The Legend of Zelda (Series)

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 Princess Zelda from Ganon. As the series has evolved, Zelda and Ganon have returned in many other games.

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
• 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

Remakes

• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
• The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)
• The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition
• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
• The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
• The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
• The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)
• The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

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 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 Switch inspired by the Dynasty Warriors series.

CD-i Games

In 1993, Phillips gained the right to use several Nintendo characters, including Link, Zelda, and Mario. As a result, they released three Zelda games on the Phillips CD-i. These games are not considered canon and are infamous for their poor quality.

• 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.

BS 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)

LCD Games

• 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)

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 GameCube bundle.

Other Games Featuring Zelda Characters

Besides the main Zelda series and its spin-off games, Zelda characters have been featured in other games 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 Ganondorf 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.

In addition, a significant number of games have Cameos of The Legend of Zelda.

Awards & Acheivements

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'.