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*''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]''
*''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy)|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]''
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*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom]]''


==Remakes==
==Remasters==
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords#Four Swords Anniversary Edition|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords#Four Swords Anniversary Edition|The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD]]''
 
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)]]''
==Remakes==
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]])


==Spin-Off Games/Side Games==
==Spin-Off Games/Side Games==
*''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]'': Released as part of a bundle with the Wii Zapper and features enemies from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''.
*''[[Link's Crossbow Training]]'': Released as part of a bundle with the Wii Zapper and features enemies from ''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''.
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest]]'': Released as part of ''[[Nintendo Land]]''.
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest]]'': Released as part of ''[[Nintendo Land]]''.
*''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'': A [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]] game inspired by the Dynasty Warriors series.
*''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'': A [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]] game inspired by the ''Dynasty Warriors'' series.
*''[[Hyrule Warriors Legends]]'': A [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] game inspired by the Dynasty Warriors series.
**''[[Hyrule Warriors Legends]]'': An expanded port of ''Hyrule Warriors'' for the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
*''[[Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition]]'': A [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]] game inspired by the Dynasty Warriors series.
**''[[Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition]]'': A port of ''Hyrule Warriors'' for the [[Nintendo Switch]] including all the content, including DLC, from both the original version and ''Hyrule Warriors Legends''.
*''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'': A Switch crossover game primarily based on ''Crypt of the Necrodancer'', featuring elements from the Zelda series.
*''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'': A Switch crossover game primarily based on ''Crypt of the Necrodancer'', featuring elements from the ''Zelda'' series.
*''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'': A prequel to ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'' for the [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]] inspired by the Dynasty Warriors series.
*''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'': A prequel to ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'' for the [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]] inspired by the ''Dynasty Warriors'' series.


===CD-i Games===
===CD-i Games===
In 1993, Phillips gained the right to use several Nintendo characters, including [[Link]], [[Zelda]], and Mario. As a result, they released three ''Zelda'' games on the Phillips CD-i. These games are not considered canon and are infamous for their poor quality.
In [[1993]], Philips gained the right to use several Nintendo characters, including [[Link]], [[Zelda]], and Mario. As a result, they released three ''Zelda'' games on the [[Philips CD-i]]. These games are not considered canon and are infamous for their poor quality.


*''[[Link: The Faces of Evil]]''
*''[[Link: The Faces of Evil]]''
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*''[[Too Much Tingle Pack]]'': Released as DSiWare in Japan only.
*''[[Too Much Tingle Pack]]'': Released as DSiWare in Japan only.


===BS Games===
===Satellaview Games===
Three ''Zelda'' games were offered for download on the [[Satellaview]] add-on for the Super Famicom. The first two were previously released games, while the third was a completely new game.
Three ''Zelda'' games were offered for download on the [[Satellaview]] add-on for the Super Famicom:
*''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]''
*''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]'' (two versions, MAP 1 and MAP 2, based on the original ''The Legend of Zelda'')
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods|BS The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods]]''
*''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets]]'' (a sequel of sorts to ''A Link to the Past'')
*''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets]]''
*''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods]]'' (Satellaview port of ''A Link to the Past'' with no significant changes)


===LCD Games===
===LCD Games===
*''[[Zelda (Game & Watch)]]''
*[[Zelda (Game & Watch)|''Zelda'' Game & Watch Multi Screen ZL-65]]
**The Game & Watch ''Zelda'' was included as an unlockable bonus game in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 4]]'' for the [[Game Boy Advance]]
*''[[The Legend of Zelda Game Watch]]'' (Nelsonic Game Watch)
*''[[The Legend of Zelda Game Watch]]'' (Nelsonic Game Watch)
*''The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods (Barcode Battler II)''
*''The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods (Barcode Battler II)''
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==Compilations==
==Compilations==
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition]]''
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition]]''
Features ''The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'', ''Ocarina of Time'', ''Majora's Mask'', and a playable demo of ''The Wind Waker''. Only released as part of a GameCube bundle.
Features ''The Legend of Zelda'', ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'', ''Ocarina of Time'', ''Majora's Mask'', and a playable demo of ''The Wind Waker''. Only released as part of a [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] bundle.


==Other Games Featuring Zelda Characters==
==Other Games Featuring Zelda Characters==
Besides the main ''Zelda'' series and its spin-off games, ''Zelda'' characters have been featured in other games series as well.
Besides the main ''Zelda'' series and its spin-off games, ''Zelda'' characters have been featured in other video game series as well.
*''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'': Features [[Link]] as a playable character, as well as a stage based on [[Hyrule Castle]].
*''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'': Features [[Link]] as a playable character, as well as a stage based on [[Hyrule Castle]].
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'': Features Link, [[Young Link]], [[[Zelda]]/[[Sheik]], and [[Ganon]]dorf as playable characters.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'': Features Link, [[Young Link]], [[Zelda]]/[[Sheik]], and [[Ganon]]dorf as playable characters.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'': Features Link, [[Toon Link]], Zelda/Sheik, and Ganondorf as playable characters.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'': Features Link, [[Toon Link]], Zelda/Sheik, and Ganondorf as playable characters.
*''[[Soulcalibur II]]'': Link is featured as a playable character in the GameCube version.
*''[[SoulCalibur II]]'': Link is featured as a playable character in the GameCube version.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'': Features Link, Toon Link, Zelda, Sheik, and Ganondorf as playable characters.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'': Features Link, Toon Link, Zelda, Sheik, and Ganondorf as playable characters.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'': Features Link, Young Link, Toon Link, Zelda, Sheik, and Ganondorf as playable characters.
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'': Features Link, Young Link, Toon Link, Zelda, Sheik, and Ganondorf as playable characters.
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In addition, a significant number of games have [[Cameos of The Legend of Zelda]].
In addition, a significant number of games have [[Cameos of The Legend of Zelda]].


==Awards & Acheivements==
==Awards & Achievements==
===Guiness World Records 2010 Gamer's Edition===
===Guiness World Records 2010 Gamer's Edition===
*''The Legend of Zelda'' came 3rd in 'Top 50 Videogame Series', just losing out to ''Call of Duty'' (2nd) and ''Halo'' (1st).
*''The Legend of Zelda'' came 3rd in 'Top 50 Videogame Series', just losing out to ''Call of Duty'' (2nd) and ''Halo'' (1st).
:*This makes it the highest ranking Nintendo franchise on the list.
:*This makes it the highest-ranking Nintendo franchise on the list.
*''Ocarina of Time'' won 'Most Critically Acclaimed Game of All Time'.
*''Ocarina of Time'' won 'Most Critically Acclaimed Game of All Time'.
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