Games - ZeldaRepublic

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The Legend of Zelda - 1986

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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