40 Years Later, Zelda Still Hasn't Topped Its Greatest Surprise

The Legend of Zelda has given rise to one of the most notable gaming franchises in the entire industry, but the series still has yet to recapture the magic of one of the first game's best surprises. As one of Nintendo's biggest IPs, The Legend of Zelda has a lot of great entries under its belt. Everyone's favorite Zelda game is different and unique to their own experiences, but it's undeniable that the franchise wouldn't be what it is today if it wasn't for such a strong first entry.