The Legend Of Zelda is one of the most revered series in videogames. From its humble Famicom beginnings in 1986 to its bold 3D reinvention in Ocarina Of Time and the millions-selling epic Breath Of The Wild, Zelda games have a universal appeal that captures the imagination of all ages. Whether your first steps into Hyrule were with 8-bit pixels or into the expansive ruined kingdom portrayed in the most recent games, we’ve all had a shared experience of an epic, unforgettable quest. In this special compendium, we will explore every game in the series, exploring what makes each one so great. Zelda creators will also take us behind the scenes and share their insights. If you’re a fan, we’re sure you’ll enjoy the trip through time. If you’re a newcomer, we offer you this sage advice: “It’s dangerous to go alone, take this!
THE STORY OF ZELDA
The Story of Zelda
THE LEGEND BEGINS • The story of how an ‘Adventure Mario’ project evolved to become The Legend Of Zelda
SKETCHING ZELDA’S WORLD • Miyamoto’s first sketches for The Legend of Zelda show he had it all in his head from the start
HOW LEGENDS ARE MADE • Amazing facts about gaming’s great adventure
LEGENDARY INFLUENCES • Two primitive inspirations for Zelda
ANATOMY OF LINK • What is it about the hero of Hyrule that makes him one of greatest characters in gaming?
PREPARE FOR ADVENTURE • Link has very few powers or abilities of his own, so his methods of achieving victory over Ganon rest with the equipment and items he carries. Here are some of the notable ones you can find…
THE HISTORY OF ZELDA • When a new Zelda title is revealed, the gaming world takes note. Few series in videogames hold a spell over us like Nintendo’s epic series, and it is still going strong today as it heads closer towards its 40-year milestone. Join us as we celebrate one of gaming’s greatest franchises
A LINK TO THE PALM • We take a quick look at some of link’s best portable adventures
THE MISSING LINKS • We take a look at some of the Zelda titles that slipped through the release net…
THE MANY LEGENDS OF ZELDA
THE DARK, THE PIG AND THE FABERGÉ EGG • Here’s our rundown of Link’s most common adversaries
THE A-Z OF ZELDA
EVOLVING ZELDA • The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild has reinvented the series for a new age – here’s how…
HYRULE HISTORY • Did you know the games have an established timeline? Here’s a guide to Zelda’s calamitous canon
THE STORY OF ZELDA • Nintendo’s masterpiece has enthralled us for almost 40 years. The original Legend Of Zelda isn’t just an important piece of history but it’s also a game that’s still great to play today
POWER-UPS • Some of The Legend Of Zelda’s pick-ups have endured throughout the series’ history, while it never quite happened for others…
MEMORABLE MOMENTS • We present the best bits of the best NES game Nintendo ever made
THE VERSIONS OF ZELDA • There have been many more versions of the original Legend Of Zelda than you probably think. Here’s every one and the differences between them
ZELD II: THE ADVENTURE OF LINKTM • Meet the unfairly-maligned sequel that dared to be different
SECOND TO NONE • What the first sequel bought to the series
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA A LINK TO THE PAST • Refreshing a series for a new generation is tough, especially when it’s a Zelda title. Takashi Tezuka and Kensuke Tanabe reveal the hard work that went into this action-RPG SNES classic…
LINK’S ARSENAL • A hero can’t get the job done without the right tool…
LINK SHRINKS • The only port of Link’s 16-bit adventure received some major upgrades…
BOSS RUSH • While many foes stand in Link’s way, these bosses are easily the deadliest dozen…
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