Artwork & pictures
Original-release artwork and pictures for The Legend of Zelda, with image sources and edition notes.
The original 1986 Famicom Disk System adventure as released internationally on the NES in 1987. Guides and game pictures follow the NES First Quest. The rearranged Second Quest is described as an optional follow-up; BS Zelda, Zelda II and later remakes are excluded. NES saving and controls apply.





Original NES opening clearing; gameplay playfield enlarged by the reference source.
Original NES opening clearing; gameplay playfield enlarged by the reference source.
Original NES sword cave and Old Man.
Original NES sword cave and Old Man.
Original NES entrance to Level 1: The Eagle.
Original NES entrance to Level 1: The Eagle.
Original NES entrance to Level 2: The Moon.
Original NES entrance to Level 2: The Moon.
Ganon in original NES Death Mountain.
Ganon in original NES Death Mountain.
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