Nero D. Ace Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 So yeah, I've never played any of the Legend of Zelda games ... ever.*waits for fanboy/girl rants to die down*Anyways, I have access to just about every console and handheld right now so I was hoping to finally get started on this mega franchise.But, I don't really wanna start all the way from the very first Zelda top-down game.So, if any mega Zelda fan could tell me which games to play to get the most out of the story and gameplay, I'd greatly appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmingllama Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 So I would say that starting off with Orcarina of Time is the best intro. Probably the best Zelda game in existance and explains most of whats going on, plus has all the standard items that you will find. Now, either play Majora's Mask or The Windwaker next, both are also superb but a little different. After that, try either Oracle of Ages or Seasons. Really after that it doesnt matter, the earlier ones dont really have any continuity and the newer ones can be played with that base without problems. The timeline is here if you are interestedhttp://zelda.wikia.com/wiki/Timeline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koby Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Ocarina of Time is about the only one you MUST play.Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, and the newest ones are nice as well, but OoT is my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max465 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 If you want to play them chronologically(Although this is technically impossible since there are three paths) you could start with Skyward Sword as it takes place before Ocarina. I'd certainly recommend playing Ocarina, although I feel it's a little over-hyped. Windwaker was my favorite, but you should play at least ONE of the others before Windwaker. As for me at least, it feels like it wouldn't have the same meaning if you don't play one of the previous games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princexero Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Also get the newest Sky ward sword and get Twilight princess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mettaur_SP Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 If you don't mind dated games, then play the Oracle series and Ocarina.You don't have to though, you could play maybe Skyward Sword or Twilight then Windwaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero D. Ace Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Right, so from the answers I've got so far, I assume I should abso-frigging-lutely start off with Ocarina of Time and then make my way through Windwaker, Majora Mask, Twilight Princess, Oracle of Time and the newly released Skyward Sword?Thanks a bunch, guys. Time to plough my way through the Zelda franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koby Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Windwaker was completely terrible imo. I traded it in at GameStop after less than 10 minutes of gameplay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idl12 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Funny how I was hoping that this thread was from someone who, like me, played the first game and had absolutely no idea what to do, after getting the sword from the old guy...my first rage quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koby Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Funny how I was hoping that this thread was from someone who, like me, played the first game and had absolutely no idea what to do, after getting the sword from the old guy...my first rage quit.Lol.. I was the same way when I first played the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max465 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Windwaker was completely terrible imo. I traded it in at GameStop after less than 10 minutes of gameplay.While I'm sure less than 10 minutes is an over-exaggeration I would like to point out that most Zelda games don't pick up in terms of story and gameplay until after the first 30 - 60 minutes. Usually the first hour is tutorial and getting link out of his secluded hometown. So dropping it after the first 10 minutes seems rather silly(especially considering you probably haven't even gotten off the first island by that point). I'm probably being defensive since Windwaker was my favorite in the series, but w/e to each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jville89 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Ocarina of Time. Just play it and you will understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moothead2 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I say start with Link to the Past on the GBA or SNES. I'm one of the people who didn't really like OoT when I played it a few years ago. I might give it another try soon. You may want to start with it too as it's the most critically-acclaimed title in the series, but it wasn't my cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nienna Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 I'm going to have to vote for skyward sword since everyone else is voting OoT. I am so insanely addicted to skyward sword it's not even funny. It's definitely the best Wii game I've ever played and makes my Nintendo top 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshall Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 I'd have to say that Ocarina of Time is a good one to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxelVIII Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Ocarina of Time, then Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess. That's how I played them at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abhi Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 The Zelda games are gold. I've beaten Ocarina, Twilight Princess and Windwaker.Haven't beaten Majora yet but I like how dark the game is.The SNES and handheld titles are also awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspuser31 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 i wouldnt play skyward sword first, mainly because its the newest and it explains the origins of the legend. youd need to understand what it refers to by playing Oot for sure first, then you could play windwaker and twilight princess because they are different branches of the timeline. i would play twilight princess after skyward sword: because in that timeline, the events of Oot never passed beyond link being a child because he is sent back in time to turn ganon in, thus leading to the events of TP happening almost directly after skyward sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phazon_Ender Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I understand not wanting to start with the orignal game, but if you're going to play just one of the "top-down" games it definitely needs to be A Link to The Past. I personally think that it's the best overall Zelda game ever (and I own all of them.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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