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| Legend of Zelda | |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Games | List of all games |
| Debut | The Legend of Zelda (1986) |
| Gallery | GH Gallery |
The second most popular of Nintendo's internal game franchises, The Legend of Zelda doesn't have nearly as many games as the Mario series. Despite this, each game has been of good quality.
History
The franchise was first started by Shigeru Miyamoto. The game was inspired by the summers he spent exploring the countryside around his home. Especially influential was a series of caves he found.
The most influential game in the series was the first, The Legend of Zelda. The game, while it had action, was mostly about exploration. The player is given very little direction about where to go and has to figure it out himself. The game introduced Link, Zelda, Ganon, and the Triforce, among other things.
Second only to the original in influence is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. This was the first 3D incarnation of the game. Many of the characters introduced in this game, including Malon, Talon, and the Marathon Man, have appeared in newer Zelda games. This also introduced Link's horse, Epona, and his fairy companion, Navi.
Continuity
The Legend of Zelda series is among the most well-known in video games for having the most confusing of timelines. Very few games reference to another game, although recently all console games since The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask have referenced back to Ocarina of Time. These references are vague, but give a loose basis for a timeline based on that.
Most Zelda games are based largely around the three main characters - Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf. Their fates are usually tied largely in with the Triforce and the Master Sword. As a result, many of the games that take place in Hyrule feature very similar stories, though each game more complicated than the previous game.
Another notable set of games that are tied together are the Four Swords trilogy. These games follow an implied order of The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords, and The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures. All three of these games feature Vaati and the Four Sword as focal points.