The Legend of Zelda in numbers
Released: February 21, 1986 · Platforms: Famicom Disk System, NES
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How many copies has The Legend of Zelda sold?
| Metric | Number | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copies soldLifetime sales (NES / Famicom Disk System), "more than 6.5 million" | over 6.5 million copies | August 2021 | The Strong National Museum of Play |
| Length (main story)HowLongToBeat, Main Story | 8 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| Metacritic scoreMetascore, Game Boy Advance re-release (Classic NES Series, 2004; 16 reviews) | 84/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
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