Navigating Link: Adventuring 101

New to The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds? Learn how to move Link, navigate screens, and overcome obstacles in this essential Adventuring 101 guide.

Hey there! So you've just booted up The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and you're wondering how to get Link moving? Don't worry, it's super intuitive, and this guide will get you zipping around Hyrule like a pro in no time!

When you first start, you'll notice there aren't any enemies around. This is the perfect chance to just get a feel for Link's movement. You can slide the circle pad in any direction you want to make Link walk. He'll go wherever there's a clear path, but you'll bump into walls, rocks, or those pesky bottomless chasms if you try to go where you can't.

Now, some things you *can* get rid of. Ever see a bush? You can cut it down! Small rocks? You can lift 'em! Just don't expect to be moving any giant boulders or anything. Also, watch out for changes in elevation. Link can easily drop down to lower ground, but he can't just magically climb up to higher spots unless there's a ladder or some stairs to help him out.

The whole game world is broken up into these rectangular screens. You'll know you're at the edge of one when the camera stops following Link quite so closely. If there's nothing blocking your way at the edge, you can just move past it and pop right into the next screen. This works the same way indoors – if there's an open doorway leading out, you can head through it to enter a new room.