The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords

About

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords is a co-operative adventure game that splits the action between up to four players. Each session drops you into hand-crafted dungeons filled with puzzles, enemies, and hidden Rupees. Progress hinges on teamwork as you navigate shifting layouts and trigger events together. While one player grabs the most Rupees to win the round, the real challenge lies in balancing exploration with competition. The randomly generated levels keep each run fresh but demand constant coordination. This entry stands out for its focus on local multiplayer and the quirky concept of four Links playing as one. Unlike most Zelda games, it prioritizes speed and cooperation over solo storytelling. Developed by Capcom and released in 2002, it remains a niche favorite for fans of collaborative play. The blend of classic dungeon crawling with split-screen chaos makes it a standout title in the series. Its simple mechanics and replayable levels earned it a cult following despite being overshadowed by other entries.

Storyline

A long time ago in Hyrule, there was a hero who used a legendary sword called the Four Sword to defeat the sorcerer Vaati and trapped him into the sword. After the battle, people built a shrine to protect it. Several years later, princess Zelda noticed that Vaati might have escaped from the blade of the Four Sword and asked Link to come to the Four Sword shrine to check with her. As soon as they came there, Vaati captured Zelda and carried her away. Some little fairies later told Link that princess Zelda was at Vaati's palace up on the sky. In an attempt to recuse Zelda, Link dragged the Four Sword and it created three more Links! The Links then began their adventure to save Zelda.