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Zelda II: The Adventure of Link [Classic Series]
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1988
About this game
Link has just turned sixteen, and discovers a strange birthmark on his hand.
With the help of Impa, Zelda's nursemaid, Link learns that this mark is the key to unlock a secret room where Princess Zelda lies sleeping.
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When young, Princess Zelda was given knowledge of the Triforce of power which was used to rule the kingdom of Hyrule, but when a magician unsuccessfully tried to find out about the Triforce from Zelda, he put her into an eternal sleep.
In his grief, the prince placed Zelda in this room hoping she may wake some day.
He ordered all female children in the royal household to be named Zelda from this point on, so the tragedy would not be forgotten.
Now, to bring Princess Zelda back, Link must locate all the pieces of the Triforce which have been hidden throughout the land.
Each piece of the Triforce is in a temple guarded by a powerful monster which must be defeated.
At the same time, Ganon's underlings are still around and gaining in strength and number.
It is said Ganon could be brought back to life by sprinkling the blood of the one who defeated him on the ashes - which was Link himself.
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link is an action role-playing game, and a sequel to The Legend Of Zelda .
The gameplay alternates between a top-down view (when traveling the land) and side-scrolling perspectives (when fighting, in a temple, or town).
In the top-down view, Link cannot do much except for walking: in the side-scrolling action view, however, he can fight, cast spells, collect items and talk to people.
When Link encounters an enemy in the wilderness, or enters a location which contains enemies, he can fight them with his sword.
If Link is at full health, his sword can be thrown, but when he is hurt, he can only fight in melee.
Link has a shield which protects him against some of the enemies' attacks if they strike the shield.
Touching an enemy or getting hit by their attacks decreases Link's health.
If he runs out of health, he loses a life.
If he loses all his li
About Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983 in Japan, 1985 in the West) revived the North American video game industry after the 1983 crash and established conventions — cartridges, licensing seals, save systems — that shaped the industry for decades. NES collecting is one of the most established retro markets: common titles remain cheap, but a well-known handful of low-print-run games (many from smaller third-party publishers) are among the most expensive video games in existence.
Gamevaro tracks Zelda II: The Adventure of Link [Classic Series] for Nintendo Entertainment System with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €27.94 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €27.94 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €27.94 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Zelda II: The Adventure of Link [Classic Series], suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Zelda II: The Adventure of Link [Classic Series] worth?
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link [Classic Series] for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €27.94 loose, €27.94 complete in box, and €27.94 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Zelda II: The Adventure of Link [Classic Series] rare?
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link [Classic Series] has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Zelda II: The Adventure of Link [Classic Series]?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Zelda II: The Adventure of Link [Classic Series], loose is €27.94 and CIB is €27.94 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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