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== Timelines == | |||
=== Original timeline: the last hero and Hyrule's decline === | |||
The first four legends of Zelda belong to the same timeline, without any doubt: | |||
* 1. '''[[The Legend of Zelda]]:''' Ganon is defeated and killed. | |||
* 2. '''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]:''' attempt to resurrect Ganon. | |||
* 3. '''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]:''' a prequel<ref><small> '''Prequel''' = se<u>quel</u> taking place in a <u>pre</u>vious time. </small></ref>, telling the rise of Ganon in the land of Hyrule. | |||
* 4. '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]:''' Ganon appears in a nightmare, i.e. in memories of the past. | |||
The two games for Broadcast Satellaview (''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]'' and ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Inishie no Sekiban|BS Ancient Stone Tablets]]'') belong to this timeline, too. | |||
After that, the 5th Legend of Zelda (''Ocarina of Time'') openly contradicted the story of Link's childhood as told in the 3rd one. It created a continuity problem, thus setting the base for a different timeline. | |||
Years later, more games belonging to this first timeline were released: | |||
* 7. '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''' & '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]:''' another attempt ot resurrect Ganon. | |||
* 16. '''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link between Worlds]]''' (original title: ''"Triforce of the Gods 2"''): a direct sequel to the 3rd Legend of Zelda (original title: ''"Triforce of the Gods"''). | |||
* 17. '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|Tri Force Heroes]]:''' a further sequel to the 3rd Legend of Zelda. | |||
=== Central timeline: the gods, the Hero of Time, his descendants, and the Dark World === | |||
In 1998, the 5th Legend of Zelda created a chronology problem that received an official answer only thirteen years later, in 2011. With ''Ocarina of Time'', the chronology of the various legends of Zelda splits in three: the [[#Original timeline: the last hero and Hyrule's decline|#Last hero timeline]] above, this "central" timeline, and the [[#New World timeline and the Hero of Wind|#New world timeline]] below. | |||
The following legends belong to this central timeline, before and after the "three-fork": | |||
* Legends featuring the magical Ocarina: | |||
** 5. '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]:''' it tells how the desert raider Ganondorf turned into the monstruous Ganon. | |||
** 6. '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]:''' a direct sequel to the 5th Legend of Zelda. | |||
* Legends featuring the Four Sword and Vaati: | |||
** 8. '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]:''' set before ''Ocarina of Time''. | |||
** 10. '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]:''' set after ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''Majora's Mask''. | |||
** 11. '''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]:''' a prequel to the other two, telling how Vaati of the Minish people turned into a demon. | |||
* 12. '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]:''' set after ''Majora's Mask''. | |||
* 15. '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]:''' set before ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''The Minish Cap''. | |||
=== New World timeline and the Hero of Wind === | |||
In 2003, the 9th Legend of Zelda (''"The Wind Waker"'') openly contradicted both the 3rd and 5th legends of Zelda about the childhood of Link and the origins of Ganondorf. It was the start of a new timeline. | |||
* 9. '''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]:''' Ganondorf if a sea pirate, instead of a desert raider. | |||
* 13. '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]:''' a direct sequel to the above. | |||
* 14. '''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]:''' a direct sequel to the two above. | |||
=== Future timeline === | |||
The 18th Legend of Zelda (''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'') is officially set long, long after all known legends. In fact, it includes references to all the three timelines above. | |||
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The Legend of Zelda is one of Nintendo's most famous series, 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 Ganon). Traditionally Link would fight his nemesis Ganon 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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Main series titles
Original title | Localized title | Year | Systems and remakes |
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ゼルダの伝説 The Hyrule Fantasy Legend of Zelda: The Hyrule Fantasy |
The Legend of Zelda | 1986 | NES SNES (BS The Legend of Zelda; fan translation) |
リンクの冒険 Link's Adventure |
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link | 1987 | NES |
ゼルダの伝説 神々のトライフォース Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods |
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past | 1991 | SNES, GBA (within Four Swords) SNES (BS Ancient Stone Tablets; fan translation) |
ゼルダの伝説 夢をみる島 Legend of Zelda: Dream Island |
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening | 1993 | GB, GBC (Deluxe) |
ゼルダの伝説 時のオカリナ Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time |
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | 1998 | N64, NGC & 3DS (Master Quest) |
ゼルダの伝説 ムジュラの仮面 Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask |
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask | 2000 | N64, 3DS |
ゼルダの伝説 ふしぎの木の実 ~大地の章~ Legend of Zelda: Mysterious Seeds ~Chapter of Time Space~ |
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages | 2001 | GBC |
ゼルダの伝説 ふしぎの木の実 ~時空の章~ Legend of Zelda: Mysterious Seeds ~Chapter of Earth~ |
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons | 2001 | GBC |
ゼルダの伝説 4つの剣 Legend of Zelda: Four Swords |
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords | 2002 | GBA |
ゼルダの伝説 風のタクト Legend of Zelda: Tact of Wind |
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker | 2003 | NGC, Wii U |
ゼルダの伝説 4つの剣+ Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Plus |
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures | 2004 | NGC |
ゼルダの伝説 ふしぎのぼうし Legend of Zelda: Mysterious Cap |
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap | 2005 | GBA |
ゼルダの伝説 トワイライトプリンセス Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess |
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess | 2006 | NGC, Wii, Wii U |
ゼルダの伝説 夢幻の砂時計 Legend of Zelda: Illusion Hourglass |
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass | 2007 | NDS |
ゼルダの伝説 大地の汽笛 Legend of Zelda: Train Whistle of the Wide World |
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks | 2009 | NDS |
ゼルダの伝説 スカイウォードソード Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword |
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword | 2012 | Wii |
ゼルダの伝説 神々のトライフォース2 Legend of Zelda: Triforce of the Gods 2 |
The Legend of Zelda: A Link between Worlds | 2013 | 3DS |
ゼルダの伝説 トライフォース3銃士 Legend of Zelda: The Three Triforce Musketeers |
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes | 2015 | 3DS |
Timelines
Original timeline: the last hero and Hyrule's decline
The first four legends of Zelda belong to the same timeline, without any doubt:
- 1. The Legend of Zelda: Ganon is defeated and killed.
- 2. The Adventure of Link: attempt to resurrect Ganon.
- 3. A Link to the Past: a prequel[1], telling the rise of Ganon in the land of Hyrule.
- 4. Link's Awakening: Ganon appears in a nightmare, i.e. in memories of the past.
The two games for Broadcast Satellaview (BS The Legend of Zelda and BS Ancient Stone Tablets) belong to this timeline, too.
After that, the 5th Legend of Zelda (Ocarina of Time) openly contradicted the story of Link's childhood as told in the 3rd one. It created a continuity problem, thus setting the base for a different timeline.
Years later, more games belonging to this first timeline were released:
- 7. Oracle of Ages & Oracle of Seasons: another attempt ot resurrect Ganon.
- 16. A Link between Worlds (original title: "Triforce of the Gods 2"): a direct sequel to the 3rd Legend of Zelda (original title: "Triforce of the Gods").
- 17. Tri Force Heroes: a further sequel to the 3rd Legend of Zelda.
Central timeline: the gods, the Hero of Time, his descendants, and the Dark World
In 1998, the 5th Legend of Zelda created a chronology problem that received an official answer only thirteen years later, in 2011. With Ocarina of Time, the chronology of the various legends of Zelda splits in three: the #Last hero timeline above, this "central" timeline, and the #New world timeline below.
The following legends belong to this central timeline, before and after the "three-fork":
- Legends featuring the magical Ocarina:
- 5. Ocarina of Time: it tells how the desert raider Ganondorf turned into the monstruous Ganon.
- 6. Majora's Mask: a direct sequel to the 5th Legend of Zelda.
- Legends featuring the Four Sword and Vaati:
- 8. Four Swords: set before Ocarina of Time.
- 10. Four Swords Adventures: set after Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask.
- 11. The Minish Cap: a prequel to the other two, telling how Vaati of the Minish people turned into a demon.
- 12. Twilight Princess: set after Majora's Mask.
- 15. Skyward Sword: set before Ocarina of Time and The Minish Cap.
New World timeline and the Hero of Wind
In 2003, the 9th Legend of Zelda ("The Wind Waker") openly contradicted both the 3rd and 5th legends of Zelda about the childhood of Link and the origins of Ganondorf. It was the start of a new timeline.
- 9. The Wind Waker: Ganondorf if a sea pirate, instead of a desert raider.
- 13. Phantom Hourglass: a direct sequel to the above.
- 14. Spirit Tracks: a direct sequel to the two above.
Future timeline
The 18th Legend of Zelda (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) is officially set long, long after all known legends. In fact, it includes references to all the three timelines above.
- ↑ Prequel = sequel taking place in a previous time.
Pages in category "The Legend of Zelda"
The following 37 pages are in this category, out of 37 total.
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- The Legend of Zelda 2: Link no Bouken
- The Legend of Zelda
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
- The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
- The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
- The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest
- The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
- The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
- The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition
- The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
- The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords
- The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)
- The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
- The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
- The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
- The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
- Link's Crossbow Training
- Link: The Faces of Evil