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Zelda II - The Adventure of Link
Zelda II - The Adventure of Link stands as a defining adventure title on the NES. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Nintendo
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Adventure
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2.4K)
- Last updated
Zelda II - The Adventure of Link Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Zelda II - The Adventure of Link on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Zelda II - The Adventure of Link Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Zelda II - The Adventure of Link on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Zelda II - The Adventure of Link" NES longplay 1988
Zelda II - The Adventure of Link Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Zelda II - The Adventure of Link. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Walk Through Walls
AIUOGGEY+EOXOPLEY -
Jump Through Roof
AASOPSAAAAKOGSAA -
Walk Through Locked Doors
AEUSVPAP -
Invincible Against Enemies
AVNTPXSZ -
Invincible Against Projectiles
VZVTPGAX -
Moon Jump
OEUSIPLE -
Scrolling Doesn't Stop
SXEPOOGK -
Don't Get Hit By Enemies (Alternate)
ATEVILSA -
Don't Get Hit By Projectiles
ATKTIGAZ -
Don't Get Hindered By Enemies Striking Your Shield
ATNTYLEI -
Infinite/Max Health
0774:FF0774:55 -
Infinite Lives
0700:04
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Have Maximum Life Containers
0784:08 -
Have Maximum Magic Jars
0783:08 -
EXP Points Ner LV Up
0771:00 -
No enemies on overworld map
0086:00+0087:00+0088:00+0089:00 -
Jewels
0794:00 -
Have Candle
0785:01 -
Have Glove
0786:01 -
Have Raft
0787:01 -
Have Boots
0788:01 -
Have Flute
0789:01 -
Have Cross
078A:01 -
Have Hammer
078B:01 -
Have Key
078C:01 -
Keys Modifier
0793:00 -
Have Jump Spell
077C:01 -
Have Life Spell
077D:01 -
Have Fairy Spell
077E:01 -
Have Fire Spell
077F:01
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zelda II - The Adventure of Link released?
Zelda II - The Adventure of Link was released in 1988 for the NES.
Who developed Zelda II - The Adventure of Link?
Zelda II - The Adventure of Link was developed by Nintendo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Zelda II - The Adventure of Link support?
Zelda II - The Adventure of Link is a single-player Adventure game for the NES.
What type of game is Zelda II - The Adventure of Link?
Zelda II - The Adventure of Link is a Adventure game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Zelda II - The Adventure of Link for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Zelda II - The Adventure of Link runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Zelda II - The Adventure of Link in the browser?
No. Zelda II - The Adventure of Link streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Zelda II - The Adventure of Link?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Zelda II - The Adventure of Link work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Zelda II - The Adventure of Link this way?
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