The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past review

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past ranks fourth and is the best value on this list. Nintendo includes the 1992 Super NES original in the base Nintendo Switch Online membership, which costs $19.99 a year and has a 7-day free trial. That membership's library holds more than 100 NES and Super NES games, so the same fee also covers other classics. Its top-down view suits handheld play on Switch Lite or Switch 2. If you upgrade to the Expansion Pack, Nintendo also lists the Game Boy Advance release, A Link to the Past & Four Swords. The limits: you lose access if the membership lapses, and the graphics and audio are 16-bit. We compared Nintendo's documented library and published prices rather than play-testing.

Who it is for

budget players and fans of top-down Zelda

Price

$19.99 per year for a Nintendo Switch Online individual membership, with a 7-day free trial.

Individual membership (1 Nintendo account): $19.99 USD/year
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Original Super NES version, released 1992
• Included in the base membership's library of 100+ NES and Super NES games
• Game Boy Advance version with Four Swords is in the Expansion Pack library
• Share your screen or pass the controller online in supported games
• 7-day free trial for the individual membership

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest way into a top-ranked Zelda at $19.99 a year
• Strength: Same membership adds 100+ other NES and Super NES games
• Strength: Short, focused dungeon design that suits handheld play
• Weakness: Subscription access, not ownership
• Weakness: 16-bit graphics and sound
• Weakness: Free trial is limited to the base plan

Key facts

• Original release: 1992, Super NES
• Access: Nintendo Switch Online
• Individual price: $19.99 per year
• Free trial: 7 days
• Library size: 100+ NES and Super NES games

Where it ranks

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is No. 4 in our Best Zelda Games verdict.