The Legend of Zelda

Nintendo's long-running action-adventure series has shaped puzzle design, exploration, and fantasy world-building for decades, from 8-bit dungeons through to the open-world scale of modern Zelda.

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1986 First release

140M+ Games sold

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Frequently asked questions — Zelda

What order should I play the Zelda games in?

Most Zelda releases work as standalone starting points. Ocarina of Time and A Link to the Past remain excellent entry routes for classic players, while Breath of the Wild is the broadest modern starting point.

Are Zelda games difficult?

They are usually more thoughtful than punishing. The challenge often comes from puzzle-solving, dungeon flow, and exploration rather than from relentless combat pressure.

Which Zelda releases are strongest on original hardware?

A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Wind Waker remain core collector favourites. Original packaging and special editions tend to carry the biggest premiums.