Zelda Universe-25 Years in 25 Days: 1991

The year 1991 was a big year for The Legend of Zelda series, and for gaming in general. This was the year that the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, or SNES was released. It was also the year that brought us one of the best Zelda games, A Link to the Past. Although it was only available in Japan at this time, the rest of us would only have to wait until the next year to play. Today, Zelda Universe’s 25 Years in 25 Days takes us back to 1991 where they share their experience with A Link to the Past. Be sure to read the whole article here.

What really impressed me about A Link to the Past was just how big the game was, big in the size of the world, big in the complexity of the dungeons, and big in terms of story. In its day and age, it was really something. It was perhaps the first game that I played where there was so much dialog and story crammed into that plastic cartridge, even if by today’s standards it’s just a mere drop in the bucket. And yet every couple of feet in the overworld, there was something entirely brand new to discover: a secret hole in the ground, a loose gravestone, a crack in the rocks, or an inviting cave to explore. It was so incredibly easy to get oneself completely lost in that world and then discover, six hours later, that it was already bedtime. But the world of Hyrule felt bigger and more alive than any other game I had played up until that point, and it completely sucked me into being an ardent fan of the series.

We have finally reached the point in Zelda history where I was alive. Although I was only a baby, I remember the years of growing up with an SNES. Unfortunately, I don’t think we ever owned A Link to the Past. The first time I got to play it was when it was remade for the Gameboy Advance. I remember my friend and I trying to make a very amateur video walkthrough for it, where I filmed the TV while he played the game. Needless to say, it didn’t work out so well. I love A Link to the Past. This classic game in the series is great and although it’s not my favorite, it is pretty high up on the list.

Did you like the article today? Which version of ALTTP did you own? The original SNES version or the remake Gamboy Advance version? Where does it fall on your favorite games list? Let us know in the comments! Be sure to check back tomorrow to revisit the year 1992.

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