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Eh… Both Wind Waker and Skyward Sword are above Twilight Princess for me. Twilight Princess felt like a expanded version of Ocarina of Time and maybe A Link To The Past. Which is both good and bad. At least Wind Waker and Skyward Sword have new worlds and expanded the lore. Both are at least more fun to explore, a huge part of what makes Zelda fun. Plus Skyward Sword Zelda and Tetra and Ghirahim/Demise and Wind Waker Ganondorf over Twilight Princess Zelda and Ganondorf any day. Still, out of all three, Midna is the best companion. She maybe is the best companion in the series to date. And I think the combat is the strongest in Twilight Princess, out of the three and in the series.
As for my favorite… Links Awakening. DX and Remake. As a handhelder first, Link’s Awakening was one of my first memories as a gamer. I never beat it until my early 20s, cause I was stupid. When the remake was announced, I was floored. Marin is still my favorite Zelda character of all time. The remake is my number 2 video game of all time.
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Glad to see the Link Between Worlds love. It’s underrated and often overlooked but that game is such a pleasure to play and is certainly one of the best if not the best in the series.
It was the first Zelda game I beat from start to finish, and didn't use a guide. Something about this one really clicked with me. I played several Zelda games after this, like the ocarina and majoras mask remasters, but this one started it all for me.
Underrated? I believe it's overrated. It wants to be A Link to the Past, but in my opinion, the painting mechanic and the item renting are horrible additions and make the game worst. It has good ideas, but overall, I think it could have been a way better game.
Majoras mask is my favorite game and 100% my favorite zelda game but link between worlds is my favorite 2d zelda. I can see how someone would put that as their number 1
Majora’s Mask is undefeated for me. Just the notion of this little kid trying and failing to save the world over and over again is so compelling. One of the best sequels ever.
As a Zelda fan with Skyward Sword as his #1 favorite Zelda game, it makes me happy you defended and praised it. Honestly the HD version on Switch improves on so much. Fi has less mandatory pop ups, motion controls are improved/optional, and man is it still gorgeous.
@@Jeremyb2023 It is the most linear Zelda, with that and the game's other issues in mind I'd say it is rated about right. It still has my favorite boss battle in the entire series though, against Koloktos :D
@@pokemonduck linear doesn’t equal bad though. Totally fine to prefer more openness in your games but I hate when people (not you) try to use linearity as a factual negative like a game breaking glitch or something
A link to the past for gba was my first experience with zelda and the first 3ds game i got was a link between worlds, im happy to see a link between worlds getting so much recognition
LOZ has appeared in my life at pivotal points. Born in 81 I started from the beginning with the first one. Moved away from Nintendo games for some years and got reintroduced with A Link to the Past while my now ex needed to study for exams around college age. Started really collecting games. Played Breath of the wild while unemployed and throughout a move across country for employment. Playing A link between worlds now while at home with 2 kids after they go to sleep. I can’t wait until they are old enough to start the cycle all over again with them.
I respect the hell out of this list. Well thought out and well spoken for every spot. Like you said, I'm sure every single person here has a different order, and that's perfectly okay, but I personally wanted to see where you place yours and I respect where you put every game.
I wasn't expecting the number 1 pick to be directly from my own list!!! You made the right call. Easily. A Link to the Past has been my favorite game since I was three and I'm turning 30 this year. It's STILL my favorite Zelda game. It just feels right. As a kid growing up I fought so many good fights defending ALTTP against Ocarina fans and Wind Waker fans. I always wanted more and A Link Between Worlds is my favorite miracle. I'm always in awe that the madlads at Nintendo did it and made something that lived up to ALTTP
Phantom Hourglass always gets hate but I’ve never understood why, it was actually very good to me. There were several moments that blew my mind. Spirit Tracks on the other hand, though. Eh. 😅
@@pantera141000 At least someone is talking about this! I played this game SO MUCH and love it. I know that can be only a nostalgic feeling, but its one of the best Zelda for me
I grew up on Zelda. Some of my absolute favorite games. That being said, none of them come close to the feelings I’ve had playing TOTK with my young son. We both loved to play BOTW together and the build up and excitement me and my son got to share waiting for TOTK are far beyond the older games for me. Letting him skip school so we could go get it on release and then staying up all night playing together. Absolutely priceless. Thank you Zelda and thank you Nintendo 😊
The darker themes, fantastic music, and incredible masks made Majora’s Mask my favorite Zelda game. It’s not even a contest. Stone Tower Temple had incredible music, and the Great Fairy’s Sword is my favorite sword in the entire Legend of Zelda series.
Here’s a story about my favorite Zelda games, Oracle of Ages and Seasons: In 2018, I started my first semester of college. Unlike many of my friends, I decided to go to school out-of-state. I didn’t know a single person and was hours from home. Things got pretty lonely during that first semester. I really struggled to make friends and connect to others on campus. I ended up going home for a long-weekend during my Fall Break, and it was hard to see all of my old friends flourishing with so many familiar faces at their local campuses. I decided to bring back some video games with me to hopefully help me kill some boredom. Looking through some of my old boxes at my parent’s house, I found my old teal Gameboy Color and the Oracle of Ages and Seasons games. I remembered these games blowing my mind as a kid, so I brought them back to college. I ended up losing myself in those games. I had so much fun playing through each of them. It brought back so many memories and made me feel at home, even though I was so far away. Through that experience, the Oracle games had quickly become my favorites! I know they’re coming to NSO, but I wish Nintendo would give them a proper remake like they did with Link’s Awakening on the Switch. The Oracle games would be perfect with that same art-style!
1000% agree. Link Between Worlds was such a BEAUTIFUL followup to LTTP. I wish they would make it available on Switch. Maybe one day. Its so so good. And LTTP Randos are too fun. Great video as always dude!
Nintendo really needs to release so many older great games on the switch. I never had the chance to play LTTP , Wind Waker or twilight Princess. It's a shame the only way to play is to buy old systems or use emulators.
My top 10 Zelda games in order of preference: - Zelda A Link to the Past - Zelda Ocarina of Time - Zelda Majora's Mask - Zelda The Wind Waker - Zelda Twilight Princess - Zelda The Minish Cap - Zelda A Link Between Worlds - Zelda Breath of the Wild - Zelda Link's Awakening - Zelda Skyward Sword I grew up heavily with the first 5 and have the biggest impact for me as to what a Zelda game means.
So many great games, it is so hard to pick just 10. I know Minish Cap and The Oracle games were also a big part of growing up playing these games. I adore Zelda, and I can't wait to see the video for Tears of the Kingdom.
I am so happy to see A Link to the Past in the number 1 spot (albeit tied). A Link to the Past was the very first videogame I ever played, when I was just 6 years old. It absolutely molded my young inquisitive mind and fueled my imagination. And it's to this day, almost 21 years later, still my absolute favourite videogame of all time (and needless to say my #1 favourite Zelda title too). I will forever love that game with every thread of my being.
@@nekonomicon2983 Honestly I only remember because it was on my 6th birthday that I got the game along with my GBA, and I played the ever loving heck out of it. Over the years I must have played and completed it at least 150+ times. I know it practically back to front and like the back of my hand.
I was getting worried towards the end but I definitely agree, one of the best games of all time. I remember first playing it around 2010 and being blown away. A Link To The Past is an incredible game, and I still play through it today... Makes me wonder if we'll ever get a game like it from an indie developer any time soon
@@vildiacthats so good! It is a masterpiece. Glad it was your first game and you've finished it so many times. Did you finish it the first time without using guides? I get stuck from time to time. Currently stock on Mothula. Such a hard boss! ( For me anyway)
Midna was, is, will ever be, THE best character of the Zelda franchise. That snarky and sour attitude at first, that evolved into a deep and caring character, still with some snark, is a wonderful transition and I love her so much for that.
Out of all the "Top 10 Zelda Game" lists I've come across, this is, by far, my favorite. THANK YOU for not putting OoT or BotW #1 and giving ALBW and Link's Awakening some love too 😊
Playing the original Legend of Zelda for the first time in about 2011 and not using the internet to look up maps and secrets is still one of the best gaming experiences I've ever had. I know I'm an outlier in this, but the original LoZ might be my favorite Zelda.
Yes! THANK YOU!! Your joint number 1 is CORRECT. People go on about Breath of the Wild but no, A Link to the Past & A Link Between Worlds are FANTASTIC. Just like Jirard, for me, these 2 games are the best Zelda games ever made. Period.
i knew link to the past would be number 1 , its like your favourite game of all time. However did not expect it to be a tie. Well play beard bro .....well played
Twilight Princess is probably my favorite Legend of Zelda game of all time, it just has a special place in my heart, though interestingly I would say Majora's Mask would be my representative for the Zelda series in my top 10 video games of all time.
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20: Four Swords 19: Tri-Force Heroes 18: Phantom Hourglass 17: Spirit Tracks 16: Four Swords Adventures 15: Skyward Sword 14: The Adventure of Link 13: The Legend of Zelda 12: A Link Between Worlds 11: The Minish Cap 10: Twilight Princess 9: Oracle of Seasons 8: Oracle of Ages 7: Link’s Awakening 6: The Wind Waker 5: Majora’s Mask 4: Breath of the Wild 3: Ocarina of Time 2: A Link to the Past 1: Tears of the Kingdom
YYEESSS!!! Finally someone who agrees that LoZ A link between worlds is a clear improvement over ALTTP, if only it could be ported to the switch, more people could realize it
I mean I prefer ALTTP due to it's dungeons and story. ALBW does have better gameplay though although I personally don't like the item trading and would rather find them inside the dungeon or in the overworld but everything else is better than than ALTTP.
I totally agree. It remaining on one system keeps players from realizing how great it is. The wall merge mechanic is arguably one of the best in the series. When mastered it makes the gameplay more smooth and navigating dungeons faster
I agree it is better than Link to the Past and in my opinion it’s the best Zelda game too! I really wish they would port it to switch so more people could experience it because it’s a phenomenal game
So happy to see a list that doesn't put effin BotW at the top. To this day, my top three remain Wind Waker, Twilight and Ocarina, followed closely by the Oracle titles and Minish!
I love Ocarina of Time just as much as the rest of you, but the fact is it's a hidden Link to the Past Remake, with a slightly changed story and a few upgrades due to technology advancement. Let me break it down: You start as a young link and are thrust into an epic adventure where you must collect 3 goddess items and save seven maidens, all the while jumping between two worlds, yours and a dark twisted future world created by a Triforce empowered Ganondorf who you must defeat. Now which game did I just describe? Because that's the exact plot to both Ocarina of Time as well as A Link to the Past. Ocarina of time is an amazing game, and really brought Zelda into the 3d game space, but it was built off of A Link to the Past. In fact; all future Zelda games are built off of what A Link to the Past built. Zelda 1 and 2 on the NES were interesting and fun games, but the tried a true "Zelda formula" and the story as we know it for all future games, began with and was invented with A Link to the Past. And those influences continue to carry through to Zelda games to this day. A Link to the Past IS Legend of Zelda, and it also happens to be a near perfect game. But that's a discussion for another time.
I literally just finished a Link Between Worlds before watching your video and did not expect to see it in the list. I absolutely loved it and it brought me back to my childhood of playing LTTP. I regret not having played this game sooner, but life happens and I didn’t have much time for games then, but now, I’m setting aside time to play games again and this game caught my attention and so I bought it off of Amazon and I just absolutely fell in love with it. I even managed to find all the maimais and all the heart containers because I just didn’t wanna put the game down. It was new yet so nostalgic. Im gonna play Breath of the Wild and then TotK. I literally just bought a switch to try those games out. I also just discovered your channel. So far I like it and it’s very nostalgic for me. Thank you .
Honestly, my favourite is still Twilight Princess.... Link actually feels like a character with pre-existing connections in the world, Midna is the best companion, the different sword arts are really fun, (the summo parts awakened something in lil gay me), the dungeons are just really cool, ubique and have great themes and the wolf form is a cool idea. Also horse back fighting and the cool af Hidden Village part
My favorite too 😊 Wish we had it on switch 😭 Would prefer that to totk actually. And.... agree on the summo part 😅 Btw, your profile pic looks a lot like my future tattoo I will have on my chest! It will have the midgard serpent around it though.
Same, but I will probably love TotK more. The new game structure is really compelling, and with TotK the aerial traversal is great(also some other stuff, but I don’t want to spoil).
It's pretty much if Zelda was more like the LOTR movies as shown with the debut trailer, The Joust with the Bulblin King on the Bridge of Eldin was one of my fave moments.
So true! Sadly, Majora is weighed down by the side quests (the brunt of the game) to be too many fetch quests and most dungeons felt rather bland in design (good puzzles for water and sand temple), and Ocarina's bosses are quite lack-luster. Prefer Ocarina, but it is probably just bias.
@@DemonKingNemo True but if you don't like doing side quests, it won't work for you. I for one think well thought out side quests are amazing and fun, but others prefer to just go on their streamlined story path
@@DemonKingNemo Yes, a lot of them are pretty good (see examples like the entirity of Romania Ranch) but then we have Anju and Kafe side quest, being one long fetch quest. I was not a fan of it sadly, but know many others like it.
4:20 skyward sword is magical to look back on. We simply WOULD NOT have Breath of the Wild OR Tears of the Kingdom without it. Its something to appreciate.
@omegalilbchass8270 its not a perfect game at all. But you can see mechanical through lines between SS and The 2 switch titles. I just think its cool that you can play Skyward Sword and see the gears whirling.
Zelda is just one of Nintendo’s bread and butter with so many layers and upon layers of games it produce over the past 30 plus years. With different timelines and different incarnations of Zelda,Link and Ganon. Now Tears Of The Kingdom is coming, and I definitely get my game face on.
I'm gonna say that OoT 3DS is my favorite. The N64 version was already Incredible, but getting updated graphics, gyro controls, an improved water temple, master mode, and being able to play it anywhere and everywhere makes it truly perfect
Making a list of preference in a series full of amazing games is challenge in and of itself! Mine may look different, but that shows what good games they are! Thank you for this list, Jirard!
interesting list. I normally do the typical high ranking on Twilight Princess but I also really liked Minish Cap, haven't made a deep dive on the other handheld games
I was really happy that link between worlds was way up there, cause I was surprised by how great it was when I played it. Enjoyable from beginning to end
Brah, I wasn’t expecting you to put both _A Link to the Past_ and _A Link Between Worlds_ in the #1 spot. It reminded me of The Unlucky Tug putting both _Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure_ and _Blue Mountain Mystery_ at #1 in his _EVERY Thomas Movie Ranked_ video. Anyways, I’m glad you did. I would have done the same thing myself! 😉
Love the Zelda franchise, but I’ve only played the 3D versions so my list is slightly shorter: 1- Breath of the Wild. (Haven’t finished TotK) This is what Zelda games needed and I loved every second of it 2- Wind Waker. The first Zelda game I played, and for me it still holds up greatly. I wish they bring back such an expressive Link. 3- Majoras Mask. Simply because how twisted it is. It is full of possibilities and side quests that makes the world alive outside of the player’s interactions 4- Link between worlds 3DS. Is just so fun and charming 5- Ocarina of Time. When finally played it I understood why is so beloved but it turns frustrating when it comes to equip/unequip some items imo 6- Link awakening Switch. What a great world and bittersweet ending :’) 7- Minish Cap. It has the charm of wind waker, and the character design is so cute! Loved the mini mechanic 8- Twilight Princess. It is mostly for Midna ngl I did not care for a “more mature entry”. Being a wolf is also fun tho, I wish you could do more stuff as a wolf. Now that I remembered this game, it gives me hints of skyward sword’s linear and carrying design
They are great. They are not the best, but they are definitely up there. Windwaker and Majora's Mask atr my top 2. Breath of the Wild and Ocarina of Time and then A Link Between Worlds.
My personal Top 10 Zelda Games: 1) The Wind Waker 2) Ocarina of Time 3) Link's Awakening (original and remake) 4) Hyrule Warriors 5) A Link Between Worlds 6) Spirit Tracks 7) Oracle of Seasons 8) Oracle of Ages 9) The Minish Cap 10) A Link to the Past
While it's not the best or talked about often. I have a lot of good memories with four sword. I actually had the equipment required to play it with friends/siblings. I played it so much as a kid. My favorite area was the swamp for whatever reason. Also i really liked the manga.
Was always turned off by Zelda 2 then decided to play it a few months ago, honestly it might be my favorite game on the nes, it’s hard but you get better at it and it became addicting to me
My favorite is Twilight Princess (The Wii version!), with Skyward Sword in close second. These are my favorite games because I think the motion controls make the games *better" because it really makes you feel like you're Link, wielding the Master Sword and all his items
Despite the fact that Wind Waker is clearly rushed and lacking in content, I can’t help but call it my favorite! Everything from the music to the art direction always make me want to return to this game just to experience and get enthralled into the journey all over again. It’s my comfort game and my favorite Zelda game!
Top 3 are well deserved. Personally I'm putting BotW lower as it's lacking those dungeon items. I'd give up a large portion of the freedom you get in that game to get my dungeons and REAL rewards back.
Seasons/ages are a perfection of links awakening in terms of game design I love awakenings story, seasons/ages had the coolest dungeons and integration with each other.
Couldn't agree more. The 3D titles are incredible in their own right but a game like ALTTP in my opinion can't be topped, the quintessential Zelda experience
It's a shame that the Oracle games aren't on here, although they never really make any top 10 lists so I can understand why. They are, in my opinion, arguably the best 2D Zelda games, although the "A Link to/between ____" games are up there for me, too.
I wasn’t expecting to like TotK as much as I do right now. It’s so dangerously addictive that I stayed up playing it until the sunrise. Every time I tried to wrap up, something new caught my eye and I just had to explore it.
As of right now my favorite zelda games are majoras mask and twilight princess though I’m also a big fan of a link between worlds too. Botw was also great and I can’t wait to play tears of the kingdom
For me I would say Minish Cap is in my #1 spot! Its the perfect game to make you think and uses a neat mechanic to shrink ya in game. So much to collect and cute art. Best 2D Zelda game and yet I barely ever see anyone talk about it! lol
I can understand people not liking Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask so much, but the tone of these games is somehow still the most mature and serious of them all. Link's voice, the sounds and the music are still the best ever. Koji Kondo really outdid himself.
It makes me happy people are enjoying Tears of the Kingdom so much. The Zelda series has never really grabbed me for some reason, I played through most of Wind Waker HD and I beat Four Swords Anniversary, and while the games were fun I wasn't crazy about Zelda like a lot of other people were. Lotta my friends are playing this new game and I'll admit I feel a little left out. I've always preferred the streamlined simplicity of Metroid over Zelda for the lack of things like sidequests, you just find all the items. I wish I was able to get into the Zelda series more but the direction BOTW and TOTK go in just alienated me more. Crafting and durability aren't things I like and while the physics based stuff is cool too look at I find it kinda confusing. Plus from what I've seen, these games involve a lot of going into menus each time you want to use an ability which does sound annoying. I've never been much for creating or building stuff which is why I don't enjoy games like Minecraft or Mario Maker. That being said, I'm happy people love the new game so much and it's doing well, that first trailer years ago really grabbed me with it's mysterious foreboding atmosphere! I wonder if maybe I just haven't played the right game or the series just isn't for me
I'm so glad these were the choices. I tell people all the time ALBW is hands down my favorite Zelda game cause how much it captures the original feeling of being in a dungeon and choosing your own path. I love that game sm
My list! 10. Links awakening 9. Minish Cap 8. Twilight Princess 7. Skyward Sword 6. The original 5. A link between worlds 4. Breath of the wild/tears of the kingdom 3. Wind Waker 2. Majoras Mask 1. Ocarina of time
I see comments here suggesting that ALBW is 'underrated'. I'm trying to figure out how. If you want an underrated Zelda game, check out Adventure of Link or either of the two DS Zeldas. Y'know, the ones that people don't really revisit for whatever reason.
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Ahh, Jirard Wind waker in number 8, you are hurting my heart 😟
Eh… Both Wind Waker and Skyward Sword are above Twilight Princess for me. Twilight Princess felt like a expanded version of Ocarina of Time and maybe A Link To The Past. Which is both good and bad. At least Wind Waker and Skyward Sword have new worlds and expanded the lore. Both are at least more fun to explore, a huge part of what makes Zelda fun. Plus Skyward Sword Zelda and Tetra and Ghirahim/Demise and Wind Waker Ganondorf over Twilight Princess Zelda and Ganondorf any day. Still, out of all three, Midna is the best companion. She maybe is the best companion in the series to date. And I think the combat is the strongest in Twilight Princess, out of the three and in the series.
Plus, WW and SS have better art styles, since they’re more cartoony. TP has uncanny realism that doesn’t hold up.
As for my favorite… Links Awakening. DX and Remake. As a handhelder first, Link’s Awakening was one of my first memories as a gamer. I never beat it until my early 20s, cause I was stupid. When the remake was announced, I was floored. Marin is still my favorite Zelda character of all time. The remake is my number 2 video game of all time.
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Respect for a Link Between Worlds. Everyone knows it’s good but I feel like it goes overlooked as one of the all time greats.
It's the only game I fully completed of Zelda
I was honestly shocked he had it so high. It was my favorite Zelda but I always felt like I was the only who loved it.
it really does. and in terms of story (in my opinion) it has one of the best
@@MrNamelessTucker there are at least three of us!
It is fantastic, they truly made a unique entry in the zelda series with that one.
Glad to see the Link Between Worlds love. It’s underrated and often overlooked but that game is such a pleasure to play and is certainly one of the best if not the best in the series.
It was the first Zelda game I beat from start to finish, and didn't use a guide. Something about this one really clicked with me. I played several Zelda games after this, like the ocarina and majoras mask remasters, but this one started it all for me.
It ain't underrated
Underrated? I believe it's overrated. It wants to be A Link to the Past, but in my opinion, the painting mechanic and the item renting are horrible additions and make the game worst. It has good ideas, but overall, I think it could have been a way better game.
I thought it was pretty popular, what with the love people have for nonlinear gameplay and such.
Majoras mask is my favorite game and 100% my favorite zelda game but link between worlds is my favorite 2d zelda. I can see how someone would put that as their number 1
It’s so refreshing in 6 years that I’m playing a new Zelda game and still feel good
Terrible English.
It’s so refreshing that the original Gerudo Theme still SLAPS
Majora’s Mask is undefeated for me. Just the notion of this little kid trying and failing to save the world over and over again is so compelling. One of the best sequels ever.
It’s #1 for me also such a masterpiece
The worst in the series by far.
@@jarlwhiterun7478 Zelda II is close, but yes.
@@jarlwhiterun7478 y’know what yeah, that’s a compelling argument
Same!
Im so glad that a Link Between Worlds got tied number 1. It was my first game in the series and one of my first games ever. I love it to this day.
A series that stood the test of time
As resilient as the Sealed Grounds tree.
Quite literally within the series itself xD
Yes, an Ocarina of Time, one might say
One could call this series the Hero of Time 😜
With only two games that are actually bad. They can be hilariously bad, but still bad
As a Zelda fan with Skyward Sword as his #1 favorite Zelda game, it makes me happy you defended and praised it. Honestly the HD version on Switch improves on so much. Fi has less mandatory pop ups, motion controls are improved/optional, and man is it still gorgeous.
Skyward Sword was phenominal... truly underrated.
@@Jeremyb2023 It is the most linear Zelda, with that and the game's other issues in mind I'd say it is rated about right. It still has my favorite boss battle in the entire series though, against Koloktos :D
I’ve been trying to decide which game to play or replay when I’m done with TotK and you just sealed the deal
@@pokemonduck linear doesn’t equal bad though. Totally fine to prefer more openness in your games but I hate when people (not you) try to use linearity as a factual negative like a game breaking glitch or something
@@pokemonduck A linear game is more enjoyable for alot of people. Why are we pretending like this is a valid criticism for the game?
I’m here representing the Wind Waker fans. We’re happy to be in the top 10.
Wind Waker is my top 1, so everytime I see people appreciating it and how timeless it is, it makes me happy
Wind Waker is top 3.
thanks bro wind waker is my favorite game ever
Here here. I wish there was a modding community for WW the same way there is one for BotW.
@@evanfont913 wind waker has so much potential for a modded game!
Twilight princess is amazing. Best bosses in the series! My favorite link design and midna is the best companion in zelda
Exactly what I’m saying I have to say it’s my top 2 tears of the kingdom is a bit better
I never understood twilight haters.
Best bosses
Best dungeons
Best combat (if you get all the powerups)
Horse combat, amazing world with an amazing soundtrack
A link to the past for gba was my first experience with zelda and the first 3ds game i got was a link between worlds, im happy to see a link between worlds getting so much recognition
LOZ has appeared in my life at pivotal points.
Born in 81 I started from the beginning with the first one. Moved away from Nintendo games for some years and got reintroduced with A Link to the Past while my now ex needed to study for exams around college age. Started really collecting games. Played Breath of the wild while unemployed and throughout a move across country for employment. Playing A link between worlds now while at home with 2 kids after they go to sleep. I can’t wait until they are old enough to start the cycle all over again with them.
I really hope youre able to take your time with Tears of the Kingdom and just enjoy it!
I certainly will.
I am loving tears. It may become my favorite over the Minish Cap
I respect the hell out of this list. Well thought out and well spoken for every spot. Like you said, I'm sure every single person here has a different order, and that's perfectly okay, but I personally wanted to see where you place yours and I respect where you put every game.
tears of the kingdom is quickly becoming one of my favourite zelda games of all time
The #1 combo is 100% a correct answer. I think them as a unit, first Link to the Past and then Between Worlds. It's just the perfect match!
Seeing LttP as your number 1 made me so happy. It's by far my most played game and the best of Zelda!
I wasn't expecting the number 1 pick to be directly from my own list!!! You made the right call. Easily. A Link to the Past has been my favorite game since I was three and I'm turning 30 this year. It's STILL my favorite Zelda game. It just feels right. As a kid growing up I fought so many good fights defending ALTTP against Ocarina fans and Wind Waker fans. I always wanted more and A Link Between Worlds is my favorite miracle. I'm always in awe that the madlads at Nintendo did it and made something that lived up to ALTTP
I feel like Phantom Hourglass is pretty underrated. The ship customization was really fun, and Linebeck is top tier 🔥
Phantom Hourglass always gets hate but I’ve never understood why, it was actually very good to me. There were several moments that blew my mind. Spirit Tracks on the other hand, though. Eh. 😅
Spirit Tracks even more. That game is amazing also
@@pantera141000
At least someone is talking about this! I played this game SO MUCH and love it. I know that can be only a nostalgic feeling, but its one of the best Zelda for me
I grew up on Zelda. Some of my absolute favorite games.
That being said, none of them come close to the feelings I’ve had playing TOTK with my young son.
We both loved to play BOTW together and the build up and excitement me and my son got to share waiting for TOTK are far beyond the older games for me.
Letting him skip school so we could go get it on release and then staying up all night playing together. Absolutely priceless.
Thank you Zelda and thank you Nintendo 😊
Link Between worlds was so much fun. I hope enough people get to play it. Something you don't want to miss
The darker themes, fantastic music, and incredible masks made Majora’s Mask my favorite Zelda game. It’s not even a contest. Stone Tower Temple had incredible music, and the Great Fairy’s Sword is my favorite sword in the entire Legend of Zelda series.
I can still remember the first time I played the original Legend of Zelda as a kid back in 1986. It will always remain in my top 3 of the franchise.
My favorite game. Took me months to beat the original Zelda. With no help from the internet it was so hard beating the original game.
Here’s a story about my favorite Zelda games, Oracle of Ages and Seasons:
In 2018, I started my first semester of college. Unlike many of my friends, I decided to go to school out-of-state. I didn’t know a single person and was hours from home. Things got pretty lonely during that first semester. I really struggled to make friends and connect to others on campus.
I ended up going home for a long-weekend during my Fall Break, and it was hard to see all of my old friends flourishing with so many familiar faces at their local campuses. I decided to bring back some video games with me to hopefully help me kill some boredom. Looking through some of my old boxes at my parent’s house, I found my old teal Gameboy Color and the Oracle of Ages and Seasons games. I remembered these games blowing my mind as a kid, so I brought them back to college. I ended up losing myself in those games. I had so much fun playing through each of them. It brought back so many memories and made me feel at home, even though I was so far away.
Through that experience, the Oracle games had quickly become my favorites! I know they’re coming to NSO, but I wish Nintendo would give them a proper remake like they did with Link’s Awakening on the Switch. The Oracle games would be perfect with that same art-style!
1000% agree. Link Between Worlds was such a BEAUTIFUL followup to LTTP. I wish they would make it available on Switch. Maybe one day. Its so so good. And LTTP Randos are too fun. Great video as always dude!
Nintendo really needs to release so many older great games on the switch. I never had the chance to play LTTP , Wind Waker or twilight Princess. It's a shame the only way to play is to buy old systems or use emulators.
My top 10 Zelda games in order of preference:
- Zelda A Link to the Past
- Zelda Ocarina of Time
- Zelda Majora's Mask
- Zelda The Wind Waker
- Zelda Twilight Princess
- Zelda The Minish Cap
- Zelda A Link Between Worlds
- Zelda Breath of the Wild
- Zelda Link's Awakening
- Zelda Skyward Sword
I grew up heavily with the first 5 and have the biggest impact for me as to what a Zelda game means.
So many great games, it is so hard to pick just 10. I know Minish Cap and The Oracle games were also a big part of growing up playing these games. I adore Zelda, and I can't wait to see the video for Tears of the Kingdom.
Finally somebody who appreciates the masterpiece that is ALTTP and I guess sharing is caring
I am so happy to see A Link to the Past in the number 1 spot (albeit tied). A Link to the Past was the very first videogame I ever played, when I was just 6 years old. It absolutely molded my young inquisitive mind and fueled my imagination. And it's to this day, almost 21 years later, still my absolute favourite videogame of all time (and needless to say my #1 favourite Zelda title too). I will forever love that game with every thread of my being.
Man I can't even remember the first video game I played
@@nekonomicon2983 Honestly I only remember because it was on my 6th birthday that I got the game along with my GBA, and I played the ever loving heck out of it. Over the years I must have played and completed it at least 150+ times. I know it practically back to front and like the back of my hand.
I was getting worried towards the end but I definitely agree, one of the best games of all time. I remember first playing it around 2010 and being blown away.
A Link To The Past is an incredible game, and I still play through it today... Makes me wonder if we'll ever get a game like it from an indie developer any time soon
@@vildiacthats so good! It is a masterpiece. Glad it was your first game and you've finished it so many times. Did you finish it the first time without using guides? I get stuck from time to time. Currently stock on Mothula. Such a hard boss! ( For me anyway)
“Link’s Awakening is turning 30 years old in 2023”
Thanks for making me feel old hahahaha. That’s my favorite one tho, GREAT game
Midna was, is, will ever be, THE best character of the Zelda franchise. That snarky and sour attitude at first, that evolved into a deep and caring character, still with some snark, is a wonderful transition and I love her so much for that.
Out of all the "Top 10 Zelda Game" lists I've come across, this is, by far, my favorite. THANK YOU for not putting OoT or BotW #1 and giving ALBW and Link's Awakening some love too 😊
Link Between Worlds is my favorite and it always makes me happy seeing it get love
Playing the original Legend of Zelda for the first time in about 2011 and not using the internet to look up maps and secrets is still one of the best gaming experiences I've ever had. I know I'm an outlier in this, but the original LoZ might be my favorite Zelda.
Yep the satisfaction you get from discovering puzzles and secrets without a walkthrough creates massive satisfaction and a sense of achievement 😁
Yes! THANK YOU!! Your joint number 1 is CORRECT. People go on about Breath of the Wild but no, A Link to the Past & A Link Between Worlds are FANTASTIC. Just like Jirard, for me, these 2 games are the best Zelda games ever made. Period.
i knew link to the past would be number 1 , its like your favourite game of all time. However did not expect it to be a tie. Well play beard bro .....well played
seeing majoras mask in 3 made me so happy, is my favourite zelda and probablyy one of my favourite games of all times
Twilight Princess is probably my favorite Legend of Zelda game of all time, it just has a special place in my heart, though interestingly I would say Majora's Mask would be my representative for the Zelda series in my top 10 video games of all time.
Hey Jirard, new to the channel. Found you through FPS. Just want to say that I've been binging your videos. Really appreciate the work you put into these videos. This channel is really ambitious. It's great.
Welcome to our little part of the world. Hope you get to enjoy everything Jirard does like we do.
@@rolandofeliciano6006 very welcoming of you! Excited to be a part of the community and talk to you folks!
@@ModestPavement what's your favorite video so far?
@@zeldaguy8580 that's a tough one. So far I think it's the one where he bought every 3DS and Wii U game since game preservation is so important.
20: Four Swords
19: Tri-Force Heroes
18: Phantom Hourglass
17: Spirit Tracks
16: Four Swords Adventures
15: Skyward Sword
14: The Adventure of Link
13: The Legend of Zelda
12: A Link Between Worlds
11: The Minish Cap
10: Twilight Princess
9: Oracle of Seasons
8: Oracle of Ages
7: Link’s Awakening
6: The Wind Waker
5: Majora’s Mask
4: Breath of the Wild
3: Ocarina of Time
2: A Link to the Past
1: Tears of the Kingdom
YYEESSS!!! Finally someone who agrees that LoZ A link between worlds is a clear improvement over ALTTP, if only it could be ported to the switch, more people could realize it
I mean I prefer ALTTP due to it's dungeons and story. ALBW does have better gameplay though although I personally don't like the item trading and would rather find them inside the dungeon or in the overworld but everything else is better than than ALTTP.
I totally agree. It remaining on one system keeps players from realizing how great it is. The wall merge mechanic is arguably one of the best in the series. When mastered it makes the gameplay more smooth and navigating dungeons faster
Please nintendo! LBW needs to be on more systems than just one!!!
I agree it is better than Link to the Past and in my opinion it’s the best Zelda game too! I really wish they would port it to switch so more people could experience it because it’s a phenomenal game
So happy to see a list that doesn't put effin BotW at the top. To this day, my top three remain Wind Waker, Twilight and Ocarina, followed closely by the Oracle titles and Minish!
I love Ocarina of Time just as much as the rest of you, but the fact is it's a hidden Link to the Past Remake, with a slightly changed story and a few upgrades due to technology advancement. Let me break it down:
You start as a young link and are thrust into an epic adventure where you must collect 3 goddess items and save seven maidens, all the while jumping between two worlds, yours and a dark twisted future world created by a Triforce empowered Ganondorf who you must defeat.
Now which game did I just describe? Because that's the exact plot to both Ocarina of Time as well as A Link to the Past. Ocarina of time is an amazing game, and really brought Zelda into the 3d game space, but it was built off of A Link to the Past. In fact; all future Zelda games are built off of what A Link to the Past built. Zelda 1 and 2 on the NES were interesting and fun games, but the tried a true "Zelda formula" and the story as we know it for all future games, began with and was invented with A Link to the Past. And those influences continue to carry through to Zelda games to this day.
A Link to the Past IS Legend of Zelda, and it also happens to be a near perfect game. But that's a discussion for another time.
I literally just finished a Link Between Worlds before watching your video and did not expect to see it in the list. I absolutely loved it and it brought me back to my childhood of playing LTTP. I regret not having played this game sooner, but life happens and I didn’t have much time for games then, but now, I’m setting aside time to play games again and this game caught my attention and so I bought it off of Amazon and I just absolutely fell in love with it. I even managed to find all the maimais and all the heart containers because I just didn’t wanna put the game down. It was new yet so nostalgic.
Im gonna play Breath of the Wild and then TotK. I literally just bought a switch to try those games out.
I also just discovered your channel. So far I like it and it’s very nostalgic for me. Thank you .
Honestly, my favourite is still Twilight Princess....
Link actually feels like a character with pre-existing connections in the world, Midna is the best companion, the different sword arts are really fun, (the summo parts awakened something in lil gay me), the dungeons are just really cool, ubique and have great themes and the wolf form is a cool idea.
Also horse back fighting and the cool af Hidden Village part
My favorite too 😊 Wish we had it on switch 😭 Would prefer that to totk actually.
And.... agree on the summo part 😅
Btw, your profile pic looks a lot like my future tattoo I will have on my chest! It will have the midgard serpent around it though.
Same, but I will probably love TotK more. The new game structure is really compelling, and with TotK the aerial traversal is great(also some other stuff, but I don’t want to spoil).
Same. As a ten year old playing the Wii version was so much fun. I was literally link 🗿
It's pretty much if Zelda was more like the LOTR movies as shown with the debut trailer, The Joust with the Bulblin King on the Bridge of Eldin was one of my fave moments.
My Top Zelda game is Link's Awakening DX.
It was not just an amazing fun game, it was something more(from technology point of view).
Majora’s Mask and Ocarina of Time are the perfect Zelda games for me personally, I’ve played a lot of games but nothing has ever topped them
So true! Sadly, Majora is weighed down by the side quests (the brunt of the game) to be too many fetch quests and most dungeons felt rather bland in design (good puzzles for water and sand temple), and Ocarina's bosses are quite lack-luster. Prefer Ocarina, but it is probably just bias.
@@titusarnklint8581 Majoras side quests are what make the game. Tf you on?
Yup
@@DemonKingNemo True but if you don't like doing side quests, it won't work for you. I for one think well thought out side quests are amazing and fun, but others prefer to just go on their streamlined story path
@@DemonKingNemo Yes, a lot of them are pretty good (see examples like the entirity of Romania Ranch) but then we have Anju and Kafe side quest, being one long fetch quest. I was not a fan of it sadly, but know many others like it.
Man this video what a straight drama. I laughed, I cried, I got angry and everything. What a splendid video.
4:20 skyward sword is magical to look back on. We simply WOULD NOT have Breath of the Wild OR Tears of the Kingdom without it. Its something to appreciate.
Im sorry but using botw and totk to boost up ss doesnt feel right to me
@omegalilbchass8270 its not a perfect game at all. But you can see mechanical through lines between SS and The 2 switch titles. I just think its cool that you can play Skyward Sword and see the gears whirling.
Zelda is just one of Nintendo’s bread and butter with so many layers and upon layers of games it produce over the past 30 plus years. With different timelines and different incarnations of Zelda,Link and Ganon. Now Tears Of The Kingdom is coming, and I definitely get my game face on.
Glad to see a list where BotW isn’t number one for once. Jirard has taste
I'm gonna say that OoT 3DS is my favorite. The N64 version was already Incredible, but getting updated graphics, gyro controls, an improved water temple, master mode, and being able to play it anywhere and everywhere makes it truly perfect
I think what I liked about the N64 Version of OOT was the fog effect making certain areas and dungeons more mysterious, especially the Lost Woods.
I love Skyward Sword especially with no motion controls! And some of the best dungeon designs ever!
agreed!
Your top 2 picks are also mine, Minish cap is my third lol. 2-d Zelda’s will always be the favorites for me.
I loved skyward sword when i was younger and having played the hd version i still love it. Truly underrated
I agree... It might be my favorite Zelda of all. I think it is like Windwaker in that it became popular to hate... the game truly is outstanding.
I love skyward sword as well! I feel like there are a lot of references to it in TOTK but it could just be my imagination
LInk to the Past will forever be the G.O.A.T. in my heart.
Making a list of preference in a series full of amazing games is challenge in and of itself! Mine may look different, but that shows what good games they are! Thank you for this list, Jirard!
Totally agree with #1, A Link to the past Is and will remain my #1 Zelda game
interesting list. I normally do the typical high ranking on Twilight Princess but I also really liked Minish Cap, haven't made a deep dive on the other handheld games
Same
Skip Spirit Tracks.
LA is the my favorite. I've only beaten that one, OOT and Zelda 2. Im working in Minish Cap now
I was really happy that link between worlds was way up there, cause I was surprised by how great it was when I played it. Enjoyable from beginning to end
Brah, I wasn’t expecting you to put both _A Link to the Past_ and _A Link Between Worlds_ in the #1 spot. It reminded me of The Unlucky Tug putting both _Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure_ and _Blue Mountain Mystery_ at #1 in his _EVERY Thomas Movie Ranked_ video.
Anyways, I’m glad you did. I would have done the same thing myself! 😉
Im only 2 hours into Tears of the Kingdom, and I can safely say its going to be in the top 3 best Zelda games in the series.
It’s number 1 for me. And I love the whole series. BotW was in my top 5 but ToTK really turned everything in that game up to 11.
@@Kade_Bauman the fact that it is better than botw is crazy. and it's better by a lot in my opinion
Everything from the temple asthetic comming back to the outfit to climb when it's raining nintendo never disappoints ever.
Makes BOTW feel like a demo. That's just insane. Yes I said that. And it's true.
Love the Zelda franchise, but I’ve only played the 3D versions so my list is slightly shorter:
1- Breath of the Wild. (Haven’t finished TotK) This is what Zelda games needed and I loved every second of it
2- Wind Waker. The first Zelda game I played, and for me it still holds up greatly. I wish they bring back such an expressive Link.
3- Majoras Mask. Simply because how twisted it is. It is full of possibilities and side quests that makes the world alive outside of the player’s interactions
4- Link between worlds 3DS. Is just so fun and charming
5- Ocarina of Time. When finally played it I understood why is so beloved but it turns frustrating when it comes to equip/unequip some items imo
6- Link awakening Switch. What a great world and bittersweet ending :’)
7- Minish Cap. It has the charm of wind waker, and the character design is so cute! Loved the mini mechanic
8- Twilight Princess. It is mostly for Midna ngl I did not care for a “more mature entry”. Being a wolf is also fun tho, I wish you could do more stuff as a wolf. Now that I remembered this game, it gives me hints of skyward sword’s linear and carrying design
Cant complain about 1 and 2. Those two are in my top 5 Zelda games. Theyre just so much fun!
They are great. They are not the best, but they are definitely up there. Windwaker and Majora's Mask atr my top 2. Breath of the Wild and Ocarina of Time and then A Link Between Worlds.
My personal Top 10 Zelda Games:
1) The Wind Waker
2) Ocarina of Time
3) Link's Awakening (original and remake)
4) Hyrule Warriors
5) A Link Between Worlds
6) Spirit Tracks
7) Oracle of Seasons
8) Oracle of Ages
9) The Minish Cap
10) A Link to the Past
While it's not the best or talked about often. I have a lot of good memories with four sword. I actually had the equipment required to play it with friends/siblings. I played it so much as a kid. My favorite area was the swamp for whatever reason. Also i really liked the manga.
Was always turned off by Zelda 2 then decided to play it a few months ago, honestly it might be my favorite game on the nes, it’s hard but you get better at it and it became addicting to me
Twilight princess is number 1 for me, and the fanficition "Silent Kingdom" is nothing short of amazing.
Same. Literally the best of the Zelda series imo. The realistic matured tone it had was what I liked about it the most
@@joey2765 For me it was the first zelda that made link actually feel like a warrior instead of an arcade character.
A correct Top 2.
I would also be comfortable putting either one of them as the best.
Honestly, great list and explanation for each choice. Well done.
My favorite is Twilight Princess (The Wii version!), with Skyward Sword in close second. These are my favorite games because I think the motion controls make the games *better" because it really makes you feel like you're Link, wielding the Master Sword and all his items
Skyward sword is underrated
Despite the fact that Wind Waker is clearly rushed and lacking in content, I can’t help but call it my favorite! Everything from the music to the art direction always make me want to return to this game just to experience and get enthralled into the journey all over again. It’s my comfort game and my favorite Zelda game!
Top 3 are well deserved.
Personally I'm putting BotW lower as it's lacking those dungeon items. I'd give up a large portion of the freedom you get in that game to get my dungeons and REAL rewards back.
I agree the dungeon items are a big part of the fun of Zelda to me so seeing them lacking is disappointing
The oracle of seasons/ages are my favorite of the series, close behind that would be wind waker and link between worlds.
Yeah I’m a little sad seasons/ages didn’t make the list. I love those games
Those were great games. I love the Minish Cap but Tears might beat that
I love the oracle games! It was sooo satisfying to get an item that could finally get you past an obstacle you found in the first hour of play!
Seasons/ages are a perfection of links awakening in terms of game design I love awakenings story, seasons/ages had the coolest dungeons and integration with each other.
LttP and ALBW are my favorites. Link's Awakening DX was my first Zelda game.
Link to the Past and Link Between Worlds have something special to me that I never caught in the 3D games.
Couldn't agree more. The 3D titles are incredible in their own right but a game like ALTTP in my opinion can't be topped, the quintessential Zelda experience
Minish Cap? Where is my Minish cap. Minish cap > skyward sword.
It's a shame that the Oracle games aren't on here, although they never really make any top 10 lists so I can understand why.
They are, in my opinion, arguably the best 2D Zelda games, although the "A Link to/between ____" games are up there for me, too.
This^^ they are my personal favorite Zelda games
My favorite is OOT it may have the water temple but I love the story and the gameplay
I wasn’t expecting to like TotK as much as I do right now. It’s so dangerously addictive that I stayed up playing it until the sunrise. Every time I tried to wrap up, something new caught my eye and I just had to explore it.
Totally agree for the places 1&2.
As of right now my favorite zelda games are majoras mask and twilight princess though I’m also a big fan of a link between worlds too. Botw was also great and I can’t wait to play tears of the kingdom
Given your number 1, I'm surprised you didn't have Minish Cap on this list. Best 2D zelda games IMO, and by far the most beautiful zelda game
For me I would say Minish Cap is in my #1 spot! Its the perfect game to make you think and uses a neat mechanic to shrink ya in game. So much to collect and cute art. Best 2D Zelda game and yet I barely ever see anyone talk about it! lol
could not agree more with your number 1 choice fantastic
I can understand people not liking Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask so much, but the tone of these games is somehow still the most mature and serious of them all. Link's voice, the sounds and the music are still the best ever. Koji Kondo really outdid himself.
Good to see BOTW at only 4
It makes me happy people are enjoying Tears of the Kingdom so much. The Zelda series has never really grabbed me for some reason, I played through most of Wind Waker HD and I beat Four Swords Anniversary, and while the games were fun I wasn't crazy about Zelda like a lot of other people were.
Lotta my friends are playing this new game and I'll admit I feel a little left out. I've always preferred the streamlined simplicity of Metroid over Zelda for the lack of things like sidequests, you just find all the items. I wish I was able to get into the Zelda series more but the direction BOTW and TOTK go in just alienated me more. Crafting and durability aren't things I like and while the physics based stuff is cool too look at I find it kinda confusing. Plus from what I've seen, these games involve a lot of going into menus each time you want to use an ability which does sound annoying. I've never been much for creating or building stuff which is why I don't enjoy games like Minecraft or Mario Maker.
That being said, I'm happy people love the new game so much and it's doing well, that first trailer years ago really grabbed me with it's mysterious foreboding atmosphere! I wonder if maybe I just haven't played the right game or the series just isn't for me
I have long thought A Link Between Worlds is severely underrated. It is my favorite top-down Zelda and it's not even close.
I think for the majority of people, the first Zelda game you finished is usually the favorite. Mines is Windwaker
idk about that , my first was the original on the NES but ocarina is my favorite 🤷♂. It was just so groundbreaking it cant be ignored
I'm so glad these were the choices. I tell people all the time ALBW is hands down my favorite Zelda game cause how much it captures the original feeling of being in a dungeon and choosing your own path. I love that game sm
My list!
10. Links awakening
9. Minish Cap
8. Twilight Princess
7. Skyward Sword
6. The original
5. A link between worlds
4. Breath of the wild/tears of the kingdom
3. Wind Waker
2. Majoras Mask
1. Ocarina of time
Now let’s see a list of the top 10 dementia patients he helped…. oh wait
Great list! Thank you for not putting BOTW as first :)
The moment BOTW beat Twilight princess i was out, BotW is not a Zelda game. I respect the rest of the list though, nice choice for top two
sure your opinion bud i respect that
I see comments here suggesting that ALBW is 'underrated'. I'm trying to figure out how. If you want an underrated Zelda game, check out Adventure of Link or either of the two DS Zeldas. Y'know, the ones that people don't really revisit for whatever reason.
So. You've never played Minish Cap huh? :)
Zelda: A Link to the Past and A Link Between Worlds are some great Zelda Games. A Link to the Past is a instant classic!
Isn't this the guy who was cheerleading Fr osk ?
Yep smh