A Link to the Past was released 30 years ago on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and The Legend of Zelda series has never been the same since. Though it wasn’t the first game in the franchise, A Link to the Past helped define the series in many ways.
This was the game that set the Zelda formula that we know and love today. It introduced many items and conventions that became a staple of the series, such as the existence of the Master Sword, specially themed dungeons, an unforgettable plot twist, and so much more.
A Link to the Past was also re-released multiple times, from appearing on handhelds like the Game Boy Advance, the Virtual Console, the SNES Classic, and finally Nintendo Switch Online. It’s truly a testament to how well the game holds up 30 years later and appeals to multiple generations of gamers; it still inspires players today.
Whether you played A Link to the Past when it was released back in the day or for the first time in recent years, we want to see how much you remember about the game. Think you know everything? Take our trivia quiz to find out if you’re an expert.