IGN's Top 10 Zelda Games of All Time

We count down the very best the Zelda series has to offer.

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[saildust]

IGN 2011: Skyward Sword is the best Zelda game every created.

IGN 2016: What's Skyward Sword?

[MMLCommentaries]

Gives Skyward Sword a 10/10
Keeps it off a Zelda top 10 list

They're credible reviewers, guys

[agravain]

it does not matter, the franchise is a masterpiece as a whole

[coolertuep]

IGN logic:
Made videos in 2011 "Skyward Swordvs Ocarina of time" with Skyward Sword winning.
Having OOT ranked 2nd and SS not even on the list in 2016.

[ImARealDuck]

I'm surprised that WindWaker got this high up.. Considering that the whole world is covered with water and... This is IGN

[Verkmano]

I respect IGN opinion, but Twilight Princess in eighth, seriously? It's one of the most beatiful badass masterpieces, dude!

[danielodunlami]

For people to lazy to watch video (I know you're out there)

10. Oracle of ages and seasons
9. Minish cap
8.Twilight princess
7. Link between worlds
6. OG legend of Zelda
5. Link's awakening
4. Majora's mask
3. Wind Waker
2. Ocarina's of time
1. Link to the past

[wenweru]

Am I the only person who who thoroughly enjoyed Skyward Sword?

[twilightocarina]

Personally, Twilight Princess was my favorite Zelda game. I loved it's story, controls, and characters. I got so deep into the story and I love it's darker tone. I played it on the wii and I felt so comfortable playing with the wii remote and nunchuk. Swinging the wii remote made me feel as if I was in the game swinging the sword, and it was great. Midna was also a great companion and was much better than Navi, who got annoying after time. Twilight Princess was my first Zelda game too, so it is very nostalgic and has a special place in my heart.

[BmanX]

Wind Waker's my favourite game of all time, so I'm good with it being at #3. TP should've been higher though

[joshleblanc]

Wow! I can't believe they didn't include Skyward Sword after giving it a 10/10 and calling it, "the best Zelda experience Nintendo has to offer"

[tonyy_destined]

in my opinion.
1. Majoras mask
2. ocarina of time
3. wind waker
and etc

[link]

I'm a bit confused... you gave albw a 9.4 and ss a 10, but SS was left out of the list. Why? a

[ChibagamingJP]

ocarina of time is the best one of all time

[yudhveer]

MAJORA'S MASK>>>OCARINA..
COME AT ME!!

[Evenmoresteven]

Saying that the Oracle games are better than Skyward Sword is just ridiculous. But it doesn't surprise me, IGN has hated on Skyward Sword ever since Rich left.

[TeddyOnTheSpot]

Wind Waker is easily my favorite game of all time. That game nailed atmosphere, combat, gameplay, adventure, and storytelling in a way that no other Zelda game can match.

[isaachewitt]

2011: Skyward Sword is the best Zelda has to offer.
2016: Not even in the top 10.

What!😬😬😬

[flamergamer]

Majoras mask is "OBJECTIVLELY" the best Zelda

[kaylin]

No Skyward Sword? I know alot of people hate it but personally it has some of my favorite pieces of music, areas, characters, and an overall amazing story line. I thought it would at least make the list.