The Legend of Zelda (Core Series)

The series centers on Link, the elf-like player character and chief protagonist. Link is often given the task of rescuing Princess Zelda and the kingdom of Hyrule from Ganon, an evil warlord turned demon who is the principal antagonist of the series; however, other settings and antagonists have appeared in several games. The plots commonly involve a relic known as the Triforce, a set of three golden triangles representing the virtues of Courage, Wisdom and Power that together are omnipotent. The protagonist in each game is usually not the same incarnation of Link, but a few exceptions exist.

The Legend of Zelda games feature a mixture of puzzles, action, adventure/battle gameplay, and exploration. These elements have remained constant throughout the series, but with refinements and additions featured in each new game. Later games in the series also include stealth gameplay, where the player must avoid enemies while proceeding through a level, as well as racing elements. Although the games can be beaten with a minimal amount of exploration and side quests, the player is frequently rewarded with helpful items or increased abilities for solving puzzles or exploring hidden areas. Some items are consistent and appear many times throughout the series (such as bombs and bomb flowers, which can be used both as weapons and to open blocked or hidden doorways; boomerangs, which can kill or paralyze enemies; keys for locked doors; magic swords, shields, and bows and arrows), while others are unique to a single game.

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List of main Legend of Zelda Games:

• The Legend of Zelda 1986 [NES] -
• The Adventure of Link 1987 [NES]
• A Link to the Past 1991 [SNES] -
• Link's Awakening 1993 [GB] -
• Ocarina of Time 1998 [N64] -
• Majora's Mask 2000 [N64] -
• Oracle of Ages 2001 [GBC] -
• Oracle of Seasons 2001 [GBC] -
• The Wind Waker 2002 [GCN] -
• A Link to the Past & Four Swords 2003 [GBA]
• Four Swords Adventures 2004 [GCN with GBA support]
• The Minish Cap 2004 [GBA] -
• Twilight Princess 2006 [GCN] and [Wii]
• Phantom Hourglass 2007 [NDS] -
• Spirit Tracks 2009 [NDS]
• Skyward Sword 2011 [Wii] -
• A Link Between Worlds 2013 [3DS] -
• Tri Force Heroes 2015 [3DS]
• Breath of the Wild 2017 [Switch] -