Saving

One of the most unique features from The Legend of Zelda was the built in battery capable of saving a game in progress. A save function has since been in every Legend of Zelda title. In most cases, the save function can be accessed at anytime during gameplay from the start menu. In addition to retaining the game data, the save function allowed for the player to name the protagonist of the story.

The option to save from The Legend of Zelda appears after losing all Life energy. This same menu can also be accessed by pressing the A, B, Select, and Start buttons. Link's Awakening also included this technique of saving despite the advancement of the function with A Link To The Past.

Majora's Mask deviated from the standard Saving system immensely. The ability to save from anywhere and anytime during gameplay had been removed. The saving system used required to player to make use of Save points or Return to the First Day in order to save progress.

Four Sword Adventures's saving system also departed from the typical manner. Saving was automatically done upon completion of a level.