Classic NEC Series: Zelda II, The Adventure of Link

$20, Game Boy Advance

Teaches: Video game history, reading

CTR Review

First released in 1987 on the then state-of-the-are NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) this game is now available for GBA. Zelda is a classic side-scrolling action game where you explore different worlds, kill monsters and advance to higher levels. Some reading is required. One way the game does not translate well is with the controls -- it is very tricky do things like sign in and save games. Compared to current 3D games, this is a clunky, dated game. Borrow it or bag it, unless you're a game historian.