Story
14h 37m
Length of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
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Extras
17h 8m
Complete
16h 18m
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About The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is an action-adventure game released in 1991 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Set in the fantasy world of Hyrule, players control Link, who embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Zelda and defeat the evil wizard Ganon. The game introduces a vast landscape filled with dungeons, puzzles, and secrets, alongside the innovative mechanic of using parallel worlds. With its engaging gameplay, rich storytelling, and memorable characters, it has become a beloved classic and a cornerstone of the Zelda franchise.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is available on platforms Emulated, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, Super Nintendo, Wii, Wii U and Nintendo DS.
How long is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past?
Let’s take a detailed look at the time you might spend on The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past based on how you play it. We’ll also look at the average times according to player’s abilities.
According to the information provided by 146 players, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past it has an average duration of 14 hours and 37 minutes if you only complete the main objectives of the game,. Players who follow this playstyle and play slowly have completed it in an average time of 22 hours and 5 minutes. The fastest players tend to finish this playstyle in an average of 9 hours and 28 minutes.
According to the information provided by 158 players, to also complete the extras, among which the side missions or optional objectives from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, the average game duration is 17 hours and 8 minutes. Players who follow this playstyle and play slowly have completed it in an average time of 27 hours and 48 minutes. The fastest players tend to finish this playstyle in an average of 11 hours and 57 minutes.
According to the information provided by 127 players, if you complete both the story and the optional objectives, also obtaining all achievements, collectibles, or trophies from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past to complete it 100%, the game will last an average of 16 hours and 18 minutes. Players who follow this playstyle and play slowly have completed it in an average time of 42 hours and 8 minutes. The fastest players tend to finish this playstyle in an average of 10 hours and 38 minutes.
| players | Average Time | Playing slowly | Playing quickly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story | 146 | 14h 37m | 22h 5m | 9h 28m |
| Extras | 158 | 17h 8m | 27h 48m | 11h 57m |
| Complete | 127 | 16h 18m | 42h 8m | 10h 38m |
Length of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past by platform
Now let’s look at the average duration of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past based on each playstyle across all platforms where it is available:
| players | Story | Extras | Complete | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emulated | 42 | 3h 1m | 17h 13m | 16h 29m |
| Game Boy Advance | 26 | 3h 3m | 19h 21m | 17h 57m |
| Nintendo 3DS | 23 | 17h 37m | 17h 22m | 10h 29m |
| Nintendo Switch | 86 | 7h 5m | 5h 7m | 10h 40m |
| Super Nintendo | 217 | 14h 30m | 16h 59m | 17h 22m |
| Wii | 9 | 15h 3m | 6h 35m | 10h 34m |
| Wii U | 26 | 4h 21m | 9h 1m | 17h 36m |
| Nintendo DS | 1 | - | 7h 30m | - |
Speedruns of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Here you can find data about the speedruns of the game The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past submitted by users:
| players | Average Time | Median | Slowest | Fastest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2h 28m | 2h 13m | 7h 40m | 0h 1m |
Records of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that someone has spent on The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past to complete it depending on the platform on which it exists, including all available playstyles:
- Minimum Time: If you play quickly, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past could last 4 hours and 21 minutes.
- Maximum Time: Playing as slowly as possible, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past could last 67 hours and 54 minutes.
Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that someone has spent on The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past to complete it depending on the platform on which it exists. These data do not reflect players’ skill but rather how much you can get out of the game depending on whether you play quickly or leisurely:
| player | Fastest | Slowest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emulated | Mr/s. Unknown | 4h 21m | 27h 14m |
| Game Boy Advance | Mr/s. Unknown | 5h 31m | 38h 48m |
| Nintendo 3DS | Mr/s. Unknown | 7h 40m | 27h 8m |
| Nintendo Switch | Mr/s. Unknown | 5h 39m | 30h 11m |
| Super Nintendo | Mr/s. Unknown | 4h 31m | 67h 54m |
| Wii | Mr/s. Unknown | 10h 2m | 31h 2m |
| Wii U | Mr/s. Unknown | 5h 37m | 33h 4m |
| Nintendo DS | Mr/s. Unknown | 17h 48m | 17h 48m |
