Reviews

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past by Akira Himekawa

zoth's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

writermags's review against another edition

3.0

Plot is nothing to write home about, but the art is gorgeous.

kiki6k's review against another edition

5.0

This manga skillfully adapts the source material, condensing some elements while expanding on others. The seven dungeons offer a concise overview but gain depth through unique backstories for each boss.  The story establishes itself as distinct from the game, excelling in world-building and character development, particularly Agahnim's backstory.

eddy92's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

disgracefullee's review against another edition

4.0

Having read all of the Zelda mangas (excluding the still ongoing Twilight Princess series), this one is by far my favorite. The characters actually feel like real people- Link really is just a farmboy who takes up his uncle's sword to avenge his death and save the kingdom. Instead of a stoic badass, Link really is a person who is just doing what they have to do. Have *clap* more *clap* action heroes with sad backstories that they actually cry over! Plus, the female characters actually have agency in this book! I mean, Zelda is still just the princess who gets kidnapped, but since she wasn't the only female character in the novel, she felt a lot more human.

The addition of Ghanti really made the book that much more interesting. Although her ending felt like a bit of a cop-out (I mean, really?

Spoiler

She's a hylian?? sure dude. She just. hangs around the orchard??? sure

I felt that a lot of the weaknesses were more due to running out of pages to finish the story with than anything else. But you could tell that she and Link really cared about each other, and it felt well founded- unlike Link's relationship with Zelda. Anyways my rewrite of this has Ghanti saving Zelda while Link distracts Agamemnon and then they all have to fight Ganon together and they are my polyam babez :)

EITHER WAY. I WANT GHANTI IN THE ZELDAVERSE. Even if she's just a random side-character that you have the option to talk to. She would have fit in PERFECTLY in botw as a yiga clan member!

mallowdout's review against another edition

3.0

Very disjointed, but some of the art was pretty cool.

sqeeker's review against another edition

3.0

- This story should have been stretched over a couple volumes. It rushed a lot.

- I want more details about Ghanti's history. She was the most interesting character.

- This was not my favorite Link and Zelda design. The artwork was okay, but I like other character designs better.

- There was part of the book that was telling and not showing, which was really weird for a graphic novel. I understand that they were trying to get through a bunch of dungeon stuff, but still.

- I feel like the story was misnamed. It should have been a A Link to Dark and Light or A Link to Two Worlds.

- Is Ganon's true form a pig? He is usually in pig form when I see him, but I know he has a gerudo form sometimes too.

logannin's review against another edition

adventurous

3.0

seanshadow's review against another edition

5.0

Brilliant retelling if the classic game, love it!

khella's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0