Name |
Company |
Releasse
Year |
Version |
Notes |
The Legend of Zelda |
Nintendo |
1987 |
NES |
The very first Zelda game. I have owned mine since
July, 1987. Somehow, I beat it before school started that year. Gold cart. |
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link |
Nintendo |
1988 |
NES |
The second Zelda was a bit of an oddball, but we all loved it at the time. Gold cart. |
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past |
Nintendo |
1991 |
Super NES |
Originally titled Zelda III, this SNES game is in contention for my favorite Zelda game ever |
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening |
Nintendo |
1993 |
Game Boy |
The first Zelda game ever released for the Game Boy. It has become surprisingly expensive when CIB. |
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time |
Nintendo |
1998 |
Nintendo 64 |
The first 3D Zelda game, it is considered by many to be their favorite in the series. Gold cart. |
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker |
Nintendo |
2002 |
GameCube |
Because of the cel shading, it was highly controversial at the time of its release. Mostly loved these days, however. |
The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition |
Nintendo |
2003 |
GameCube |
Compilation disk featuring the two NES games, the two N64 games, a demo of Wind Waker, and videos |
The Legend of Zelda |
Nintendo |
2004 |
Game Boy Advance |
Port of the original NES game |
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess |
Nintendo |
2006 |
Wii |
Possibly my favorite Zelda game. I loved the Wii version with its
motion controls, even though the entire world is flipped. Incredible
dungeons. |
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass |
Nintendo |
2007 |
Nintendo DS |
This DS game has 3D cel-shaded graphics like The Wind Waker. Not surprising, since the game follows the story of WW. |
Link's Crossbow Training |
Nintendo |
2007 |
Wii |
Target practice game that came bundled with the Wii Zapper |
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Limited Edition
Pack) |
Nintendo |
2011 |
Wii |
This version came with a special edition, gold Wiimote with built-in MotionPlus. Exceptional accuracy with motion controls. |
Nintendo 3DS XL - The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Edition | Nintendo | 2013 | Nintendo 3DS | Zelda-themed special edition of the 3DS XL |
Wii U - Legend of Zelda Wind Waker Deluxe Set | Nintendo | 2013 | Wii U | Zelda-themed special edition of the Wii U, with awesome gold controller |
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds |
Nintendo |
2013 |
Nintendo 3DS |
Very similar look to Link to the Past. I just started playing this, and it'ss amazing o far! |
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD | Nintendo | 2013 | Wii U | The Wind Waker with better graphics |
Hyrule Warriors | Nintendo | 2014 | Wii U | Zelda-themed Wii U game with the gameplay of Koei's Dynasty Warriors |
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes |
Nintendo |
2015 |
Nintendo 3DS |
Multiplayer campaign game with three players. Interesting how there are three link's in the game! |
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD |
Nintendo |
2016 |
Wii U |
Twilight Princess with better graphics. Sealed. |
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild |
Nintendo |
2017 |
Switch |
Massive open world Zelda game that launched with the Switch. Very long and entertaining. |
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening |
Nintendo |
2019 |
Switch |
Remake of the original Game Boy version, but with updated graphics and sound. Flawless translation. |
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Dreamer Edition) |
Nintendo |
2019 |
Switch |
Special edition version with many extras. Sealed. |
Game & Watch Color Screen: The Legend of Zelda |
Nintendo |
2021 |
Game & Watch |
Just like they did with Super Mario Bros. the previous year, we got a Zelda anniversary handheld |
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD | Nintendo | 2021 | Switch | HD remaster of Skyward Sword for the Switch with several improvements |
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Collector's
Edition) |
Nintendo |
2023 |
Switch |
Special edition version with many extras. Sequel to Breath of the Wild. Sealed. |
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom | Nintendo | 2024 | Switch | Link
is captured and you must rescue him. You play the role of Princess
Zelda. Graphically, it looks like the Link's Awakening remake for the
Switch. |