Every IGN Zelda Review Score
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2017年11月9日
Take a look back at 30 years of Zelda history to see what IGN’s reviewers thought of every major game in the series at the time of review.
The Legend of Zelda, 08/22/1987
Reviewed by: Lucas Thomas (Note: This review is based on the 2007 virtual console re-release)
From the Review: "The Legend of Zelda is a timeless adventure, worth playing through again and again."
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, 12/01/1988
Reviewed by: Lucas Thomas (Note: This review is based on the 2007 virtual console re-release)
From the Review: "It's little touches like that, along with tight, precise control and incredibly intimidating challenge, that make this Adventure a hit."
A Link to the Past, 04/13/1992
Reviewed by: Lucas Thomas (Note: This review is based on the 2007 virtual console re-release)
From the Review: "You'll want to play it again and again."
Link's Awakening, August 1993
Reviewed by: Lucas Thomas (Note: This review is based on the 2011 DX re-release)
From the Review: "If you've never played Link's Awakening before you'd be crazy not to do so now."
Ocarina of Time, 11/23/1998
Reviewed by: Peer Schneider
From the Review: "Ocarina of Time is easily the best in the series."
Majora's Mask, 10/25/2000
Reviewed by: Fran Mirabella III
From the Review: "It is, in my opinion, one of the most impressive games in its genre."
Oracle of Ages, 05/13/2001
Reviewed by: Chris Carle
From the Review: "As long as it takes to complete this game (over 30 hours to get everything), every moment is fun and engaging."
Oracle of Seasons, 05/13/2001
Reviewed by: Chris Carle
From the Review: "Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons are two reasons that I'd rather play games than watch movies, for the most part."
Wind Waker, 03/24/2003
Reviewed by: Matt Casamassina
From the Review: "Wind Waker is a masterful achievement -- a shining example, in fact, of how videogames should be made and a case study for developers wondering what makes a compelling game."
">Four Swords Adventures, 06/07/04
Reviewed by: Peer Schneider
From the Review: "As a Zelda fan, you have to own this game no matter what."
The Minnish Cap, 01/10/05
Reviewed by: Craig Harris
From the Review: "The Minish Cap is certainly worthy to sit among the best of the Zelda best."
Twilight Princess, 11/19/2006
Reviewed by: Matt Casamassina
From the Review: "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is, in my opinion, the greatest Zelda game ever created and one of the best launch titles in the history of launch titles."
Phantom Hourglass, 10/01/07
Reviewed by: Mark Bozon
From the Review: "The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass... is captivating, entertaining, and a true adventure worthy of the Zelda name."
Spirit Tracks, 12/07/2009
Reviewed by: Mark Bozon
From the Review: "While Spirit Tracks has some obvious deja vu elements and can drag on from time to time, Nintendo's latest pocket Zelda trumps the first game hands-down."
Skyward Sword, 11/20/2011
Reviewed by: Rich George
From the Review: "Once again, Nintendo is demonstrating its unparalleled ability to craft some of the greatest gameplay this industry has ever seen."
A Link Between Worlds, 11/22/2013
Reviewed by: Keza MacDonald
From the Review: "Between Worlds recaptures the spirit of adventure that gave the early games Zelda their potency, and lays out a vision for Zelda games still to come."
Hyrule Warriors, 9/26/2014
Reviewed by: Jose Otero
From the Review: "Surprisingly, Hyrule Warriors does a good job of tying together the combat of Dynasty Warriors and the revered characters and lore of the Legend of Zelda series in a way that makes me feel powerful in a world I love."
Tri-Force Heroes, 10/23/2015
Reviewed by: Jose Otero
From the Review: "The challenging, intricate puzzles are great chaotic fun in local multiplayer or for a one-time run through in single-player."
