{"id":32,"date":"2022-01-28T17:56:38","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T17:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-to-the-past-review-and-retrospective-snes\/"},"modified":"2022-01-28T17:56:38","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T17:56:38","slug":"the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-to-the-past-review-and-retrospective-snes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-to-the-past-review-and-retrospective-snes\/","title":{"rendered":"Why A Link to the Past is the Best Zelda Game ever made"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The quality of The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past cannot be ignored. From the beautiful animated graphics and <a href=\"__GHOST_URL__\/best-video-game-soundtracks\/\">orchestra<\/a> sounds. To the finer details that are ever so subtle. A link to the past belongs to an era where game design was in it\u2019s prime and is one of the greatest games of all time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-embed-card\"><iframe width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-18.PNG 2273w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><a href=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.company.site\/products\/8-Bit-Links-Adventure-Tee-Pixelated-Heroics-p582831590\">  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\\assets\\images\\cta-banner-link.webp\" alt=\"Link Tee\"><\/a><!--kg-card-end: html--><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-to-the-past-review-and-retrospective-snes\/#Story\" title=\"Story\">Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-to-the-past-review-and-retrospective-snes\/#Atmosphere\" title=\"Atmosphere\">Atmosphere<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-to-the-past-review-and-retrospective-snes\/#Dungeons\" title=\"Dungeons\">Dungeons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-to-the-past-review-and-retrospective-snes\/#Items\" title=\"Items\">Items<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-to-the-past-review-and-retrospective-snes\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"story\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Story\"><\/span><strong>Story<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Back in the mists of time before the era of the first two adventures, Hyrule was a land of Magic and wonderful Palaces. Hyrule was also a troubled land and the divisions of light and dark are tearing it apart. With the coming of the Triforce and greed of <strong>Ganondorf <\/strong>the king of thieves.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-17.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 12\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-17.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-17.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-17.PNG 1600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-17.PNG 2276w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>To understand Hyrule and Link\u2019s desperate quest, you must know the ancient legend of the Triforce. In the Ancient world, the Triforce was hidden from people. Gannon and his band of Thieves were set out to find the secret entrance to the Golden Land and eventually stumbling upon it. Gannon then turned on his fellow thieves, killing them and possessing the <strong>Triforce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-16.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 13\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-16.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-16.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-16.PNG 1600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-16.PNG 2271w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>The king of Hyrule brought forward seven wise men to seal the door to the golden land. Putting a pause on Gannon\u2019s evil power spilling forth. At this time the master sword was forged but there was no hero strong enough to wield it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-12-1.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 14\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1738\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-12-1.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-12-1.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-12-1.PNG 1600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-12-1.PNG 1738w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Little did they know, a hero would be there. A hero like no other who was sent a telepathic plea by Princess Zelda as she was kidnapped.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-14.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 15\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1541\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-14.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-14.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-14.PNG 1541w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Link is then set out to rescue princess <strong>Zelda<\/strong>. But discovers that he must Find the three Pendants burred in distinct Palaces on the map. After completing the first Palace, Link will speak to the Elder Sahasralla and be rewarded with the Pegasus boots, not only letting link run faster but unlocking items that let you progress further.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-13.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 16\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1542\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-13.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-13.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-13.PNG 1542w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Finally when you complete the third Palace and receive the final pendant, Link will now be able to step up to the task and pick up the master sword. This is crucial to defeat Agahnim, unlocking the dark world Link is transported to another dimension in the quest against Gannon.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-19.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 16\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1549\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-19.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-19.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-19.PNG 1549w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"atmosphere\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atmosphere\"><\/span><strong>Atmosphere<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Miyamoto\u2019s dream of bringing you the same childhood experiences is now amplified as it was brought to Nintendo\u2019s 16 bit console. Forests brought you a dark and gloomy atmosphere. Fields are now vibrant and colorful, you are able to truly feel like you were climbing death mountain. Walking on the shallow part of the water, hearing your footsteps. Walk too far in and link might drown.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past<\/strong> made you feel like this magical world on a television set was brought to life right in front of your eyes. Bosses like the Armos Knight or Helmasaur King were bigger, stronger and faster than anything we\u2019ve ever seen on the Nintendo Entertainment System. Enemies like the sword knight would now charge forward at you, forcing you to react quickly.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-20.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 17\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-20.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-20.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-20.PNG 1600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-20.PNG 2266w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Wandering around <strong>Hyrule Kingdom<\/strong> is a pleasure to explore. searching for Rupees, Picking up boulders to discover new caves, to finding power ups like Zora&#8217;s Flippers that allow you to swim in water, or picking up pieces of hearts that make link stronger.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-21.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 18\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-21.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-21.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-21.PNG 1600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-21.PNG 2264w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>There are settle touches that make navigating through Hyrule ever so remarkable. From the animals running towards link on his way through Hyrule Forest, To friends like Kiki the monkey helping you along your way.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-23.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 19\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1545\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-23.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-23.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-23.PNG 1545w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Throughout <strong>Link\u2019s<\/strong> journey he\u2019ll stumble upon fairies that bring you full health or upgrade your weapon carrying abilities. You can also catch them with the bug net and put them into bottles where you can either release them to heal or bring you back to life during a tough boss battle. There\u2019s also a blacksmith that can power up links master sword. The exploration in a link to the past is nothing short but timeless.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-24.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 19\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1542\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-24.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-24.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-24.PNG 1542w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"dungeons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dungeons\"><\/span><strong>Dungeons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As you explore through each of the dungeons, solving puzzles and finding keys you\u2019ll have to worry about falling through holes in the ground, slipping around on the ice, using your torch to light candles to illuminate the path forward. Picking up the map or compass will help guide you through each dungeon, giving you the freedom to plan your next move to pick up the big key that will lead you to the item that can be used against the bosses that stand before you.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-25.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 20\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1544\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-25.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-25.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-25.PNG 1544w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"items\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Items\"><\/span><strong>Items<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are a plethora of items that you\u2019ll encounter along your journey through Hyrule Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>A bow and arrow that lets you kill off Eyegore\u2019s in a pinch. Bombs that let you blow up parts of a wall unlocking new areas and items, or the brand new Hook Shot that lets Link to travel across large gaps or pick up hard to reach items or stun enemies. An item that was so memorable that it was brought forward in the next Zelda release on a home console <strong>Orcarina of Time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-26.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 21\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1540\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-26.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-26.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-26.PNG 1540w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Apart from the standard items used to dig, retrieve a weapon or use a magic ability you\u2019ll also find medallions that can send out a ring of fire so strong, creating a series of small explosions in all directions or where Ether attacks through the atmosphere sending lightning or frost an enemy\u2019s way.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-27.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 22\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1542\" height=\"795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-27.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-27.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-27.PNG 1542w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>The music in a link to the past composed by Koji Kondo brought you a timeless soundtrack that complemented the atmosphere perfectly. Every song and environment fit close together like pieces to a puzzle. From the strokes on the Drums as you make your way through Hyrule Castle. The way the flutes catch your attention as you make your way through Hyrule Forest. To the trumpet valves blowing away in the overworld.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-28.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 23\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1529\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-28.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-28.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-28.PNG 1529w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>But what makes a link to the past so special is how the gameplay blends with the wonderfully drawn character animations, atmosphere and sound so well. Each individual element bringing forward the absolute best it can be, collectively contributing to a <strong>product that exceeds the components it\u2019s comprised from<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The suspense builds as Link carefully navigates through each dungeon, hearing his footsteps walking through the water. Lighting up torches to reveal hidden entrances as the music changes leading up to each magnificent boss battle.<\/p>\n<p>Transporting to the dark world adds to the exploration experience and is something we have not experienced before to a Zelda game. Use of the Magic Mirror allows you to find new areas or pick up items that were slightly out of reach otherwise. The concept of travelling left it\u2019s mark on future Zelda releases Ocarina of Time and a Link between worlds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-31.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 24\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1537\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-31.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-31.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-31.PNG 1537w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>As you make your way through the seven dungeons in the dark world, the seven maidens rescued will open up Gannon\u2019s tower where you\u2019ll face off against Gannon. As Ganondorf found the Triforce, he was transformed into this boar like daemon Gannon. When link finally does defeat Gannon, he\u2019ll be rewarded with a staircase that reveals the Triforce, destroying the dark world and restoring the light world to it\u2019s former glory.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-32.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 25\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-32.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-32.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-32.PNG 1600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-32.PNG 2270w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<p>The lights fade and the ending is shown. A sense of accomplishment runs through your veins as you\u2019ve done it. All of the exploration of Hyrule Kingdom has come to an end. Link gets his uncle back, the king is returned and link is able to put the master sword back \u201cforever\u201d or at least until the next Zelda game?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-29.PNG\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Review SNES 26\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-29.PNG 600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1000\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-29.PNG 1000w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/size\/w1600\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-29.PNG 1600w, https:\/\/retrokingpin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/SNES-A-Link-to-The-Past-29.PNG 2271w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_A_Link_to_the_Past\">The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past<\/a><\/em> has made it\u2019s mark in gaming history.<\/p>\n<p>The gameplay mechanics are used time and time again, It\u2019s graphical design that makes you feel like a cartoon is brought to life, the use of new instruments in it\u2019s groundbreaking soundtrack, and fantastic core gameplay.<\/p>\n<p>Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past is a masterpiece that should be experienced by generations to come.<\/p>\n<p>The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is also available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/super-nes-classic\/\">SNES Classic Edition.<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The quality of The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past cannot be ignored. From the beautiful animated graphics and orchestra sounds. To the finer details that are ever so subtle. 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