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Legend of Zelda (often referred to as simply Zelda) is a series of games by Nintendo that traditionally combine action-based gameplay with puzzle-solving and light role-playing elements. The games are set in a magical, medieval fantasy-like land of Hyrule, and for the most part feature at least three recurrent characters: the protagonist, a young boy named Link; the titular princess Zelda, whose rescue is usually the goal of the game; and the antagonist, an evil magician known as Ganon or Ganondorf.

The first game in the series, The Legend of Zelda (1986), was notable for adding extensive exploration and problem-solving in a vast game world to the action genre. The game was instrumental in paving the path for the birth of the so-called "action-adventures", and also influenced the development of action role-playing games. Further installments followed and expanded upon its formula. Early games usually had a top-down perspective (with the notable exception of the side-scrolling The Adventure of Link (1987), which also was the only game with true RPG elements in the series); later, Ocarina of Time (1998) made a shift to 3D for the series.

Zelda games are known for their character management, which lends a RPG-like flavor to the games. Link can equip weapons and armor, buy and sell items, visit towns, and talk to non-player characters. Link's abilities can be enhanced, and attributes raised; this is done by finding specific items that affect these attributes or by advancing the plot rather than by gathering experience points and leveling up.

Dungeons in Zelda games commonly contain various traps that the player has to overcome by using Link's items and abilities, in a light puzzle-solving fashion. The games often contain many secrets and optional areas, which may bestow benefits upon the protagonist but are not required to discover in order to complete the game.

See also * Legend of Zelda fangames

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Title Platforms Released
BS Zelda no Densetsu SNES 1995
box cover thumbnail BS Zelda no Densetsu: Inishie no Sekiban SNES 1997
box cover thumbnail Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the... Nintendo Switch 2019
box cover thumbnail Game & Watch Color Screen: The Legend of Zelda Dedicated handheld 2021
box cover thumbnail Game & Watch Multi Screen: Zelda Dedicated handheld 1989
box cover thumbnail Hyrule Warriors Wii U 2014
box cover thumbnail Hyrule Warriors (Limited Edition) Wii U 2014
box cover thumbnail Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Nintendo Switch 2020
box cover thumbnail Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2018
Hyrule Warriors: Hero of Hyrule Pack Wii U 2014
box cover thumbnail Hyrule Warriors: Legends Nintendo 3DS 2016
box cover thumbnail Hyrule Warriors: Legends (Limited Edition) Nintendo 3DS 2016
Hyrule Warriors: Master Quest Pack Wii U 2014
Hyrule Warriors: Twilight Princess Pack Wii U 2014
box cover thumbnail Link's Crossbow Training Wii 2007
box cover thumbnail Link: The Faces of Evil CD-i 1993
Mario Kart 8: The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8 Wii U 2014
box cover thumbnail My Nintendo Picross: The Legend of Zelda... Nintendo 3DS 2016
box cover thumbnail Picross NP Vol.5 SNES 1999
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda Game Boy Advance, NES, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Nintendo Switch 1986
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Nintendo 3DS 2013
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between... Nintendo 3DS 2013
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between... Nintendo 3DS 2013
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past SNES, Wii, Wii U, New Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch 1991
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the... Game Boy Advance 2002
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Wii U, Nintendo Switch 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild... Nintendo Switch 2017
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild... Nintendo Switch 2017
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild... Nintendo Switch 2017
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild... Nintendo Switch 2017
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild -... Wii U, Nintendo Switch 2017
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition GameCube 2003
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords -... Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS 2011
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures GameCube 2004
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Nintendo Switch 2019
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Game Boy 1993
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening... Nintendo Switch 2019
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening... Nintendo Switch 2019
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX Game Boy Color, Nintendo 3DS 1998
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Nintendo 64, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo Switch 2000
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask... Nintendo 64 2000
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Nintendo 3DS 2015
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D... Nintendo 3DS 2015
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Nintendo 64, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo Switch 1998
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time /... GameCube 2002
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Nintendo 3DS 2011
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D... Nintendo 3DS 2011
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Game Boy Color, Nintendo 3DS 2001
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons Game Boy Color, Nintendo 3DS 2001
box cover thumbnail The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Nintendo DS, Wii U 2007

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