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by Rachel Garza
One of the most prominent and most popular Nintendo's. It is one of the most successful franchise of Nintendo. Even some of the games entries is actually considered as of the best game ever to be created. Originally designed by the famous Japanese video game developers Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka. These guys are the games legacy which can thread back in time to 1986. The game was initially released in Japan in the Famicom. And it was later released for the NES platform. The franchise has managed to remain consistent with its release of good and quality games. This games have covered and spanned through various generation of known Nintendo device. Even the latest entry on the list BOTW, is available on the Nintendo Switch device. The list we are about to write contains the mainline of Zelda games.
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This was the first edition of the game. Unveiled for the event Famicom in Japan. During this event, we were introduced to all the components that we would expect of Zelda. It introduced us to the main characters of the game Zelda, Triforcw and Hyrule.
Gameplay and Storyline
The game was played in a 2 dimensional perspective and saw the gamers control a young warrior Link. Link journeys to save the Princess Zelda and her Hyrule Kingdom. Fighting his way against the powerful foe the Prince of Darkness, that was known later as the Ganon.
Things took up a notch with this entry of the franchise. As the story continues from where our great warrior Link tries to save the princess again.
Gameplay and Storyline
The game is more orientated towards the action packed scenes. It focuses on the adventure and exploration. This entry features some crazy RPG elements that you will in the later part of the game. Among other features include, the new leveling up feature for Link. He levels up with the experience points he picks along the way. Link the main character can cast spells. This is essential when he battles enemies. Though this part of the franchise is considered the most unique part of the franchise.
At the SNES event, this game was unveiled to gamers. This features a storyline which happened before the events of the last two entry. This game abandons the format of the last entry. Going back to the original formulae.
Making its debut on the SNES, A Link to the Past is a prequel to the first two entries while marking a return to the original Zelda
Gameplay and Storyline
The game mechanics has been refined and it follows the first entry concept idea. It introduces some new and unique features. Features like bows, arrows and other separate items. Link our hero is given ability to walk and run diagonally. Link has been upgraded with powerful item Pegasus Boots. With improved combat ability, Link can attack k sideways now. This entry of the game features multiple universe within the universe.
The next on the franchise is the Link's Awakening. It follows up on the story of the last entry. This entry doesn't feature the Princess Zelda and the kingdom of Hyrule. It doesn't feature the Triforce. It takes place outside the kingdom, in the lands of Koholint Island. For link to escape this nightmare, he is tasked to collect the 8 Instruments of Sirens. Which will be used to awaken the guardians of the island.
Gameplay and Storyline.
It follows the previous entry, as Link awakens on the island of Koholint. He is tasked to waking up the guardians of the island in order to leave. This entry features some cool graphics (colored). You can personalize your own custom dungeons in the game. The combat a action is more refined. And the game play better than previous entry.
It took a while before the release of the next installment. The reason being a change in graphics. The game upgraded from 2D to 3D, so much work was needed for the developers. Ocarina of Time was a hit when other 3D games flopped. It invited the game players on an amazing journey. A journey that provides them to adventure into a Mich larger Hyrule Kingdom in 3D.
Gameplay and Storyline
For starters, it was called an ambitious game. As it blew the minds of the gamers. It introduced some cool features into the game. The storyline is not exactly known where and when it took place. But we have Link our warrior having acquired a horse. Epona, Link's horse allowed him to travel as fast as possible and shoot arrows while riding it.
This story similar to the second installment of the franchise. Follows the Ocarina of Time, and it's a sequel to it. This change had lots of effects on the Zelda formula for games. Though it still share similar visual style with the first two installment. This installment replaces the popular Kingdom of Hyrule. The alternate reality of Termina becoming the new Hyrule. This edition sees our hero forced to relive the same 3 days. Similar to the popular movie Ground-Hog day. Link is tasked to preventing a giant moon from incapacitating the whole land.
Gameplay
Much smaller scope of land compared to the previous entry. Has much darker and mature theme compared to previous entry.
Storyline
Though we have two games, taking place in varying regions. Both tell an intricate and well connected story. You can only understand both games, when you play both. At first, you have to complete the first part of the game. Afterwards, you are given a form of password to move over to the other part which is a sequel.
Gameplay
This installment was at first planned to be a trilogy. But the idea was scrapped of due to some difficulties. The first part Oracle of Ages, is like a puzzled gameplay. While the other part the Oracle of Seasons. It has all the action and battle sequence you will enjoy.
Storyline
This installment is quite unique and different from the previous installment. It's visuals are way better and complements the game's world. It sees our hero Link sailing across islands. It is shown that the great Kingdom of Hyrule has been buried at the bottom of the sea. Link has got a magical tool that controls what direction he goes. The name of the tool is The Wind Waker.
Gameplay
The cartoonish gameplay and graphics was a bit of a divider among gamers. Though it is globally acclaimed as one of the best games of the franchise.
Storyline
This is an increased and more interesting fun filled version of the game. This installment sees our hero link journey through the game. In order to restore peace and happiness to Hyrule. He battles against an evil version of himself. This instalment has two modes for the players. The Adventure part and the Battle part.
Gameplay
The gameplay maintains the mechanics of previous installment. But with increased and better visual effects for the gamers to enjoy the game.
Storyline
Well this game is unique and has not been incorporated into the many Zelda games that followed. It allows gamers to adventure into the massive world of Zelda rather the miniature world of Zelda. As our hero Link, partners with a magical talking hat. This hat named Ezio, grants our hero the ability to become tiny. He then uses this power, to explore the hidden and amazing world of Hyrule.
Gameplay
Well, the mechanics in this entry in only for this entry. Since we are dealing with a miniature version of our hero. No other entry here as used this concept.
Storyline
Vastly different from the cartoonish themed Wind Waker. Twilight Princess is the complete opposite of it. It is darker and more matured. Our hero Link goes in a dark adventure with the aid a magical power. A power that sees him turn into a Wolf. He also has a interesting and mysterious creature called Midna. This creature serves as a guide to our beloved hero. It adds a concept from the previous installments, a multiple dimensions concept.
Gameplay
It offers the gamers, a more grounded Zelda experience when they use a gamepad. It is one of the best and most acclaimed Installment. It won lots of awards with its stunning graphics, and amazing Storyline. This makes the game one of the GOAT video games produced.
Storyline
Next on the list in this franchise is the Phantom Hourglass. It follows as a sequel to the Wind Waker's Storyline. It sees our hero Link as he adventures to save his friend. The friend being Tetra. With the help of the great Captain Linebeck.
Gameplay
It sees the game return to the top-dowm perspective of the original Zelda. It also introduces some new control techniques for players.
Storyline
This next installment of the franchise comes two years after the release of Phantom HourGlass. It is more of a better modified version of it. It is story of in which the Spirit tracks railroads. A railroad which is used for imprisoning an Ancient evil. They disappear throughout Hyrule. For the first time ever in the franchise, we get to see our hero Link working with Princess Zelda. As they both journey into restoring the spirit tracks. While defeating the powerful demon king.
Gameplay
The gameplay is similar to the previous installment. But it is more modified in Gameplay.
Storyline
Another solo storyline, this entry fully utilizes the Wii's unique controller. With improved mechanics and action sequence.
Gameplay
It was a commercial success in the video game market. But it received lots of criticism from fans. There were some designs that didn't bode well with players. This made developers tweak designs for the next entry on the list.
Storyline
This entry is considered to be the successor to the acclaimed Link to the past entry. It was released a decade after the release of a Link to the past. It takes place in the same setting as its predecessor.
Gameplay
New mechanics were introduced. One in particular allowed our hero Link to turn into 2D painting. That allowed him to slide along walls in the game. A more interesting and fun puzzle designs and new ways to sneak past your enemies in game.
Storyline
From the name, we can presume the Triforce are back. This marks the return of multiple players putting hands together to clear dangerous dungeons. It similar in cooperative gameplay seen in the four swords adventure.
Gameplay
Provided the gamers with some cool customization options. You can get outfits that improves your players ability.
Storyline
This is considered one of the best of the franchise. Some even regards it as one of the greatest of all time video games. It captures some of the best part of the game Zelda.
Gameplay
Being the largest and one of the most popular Zelda games. It is well detailed, has lots of secrets hidden from gamers to discover. Additional features like cooking and a better weapon durability.
Storyline
For now, details about the game is still scarce. But speculations whirl around that Link will be teaming up with Princess Zelda again. This time to defeat an old for, the powerful Ganon.
Gameplay
We can't say for sure what the gameplay will be like. But we are speculating it will be similar to the previous entry on the list.
In conclusion,
Hope we have given a lot of info about the games. The article has tried its possible best to provide readers with the best chronological order of the Adventures of Zelda. Thanks for reading!!!.
About Rachel Garza
Rachel Garza is a passionate writer with a deep fascination for technology and science. Born and raised in an intellectually stimulating environment, she developed an early interest in exploring the latest advancements and breakthroughs in these fields. Rachel's love for writing and her insatiable curiosity led her to pursue a career as a tech and science writer.
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