The Legend of Zelda Games
The Legend of Zelda is one of the most iconic and beloved video game series over the last 30 years. Since its debut in 1986, there have been numerous installments in the series. In this article, we will explore how many Legend of Zelda games have been released and the different game styles that are available.
Main Series
At this point in time, there are a total of twenty-two core games in the series. The core games include characters such as Link, Zelda, and Ganon. These games span across multiple Nintendo systems, from the Nintendo Entertainment System, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy and Nintendo 64 and more.
- Game Boy Games: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons
- Nintendo Entertainment System: The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
- Nintendo 64: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
- GameCube: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
- Nintendo DS: The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
- Wii: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
- Nintendo 3DS: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
- Wii U: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Nintendo Switch: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Remaster)
Spin-off Series
In addition to the main series, there are also several spin-off games that do not feature Link or Zelda as the main character, such as Cadence of Hyrule and Hyrule Warriors.
- Game Boy Advance: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
- Nintendo DS: The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Crossbow Training
- Nintendo 3DS: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, Cadence of Hyrule
- Wii U: Hyrule Warriors
- Nintendo Switch: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda
Conclusion
In conclusion, there have been a total of twenty-two main Legend of Zelda games and six spin-off games since its debut in 1986. There is a wide variety of different games to choose from, and the series is still growing with new installments. Whether you are a fan of classic or modern games, the Legend of Zelda series is sure to have something for you.
