Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon

Released October 10, 1993 on Philips CD-i

About Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon

Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon is a side-scrolling puzzle and adventure game released on October 10, 1993, for the Philips CD-i. Animation Magic developed it, and Philips Interactive Media published it. It belongs to The Legend of Zelda series. The game is a single-player experience viewed from the side, with an action focus.

Players control Zelda as she moves through stages chosen from a world map. Additional stages unlock once she completes a region or overcomes a boss. The game blends platforming with puzzle elements, giving it a layout that differs from the top-down style many people associate with the series.

The game was created alongside another CD-i title and is notable as the first entry in the series to let players control Zelda. It is also known for its mixed reception among fans, and Nintendo does not include it in the main series. Readers expecting the usual overworld exploration of the series will find a different approach here.