30th Anniversary
The Legend of Zelda
NES
1986
First game of the Zelda saga. For the first time, Link will have to save princess Zelda from the evil villain Ganondorf. Considered a masterpiece, it was created by Shigeru Miyamoto at the same time as famous Super Mario Bros.
Did you know...?
The first five dungeons of the game actually formed the word ZELDA.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Gameboy
1993
The first episode created for Nintendo's portable console. In this game, Link will awake after a shipwreck at Koholint Island, where he will need to save the inhabitants from a curse. As a curious fact, Princess Zelda doesn't actually appear in this game.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Nintendo 64
1998
Zelda turns into a 3D series with this game released on Nintendo 64. An adventure where we embody a child Link and travel forward in time to his adolescence to save Princess Zelda one more time.
This game set the path for the upcoming episodes and was a complete revolution in the entire saga in both gameplay and story (more elaborated and grown up).
A video-game jewel.
In 2011, Nintendo released a new version of this game adapted for their new portable console, 3DS.
Did you know...?
Link's character was inspired by Peter Pan
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons / Oracle of Ages
Gameboy Color
2001
Two games released simultaneously. Their approach, creation and part of their stories are connected to each other. Thanks to the Link cable and several codes, content can be updated and extended with new puzzles and stories from one game into the other.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past / Four Swords Adventures
Gameboy Advance
2002/2003
It is a game with several remakes, but this version is especially important, as it includes The legend of Zelda Four Swords, the first cooperative multiplayer game ever in the Zelda saga. We can play with three friends simultaneously solving puzzles with new mechanics that require cooperation.
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Gameboy Advance
2004/2005
This episode introduces Ezero, a talking hat with the power of shrinking Link who, due to this power, will have to help the Minish, a tiny breed from Hyrule.
Did you know...?
Besides being the first game that Miyamoto didn't direct, Majora's Mask was the quickest Zelda game ever, with a development that lasted only 14 months
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Nintendo DS
2007
Just like in The Wind Waker, Link will travel with his boat to save Tetra from a misterious curse cast by a ghost ship. Sail the seas in this adventure for Nintendo DS.
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Nintendo DS
2009
In this episode, Link will become an engine driver travelling on a locomotive. We can control Zelda or Link alternatively to solve the puzzles and finish enemies.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Nintendo 3DS
2013
Inspired by the original 'The legend of Zelda: A link to the past', this episode turns Link into paint. This unique skill allows the players to move through walls and holes or move across surfaces, making the action very interesting.
Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link
NES
1987
It is the direct sequel to 'The legend of Zelda' despite its lack of acceptance from the audience due to its huge difficulty and platform-style 2D view.
Did you know...?
The relic known as Triforce is formed with three pieces that represent Power, Courage and Wisdom.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Super Nintendo
1991-1992
A new episode in the saga that returned to the original 'eagle eye' perspective. A complete adventure that took us into the Kingdom of Hyrule in a more detailed, beautiful and complex way.
Did you know...?
Mario is present in many Zelda games. We can find him as a mask, a character or inside a painting, like in this image from 'A Link to the Past'
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Nintendo 64
2000
It is the direct sequel to 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' and considered the darkest episode in the whole saga. The story brings us to an alternate universe where we can transform Link. His powers can be shifted using 24 collectable masks.
In 2015, Nintendo published a new 3D version of 'Majora's Mask' for Nintendo 3DS.
Did you know...?
In many Zelda games, if you attack a chicken, it will fight back and call its peers to do the same.
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Gamecube
2002
It is the first game of the series on Game Cube. Its main peculiarities are the cartoon aesthetics and a new look for Link that will follow on the next episodes. Sailing on a boat, we will explore the ocean around a magic archipelago and face Ganondorf one more time.
In 2013 Nintendo released a new high-definition version of this game on Wii U, improving its graphics and gameplay.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Gamecube / Wii
2006
A game for Wii and Game Cube where our hero Link will travel between two worlds and be able to transform into a fierce wolf. The game featured new ways to play with the brand new Wii remote.
In March 2016, to celebrate 30 years of Zelda, Nintendo launched a new HD version of the game on Wii U with new features, a completely new dungeon and Amiibo compatibility.
Did you know...?
In most of the Zelda games, Link is sleeping at the beginning.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Wii
2011
It is the second game released on Wii. With its watercolor style, it is one of the most visually stunning episodes. This time we have the help of Neburi, a loftwing that replaces Epona and helps Link fly through the skies to save Zelda and defend the Triforce.
Best-selling Games
The top-selling Zelda games are 'Ocarina of Time' (7.60 million copies), 'Twilight Princess' (6.96 million copies) and 'The Legend of Zelda' (6.50 million copies)
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Nintendo 3DS
2015
It is the newest portable game of the saga, an online (but also local) cooperative-oriented game where we control 3 different versions of Link, each one with a different power to move forward on the adventure.
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