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The Legend of Zelda

Nintendo's greatest adventure series. Since 1986, Link has been saving Hyrule across 19 mainline entries spanning every Nintendo platform. From the top-down dungeons of the original to the open-world revolution of Breath of the Wild — Zelda defines what an adventure game can be.

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1986First release
125M+Games sold
19Mainline titles
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A Legacy Built on Adventure

The Legend of Zelda debuted on the Famicom Disk System in Japan in February 1986, designed by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka. Its open-world exploration, puzzle-filled dungeons, and non-linear structure were revolutionary — and remain the template for action-adventure games to this day.

Ocarina of Time (1998) is widely considered the greatest game ever made, pioneering 3D adventure design. Breath of the Wild (2017) reinvented the formula again with a fully open Hyrule and physics-based puzzle solving.

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The Zelda Timeline — Key Entries

19 mainline games across 40 years. Here are the titles that defined each era:

The Legend of Zelda (1986)

The original. Open-world exploration, nine dungeons, and a golden cartridge that became iconic. Still playable today.

A Link to the Past (1991)

The SNES masterpiece. Two parallel worlds, a vast overworld, and dungeons of perfect design. Many consider it the best 2D Zelda.

Ocarina of Time (1998)

The N64 revolution. The first 3D Zelda introduced Z-targeting, time travel, and a story that defined a generation. Consistently rated the greatest game ever made.

Majora's Mask (2000)

The dark companion to Ocarina. A three-day time loop, 24 masks, and an emotional depth that surprised everyone.

Wind Waker (2002)

Cel-shaded and controversial at launch, now beloved. A vast ocean to sail, charming characters, and one of the most beautiful art styles in gaming.

Breath of the Wild (2017)

The open-world reinvention. Climb any surface, cook food, solve physics puzzles. Sold over 30 million copies and won every Game of the Year award.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Zelda

What order should I play the Zelda games in?

There is an official Nintendo timeline, but most Zelda games are standalone stories. For newcomers: start with Ocarina of Time (N64/3DS) or A Link to the Past (SNES). For modern players, Breath of the Wild (Switch) is the perfect entry point.

Are Zelda games difficult?

Zelda games are challenging but rarely punishing. The difficulty comes from puzzle-solving rather than combat. Breath of the Wild is the most open-ended — you can tackle challenges in any order. Classic Zelda games have more structured difficulty curves.

Which Zelda games are worth collecting on original hardware?

A Link to the Past (SNES), Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask (N64), and Wind Waker (GameCube) are the most sought-after. Complete-in-box copies command significant premiums. The gold Ocarina of Time cartridge is particularly iconic.