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The Minish Cap

2004 · Game Boy Advance

Mainline2D Zelda

What it is

A 2004 GBA adventure where Link can shrink to tiny size by wearing a magical talking cap, exploring a world from a bug's-eye view full of hidden passages.

Releases & editions

PlatformYearEditionDetails
Game Boy Advance2004Standard
Nintendo 3DS2011StandardDigital · Ambassador Program
Wii U2014StandardDigital · Virtual Console
Switch2023StandardDigital · Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Where it sits in the story

Minish Cap Era

Where it sits for newcomers

For fans

A delightful GBA gem with a shrinking mechanic, but best enjoyed once you've played a few other entries in the series.

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