The Legend of Zelda II The Adventure of Link Classic NES Series - Nintendo Game Boy Advance

The side-scrolling dungeons and RPG level-ups make this version stand out from the top-down Zelda games, and it plays great on the GBA screen. The old-school difficulty is still there, but it feels perfectly portable now.

The original NES challenge translates perfectly to the GBA screen, and I love that the side-scrolling combat and RPG leveling are all intact for portable play. It’s a tough game, but having it on the go makes the grind feel way more manageable between commutes.

This GBA port of Zelda II is surprisingly solid—the controls feel tight on the smaller screen and the save system works just like the original. The side-scrolling combat segments are still brutally tough but it’s great to have this classic on the go.