The Legend of Zelda

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The Legend of Zelda is available onthe following formats:

This is the first in a long-running and respected series.

Overview

The Legend of Zelda games feature as their central character and protagonist a young Hylian named Link. Link is frequently called upon to rescue Princess Zelda, after whom the games are named. The main villain of the series is known as Ganon, also known as Ganondorf. The action occurs in the mythical land of Hyrule. In terms of story, the earlier games did not deviate much from the standard "save the princess" theme, but later installments have diversified their themes somewhat.

Another important element in the series is a divine relic known as the Triforce, left behind by the three goddesses that created Hyrule. It consists of three golden triangles, one for each goddess: the Triforce of Power, the Triforce of Wisdom, and the Triforce of Courage. Each piece will bestow its own divine essence on the one who possesses it; typically Ganon has the Triforce of Power, Zelda has the Triforce of Wisdom, and Link has the Triforce of Courage. If the three pieces of the Triforce are united, it will grant the deepest wishes of anyone who touches it.

However, at the core of all Zelda games is not the plot, but a successful mixture of complex puzzles, strategic action gameplay and exploration. This formula has remained fairly constant throughout the series, with further refinements and additions featuring in each new game, and it has made the Zelda franchise one of Nintendo's most successful game series, along with the Mario, Metroid, and Pokémon series.

The Legend of Zelda was principally inspired by Miyamoto's explorations as a young boy in the forests surrounding his childhood home in Kyoto. According to Miyamoto, one of his most memorable experiences was the discovery of a cave entrance in the middle of the woods. After some apprehension, he entered the cave, and explored its depths with the aid of a lantern. This memory has influenced Miyamoto's work, as cave exploration is a major element of most Zelda games.

The Series

The following games make up the Legend of Zelda series:

This game is part of the The Legend of Zelda series. A list of all series can be found in the Series Category

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A full list of all series can be found in the Series Category.

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The Legend of Zelda

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