Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

Released January 14, 1987 on Family Computer Disk System, 3DS, Wii, Wii U and NES

About Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link is a released action role-playing and platform adventure from Nintendo R&D4, published by Nintendo and Playtronic. It arrived on the Family Computer Disk System and Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987 and later came to the Nintendo 3DS, Wii, and Wii U. It follows the first game as the next main chapter in the series and is set in a fantasy world.

The game is played in single player mode and mixes two viewpoints. Moving across the overworld uses a bird's-eye, isometric view, while encounters with enemies take place in a side-view, side-scrolling setting. Players explore the land to find dungeons, which are hidden on the map and must be reached before their useful items can be claimed.

Compared with the top-down style the series is known for, this entry shifts the emphasis toward side-view combat and movement. It carries an ESRB E rating and a PEGI 7 rating, making it suitable for a broad audience.