The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda franchise, created by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka, made its debut in 1986 with the release of The Legend of Zelda for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The game introduced players to the fantasy world of Hyrule, where the young hero Link embarked on a quest to rescue Princess Zelda and defeat the evil villain Ganon. Zelda quickly became renowned for its open-world exploration, intricate puzzles, and immersive gameplay, setting the stage for future innovations.

Over the years, the series evolved, with Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) revolutionizing 3D gaming and introducing mechanics like real-time combat and a dynamic camera. Other landmark titles include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991), which refined the series' formula with a top-down perspective, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017), which redefined the open-world genre with its expansive, non-linear gameplay. Throughout its history, the Zelda series has remained a beloved cornerstone of gaming, known for its engaging storytelling, innovative gameplay mechanics, and timeless appeal, making it one of the most influential and enduring franchises in video game history.

Main Legend of Zelda Games

• The Legend of Zelda (1986) – NES

• Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987) – NES

• The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991) – SNES

• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993) – Game Boy

• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) – Nintendo 64

• The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000) – Nintendo 64

• The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002) – GameCube

• The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (2004) – Game Boy Advance

• The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006) – GameCube, Wii

• The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007) – Nintendo DS

• The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2009) – Nintendo DS

• The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011) – Wii

• The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2013) – Nintendo 3DS

• The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (2015) – Nintendo 3DS

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017) – Nintendo Switch, Wii U

• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023) – Nintendo Switch

Hyrule Warriors Series

• Hyrule Warriors (2014) – Wii U

• Hyrule Warriors: Legends (2016) – Nintendo 3DS

• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (2020) – Nintendo Switch

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Series

• The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords (2002) – Game Boy Advance

• The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures (2004) – GameCube

Remakes

• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (1998) – Game Boy Color (remake of Link's Awakening)

• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (2011) – Nintendo 3DS (remake of Ocarina of Time)

• The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D (2015) – Nintendo 3DS (remake of Majora's Mask)

• The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (2013) – Wii U (remake of The Wind Waker)

• The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (2016) – Wii U (remake of Twilight Princess)

• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Remake) (2019) – Nintendo Switch (remake of Link's Awakening)

Other Zelda Games

• Link's Crossbow Training (2007) – Wii

• Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda (2019) – Nintendo Switch

• BS The Legend of Zelda (BS Zelda no Densetsu) (1995) – Satellaview (Japan)

• The Legend of Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon (1993) – CD-i

• Zelda's Adventure (1994) – CD-i