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[[Image:Watchbox.jpg|frame|The Watch in it's packaging. Black.]]
{{DISPLAYTITLE: {{TLoZ|-}} Game Watch}}
Although Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda game series was mostly constricted to consoles and the Game Boy, two "mini" versions were released, the confusingly-named "[[Zelda Watch Game]]" and "Zelda [[Game and Watch]]".
{{Hatnote|For titles and consoles with similar names, see [[Game & Watch Zelda (Disambiguation)]].}}
{{Noncanon}}
{{Infobox Game
|name= ''The Legend of Zelda'' Game Watch
|image= [[File:TLoZGW English Logo.png|250px]]<br/>[[File:Watchbox.jpg|250px]]
|caption= A game watch in its packaging
|developer= {{Wp|Nelsonic Industries|Nelsonic}}
|publisher= {{Wp|Nelsonic Industries|Nelsonic}}
|released= {{Release|US=October 5, 1989|UK=May 1992}}
|platforms= Nelsonic game watch
|canon= Non-Canon{{Fact|TLoZGW}}
}}
'''''The Legend of Zelda'' Game Watch''', referred to as '''''The Legend of Zelda'' 8321''' in the instruction manual, is a combined game and wristwatch released by {{Wp|Nelsonic Industries}}.


It is commonly confused with {{ZG&W}}. It is considered the poorer of the two LCD games because the screen is too small to reasonably allow much strategy or movement. The playing area is even smaller than that of the [[Game Boy]] titles in the series.


== About the watch ==
==Watch==
{{ImageCaption|image=File:Zelda watch.png|size=250px|align=left|caption=A black version of the watch.|captionalign=center}}
The [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'']] watch was sold in pink, black, white or red. {{Wp|Nelsonic Industries#Game Watches|A number of other watches}} based on Nintendo licenses were also made, in addition to licenses from other companies. In total, twelve million ''The Legend of Zelda'' Game Watches were sold.


The Game Watch was a multi-purpose wristwatch by Nelsonic. It was based on the original [[The Legend of Zelda]] and included such familiar foes as [[Aquamentus]] and [[Keese]]. It was considered the poorer of the two LCD games because the screen was too small to reasonably allow much strategy or movement. The playing area was even smaller than that of the [[Game Boy]] titles in the series. The [[Zelda]] watch was sold in the colors pink, black, white or red. There was also a Mario Brothers watch that was made in blue and maybe some other colors. Later in the years, a great number of these watches were sold. Some of the other games was [[Donkey Kong]] and Star Fox.
==Game==
===Gameplay===
It is a top-down game loosely based on the original {{TLoZ}} and includes such familiar foes as [[Aquamentus]] and [[Keese]] (here referred to as dragon and bat, respectively), as well as the exclusive [[Iron Ball]]s.


[[Image:Zelda_watch.jpg|frame|A black version of the watch.]]
The game consists of four dungeons with four rooms each.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= There are 4 caves in each level and 4 levels for a total of 16 caves.|game= TLoZGW|page= 1}}</ref> In each room, [[Link]] has to collect a [[boomerang]] to defeat the [[Iron Ball]]s. After all Iron Balls are defeated, he can get a sword to defeat the [[Keese]], which first appear in the second dungeon. As a reward, he gains a [[key]] to the next room. When entering it, though, he loses his found items and has to recollect them, and if he does not make it to the next room within ten seconds of grabbing the key, 10 points will be deducted every second until they reach 0, at which point the game is over.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= You have 10 seconds to get Link through the door. For every second after that, 10 points will be deducted from your score until all points are lost and game is over. |game= TLoZGW|page= 1}}</ref> The last two rooms of every dungeon also have [[Heart]]s to replenish Link's health. Once all the enemies in the fourth room are dealt with, the dungeon's boss (which is always [[Aquamentus]]) appears. To defeat him, Link has to collect a [[bomb]] and place it in front of Aquamentus.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Link must destroy the dragon by picking up a bomb (S1) at the top left corner and dropping the bomb (S1) near the Dragon. Link must get away before the bomb explodes or else Link loses all his lives.|game= TLoZGW|page= 1}}</ref> Following his victory, a [[Triforce]] fragment appears, which allows Link access to the next dungeon. After collecting all four pieces of the Triforce the game resets to level one.
== About the game ==


The game consisted of four dungeons with four rooms each. In each room, [[Link]] would have to collect a [[boomerang]] to defeat the boulder enemies. After all boulder enemies were defeated he could get a sword to defeat the [[Keese]] which first appear in the second dungeon. As a reward, he gained a [[key]] to the next room. When entering it, though, he lost his found items and had to recollect them, and if he did not make it to the next room within ten seconds of grabbing the key it was game over. The last two rooms of every dungeon also had [[hearts]] to replenish [[Link]]'s health. Once all the enemies in the fourth room were dealt with, the dungeon's boss (which was always [[Aquamentus]]) appeared. To defeat him, Link had to collect a [[bomb]] and place it in front of [[Aquamentus]]. Following his victory, a [[Triforce]] fragment would appear, which allowed him access to the next dungeon. After collecting all four pieces of the [[Triforce]] the game would reset to level one.
===Story===
====Plot Synopsis====
Link enters a cave unarmed to collect the pieces of the [[Triforce]]. He travels through four dungeons with four caves in each, while being attacked by [[Iron Ball]]s, [[Keese]], and at the end of each dungeon, [[Aquamentus]]. After reaching the end of the fourth dungeon, Link reassembles the Triforce.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= When the Dragon is destroyed a triangle will be seen in the bottom right corner. Pick it up (S1) and it will be added to the Triforce triangle of the top right.|game= TLoZGW|page= 1}}</ref>
 
====Manual Excerpt====
"Link enters a cave. {{typo|His|He}} is defenseless, without any weapons. Link is attacked by crushing Iron Balls, {{typo|Ferocious|ferocious}} bats, and a fire breathing {{typo|Dragons|Dragon}}."
 
==Listings==
===[[Enemies in The Legend of Zelda Game Watch|Enemies]]===
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:WatchBox.png|Pink Game Watch in a box
File:Game Watch blister pack.jpg|Black Game Watch in a blister pack
File:Game Watch manual p1.jpg|Page 1 of the manual
File:Game Watch manual p2.jpg|Page 2 of the manual
</gallery>
 
==Trivia==
 
*31 years later, another [[Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda|Game & Watch version of ''The Legend of Zelda'']] would be made. However, this one is a direct port of the NES original as opposed to the more primitive gameplay of the Game & Watch game.
 
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Latest revision as of 20:55, 16 January 2023

For titles and consoles with similar names, see Game & Watch Zelda (Disambiguation).
Non-Canon Information

The Legend of Zelda Game Watch, referred to as The Legend of Zelda 8321 in the instruction manual, is a combined game and wristwatch released by Nelsonic Industries.

It is commonly confused with Zelda (Game & Watch). It is considered the poorer of the two LCD games because the screen is too small to reasonably allow much strategy or movement. The playing area is even smaller than that of the Game Boy titles in the series.

Watch

Zelda watch.png
A black version of the watch.

The Zelda watch was sold in pink, black, white or red. A number of other watches based on Nintendo licenses were also made, in addition to licenses from other companies. In total, twelve million The Legend of Zelda Game Watches were sold.

Game

Gameplay

It is a top-down game loosely based on the original The Legend of Zelda and includes such familiar foes as Aquamentus and Keese (here referred to as dragon and bat, respectively), as well as the exclusive Iron Balls.

The game consists of four dungeons with four rooms each.[1] In each room, Link has to collect a boomerang to defeat the Iron Balls. After all Iron Balls are defeated, he can get a sword to defeat the Keese, which first appear in the second dungeon. As a reward, he gains a key to the next room. When entering it, though, he loses his found items and has to recollect them, and if he does not make it to the next room within ten seconds of grabbing the key, 10 points will be deducted every second until they reach 0, at which point the game is over.[2] The last two rooms of every dungeon also have Hearts to replenish Link's health. Once all the enemies in the fourth room are dealt with, the dungeon's boss (which is always Aquamentus) appears. To defeat him, Link has to collect a bomb and place it in front of Aquamentus.[3] Following his victory, a Triforce fragment appears, which allows Link access to the next dungeon. After collecting all four pieces of the Triforce the game resets to level one.

Story

Plot Synopsis

Link enters a cave unarmed to collect the pieces of the Triforce. He travels through four dungeons with four caves in each, while being attacked by Iron Balls, Keese, and at the end of each dungeon, Aquamentus. After reaching the end of the fourth dungeon, Link reassembles the Triforce.[4]

Manual Excerpt

"Link enters a cave. His [sic] is defenseless, without any weapons. Link is attacked by crushing Iron Balls, Ferocious [sic] bats, and a fire breathing Dragons [sic]."

Listings

Enemies

Gallery

  • Pink Game Watch in a box

    Pink Game Watch in a box

  • Black Game Watch in a blister pack

    Black Game Watch in a blister pack

  • Page 1 of the manual

    Page 1 of the manual

  • Page 2 of the manual

    Page 2 of the manual

Trivia

References

  1. ↑ "There are 4 caves in each level and 4 levels for a total of 16 caves." (The Legend of Zelda Game Watch manual, pg. 1)
  2. ↑ "You have 10 seconds to get Link through the door. For every second after that, 10 points will be deducted from your score until all points are lost and game is over." (The Legend of Zelda Game Watch manual, pg. 1)
  3. ↑ "Link must destroy the dragon by picking up a bomb (S1) at the top left corner and dropping the bomb (S1) near the Dragon. Link must get away before the bomb explodes or else Link loses all his lives." (The Legend of Zelda Game Watch manual, pg. 1)
  4. ↑ "When the Dragon is destroyed a triangle will be seen in the bottom right corner. Pick it up (S1) and it will be added to the Triforce triangle of the top right." (The Legend of Zelda Game Watch manual, pg. 1)
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