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*''[[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]]'': An expanded port of ''Hyrule Warriors'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
**''[[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''.
**''[[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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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 games series as well.

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'.