When it comes to ranking Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda series, you’re really just ranking a group of top-tier games. A list ranking the Zelda series is a list of bangers, and even the “worst” entry is better than most other games. So don’t get mad if your favorite is on the lower half of this list, it’s standing alongside some of the all-time greats. That said, let’s rank the mainline Zelda games from worst to best.
The Mainline Legend Of Zelda Games, Ranked From Worst To Best
From the first game to Tears of the Kingdom , let’s try to rank one of gaming’s greats
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