Every Nintendo mobile system has a Zelda game, but these are the best ones so far.
It’s safe to say that The Legend of Zelda has had more great games than almost any other series. To put that into perspective, there has never been a Nintendo system that didn’t have at least one Zelda game in its top 10 best-selling games, with the exception of the Wii, which had Twilight Princess, which was 13th. This doesn’t include Virtual Boy, of course, because Virtual Boy is rarely talked about when talking about Nintendo.
The Legend of Zelda has been played on more than just platforms. Every mobile Nintendo has ever made has had a Zelda game that was not only a best-seller but also highly rated by critics and loved by fans. Even though it’s hard to compare most games to classics like The Wind Waker and Ocarina of Time, some of these handhelds offered truly unique adventures in Hyrule and beyond that probably don’t get enough credit.
Spirit Tracks
Fans don’t like Spirit Tracks as much as some of the other Zelda games. Even though it might not be one of the best games in the series, that doesn’t mean the game itself is bad. Most games in the history of video games wouldn’t do well on a list with Ocarina of Time, A Link to the Past, The Wind Waker, Breath of the Wild, and so on.
Like pizza pieces, some games in the Legend of Zelda series are much better than others, but even the worst ones are still pretty tasty.Spirit Tracks gets credit for fixing some of The Phantom Hourglass’s problems, giving Link a new way to move around the map, and adding Zelda in a more interesting way than most other games have.
The Phantom Hourglass
It’s pretty normal for two Zelda games to come out close together but not be full sequels to each other. On the other hand, handheld games are often directly connected to other games in the series.For example, The Phantom Hourglass is a straight follow-up to The Wind Waker.
Even though it would have been hard for a mobile game to compete with The Phantom Hourglass’s predecessor, which was a huge, epic, awe-inspiring adventure, it still holds its own, and it gave fans a pretty, portable trip through the Toon Link timeline.
Majora’s Mask 3DS
Majora’s Mask is one of the weirdest and darkest games in the Zelda series. It didn’t do as well as its direct predecessor, Ocarina of Time, but it made its own interesting place in gaming history and is still a fan favourite.
The changes made for this 3DS port were almost as good as the ones made for Ocarina. The graphics were updated, there were some great quality-of-life improvements, and there was some fun new material like side quests. It’s not as high on the handheld list because it’s a port. But it’s still very high on the total list.
A Link To The Past & Four Swords
When ranking the best mobile Zelda games, it almost feels wrong to include the console games that were ported to handhelds, but it also doesn’t feel right to leave them out.
Most people agree that A Link to the Past is one of the best video games of all time. And nothing about this Game Boy Advance port could change that. It even has an extra level and the original Four Swords minigame, which may make it even better than the first game. But the fact that it’s not the first small game doesn’t help it get to the top.
Ocarina Of Time 3DS
It seems pretty easy to make a portable version of one of the most popular games ever: just don’t change it too much. That’s pretty much what Ocarina of Time 3D did. And because of that, it could be the best version of the game.
This version of Ocarina of Time has updated images that look great. And it also has changes that make the game easier to play and more fun, like the Master Quest and the Boss Challenge. It is a port, which hurts its total ranking for handhelds. But this tiny masterpiece can only fall so far down any list.
Oracle Of Ages / Oracle Of Seasons
Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons are two Zelda games that are unique and often overlooked. They could really, really use a remake in the current style. Capcom put a lot of care into making these handheld games, which work together to make one long, awesome adventure that goes into new ground without straying too far from the well-known Zelda world.
The games look great, given the limitations of the Game Boy Colour for which they were made. But it would be awesome if they got a full upgrade like Link’s Awakening did on Switch. This would help modern gamers enjoy these great games even more.
Link’s Awakening
The very first mobile game was the fourth game in the Zelda series. The Adventure of Link and A Link to the Past had different game styles. So fans probably weren’t sure what to expect from a portable game. One of the best games ever made was what they got.
Most Zelda games have similar stories, but Link’s Awakening went in a very different direction. Link was lost on a strange island where there was neither Hyrule nor Princess Zelda nor the Triforce. The change is big, but it works, and the result is a very charming and memorable piece.
The Minish Cap
Capcom’s journey into the world of Hyrule on the Game Boy Advance got great reviews when it came out. But it has since faded a bit into the background, as even the best Nintendo handhelds tend to do. But it should really be talked about a lot more when talking about Zelda because it is great.
Penalty Kick Online game is a cool mix of the simple, beautiful top-down world of A Link to the Past and the deeper, more nuanced gameplay of later games. Some fans might say that it’s a little short, but what’s there is definitely something special.
A Link Between Worlds
It’s hard to believe that fans had to wait 22 years to see the same version of Hyrule as in A Link to the Past, but the wait was well worth it. This indirect successor looked, felt, and acted a lot like its predecessor from a long time ago. But it also gave fans something new and interesting.
The Wall Merge feature was a very simple idea that was put into action in interesting and unique ways from the time players got it until the end of the game. This entry has all the best parts of a traditional Zelda game, giving fans the perfect puzzle-solving. Ganon-stomping, Master Sword-seeking, Hyrule-saving, Zelda-wooing handheld experience.