The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds cover
FranchiseThe Legend of ZeldaSeriesThe Legend of ZeldaThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

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First release
Nov 22, 2013
Publisher
Nintendo
Genres
Adventure, Puzzle · Sandbox, Open world, Action, Fantasy, Historical
Platforms
Nintendo 3DS

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is the first Zelda game made exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS. It is an indirect sequel to A Link to the Past with the same version of Hyrule but with new characters and gameplay elements. Unlike the series' tradition, many areas of the world are accessible from the beginning of the game and the dungeons can be visited in any order. Puzzles are encountered not only in dungeons but also in the open world, a part of them revolves around the game's 3D visual effect. The 3DS touch-screen display shows the world, dungeon or map depending on where you are.

Also known as Zeruda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Toraifousu 2, The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods 2, LBW, LTTP2
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Storyline
After capturing Princess Zelda and escaping through a rift into the parallel world of Lorule, the evil sorcerer Yuga plan to use the power of the Seven Mages to resurrect the demon king Ganon. The young adventurer Link is called out to restore peace to the kingdom of Hyrule and is granted the ability to merge into walls after obtaining a magic bracelet from the eccentric merchant Ravio, which allows him to reach previously inaccessible areas and travel between the worlds of Hyrule and Lorule.Read more

After capturing Princess Zelda and escaping through a rift into the parallel world of Lorule, the evil sorcerer Yuga plan to use the power of the Seven Mages to resurrect the demon king Ganon. The young adventurer Link is called out to restore peace to the kingdom of Hyrule and is granted the ability to merge into walls after obtaining a magic bracelet from the eccentric merchant Ravio, which allows him to reach previously inaccessible areas and travel between the worlds of Hyrule and Lorule.

Release dates
Nintendo 3DS
Nov 22, 2013
Nintendo 3DS
Nov 23, 2013
Nintendo 3DS
Dec 26, 2013
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
17h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
medieval, magic, minigames, kingdom, prequel
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At a Glance

Critic Score
92
Main + Extras (IGDB)
17h
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IGDB · recorded 28 Oct 2026
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Language data: IGDB · recorded 28 Oct 2026