If you want to experience the Zelda games as they were originally released, following the chronological order of their debut is the way to go.
Here's a rundown of the main entries in The Legend of Zelda series in release order:
- The Legend of Zelda (1986)
- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987)
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991)
- The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993)
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
- The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000)
- The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages (2001)
- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002)
- The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures (2004)
- The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (2004)
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006)
- The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007)
- The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2009)
- The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011)
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2013)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (2015)
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023)
2. The Chronological Order:
Here's the Chronological Order,
a) Early History:
- Skyward Sword
- The Minish Cap
- Four Swords
b) Child Timeline:
- Majora's Mask
- Twilight Princess
- Four Swords Adventures
c) Adult Timeline:
- The Wind Waker
- Phantom Hourglass
- Spirit Tracks
d) Fallen Hero Timeline:
- A Link to the Past
- Link's Awakening
- Oracle of Seasons
- Oracle of Ages
- A Link Between Worlds
- Tri Force Heroes
- The Legend of Zelda
- The Adventure of Link
e) Era of Calamity:
- Age of Calamity
- Breath of the Wild
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Disclaimer: The chronological order mentioned in this blog is based on the established lore and events within The Legend of Zelda series up until September 2021. Please note that new games or official statements from Nintendo may potentially alter the chronological placement of certain titles in the future. Stay tuned for updates!
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