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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past: native ports & recompilations

New Nintendo 3DSSatellaviewSuper FamicomSuper Nintendo Entertainment SystemWiiWii U1991by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
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6275 GitHub stars across ports

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (New Nintendo 3DS, 1991) has 5 native ports. The most popular is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Reimplementation with 4861 GitHub stars. You can play it natively on Linux, macOS, Windows.

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About

Venture back to Hyrule and an age of magic and heroes. The predecessors of Link and Zelda face monsters on the march when a menacing magician takes over the kingdom. Only you can prevent his evil plot from shattering the land of Hyrule. In your quest, you'll venture into twisting mazes, dungeons, palaces and shadowy forests. Test your mettle with mighty swords and magical weapons. Or heft a boulder and hurl it at your enemies. If the going gets tough, dive into a river - you can swim to escape! Learn powerful spells, locate magical artifacts and solve the mysteries of the evil magician and the hidden realm of Hyrule.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past on PC, Mac or Linux?
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Reimplementation covers Windows and Z3R Launcher covers macOS and Linux.
What's the best way to play The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past today?
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Reimplementation is the one to pick, and it runs on Windows. It's playable, and the latest release is v0.3. There's also Zelda A Link to the Past 3DS and Zelda 3 Launcher, among others.
Is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Reimplementation still being worked on?
It's slowed down. The last commit landed in October 2026. The latest release, v0.3, came out in August 2023.
Who's behind The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Reimplementation?
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Reimplementation is made by snesrev.
Do I need the original game?
Your own copy of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is still required. The projects rebuild only the code, and the art, audio and levels come from the copy you already own.
Can I play The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past on Android?
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Native Port covers Android. Nobody has rated how playable it is yet, and the latest release is v2.0.

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