We thought it would be fun to rank every majorZeldagame released since the original in 1986.
This means were not including re-releases or remakes, likeWind Waker HDandOcarina of Time 3DS.
And like dont ask us aboutthose Philips CD-I games.
It was later updated with a single-player DSiWare edition.
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Its possible to playAdventuresby yourself, but the title is still a multiplayer experience at heart.
Were placingAdventuresahead of the originalFour Swordsdue to the extra effort that went into creating the original dungeons.
The result is a finely-crafted series of 3DZeldadungeons that you’re free to fully explore with your friends.
Some reviewers,including ours, loved it, while others were more middling.
Many of them become vital to the games progression.
This games main item, the Minish Cap, allows you to shrink in size.
Still, not bad for a handheld entry.
InSeasons, you manipulate the weather, while inAgesyou can control time.
The only way to truly beat the game is to beat both titles, which unlocks a special boss.
The one big knock against this title is that you have to keep returning to a central temple.
This starts to feel like a drag sooner than later and kills the pacing of an otherwise good game.
Spirit Tracks
2009 | DS
Spirit Tracksis a follow-up toPhantom Hourglass.
First things first, it fixes that central temple issue.
Skyward Sword
2011 | Wii
The most recent traditionalZeldainstallment is actually the very first game in the series chronologically.
Twilight Princess
2006 | GameCube, Wii
WhenTwilight Princesswas first announced, it createdthe most passionate reaction everfromZeldafans.
The Legend of Zelda
1986 | NES
Its dangerous to go alone.
The game that started it all still holds up well today.
The top-down open world allowed players to roam freely, provided they have the right items, of course.
Thirteen years later, its quite amazing how perception has changed.
Its a twist we hope Nintendo brings back in future games.
Id argue thatA Link to the Pastis the most perfect game of the 16-bit era.
