Zelda games

While every character in Cadence of Hyrule is subject to the same beat-driven gameplay, they all play differently. Princess Zelda has access to all of the weapons Link and Cadence use, but Zelda can also use spells such as Nayru’s Love and Din’s Fire. Dancing Zelda probably isn’t the playable Zelda you’re hoping for, but at least she gets to do some adventuring in this truly great game. Can I pre-order The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Similarly to The Wind Waker, The Minish Cap leans into a cartoony charm; you’ll meet zany sword instructors and talk to cows chewing cud. This game also contains one of the Legend of Zelda’s goofiest items, a magical cane that turns objects upside down. Combine these charms with some great dungeon design, and you have the makings of a fantastic Zelda game. It might not usually be counted among the Zelda greats, but The Minish Cap finds its brilliance in the tiny details. —AD

GameSpot has, throughout its own history, reviewed every single mainline Zelda game ever released (with one exception). With Zelda back in the news thanks to Skyward Sword HD, we're rounding up review scores from over the years. Subscription The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess GCN