Nintendo is the company to thank for this, as it has developed almost all of the Zelda titles.
Yet, the word ‘almost’ is key, as Nintendo hasn’t developed every game in the series.
These games from The Legend of Zelda series have the strongest storylines.
Other developers have made some, too.
Here are the ones that stand out the most.
The similarities between Hyrule Warriors and Dynasty Warriors are clear.
If you made a Dynasty Warriors game with Zelda characters, it would be Hyrule Warriors.
So, this is a more combat-focused take on the Legend of Zelda series.
The Minish Cap is one of the studio’s best attempts at a Zelda game.
Unlike some non-Nintendo Zelda titles, it’s actually very similar to the main games.
Link is the iconic protagonist from the Legend of Zelda.
But not all versions of the green tunic-wearing warrior are equal in power.
6Cadence Of Hyrule
Cadence of Hyrule was developed by Brace Yourself Games.
The studio is best known for the NecroDancer games.
In fact, Cadence of Hyrule is a combination of the Crypt of the NecroDancer and Legend of Zelda.
The game is set in Hyrule and contains classic Legend of Zelda characters like Link and Zelda.
However, the gameplay is different from that of a traditional Zelda adventure.
So, it’s a unique kind of rhythm game.
The publisher was Phillips Media, while Animation Magic was responsible for developing the game.
After all, it’s a 2D side-scroller with an unusual art style.
4The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Seasons
Flagship was a development studio owned by Capcom.
It doesn’t exist anymore, but it did createthe underrated Legend of Zelda game, Oracle of Seasons.
The action-adventure title is very similar to the early games in the Zelda series.
It uses an overhead camera and has Link exploring interesting places.
What’s unique about this Zelda title is the Rod of Seasons.
This is a special item that Link can use to change the season instantly.
This comes in handy for puzzles and exploration.
It’s a long, long, long legend.
What sets it apart from most of the others is the inclusion of the Harp of Ages.
Link can use the harp to manipulate time, allowing him to travel between the past and the present.
When you’re not changing the time period, you’re exploring places and swinging your sword at enemies.
This means it’s a hack-and-slash game where you face many enemies at once.
The story revolves around Link and Zelda gathering allies to take the fight to Calamity Ganon.
Along with the typical hack-and-slash combat, the game involves puzzle-solving and paragliding.
Also, the presentation in this one is very similar to Breath of the Wild.
This version keeps several elements from the original, including the top-down perspective and general gameplay.
However, the presentation is very different.
It uses a whole new art style that makes Link look a bit toy-like and very adorable.
Nintendo isn’t the only company that can make great Mario games.
