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*''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]''
*''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''
*''[[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: Ocarina of Time]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]''
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*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom]]''


==Remakes==
==Remasters==
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)]]''
*''[[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: 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: Ocarina of Time 3D]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD]]''
 
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)]]''
==Remakes==
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]])


==Spin-Off Games/Side Games==
==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''.
*''[[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]]''.
*''[[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]]'': A [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]] game inspired by the ''Dynasty Warriors'' series.
*''[[Hyrule Warriors Legends]]'': A [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] 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 [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]] game inspired by the Dynasty Warriors series.
**''[[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.
*''[[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.
*''[[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===
===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.
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.


*''[[Link: The Faces of Evil]]''
*''[[Link: The Faces of Evil]]''
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*''[[Too Much Tingle Pack]]'': Released as DSiWare in Japan only.
*''[[Too Much Tingle Pack]]'': Released as DSiWare in Japan only.


===BS Games===
===Satellaview Games===
Three ''Zelda'' games were offered for download on the [[Satellaview]] add-on for the Super Famicom. The first two were previously released games, while the third was a completely new game.
Three ''Zelda'' games were offered for download on the [[Satellaview]] add-on for the Super Famicom:
*''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]''
*''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]'' (two versions, MAP 1 and MAP 2, based on the original ''The Legend of Zelda'')
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods|BS The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods]]''
*''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets]]'' (a sequel of sorts to ''A Link to the Past'')
*''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets]]''
*''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods]]'' (Satellaview port of ''A Link to the Past'' with no significant changes)


===LCD Games===
===LCD Games===
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==Compilations==
==Compilations==
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition]]''
*''[[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.
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==
==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.
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.]]'': 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. 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.
*''[[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.
*''[[Soulcalibur II]]'': Link is featured as a playable character in the GameCube version.
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In addition, a significant number of games have [[Cameos of The Legend of Zelda]].
In addition, a significant number of games have [[Cameos of The Legend of Zelda]].


==Awards & Acheivements==
==Awards & Achievements==
===Guiness World Records 2010 Gamer's Edition===
===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).
*''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.
:*This makes it the highest-ranking Nintendo franchise on the list.
*''Ocarina of Time'' won 'Most Critically Acclaimed Game of All Time'.
*''Ocarina of Time'' won 'Most Critically Acclaimed Game of All Time'.
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Latest revision as of 22:49, February 24, 2024

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

Remasters

Remakes

Spin-Off Games/Side Games

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.

Tingle Series

Satellaview Games

Three Zelda games were offered for download on the Satellaview add-on for the Super Famicom:

LCD Games

Compilations

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 video game series as well.

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'.