The Legend of Zelda vs The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Both The Legend of Zelda and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past share zelda, princess and Dark — so which one deserves your time? On raw data, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past takes 0 categories against 2 for The Legend of Zelda.
The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past| Metric | The Legend of Zelda | The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.05 | ★ 4.35 | The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past by 0.3 (7%) |
| Catalog popularity | 779 adds | 1,362 adds | The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past by 583 (75%) |
| Avg. playtime | 6h | 28h | The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is longer |
| Platform families | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Release year | 1986 | 1991 | The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is newer by 5 yr |
Verdict
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past takes 2 of 3 measurable categories. Both lean on zelda, princess and Dark, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.