Zelda II: The Adventure of Link Soundtrack Now Available on Nintendo Music

Nintendo continues to celebrate its legacy of iconic game soundtracks with the latest addition to Nintendo Music: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

Originally released for the NES in 1987, Zelda II stands as a unique sequel to the original Legend of Zelda, introducing side-scrolling combat and a groundbreaking magic system that set it apart from its predecessor.

Now, the memorable music from this challenging classic is available for fans to enjoy via Nintendo's official music streaming platform. The Zelda II: The Adventure of Link soundtrack clocks in at a concise 16 minutes, featuring a total of 20 distinct tracks.

These compositions, which include the iconic "Title Theme," "Overworld Theme," "Battle Theme," and "Great Palace Theme," have been essential to the game's identity and are now easily accessible to a new generation of gamers as well as long-time fans.

Other notable tracks such as "Magic Acquired," "Palace Cleared," and the climactic "Final Boss" anthem showcase composer Akito Nakatsuka’s contribution to the NES era’s legendary soundscape. Zelda II holds a reputation as one of the most challenging entries in The Legend of Zelda franchise.

Many players recall its steep difficulty curve, side-scrolling action, and the intricate balance of combat and magic that distinguished this sequel from the top-down perspective of the original game.

Despite initial mixed reactions, Zelda II has gained renewed appreciation over the years for its innovations and enduring soundtrack. With the Zelda II soundtrack now playable on Nintendo Music, fans can revisit Link’s perilous journey to rescue Princess Zelda while enjoying audio highlights from the adventure.

The full tracklist is as follows: - Title Theme - Overworld Theme - Battle Theme - Level Up - Town Theme - Indoors Theme - Magic Acquired - Palace Theme - The Fairies - Boss Fights - Palace Cleared - Flute Melody - Secret Entrance - Defeated - Game Over - Great Palace Theme - Final Boss - Triforce Acquired - Princess Zelda - The End This release follows a recent expansion of Nintendo Music’s offerings, which included soundtracks from Super Mario Galaxy 2, Golden Sun: The Lost Age, and Fire Emblem Awakening.

By preserving and celebrating these classic game soundtracks, Nintendo Music provides a valuable resource for video game music enthusiasts and industry historians alike. Fans can access the Zelda II: The Adventure of Link soundtrack on the Nintendo Music service, available through the Nintendo Switch Online subscription or directly from the eShop.

As Nintendo continues to roll out classic titles and soundtracks, both newcomers and long-time supporters have more ways than ever to experience the audio history of their favorite games.

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