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-Sikora

The Legend of Zelda - 1986

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The legend of Zelda  was released in 1986.

System: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
  • Also known as: LoZ or Zelda 1
  • One of the first top-down viewed games on the NES.
  • The  huge overworld that gave off a sense of freedom to explore that has never been done before at the time.
  • Was very popular at the time.
  • Today, The legend of Zelda is regarded as an 8-bit classic along side Super Mario Bros, Metroid, Mega man, Donkey Kong, Ice Climbers, Xevious and Excitebike.


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Adventure of Link - 1987

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The legend of Zelda: The Adventure of Link  was released in 1987.

Console: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
  • Also known as AoL or Zelda 2
  • Direct Sequel to The legend of Zelda
  • Unlike the original, The adventure of Link was a side-scrolling game.
  • This is the only game in the entire series where Link can manually jump.
  • Generally considered as the "Black Sheep" of the Series in the Zelda community. But in reality this was a great game... if you knew how to play it, that is.


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A Link to the Past - 1991

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The legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past was released in 1991

Console: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
  • Also known as ALttP.
  • Returned to the top-down view of the Original.
  • Prequel to The legend of Zelda & The Adventure of Link.
  • Kakariko Village and Cucco's make their first appearance in A Link to the Past.
  • The Link in this game has pink hair due to the color limitations of the SNES.

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Link's Awakening - 1993

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The legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening was Released in 1993

Console: GameBoy, Later re-released for the GameBoy Color  (Link's Awakening DX)
  • Also known as LA.
  • Top-down view.
  • Link is stranded on Koholint Island.
  • Contains many Cameo's from other Nintendo series' such as Super Mario.
  • The DX (colored) version includes a new secret dungeon accessible on GameBoy Color only.


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Ocarina of Time - 1996

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The legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was Released in 1993.

Console: Nintendo 64 (N64) / Later remade by Grezzo for the Nintendo 3DS
  • Also known as OoT
  • First Polygon 3D Zelda game. And later on the 3DS, it was the 1st Full 3D Zelda game.
  • Set in a the first 3D Hyrule, with all the basic races such as the: Zora, Goron, Kokiri, Gerudo, Hylian, Human.
  • The first appearance of Hylian language is in Ocarina of Time.
  • Due to the events in Ocarina of time and Majora's mask, this is where the Triple split timeline first occurs.

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Majora's Mask - 2000

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The legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask was released in the year 2000.

Console: Nintendo 64 (N64)
  • Also known as MM
  • The characters in Majora's Mask are the same as in Ocarina of Time.
  • Majora's Mask takes place in the land of Termina.
  • Princess Zelda makes only 1 appearance in a flashback scene.
  • Majora's Mask is many peoples favorites due to the differences and unique darkness to the story.

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Oracle of Ages - 2001

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Oracle of Ages was released in 2001.

Console: GameBoy Color 

  • Also known as OoA (oracle of Ages) or OoX (Both oracle games)
  • These 2 games were released at the same time, and if you finished both you could fight Gannon.
  • Veran is the main villian of OoA.
  • The game has many recognizable characters such as the Maku Tree which resembles the Great Deku Tree.
  • The Oracle of ages is the Harp of Ages.

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Oracle of Seasons - 2001

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Oracle of Seasons was released in 2001.

Console: GameBoy Color  
  • Also known as OoS (Oracle of Seasons) or OoX (Both oracle games)
  • These 2 games were released at the same time, and if you finished both you could fight Gannon.
  • Twinrova are the main villains. 
  • The game contains many characters that are similar to the characters in OoA, yet the characters are still different.
  • The Oracle of Seasons is called the Rod of Seasons.


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Four Swords - 2002

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The legend of Zelda: Four Swords was released in 2002.

Console: GameBoy Advance (GBA)
  • Also known as 4S.
  • First Multiplayer Zelda game.
  • The first of the 4 Sword lineup.
  • The Main villain is Vaati.
  • The Four Sword Makes its first appearance here.


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The Wind Waker - 2003

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The legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker was released in 2003.

Console: GameCube (GC)
  • Also known as WW 
  • This is the first of the cartoon styled games. 
  • You explore a Gigantic sea (the Great Sea) in your boat, the King of Red Lions (which can also talk and aid you in your quest)
  • The main villain is Ganondorf
  • The magical instrument is conductor baton which controls the wind and does other magical deeds.


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Four Swords Adventures - 2004

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The legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures was released in 2004.

Console: GameCube (GC)
  • Also known as 4SA
  • You could play this game in multiplayer using a gamecube controller or a Gamboy Advance that was connected to the Gamecube via cable.


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The Minish Cap - 2004

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The legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap was released in 2004.

Console: Gamboy Advance (GBA).
  • Also known as MC

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Twilight Princess - 2006

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Phantom Hourglass - 2007

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Spirit Tracks - 2009

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Skyward Sword - 2011

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There is a total of 16 Zelda games, not including the spin-off's.
And the CD-I games don't count!!!
Writer: Sikora
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