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The Legend of Zelda
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Is The Legend of Zelda safe for children?

Everyone Action, Adventure, RPG Use caution
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# The Legend of Zelda - Parent Guide The Legend of Zelda is an action-adventure game rated Everyone that features sword combat with moderate violence and some mildly scary moments. Your child will explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets while rescuing a princess. There's no inappropriate language or sexual content, though the darker atmosphere may concern parents of very young children.
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Violence
Moderate
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Language / Profanity
None
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Sexual Content
None
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Horror / Scary
Mild
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In-App Purchases
None
Genre
Action, Adventure, RPG
Released
1986
ESRB Rating
Everyone
Available on
Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Wii, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 3DS, NES
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
With parent
Ages 13+
Yes

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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