The Legend of Zelda series is one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time. Ever since its debut on NES in 1986, Nintendo has consistently delivered awe-inspiring experiences that often define entire console generations. More than a handful of Link’s adventures are among the greatest games ever created.
With that being said, ranking The Legend of Zelda series is a challenging endeavor. We did just that, though — from the 8-bit era all the way to the high-definition open-world game of Breath of the Wild. Our journey through the history of The Legend of Zelda starts now.
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
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The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
With a catalog as extensive as The Legend of Zelda, any franchise would have a few misses. Since our list includes everything in the series, choose from the best and leave the others.
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