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< | {{specify|the 1989 wristwatch-based game|the 1989 dedicated LCD handheld game|[[Zelda (Game & Watch)]]}} | ||
|name = The Legend of Zelda Game Watch | {{Non-Canon}} | ||
|logo = [[File:The_Legend_of_Zelda_Title.png | <section begin=infobox />{{Infobox|game | ||
|boxart = [[File:ZGWPackage2.jpg | | name = ''The Legend of Zelda Game Watch'' | ||
|release | | logo = [[File:The_Legend_of_Zelda_Title.png]] | ||
| boxart = [[File:ZGWPackage2.jpg]] | |||
| release Nelsonic Game Watch = | |||
| | {{Region|na|y=1989|m=10|d=5}} | ||
|developer = Nelsonic | {{Region|eu|y=1992|m=12}} | ||
|publisher = Nelsonic | | developer = [[Nelsonic]] | ||
|producer = | | publisher = Nelsonic | ||
|director = | | producer = | ||
}}</ | | director = | ||
| related = [[The Legend of Zelda Nelsonic Flip Watch]] | |||
}}<section end=infobox /> | |||
'''The Legend of Zelda Game Watch''' is a multi-purpose wristwatch made by Nelsonic and licensed by Nintendo. This LCD Game has players compete for highscores in [[The Legend of | '''The Legend of Zelda Game Watch''' is a multi-purpose wristwatch made by [[Nelsonic]] and licensed by [[Nintendo]]. This LCD Game has players compete for highscores in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''-inspired rooms. It was manufactured in black, red, white and pink colors. In total, twelve million The Legend of Zelda Game Watches were sold. It is one of two standalone Zelda LCD games that was released. The other one is [[Zelda (Game & Watch)|the ''Zelda'' Multi Screen Game & Watch]]. | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
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! style="background-color: #faf9f2; font-style:bold;"| Plot details for the game | ! style="background-color: #faf9f2; font-style:bold;"| Plot details for the game do not exist, but according to the manual:{{Ref|[[#Manual|The Legend of Zelda Game Watch instruction manual]], with edits for grammar and ease of reading:}} | ||
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| colspan=2 style="background-color: #faf9f2; font-size:1em;"|''Link enters a cave. He is defenseless, without any weapons. Link is attacked by crushing [[Iron Ball]]s, Ferocious [[Keese| | | colspan=2 style="background-color: #faf9f2; font-size:1em;"|''Link enters a cave. He is defenseless, without any weapons. Link is attacked by crushing [[Iron Ball]]s, Ferocious [[Keese|bats]], and a fire breathing [[Dragon (LCD Games)|Dragon]]. In order to defeat these enemies, he must pick up the appropriate weapon designed to destroy a specific enemy. When entering the first cave, two Iron Balls chase Link. He must avoid them by using the K directional controls. If the 'weaponless' Link does not avoid the attacking Iron Balls and they catch him, a musical effect will be heard and Link will flash signifying that he lost one life. In the upper left corner, a [[boomerang]] will appear. When he reaches this needed weapon, press S1 to pick up the boomerang. When weapon is picked up, it will be seen in the top left square; letting you know that Link has acquired the weapon and now can defend himself. Link now chases the Iron Balls and when he chases one, press S2 and it will be destroyed.'' | ||
''After all enemies are destroyed, a [[Small Key|key]] will appeared in top left corner. If you can pick up the key (S1) with in 4 seconds, bonus points will be awarded to you. Once Link has the key, a door will appear telling Link which way to go to the next cave. You have 10 seconds to get Link through the door. For every second after that, 10 points will be deducted from your score until all points are lost and game is over. At the top left, there are flashing map telling you in which cave Link is located.'' | |||
''There are 4 caves in each level and 4 levels for total of 16 caves. At the end of each level, the fire breathing Dragon will appear. If Link is hit by the fire, no weapon will protect him and he will lose all his lives. Link must destroy the Dragon by picking up a [[bomb]] (S1) at the top left corner and dropping the bomb (S1) near the Dragon. Link must get away before the bomb explode or else Link loses all his lives. When the Dragon is destroyed, a triangle will be seen in the bottom right corner. Pick it up (S1) and it will be added to the [[Triforce]] triangle of the top right. A key will then appear to enter the next level and cave. The running score is displayed at the top After Link has lost all his lives, the game is over. To resume play, press S2. The score is cleared and a new game will begin.'' | |||
'' | '''''Note:''' In higher levels to destroy bats, Link must first destroy all Iron Balls with the boomerang and then a [[Sword]] will appear in bottom middle for the destruction of the bats.'' | ||
'' | '''''Note:''' The sword can only be used eight times (press key S2).'' | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The player controls [[Link]] as he | The player controls [[Link]] as he enters the dungeons to retrieve four pieces of the [[Triforce]]. The game consists of four dungeons, each with four rooms. In each room, Link has to collect a [[Boomerang]] to defeat the [[Iron Ball]]s or a [[Sword]] to defeat the [[Keese|Bats]]. After defeating all of the enemies, he will gain a [[Small Key|Key]] that allows him to proceed to the next room. When entering the next room, he loses his found items and has to recollect them again. | ||
The third | The third room of each dungeon has [[Recovery Heart]]s to replenish Link's health. Once all the enemies in the fourth room are killed, the dungeon's boss, [[Dragon (LCD Games)|Dragon]], will appear. He shoots a fireball that warps all over the room to attack Link. To defeat the Dragon, Link has to collect a [[Bomb]] and place it in front of him. | ||
After Link defeats the Dragon, a [[Triforce]] fragment will appears, giving him access to the next dungeon. After collecting all four pieces of the Triforce, the game ends and | After Link defeats the Dragon, a [[Triforce]] fragment will appears, giving him access to the next dungeon. After collecting all four pieces of the Triforce, the game ends and resets to level one. | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
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==Enemies== | ==Enemies== | ||
* [[Iron Ball]] - Iron Balls are weakest enemies in this game. Link | * [[Iron Ball]] - Iron Balls are weakest enemies in this game. Link uses the boomerang to defeat them, for 20 points. | ||
* [[Keese| | * [[Keese|Bat]] - Bats are stronger than Iron Balls. Link uses the Sword to defeat them for 40 points. | ||
* [[Dragon]] - The Dragons are | * [[Dragon (LCD Games)|Dragon]] - The Dragons are level bosses. To defeat the Dragons, Link has to collect a bomb and place it in front of the dragon for 50 points. | ||
==Item== | ==Item== | ||
* [[Boomerang]] - Use it to kill the Iron Balls. | * [[Boomerang]] - Use it to kill the Iron Balls. | ||
* [[Sword]] - Use it to kill the | * [[Sword]] - Use it to kill the Bats. | ||
* [[Bomb]]s - Use it to kill | * [[Bomb]]s - Use it to kill Dragons. | ||
* [[Small Key|Key]] - Collect it to proceed to the next room. If you can pick up the key within 4 seconds, 20 bonus points will be awarded to you. | * [[Small Key|Key]] - Collect it to proceed to the next room. If you can pick up the key within 4 seconds, 20 bonus points will be awarded to you. | ||
* [[Recovery Heart]]s - Replenish Link's health. | * [[Recovery Heart]]s - Replenish Link's health. | ||
* [[Triforce]] piece - 20 points | * [[Triforce]] piece - 20 points are awarded for every piece of Triforce collected, with an additional 40 point bonus for collecting all the pieces. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:ZGWPackage1.jpg|The Legend of Zelda Game Watch packaging. | File:ZGWPackage1.jpg|The Legend of Zelda Game Watch packaging. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ===Manual=== | ||
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File:Zelda GWManual-01.jpg | |||
File:Zelda GWManual-02.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Videos== | |||
{{Youtube|I-ck3LhgJQg|480|at=26s|[[Zelda Dungeon:2024 Zelda Dungeon Marathon|2024 Zelda Dungeon Marathon]] playthrough.}} | |||
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{{References}} | |||
{{GamesFooter}} | {{GamesFooter}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:52, September 15, 2024
- This article is about the 1989 wristwatch-based game. For the 1989 dedicated LCD handheld game, see Zelda (Game & Watch).
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This article describes a subject that is or may be outside the core Zelda canon. |
The Legend of Zelda Game Watch
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Nelsonic Game Watch | ||
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Publisher | Nelsonic | |
October 5, 
December The Legend of Zelda Game Watch is a multi-purpose wristwatch made by Nelsonic and licensed by Nintendo. This LCD Game has players compete for highscores in The Legend of Zelda-inspired rooms. It was manufactured in black, red, white and pink colors. In total, twelve million The Legend of Zelda Game Watches were sold. It is one of two standalone Zelda LCD games that was released. The other one is the Zelda Multi Screen Game & Watch.
Story
|
Plot details for the game do not exist, but according to the manual:[1] |
|---|---|
| Link enters a cave. He is defenseless, without any weapons. Link is attacked by crushing Iron Balls, Ferocious bats, and a fire breathing Dragon. In order to defeat these enemies, he must pick up the appropriate weapon designed to destroy a specific enemy. When entering the first cave, two Iron Balls chase Link. He must avoid them by using the K directional controls. If the 'weaponless' Link does not avoid the attacking Iron Balls and they catch him, a musical effect will be heard and Link will flash signifying that he lost one life. In the upper left corner, a boomerang will appear. When he reaches this needed weapon, press S1 to pick up the boomerang. When weapon is picked up, it will be seen in the top left square; letting you know that Link has acquired the weapon and now can defend himself. Link now chases the Iron Balls and when he chases one, press S2 and it will be destroyed.
After all enemies are destroyed, a key will appeared in top left corner. If you can pick up the key (S1) with in 4 seconds, bonus points will be awarded to you. Once Link has the key, a door will appear telling Link which way to go to the next cave. You have 10 seconds to get Link through the door. For every second after that, 10 points will be deducted from your score until all points are lost and game is over. At the top left, there are flashing map telling you in which cave Link is located. There are 4 caves in each level and 4 levels for total of 16 caves. At the end of each level, the fire breathing Dragon will appear. If Link is hit by the fire, no weapon will protect him and he will lose all his lives. Link must destroy the Dragon by picking up a bomb (S1) at the top left corner and dropping the bomb (S1) near the Dragon. Link must get away before the bomb explode or else Link loses all his lives. When the Dragon is destroyed, a triangle will be seen in the bottom right corner. Pick it up (S1) and it will be added to the Triforce triangle of the top right. A key will then appear to enter the next level and cave. The running score is displayed at the top After Link has lost all his lives, the game is over. To resume play, press S2. The score is cleared and a new game will begin. Note: In higher levels to destroy bats, Link must first destroy all Iron Balls with the boomerang and then a Sword will appear in bottom middle for the destruction of the bats. Note: The sword can only be used eight times (press key S2). | |
Gameplay
The player controls Link as he enters the dungeons to retrieve four pieces of the Triforce. The game consists of four dungeons, each with four rooms. In each room, Link has to collect a Boomerang to defeat the Iron Balls or a Sword to defeat the Bats. After defeating all of the enemies, he will gain a Key that allows him to proceed to the next room. When entering the next room, he loses his found items and has to recollect them again.
The third room of each dungeon has Recovery Hearts to replenish Link's health. Once all the enemies in the fourth room are killed, the dungeon's boss, Dragon, will appear. He shoots a fireball that warps all over the room to attack Link. To defeat the Dragon, Link has to collect a Bomb and place it in front of him.
After Link defeats the Dragon, a Triforce fragment will appears, giving him access to the next dungeon. After collecting all four pieces of the Triforce, the game ends and resets to level one.
Characters
Enemies
- Iron Ball - Iron Balls are weakest enemies in this game. Link uses the boomerang to defeat them, for 20 points.
- Bat - Bats are stronger than Iron Balls. Link uses the Sword to defeat them for 40 points.
- Dragon - The Dragons are level bosses. To defeat the Dragons, Link has to collect a bomb and place it in front of the dragon for 50 points.
Item
- Boomerang - Use it to kill the Iron Balls.
- Sword - Use it to kill the Bats.
- Bombs - Use it to kill Dragons.
- Key - Collect it to proceed to the next room. If you can pick up the key within 4 seconds, 20 bonus points will be awarded to you.
- Recovery Hearts - Replenish Link's health.
- Triforce piece - 20 points are awarded for every piece of Triforce collected, with an additional 40 point bonus for collecting all the pieces.
Gallery
The Legend of Zelda Game Watch packaging.
The Legend of Zelda Game Watch.
Manual
Videos
2024 Zelda Dungeon Marathon playthrough.
References
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda Game Watch instruction manual, with edits for grammar and ease of reading: