13}}{{au|2012|September 13}}{{na|2012|November 22}}{{sys|wii u vc}}{{jp|2013|September 11}}{{na|2013|September 12}}{{eu|2013|September 26}}{{au|2013|September 26}} | |||
|players=1 | |||
|ratings={{ESRB|E}} | |ratings={{ESRB|E}} | ||
|preceded by=[[The Legend of Zelda]] | |preceded by=[[The Legend of Zelda]] | ||
|followed by=[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]] | |followed by=[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]] | ||
|series=The Legend of Zelda | |series=The Legend of Zelda | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[Image:Adventure of Link titlescreen.jpg|thumb|left|Title screen]] | |||
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'''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''' is an [[action-adventure]] game developed and published by [[Nintendo]] for the [[NES]], and the second installment in | '''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''' is an [[action-adventure]] game developed and published by [[Nintendo]] for the [[NES]], and the second installment in [[:Category:The Legend of Zelda|The Legend of Zelda series]]. It was originally released in Japan on the [[Famicom Disk System]] less than a year after the release of the original [[The Legend of Zelda|Legend of Zelda]]. Nintendo released Zelda II in Japan on January 14, [[1987]], seven months before the United States saw the release of the first Zelda title. It was the second best selling Famicom game released in 1987, selling approximately 1,610,000 copies in its lifetime (roughly two thirds as many sales as [[Dragon Warrior II]]). Nintendo released Zelda II in North America in 1988, two years after its initial release in Japan, converting the game from its initial Famicom Disk System format to the NES cartridge. | ||
The Adventure of Link is a direct sequel to the original The Legend of Zelda, and again involves the protagonist Link on a quest to save Princess Zelda, who has fallen under a sleeping spell. The Adventure of Link's emphasis on side-scrolling and RPG-style elements was a significant departure from its predecessor, and has given it a reputation as the "black sheep" of the Zelda series. Despite | The Adventure of Link is a direct sequel to the original The Legend of Zelda, and again involves the protagonist Link on a quest to save Princess Zelda, who has fallen under a sleeping spell. The Adventure of Link's emphasis on side-scrolling and RPG-style elements, however, was a significant departure from its predecessor, and has given it a reputation as the "black sheep" of the Zelda series. Despite being one of the least popular titles in the series, the game was still highly successful and introduced elements that would become commonplace in future Zelda games. It was followed in 1992 by [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]] for the [[SNES]]. | ||
The Adventure of Link bears little resemblance to the first game in the series. The Adventure of Link features side-scrolling areas within a larger world map rather than the top-down view of the previous title. The game incorporates a strategic combat system and more RPG elements, including an experience points (EXP) system, magic spells, and more interaction with non-player characters (NPCs). Link has extra lives; no other game in the series includes this feature. | The Adventure of Link bears little resemblance to the first game in the series. The Adventure of Link features side-scrolling areas within a larger world map rather than the top-down view of the previous title. The game incorporates a strategic combat system and more RPG elements, including an experience points (EXP) system, magic spells, and more interaction with non-player characters (NPCs). Link has extra lives; no other game in the series includes this feature. | ||
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==Story== | ==Story== | ||
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Impa says that the mark on Link's hand means that he is the chosen hero to awaken Zelda. She gives Link a chest containing six crystals and ancient writings indicating that each crystal needs to be placed in a different palace in Hyrule. This will open the way to the Great Palace, which contains the Triforce of Courage. This, combined with the other two parts, has the power to awaken the enchanted Zelda. Taking the crystals, Link sets out to restore them to their palaces. Meanwhile, the followers of Ganon are seeking to kill Link—sprinkling his blood on Ganon’s ashes would bring Ganon back to life. | Impa says that the mark on Link's hand means that he is the chosen hero to awaken Zelda. She gives Link a chest containing six crystals and ancient writings indicating that each crystal needs to be placed in a different palace in Hyrule. This will open the way to the Great Palace, which contains the Triforce of Courage. This, combined with the other two parts, has the power to awaken the enchanted Zelda. Taking the crystals, Link sets out to restore them to their palaces. Meanwhile, the followers of Ganon are seeking to kill Link—sprinkling his blood on Ganon’s ashes would bring Ganon back to life. | ||
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{{ToC}} | {{ToC}} | ||
==Box artwork== | ==Box artwork== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Zelda2fds.jpg|Famicom Disk System | |||
Image:Zelda2nesrerelease.jpg|NES re-release | |||
Image:Zelda2gba.jpg|Classic NES (US) | |||
Image:Zelda2gbaj.jpg|Famicom Mini | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{The Legend of Zelda}} | {{The Legend of Zelda}} | ||
[[Category:Nintendo]] | |||
[[Category:Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development]] | [[Category:Nintendo Entertainment Analysis and Development]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Wii]] | ||
[[Category:Wii Virtual Console]] | |||
[[Category:3DS Virtual Console]] | |||
[[Category:RPG]] | [[Category:RPG]] | ||
[[Category:Action-adventure]] | [[Category:Action-adventure]] | ||
[[Category:Single player]] | [[Category:Single player]] | ||
[[Category:Wii U Virtual Console]] |