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'''''The Legend of Zelda''''' is a video game series created by [[Nintendo]]. All the main games follow the tale of the protagonist, [[Link]]. The first game in the series was ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], where Link must rescue [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] from [[Ganon]]. As the series has evolved, Zelda and Ganon have returned in many other games. | |||
[[The Legend of Zelda (Game) | The Legend of Zelda]] | ==Main Series== | ||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' | |||
*''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy)|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom]]'' | |||
[[Zelda | ==Remasters== | ||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords#Four Swords Anniversary Edition|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]]'' | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D]]'' | |||
[[The Legend of Zelda: | ==Remakes== | ||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) | |||
[[The Legend of Zelda: | ==Spin-Off Games/Side Games== | ||
*''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]'': Released as part of a bundle with the Wii Zapper and features enemies from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''. | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest]]'': Released as part of ''[[Nintendo Land]]''. | |||
*''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'': A [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]] game inspired by the ''Dynasty Warriors'' series. | |||
**''[[Hyrule Warriors Legends]]'': An expanded port of ''Hyrule Warriors'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. | |||
**''[[Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition]]'': A port of ''Hyrule Warriors'' for the [[Nintendo Switch]] including all the content, including DLC, from both the original version and ''Hyrule Warriors Legends''. | |||
*''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'': A Switch crossover game primarily based on ''Crypt of the Necrodancer'', featuring elements from the ''Zelda'' series. | |||
*''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'': A prequel to ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'' for the [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]] inspired by the ''Dynasty Warriors'' series. | |||
[[ | ===CD-i Games=== | ||
In [[1993]], Philips gained the right to use several Nintendo characters, including [[Link]], [[Zelda]], and Mario. As a result, they released three ''Zelda'' games on the [[Philips CD-i]]. These games are not considered canon and are infamous for their poor quality. | |||
[[The | *''[[Link: The Faces of Evil]]'' | ||
*''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon]]'' | |||
*''[[Zelda's Adventure]]'' | |||
[[ | ===Tingle Series=== | ||
*''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]'' | |||
*''[[Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love]]'' | |||
*''[[Tingle's Balloon Fight DS]]'': A Japanese Nintendo Club exclusive title. | |||
*''[[Too Much Tingle Pack]]'': Released as DSiWare in Japan only. | |||
[[The Legend of Zelda: | ===Satellaview Games=== | ||
Three ''Zelda'' games were offered for download on the [[Satellaview]] add-on for the Super Famicom: | |||
*''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]'' (two versions, MAP 1 and MAP 2, based on the original ''The Legend of Zelda'') | |||
*''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets]]'' (a sequel of sorts to ''A Link to the Past'') | |||
*''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods]]'' (Satellaview port of ''A Link to the Past'' with no significant changes) | |||
[[The Legend of Zelda | ===LCD Games=== | ||
*[[Zelda (Game & Watch)|''Zelda'' Game & Watch Multi Screen ZL-65]] | |||
**The Game & Watch ''Zelda'' was included as an unlockable bonus game in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'' for the [[Game Boy Advance]] | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda Game Watch]]'' (Nelsonic Game Watch) | |||
*''The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods (Barcode Battler II)'' | |||
[[The Legend of Zelda: The | ==Compilations== | ||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition]]'' | |||
Features ''The Legend of Zelda'', ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'', ''Ocarina of Time'', ''Majora's Mask'', and a playable demo of ''The Wind Waker''. Only released as part of a [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] bundle. | |||
[[ | ==Other Games Featuring Zelda Characters== | ||
Besides the main ''Zelda'' series and its spin-off games, ''Zelda'' characters have been featured in other video game series as well. | |||
*''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'': Features [[Link]] as a playable character, as well as a stage based on [[Hyrule Castle]]. | |||
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'': Features Link, [[Young Link]], [[Zelda]]/[[Sheik]], and [[Ganon]]dorf as playable characters. | |||
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'': Features Link, [[Toon Link]], Zelda/Sheik, and Ganondorf as playable characters. | |||
*''[[SoulCalibur II]]'': Link is featured as a playable character in the GameCube version. | |||
*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'': Features Link, Toon Link, Zelda, Sheik, and Ganondorf as playable characters. | |||
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'': Features Link, Young Link, Toon Link, Zelda, Sheik, and Ganondorf as playable characters. | |||
[[The Legend of Zelda | In addition, a significant number of games have [[Cameos of The Legend of Zelda]]. | ||
==Awards & Achievements== | |||
===Guiness World Records 2010 Gamer's Edition=== | |||
= | *''The Legend of Zelda'' came 3rd in 'Top 50 Videogame Series', just losing out to ''Call of Duty'' (2nd) and ''Halo'' (1st). | ||
:*This makes it the highest-ranking Nintendo franchise on the list. | |||
== | *''Ocarina of Time'' won 'Most Critically Acclaimed Game of All Time'. | ||
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