Ranking Every Legend of Zelda Game!

Midas does not believe that Tingle is real The Legend of Zelda is one of the greatest franchises in gaming history — and in this video, we’re ranking every single Zelda game from worst to best. From the NES originals to the modern open-world masterpieces, this retrospective dives deep into what makes each Zelda game unique, where they stand today, and which ones are truly worth playing before the next big release. This ranking was made prior to the release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, but it serves as the perfect guide for players who want to know which Zelda games to play before diving into the new one. Whether you’re a veteran adventurer or new to the series, this video covers everything from classic 2D Zelda titles to groundbreaking 3D entries and spin-offs that shaped the series’ evolution. We analyze gameplay, story, world design, innovation, music, and overall legacy to determine which Zelda games are must-plays and which ones… might be better left in the past. If you’ve ever wondered “What’s the best Zelda game?” or “Where should I start before Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment?”, this ranking is the ultimate Zelda fan guide. Time Stamps 00:08 Game 32 01:58 Game 31 02:58 Game 30 03:58 Game 29 05:25 Game 28 07:07 Game 27 08:50 Game 26 09:41 Game 25 10:37 Game 24 12:29 Game 23 14:37 Game 22 15:36 Game 21 17:15 Game 20 19:58 Game 19 21:47 Game 18 23:23 Game 17 24:54 Game 16 26:50 Game 15 28:03 Game 14 29:53 Game 13 30:56 Game 12 32:54 Game 11 34:56 Game 10 36:28 Game 9 38:34 Game 8 40:37 Game 7 42:45 Game 6 45:09 Game 5 46:13 Game 4 48:26 Game 3 50:32 Game 2 51:52 Game 1 Subscribe and Join the Community: We’re on the road to 50,000 subscribers, and once we hit that milestone, one lucky fan will win a Nintendo Switch 2 in our giveaway! Subscribe for more Nintendo retrospectives, rankings, and deep dives every week. Follow StrawHatMidas Everywhere: TikTok | Twitter/X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube Shorts → @StrawHatMidas Join the Discord for Zelda discussions and gaming events → [Insert Link] #ZeldaRanking #BestZeldaGames #LegendOfZelda #WorstToBestZelda #ZeldaTimeline #HyruleWarriors #HyruleWarriorsAgeOfImprisonment #NintendoSwitch #Switch2 #3DZelda #2DZelda #RetroGaming #NintendoRanking #ZeldaSeries #StrawHatMidas #BestNintendoGames