The legend of zelda is a unique series in that while the characters are. Links awakening stars the same version of link from. Nintendo finally releases the official zelda timeline. The legend of zelda takes place predominantly in a medieval western europeinspired fantasy world called hyrule, which has developed a deep history and wide geography over the series many releases. The section of the timeline where link triumphs is further divided into. You can tell this from the opening story, and there are references to things from ocarina located throughout the. The legend of zelda is a unique series in that while the characters are repeated across nearly all entries, they are, most of the time, different versions of the ones that came before. So, if this new official timeline is to be believed which it should, since eiji aonuma, the current head of the zelda series served as a supervising editor on the art book in which the. This timeline was confirmed by nintendo upon the release of hyrule historia. And there is a reference to zelda 2 in the game, the king kept the tradition of naming the princess zelda, a tradition started around the golden age of hyrule between a link to the past and zelda 1 after the prince of hyrule accidentally cursed zelda the first not the first zelda from skyward sword into a deep sleep and felt extreme guilt. This timeline branch contains the events of a link to the past, oracle of seasons and. Theres a look at the legend of zelda timeline over at. Breath of the wild, between the master sword, the hylian shield, the inclusion of twilight princess wolf link and a number of amiibospecific outfits that are nods to old.
In the second timeline link won at the end of ocarina and got sent back to his. Fans are already trying to place breath of the wild on. If link defeats ganondorf as an adult, he triggers the events that lead to the hero of winds and a new world. Same links from different zelda series video game news.
With so many similarities, it seems like this was also meant to represent the same area. The official legend of zelda timeline has been updated. Not designed for nintendo platforms, the games owe their existence to negotiations related to nintendos decision not to have philips create a cd addon to the super nes. In zelda 3 a link to the past, death mountain contains spectacle. The book also includes artwork for the games, a short manga, and a foreword and afterword written. Hyrule historia is a book released in japan on december 21st, 2011 for 3,255 yen. Hyrule historia is a collectors book about nintendos the legend of zelda series, published in english by dark horse comics and in german by tokyopop. There is no zelda timeline, stop trying destructoid. Cdi games from the legend of zelda series wikipedia.
Now, to make sense of any of this, keep in mind that ocarina of time is the point at which the timeline diverges. It splits after ocarina of time, with one timeline depicting the events that follow links triumph over ganon, and the other his defeat. The legend of zelda has been one of nintendos most beloved and prolific series, with 16 games. Satellaview games from the legend of zelda series wikipedia. Ganondorf obtained the remaining triforce pieces from link and zelda, and was subsequently sealed within the corrupted sacred realm by the seven sages. Welcome rzelda is the hub for anything and everything the legend of zelda the iconic nintendo series. Where does the wind waker fit into the overall zelda series timeline aonuma. Breath of the wilds new dlc has fans debating the zelda. Much of the backstory of the creation of hyrule was revealed in the games a link to the past, ocarina of time, the wind waker, twilight princess, skyward sword, and a link between worlds. It returns to a topdown perspective similar to the original the legend of zelda, dropping the sidescrolling gameplay of zelda ii. Back to the original formula, a new greenclad hero rose up against ganon in this adventure, unfolding with a much deeper, complex story within a more.
The 276page book reveals the official timeline of the fictional events in the series, following years of speculation by fans. Ironically, this links adventure is located in the latest part of the zelda timeline. In the decline timeline, link fails to defeat ganon at the end of ocarina of time, resulting in ganon taking over hyrule. Like oot link with his biggoron sword, botw link can get weapons. This is a quote from hyrule historia a chronology of the history of hyrule the chronology begins with the creation of heaven and earth, immediately followed by the events of skyward sword.
A chinese version was released in mainland china, hongkong and taiwan on. The legend of zelda timeline has for nearly 30 years been a source of disputes and arguments from the original legend, through ocarina of time, majoras mask, wind waker and skyward sword to. Instead it features the same main character that the player selects in the satellaview. Breath of the wild dlc adds more zelda timeline confusion. The zelda timeline has long been a matter of dispute among fans, but after the release of hyrule historia, they finally have an official ordering of the games in the series.
The lightning cracked again, illuminating the field and the eerily. This timeline is somewhat of an alternate reality of the adult timeline. Thats how we end up with continuities if you can call them that like. There is always a link, but its not always the same link as the one we saw before, nor will it likely be the same link well see in the next adventure. It added mechanics and concepts to the series that have become commonplace, including multilevel dungeons and new equipment such as the hookshot and the pegasus boots, as well as establishing the concept of an alternate, parallel and sometimes far more dangerous world. Zelda 2 was a direct sequel to the first game, while a link to the past was stated to be a prequel to zelda 1 in an interview and even game box. The end of ocarina of time caused a split in the zelda chronology. It can be tricky to keep up with the little heros story, so weve made it simple for you. Bs the legend of zelda is an actionadventure game first broadcast to satellaview owners in august 1995. Links awakening was originally released for the nintendo game boy in 1993. The legend of zelda, the first zelda game is a 2d topdown perspective. Nov 9, 2018 they literally just described the conflict of the zelda timeline. Breath of the wild has reinvigorated the conversation regarding the games placement in the franchises timeline.
Well, if you have read what the creator of zelda posted, its that skyword sword is the first game in the timeline, ocirana comes afters. It introduced series staples such as parallel worlds and items including the master sword. The exact timeline of the zelda games has been causing schoolyard arguments since the beginning, but there was a time when it was possible to make sense of it all without a phd in nerdiness. And then ocarina of time was said to be a prequel to a link to the past. With the impending release of the nintendo switch remake of the legend of. Once you complete this dungeon, you can skip right to a ton of other ones you could do the sixth dark world dungeon next if. The zelda games have always been referenced as connected storywise. The chronology of the legend of zelda series was a subject of much debate among fans until an official timeline. You can think of this game as taking place over a hundred years after ocarina of time. Other than that, links awakening dx differs from the original only in color and a few text changes. The nintendo switch is about to receive a new game in the legend of zelda series, but its one that fans might be familiar with, as its a remake of links awakening on the game boy.
Then came the legend of zelda, a game that was different from some of the other nes fare that the system had to offer. The zelda games arent about hyrule and link and zelda and ganon, but what they stand for. The fallen hero timeline is the timeline branch in which link, the hero of time, despite his best efforts, was defeated by ganondorf in the final battle. True, or at least close enough to true as timetravel and multiple timeline shenanigans allow. A link to the past after a long 5 years fans could return to the familiar landscape of hyrule, this time more expansive and beautiful than ever thanks to the 16bit snes. The official japanese zelda twitter account has released an updated timeline containing every zelda release and remaster since 2011 with hyrule warriors being excluded due to being a non. Where does links awakening fit in the legend of zelda timeline. He has previously written gaming articles for websites like cracked. The adult timeline only takes place if link, as an adult, defeats ganondorf in the final battle of ocarina of time. A link to the past focuses on link as he journeys to save hyrule, defeat the dark lord ganon, and rescue the descendants of the seven sages. If link defeats ganondorf as a child, hyrule enters the twilight realm.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The wand of gamelon and zeldas adventure are actionadventure games produced by philips for their cdi format as part of nintendos the legend of zelda video game series. In this scenario, link defeated ganon and then went back to his childhood days. In ocarina, link travels back in time to warn zelda about ganon, causing a split timeline. A link between worlds debuts, a sequel to a link to the past. Next to mario, link is arguably the most recognizable character in video games.
It is here in this branch that we see the wind waker, phantom hourglass, and spirit tracks take place. It was released worldwide on both the wii u and the switch on march 3, 2017. Breath of the wild doesnt fit anywhere on the zelda timeline. Zelda timeline and analysis paperback january 8, 2017. Its 274 pages feature art and information from every game in the legend of zelda series. The exact timeline of the zelda games has been causing schoolyard. For all of you were blind and just miraculously regained your vision, this is a guide for the legend of zelda.
Because this is a sequel, it falls under the fallen hero timeline directly after links awakening. A link to the past uses a topdown perspective similar to that of the original the legend of zelda. The decline timeline is one of the three timelines occurring after ocarina of time. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. While the zelda series has always been second fiddle to mario, zelda makes up for it by having a continuity that was probably the topic of stephen hawkings doctoral thesis.
Buresu obu za wairudo is the nineteenth installment in the legend of zelda series developed for the wii u and the nintendo switch. But where exactly does links awakening fit into the chronology of the zelda. A link to the past is one of the least linear of the zelda games in the series. The timeline where zelda was warned by a child link is referred to by fans as the child timeline, and. In the first few years of the nintendo entertainment system release, there were only a handful of games available. Ganondorf was exposed as a traitor, and everything went as it was. This warping with music feature has also been used in a link to the past and links awakening. The zelda and link of that timeline probably lived full lives there, and that would be it, with the next story taking place many many years later back in the now dried up, original hyrule. That game took place in one of several branches of the overall zelda timelineafter a link to the past, between links awakening and the original legend of zelda. Above is link from the legend of zelda and the adventure of link, which were the first two zelda games, where the series started.
Graphics of the legend of zelda timeline timetoast timelines. Triforce heroes place in the zelda timeline revealed. It wasnt a platformer like mario, yet it wasnt exactly a roleplaying game. The legend of zelda is an actionadventure video game franchise created by japanese game. Links awakening may have been a game on a portable system, but it had just as much content and depth as the other. Tagged with funny, memes, awesome, dump, meme dump. The timeline as it exists today didnt truly begin to take form until after the wind waker was developed. In 2011, to accompany the release of skyward sword, yet another prequel and celebrate the 25th anniversary, nintendo finally released the one true final official zelda timeline. Although there isnt a ton of evidence suggesting breath of the wild to take place after spirit tracks there simply isnt. It is the fifth game developed by nintendo belonging to the legend of zelda series, but it does not feature link, the protagonist of the prior four games. Young link timeline this is the child timeline of the adultchild split theory of ocarina of time. Fans are already trying to place breath of the wild on the. The original the legend of zelda starts with link obtaining a cheap wooden sword from an old man in a cave.