"The Legend Of Zelda" (LOZ)

First released in Japan in 1986 and later in the United States (1987) this was the first of the epic Zelda series. By the standards of 1987 it offered a refreshing array of puzzles, adventures and action play with had not been seen before. Many in the industry see this as the leader to a wide variety of today's games, with the successful theme used in many additional none "Zelda" games.

Your Quest

Follow the adventures of Link as he seeks to rescue Princess Zelda from the clutches of the evil Ganon. Your quest is to collect the shattered pieces of the Triforce which are spread throughout Hyrule. Collect the pieces and rescue Zelda - simple?

Zelda II : The Adventure Of Link (AOL)

This next installment was released in July 1988 and while lOOSely based on the concept of the first game, was considered by many to be a little too far removed from the style of the original.

It seems that the producers took note of this with future games returning to the more familiar concept of the first game.

Your Quest

Cast into an eternal sleep by an evil sorcerer, your mission is to waken Princess Zelda. The Adventure of Link involves collecting the shards of a broken Magic Crystal to gain entry to the Great Palace, which houses the evil sorcerer and taking him back to awaken the Princess.

A Link To The Past (ALTTP)

This was released in 1992 and saw a return to the now familiar style of the original Zelda game, adding in additional worlds, scenery and adventures.

This was also one of the Zelda games which were released on Satellite gaming TV, further exploiting the by now growing reputation of the game.

Your Quest

The evil Ganon has been freed by Agahnim and your mission is to strengthen the magical seals and push him back into his prison of the Dark World. Rescue the Princess then seek assistance from the Seven Sages who have the knowledge and power to control and imprison Ganon.

Link’s Awakening (LA)

After a 6 year delay, Link’s Awakening was released in 1998 and was the first release for the Game Boy handheld.

This episode included additional color caverns and was the first to be based outside of the mythological world of Hyrule.

Your Quest

Cast into the ocean on a small boat, Link has to navigate between the islands of the ocean, collecting the eight Instruments of the Sirens, to help the island’s inhabitants and awaken the great Wind Fish. Controlling your boat through the choppy waters and strong winds may take some time.

Ocarina of Time (OOT)

Another quick release occurred in 1998 with the move to 3D graphics of the day. Originally known as Zelda 64 , this version took game play to a new level and was the first ever game to receive full marks in Famitsu (a renowned Japanese Gaming magazine).

The game included near targeting functionality allowing the characters to lock onto different areas of the screen, and was recently voted the number one Nintendo game of all time.

Your Quest

Tricked by the evil Ganondorf, Link has unwittingly help the evil human to gain access to the Sacred Realm. After placing his hands on the Triforce, the landscape of Hyrulean has been transformed into a wasteland. With the help of Rauru, Link seeks to collect the Seven Sages together and undo the changes to the once beautiful Hyrulean.

Majora’s Mask (MM)

This is probably one of the darker versions of the series, dealing with death and destruction and giving a rather depressing feel to the game. This was the first of the series to offer a time based concept to game play which was a little before its time for many fans. Originally called Zelda Gaiden, it received mixed reviews, even though it retained the same characteristics of the earlier Ocarina of Time.

Your Quest

Thrown into a dark world by the actions of a troubled Skull Kid, Link has to save the citizens of Termina who are under the control of the a evil relic called Majora’s Mask. In imminent danger from a moon crashing towards the troubled world, you have only 72 hours to find a way of diverting the moon before a catastrophic explosion.

Oracle of Ages / Oracle of Seasons (OOA / OOS)

These two games were released at the same time, as the games were inter-joining with the second being an extension of the first. This was a fairly unique departure from the norm at the time, and received mixed reviews prior to release. Originally planned as a tri-logy this was abandoned in favor of two games in order to ensure that the quality was retained. Many fans were initially unhappy at what they saw as a move to Pokemon orientated game play, but these worries soon disappeared.

Your Quest

Oracle of Ages
In part one of a two stage mission, Link uses the power of Triforce to travel to Labrynna, a land where Veran, the Sorceress of Shadows has obtained the power to alter the history of the world. The evil Veran has control of Nayru and using the power within she is traveling back 400 years in time. Link must harness the power of the Harp of Ages to scupper her evil plans.

Oracle of Seasons
Cast into the beautiful world of Holodrum, Link encounters an evil general by the name of Onox. The evil general has created a mighty storm and kidnapped the Oracel of Seasons - a beautiful dancer called Din. As Onox looks to change the forces of nature for the worse, it is Links mission to return Holodrum to its former glory.

The Wind Waker (TWW)

The next installment was released in Japan in 2002 and worldwide in 2003 to critical acclaim for the growing fan base of the Zelda series. Additional game play was introduced with weather elements and the task of navigating a small boat around an ocean of small islands with yet more puzzles to solve.

Your Quest

Yet again Link is cast onto the ocean to brave the elements in search of his sister, who has been snatched by a giant bird. There are puzzles and mysteries a plenty as Link learns to harness the powers of nature in his quest to rescue his sister.

Four Swords Adventure (FSA)

The next in the series was released in 2004 / 05 and again a move away from the traditional game play of earlier Zelda games. This was the first multi-player addition to the Zelda fold, with 24 stages to complete. This release was actually two games in one, Hyrulean Adventure and Shadow Battle, although the Japanese version included an additional element in the shape of Navi Trackers.

Your Quest

Embarking on one of his most dangerous missions to date, Link is forced to use the powers of the Four Sword to split himself into four copies of himself. In their quest to restrain the evil wind demon, Vaati, our four heroes embark on a quest taking them through dungeons, evil swamp lands together with a number of puzzles to solve.

The Minish Cap (TMC)

Released on differing platforms towards the end of 2004 and early 2005, this game introduced a new element to the characteristics of Link - the ability to shrink in size and explore previously unseen areas of the vast caverns so prevalent in the game. In effect there are two worlds to this game, playable with Link at normal size, or the minimized version.

Your Quest

Opening a new world to Link, with a vast array of adventures, our hero is given the power of the Minish Cap which allows him to shrink himself to explore previously unreachable areas of the world. He comes across a new previously unknown breed of life, resulting in puzzles, adventures and battles galore.

Twilight Princess (TP)

The last release to date, Twilight Princess is one of the first games to be released for the new Nintendo. Wii. The game makes full use of the new control functionality available with the Wii, and involves an older Link striving to clear Hyrule of the mysterious “Twilight Realm”. After entering the Realm, Link turns into a wolf and the gameplay changes dramatically, offering another angle to this ever popular series of games.

Your Quest

When an evil power descends upon the land of Hyrule, there is only one person who can save the day - Link. Travelling to the Twilight Realm, our hero is transformed into a Wolf and sets off to save the day with a mysterious companion named Midna. Using the new Wii controller, Link uses his trusty sword, arrows and fighting skills to make his way through the troubled land.

Phantom Hourglass

While details of this latest chapter in the Zelda are scarce, with launch day some time off, it seems certain that the Phantom Hourglass will make full use of the unique style dual screens, - more information to follow in due course.


Your Quest

Set in the aftermath of The Wind Waker, The Legend Of Zelda : Phantom Hourglass sees our hero Links et to sea again, with Tetra and Tetra’s fellow pirates. After finding an abandoned ship on the fog ridden sea, both Tetra and Link fall over board with Link eventually washed up on a desert island. Determined to find Tetra, our intrepid hero receives help from a mystery fairy, and they set off in search of Links dear friend.