If you're interested in playing The Legend of Zelda series on the DS or want to experience Four Swords style gameplay, here are some legal options:
The download was suspiciously fast. A 40-megabyte .nds file named "4Swords_Anniversary_Full." No viruses—so said his cracked antivirus. He dragged it onto his R4 card, slotted the cartridge into his cobalt-blue DSi, and pressed power.
If you are looking to relive this cooperative classic on modern hardware, here is everything you need to know about the game, its history, and how to play it today. The Evolution of Four Swords: From GBA to DS
Originally a multiplayer-only bonus game for the Game Boy Advance, this special DS version was reimagined to celebrate Zelda's 25th anniversary in 2011. It introduced a revolutionary (where you control two Links at once) and new levels like the "Realm of Memories". The Disappearing Quest What makes it a "legend" is its availability:
Please remember to respect intellectual property and support game developers by choosing official channels for game acquisition.
using custom firmware (CFW) on a DSi or 3DS that already had the game installed prior to the eShop closure.
Searching for a "free ROM" of for the DS specifically refers to the Anniversary Edition
Since Nintendo removed the Anniversary Edition from the eShop years ago, the only way to play it now is through and emulation .