Which Zelda should I play first on Switch?

For those with a Switch wanting to explore The Legend of Zelda for the first time, either Breath of the Wild or Link's Awakening would be an excellent choice, depending on the length of desired gameplay.
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What order should I play Legend of Zelda?

How to play the Zelda games in release order
  1. The Legend of Zelda (1986)
  2. Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987)
  3. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991)
  4. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993)
  5. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
  6. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000)
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Which Zelda is best for Nintendo Switch?

10 Best Zelda Games On Nintendo Switch [All Tested]
  • The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)
  • The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000)
  • The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past (1991)
  • The Legend Of Zelda (1986)
  • The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time (1996)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild (2017)
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Does it matter what Zelda game I play first?

Some of the games are sequels of sorts to preceding games and those should played in the right order, but overall, the order isn't too important. You can get every Zelda game (except 4 swords I believe) on just 3DS and WiiU. I have played them all and my advice is take however long it takes to play them all.
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What Zelda games should I play before Breath of the Wild?

The best Zelda games to play ahead of Breath of the Wild 2
  • Breath of the Wild.
  • A Link to the Past.
  • Ocarina of Time.
  • Wind Waker.
  • The Legend of Zelda.
  • Majora.
  • A Link Between Worlds.
  • What is the Legend of Zelda and why are Zelda games so popular?
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What Zelda Game Should You Play First?



Is Breath of the Wild a good starting point?

As the newest game in the series, Breath of the Wild is as good a place to start as any. It's harder than most (have you checked out our guides?), but it is a vast and thoroughly modern open-world game.
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Are all the Zelda games connected?

While Aonuma has stated that all the Zelda games take place in a single continuity, the third timeline branch, in which Link fails in his quest during Ocarina of Time, does not stem from events in any other part of the timeline, instead appearing to be a second, mutually exclusive continuity.
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Which version of Zelda is the best?

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is widely regarded as one of the best games of all time. Most polls would probably deem it the best in the series. And while we think it's just outside of the top three, that's more of a testament to the franchise's prowess than a sleight on.
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Is Breath of the Wild better than Link's Awakening?

Breath of the Wild's expansive open-world isn't for everyone, and Link's Awakening delivers the more condensed experience that classic Zelda fans are used to. Objectives are fairly clear, with some small side-quests peppered around the island which you'll naturally pick up as you play through the game's main quest.
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What is the easiest Zelda game?

Personally I'd have to say Wind Waker. The combat is super simple and the puzzles are nothing impossible to figure out. Still, it's my favorite game so maybe I just know it too well for it to be hard.
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Can you play the original Zelda on Switch?

The original that started it all, The Legend of Zelda can be found in the NES collection with your Switch Online service.
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Is the new Zelda game worth it?

Overall, the Skyward Sword HD remaster is an excellent game worth playing despite some of it's flaws. There are some quality-of-life improvements throughout that may not stick out as obviously as you would expect, but they really help the gameplay a bit more like a modern game despite the janky controls.
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Can you play all Zelda games on switch?

At the time of writing, only three Zelda games run natively on the Switch: Breath of the Wild, Link's Awakening DX, and Skyward Sword HD. Four more are available via emulators tied to Nintendo Switch Online: The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II – The Adventure of Link, A Link to the Past, and Ocarina of Time.
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Is Zelda Twilight Princess on switch?

Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Dev Would "Love" To Bring The Game To Switch. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 will no longer be released this year on the Nintendo Switch, and it's left Zelda fans with nothing to really look forward to in 2022. One rumour is Wind Waker and Twilight Princess will fill this space.
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Which Zelda game is the longest?

In what is surprising to almost no one, Breath of the Wild is currently the longest Legend of Zelda game to complete. Even though players can technically run straight to Calamity Ganon after the tutorial to fight him, a standard playthrough will take around 50 hours.
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Can I play Link's Awakening first?

If you have played Link's Awakening before and are worried that it's changed from the game you love, you can't rest assured it's not. It is worth pointing out that the original was made for the GameBoy, so there were already limitations in dungeon design and boss encounters.
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Is Link's Awakening Switch worth it?

Worth the wait and the price

Link's Awakening is a great buy for any Legend of Zelda fan. With two difficulty modes, it's a good game for beginners and veteran gamers alike. It has a unique story, beautiful graphics, and a soundtrack that will have you humming for days. Plus, it's fun.
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Is Zelda Breath of the Wild worth it?

Going back to experience Breath of the Wild again, I've found it is absolutely still worth playing in 2021. With rich, artistic landscapes and challenging gameplay, it's still one of the best Switch games you can buy right now.
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Are Link and Zelda different?

Link is a fictional character and the protagonist of Nintendo's video game series The Legend of Zelda. He is one of Nintendo's most iconic characters. He was created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto.
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Is Twilight Princess the best Zelda game?

Twilight Princess is both the best 3D Zelda game and also the least essential. It provides the best execution of the series core gameplay while also failing to significantly change or improve the series in a meaningful way.
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Which Zelda game comes first in the timeline?

The Legend of Zelda – 1987 – Nintendo Entertainment System

The first Zelda game to be released in chronological order, The Legend of Zelda sees Link assemble the eight scattered pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom in order to defeat a returned Ganon.
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Why is it called Zelda?

Apparently the creator of the game, Miyamoto, really liked the American novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. Upon hearing the Fitzgerald's wife's name was Zelda, he decided it seemed like a great name for the princess. And because the main goal of the game is to save her, the title The Legend of Zelda was born.
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Is Skyward Sword the first Zelda game?

A mainline entry in The Legend of Zelda series, Skyward Sword is the first game in the Zelda timeline, and details the origins of the Master Sword, a recurring weapon within the series.
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Is Breath of the Wild better on Switch?

Both versions of the game offer the same content. On a TV, the Nintendo Switch version of the game renders in 900p while the Wii U version renders in 720p. The Nintendo Switch version has higher-quality environmental sounds. As a result, the sound of steps, water, grass, etc.
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