'''The Legend of Zelda''' (often simply called ''Zelda'' or ''LoZ'') is one of [[:Category:Nintendo|Nintendo]]'s most famous titles, and one of the longest running series. A ''Zelda'' game has appeared on every Nintendo console, an accomplishment shared only with ''[[:Category:Mario|Mario]]''. The games are [[:Category:Adventure|adventure]] games that focus primarily on puzzle soving and exploration. The only game to radically break from the normal style was [[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]], which was a sidescrolling game with [[:Category:RPG|RPG]] elements.
'''The Legend of Zelda''' (often simply called ''Zelda'' or ''LoZ'') is one of [[:Category:Nintendo|Nintendo]]'s most famous titles, and one of the longest running series. A ''Zelda'' game has appeared on every Nintendo console, an accomplishment shared only with ''[[:Category:Mario|Mario]]''. The games are [[:Category:Adventure|adventure]] games that focus primarily on puzzle soving and exploration. The only game to radically break from the normal style was [[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]], which was a sidescrolling game with [[:Category:RPG|RPG]] elements.
The games generally revolve around a young adventurer, Link, and his quest to save the land from an evil force (usually Gannon). Traditionally Link would fight his nemisis Gannon at the end, and have to save Princess Zelda at some point. In modern games, Zelda has become less of a damsel in distress and has taken a more active role in fighting evil.
The games generally revolve around a young adventurer, Link, and his quest to save the land from an evil force (usually Gannon). Traditionally Link would fight his nemesis Gannon at the end, and have to save Princess Zelda at some point. In modern games, Zelda has become less of a damsel in distress and has taken a more active role in fighting evil.
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== Zelda games ==
==Zelda games==
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=== Main series ===
===Main series===
* '''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''' for the [[:Category:NES|NES]] and [[:Category:Game Boy Advance|GBA]]
* '''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''' for the [[:Category:NES|NES]] and [[:Category:Game Boy Advance|GBA]]
* '''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]''' for the Satellaview
* '''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]''' for the Satellaview
* '''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]''' for the [[:Category:NES|NES]]
* '''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]''' for the [[:Category:NES|NES]]
* '''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]''' for the [[:Category:Super Nintendo|SNES]]
* '''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]''' for the [[:Category:SNES|SNES]]
* '''[[BS Zelda: Kodai no Sekiban]]''' for the Satellaview
* '''[[BS Zelda: Kodai no Sekiban]]''' for the Satellaview
* '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''' for the [[:Category:Game Boy|Game Boy]]
* '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''' for the [[:Category:Game Boy|Game Boy]]
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* '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass]]''' for the [[:Category:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]]
* '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass]]''' for the [[:Category:Nintendo DS|Nintendo DS]]
=== CD-i games ===
===CD-i games===
These three games were created by Phillips for their [[:Category:CD-i|CD-i]] system. They are not part of the official chronology, and their existance is often unacknowledged by Nintendo and gamers alike.
These three games were created by Phillips for their [[:Category:CD-i|CD-i]] system. They are not part of the official chronology, and their existence is often unacknowledged by Nintendo and gamers alike.
* '''[[Link: The Faces of Evil]]'''
* '''[[Link: The Faces of Evil]]'''
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* '''[[Zelda's Adventure]]'''
* '''[[Zelda's Adventure]]'''
== Chronology ==
==Chronology==
:''See [http://zelda.wikia.com/wiki/Legend_of_Zelda_Timeline The Legend of Zelda Timeline] and the [http://zelda.wikia.com/wiki/Timeline_Theory_Page Timeline Theory page] at the [http://zelda.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Zelda Wiki] for more information on the chronology.''
:''See [http://zelda.wikia.com/wiki/Legend_of_Zelda_Timeline The Legend of Zelda Timeline] and the [http://zelda.wikia.com/wiki/Timeline_Theory_Page Timeline Theory page] at the [http://zelda.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Zelda Wiki] for more information on the chronology.''
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It has also be suggested within the fan community that each "generation" is actually the same thing - the legends have just changed over geography and time. In effect, each generation is the same story, just told by a different person. The creators of the series maintain that there is in fact a timeline and each game is a unique story.
It has also be suggested within the fan community that each "generation" is actually the same thing - the legends have just changed over geography and time. In effect, each generation is the same story, just told by a different person. The creators of the series maintain that there is in fact a timeline and each game is a unique story.
=== Generation 1 ===
===Generation 1===
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
=== Generation 2 ===
===Generation 2===
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''
=== Generation 3 ===
===Generation 3===
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
=== Generation 4 ===
===Generation 4===
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
=== Generation 5 ===
===Generation 5===
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''
=== Generation 6 ===
===Generation 6===
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
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# ''[[BS Zelda: Kodai no Sekiban]]''
# ''[[BS Zelda: Kodai no Sekiban]]''
=== Generation 7 ===
===Generation 7===
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
# ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
# ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
# ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
== Resources ==
==Resources==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda_series_games Game list]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda_series_games Game list]
* [http://www.zelda.com Zelda.com] - Official site, featuring an encyclopedia
* [http://www.zelda.com Zelda.com] - Official site, featuring an encyclopedia
The Legend of Zelda (often simply called Zelda or LoZ) is one of Nintendo's most famous titles, and one of the longest running series. A Zelda game has appeared on every Nintendo console, an accomplishment shared only with Mario. The games are adventure games that focus primarily on puzzle soving and exploration. The only game to radically break from the normal style was Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, which was a sidescrolling game with RPG elements.
The games generally revolve around a young adventurer, Link, and his quest to save the land from an evil force (usually Gannon). Traditionally Link would fight his nemesis Gannon at the end, and have to save Princess Zelda at some point. In modern games, Zelda has become less of a damsel in distress and has taken a more active role in fighting evil.
Two games were only available in Japan for download through Nintendo's short lived satilite broadcast system. BS Zelda is a remake of the original series so it falls into the timeline at the same spot as the original game. Kodai no Sekiban[1] (Stone Tablets of Antiquity) takes place in the same world as, and is a direct sequel to, A Link to the Past.
These three games were created by Phillips for their CD-i system. They are not part of the official chronology, and their existence is often unacknowledged by Nintendo and gamers alike.
The actual chronology of Zelda is rather confusing. While it may seem like a straight forward chronology at first, the games have been divided into clusters of games taking place separated by centuries ("generations"). As a result games that used to be sequential are now practically unrelated. For example, A Link to the Past used to be a direct prequel to The Legend of Zelda, but now takes place in a different generation, with a completely different Link, Zelda, and Gannon.
Notes
Generation 5 could come after Generation 6 and possibly 7.
Link's Awakening and Kodai no Sekiban may take place at the same time
It has also be suggested within the fan community that each "generation" is actually the same thing - the legends have just changed over geography and time. In effect, each generation is the same story, just told by a different person. The creators of the series maintain that there is in fact a timeline and each game is a unique story.
