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Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda
'The Legend of Zelda' was the first Zelda game released by Nintendo, first game to feature a battery-powered save function. -
'Zelda II: The Adventure of Link' was released
This was a direct sequel to the first game. It also shifted the perspective to a side-scrolling view rather than keeping the top-down view of its predecessor. -
'A Link to the Past' was released.
This game was a return to the traditional Legend of Zelda gameplay. Also, this game was considered one of the high points of the series. -
'Link's Awakening' was released on the GameBoy
The game featured traditional top-down Legend of Zelda gameplay, and was the first to be released on the GameBoy. It introduced several new abilities for Link, including the ability to jump. -
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' was released on Nintendo 64
An important innovation was the revolutionary "Z-targeting" system which allowed Link to lock on to a single target and focus on fighting him, dedicating sword swipes and enabling evasive maneuvering. -
'Majora's Mask' was released on Nindendo 64
The biggest change was the fact that there was a three day time limit to finish the game. On the third day, the moon would collide with Termina (the main world in Majora's Mask) and the game would end. To prevent this, the Ocarina can be played to move from day to day. -
'Oracle of Ages' and 'Oracle of Seasons' were released together
They were built to interact uniquely by passwords, making it so that in the respective game the player could unlock the true ending. Oracle of Ages is the more puzzle-oriented of the two, while Oracle of Seasons is more action-based -
'Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker' was released on GameCube
Along with the cel-shaded graphics came new changes. Instead of Epona, Link's trusty horse in previous games, Wind Waker features a talking boat which Link uses to sail to the game's many islands -
'The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures' was released on the GameBoy Advance
It was based on the handheld game Four Swords on the Game Boy Advance. This was more of a spin-off game than an actual game in the Legend of Zelda series, with gameplay being level based and primarily multiplayer. -
'The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap' was released on the GameBoy Advanced
The gameplay is traditional Legend of Zelda gameplay. This game is explaining the origins of not only Link's trademark green cap, but also the Four Swords. -
'The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess' was released on the Wii
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was released simultaneously with the Wii launch on November 19th. Much of the game was played in Link's wolf form, with the companion (a small imp named Midna) riding on his back. -
'The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks' ws released on Nindendo DS
The game maintained the same basic gameplay and graphical style of its predecessor, though players now navigate the overworld by steam train instead of steam boat. Players also get to take control of a ghostly version of Zelda during the game, allowing possession of the Phantoms that roam certain dungeons. -
'The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword' was released on the Wii
The graphics for this game is a mix of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess. This game was claimed to be the first of the actual series, by the way the gameplay occures, not release dates. -
'The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass' was released on the Nindendo DS
It is a direct sequel to Wind Waker, so naturally it has the same cel-shaded visuals. Phantom Hourglass is the same top-down view as other Legend of Zelda games. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom HourglassPhantom Hourglass is controlled completely with the touch screen.
