- Best 'Legend of Zelda' Game

The original Legend of Zelda game arrived in America in August 1987 via the Nintendo Entertainment System. Featuring a rich fantasy setting, challenging puzzle-based gameplay, and an instantly iconic soundtrack, the game hit big critically and commercially, and Zelda was quickly established as one of the Japanese game company’s prestige properties. In the 40 years since, a mainline Zelda game has been a tentpole for every Nintendo system, both console and handheld, making up a dazzling library nearly as enchanting as Hyrule itself. With the “Ocarina of Time” remake arriving this week on Switch 2, and a major film adaptation of the property coming in 2027, the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to summon the wisdom, courage, and power to attempt to name the Best “Legend of Zelda” game of all time – or at least until late 2026, when we’re recording this.Games discussed: “Ocarina of Time” (N64), “Oracle of Seasons”/“Oracle of Ages” (GameBoy Color), “A Link to the Past” (SNES), “The Legend of Zelda” (NES), “Twilight Princess” (Wii/GameCube), “Link’s Awakening” (GameBoy/Switch), “Echoes of Wisdom” (Switch), “The Wind Waker” (GameCube), “Majora’s Mask” (N64), “The Adventure of Link” (NES), “A Link Between Worlds” (3DS), “Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity” (Switch), “Breath of the Wild” (Switch), “Skyward Sword” (Wii), “Spirit Tracks” (DS), “Tears of the Kingdom” (Switch/Switch 2)Join host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelist David Silbert, and special guest “Zelda” fans Derek Boriack and Iris Rezsnyak as they discuss and debate 16 of the most legendary “Legend of Zelda” games.For the warm-up to this episode, in which we discuss the additional “Zelda” games that didn’t make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Episode CreditsHost: Eric RezsnyakPanelist: David SilbertGuest Panelists: Derek Boriack, Iris RezsnyakProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Bob ErlenbackTheme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch#legendofzelda #zelda #nintendo #videogames #gaming #gaymer #tloz #ocarinaoftime #oot #breathofthewild #botw #tearsofthekingdom #totk #windwaker #twilightprincess #majorasmask #nintendoswitch #switch2 #link #zelda40 #skwywardsword #hyrulewarriors #ganon

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