History of Zelda

[Fierce_Deity]

Have you ever heard someone say: "The Legend of Zelda isn't that great"? Well, let's list the feats of greatness that the LoZ series has wreaked upon the world of gaming.

The Legend of Zelda - Arguably the greatest NES game in existence. Not only was it the very first home console game to feature a save feature but also the style of gameplay itself was revolutionary at that time.

A Link to the Past - Widely considered the greatest SNES game.

Link's Awakening - Arguably the best game for GB/GBC

Ocarina of Time - Not only is this considered the greatest N64 game, but it was also allegedly the greatest game of all time, at the time.

Wind Waker - Named fourth best GameCube game of all time, and its cel-shaded style is constantly argued about to be great and not so great, which truly shows how much of an impact it made in the gaming world.

Minish Cap - Awarded best Gameboy Advance game of 2005

Twilight Princess -Currently considered the greatest Wii game in existence, and also won a countless number of awards, including "Best Game" of 2006.

So, the next time you hear someone say something along those lines, bring up the fact that the Legend of Zelda series has made a significant mark on nearly every Nintendo console. If that's not greatness, then what is?

[Dabombster]

I'm amazed you knew Zelda was the first game with a save feature...

Anyway, Zelda has made a huge impact on the gaming community nowadays. Ocarina of Time places second in IGN's top 100 games of all time, and Link to the Past is pulling eleventh. Both games beat out Halo, which has been famed as the "Greatest game ever". Zelda has brought many new and exciting things to the table.

Zelda is definitely one of the better series in my mind, and has indeed brought a lot of new things, and done great things. But there will always be people who don't like it. My guess is they can't figure out how to beat it, or just don't like puzzles. Most of the gamers these days seem to just enjoy the action and shooting games. Oh well, their loss.

[PrinceofDarkness]

I'm amazed you knew Zelda was the first game with a save feature...


Actually it was the first Eu/north american nes game with a save feature, the fds games all had them in japan since the game was on a disk.

[cyclonegod]

You forgot some titles, but he is correct. The LoZ series has to be one of the best game series EVER. And they'll probably keep going. FOREVER. MUWAHAHAHAA!!!! Ok, I got carried away. BUT WOULDN'T THAT BE AWESOME?!?!?!

[Skull_Kid]

ALttP is one of the best SNES games ever..i still prefer Super Metroid:)

[chrisbg99]

Have you ever heard someone say: "The Legend of Zelda isn't that great"?

On occasion. Usually it the last thing they say before my nerd rage instantly immolates them.

[El Bagu]

Actually it was the first Eu/north american nes game with a save feature, the fds games all had them in japan since the game was on a disk.

Oh, really! Interesting stuff!!