 The Adventure of Link is a direct sequel to the original The Legend of Zelda , again involving the protagonist , Link , on a quest to save Princess Zelda , who has fallen under a sleeping spell . The Adventure of Link 's emphasis on side @-@ scrolling and role @-@ playing elements , however , was a significant departure from its predecessor . As of 2016 , the game remains the only technical sequel to the original title , as all other entries in the series either are prequels or take place in an alternative reality , according to the official Zelda timeline . 
