Never played a Zelda game, can I start with any game?

I have a NES, SNES, N64, DS and Wii, but I never played a Zelda game. I don't have a 3DS yet, but I'm planning on getting for Resident Evil Revelations and other cool puzzle games like DS had (Prof. Layton, etc.). If I wanna start on Zelda, could I get the new released Ocarina of Time for 3DS or do I have to play the earlier games first on NES and SNES.

I don't wanna go and buy all Zelda games, I'm not even sure I'll like it, I just want a game that shows what a Zelda game really is (preferable on newer systems).

nah your good its not very story heavy its more conquer said amount of obstacles to get to your end goal which doesnt change (not that its a bad thing) just saying

Yeah, you can start with pretty much any of them and understand it. A lot of people started with Ocorina of Time on the N64, I think. And I think that is a pretty good start, especially now that it's being remade on the 3DS. That's probably the best place to start.

Great. Thanks for the replies, I'll start with Ocarina of Time then.

Ocarina of Time is probably the best place to start if you've never played a Zelda game, actually. Story-wise, it comes first of all the 3D Zelda games (including the DS games). If you're thinking of playing Ocarina of Time 3D, that's a good idea.

I'd say you want to play Ocarina of Time before Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, or Wind Waker - but otherwise, the order doesn't really matter. Except if you're gonna play Phantom Hourglass or Spirit Tracks, you should probably play Wind Waker first.

None of the 2D games have that much story, so you can play those whenever (if you want to play them at all).

You can start with any game. Just don't expect to understand some references.

Ocarina of Time is probably the best place to start if you've never played a Zelda game, actually. Story-wise, it comes first of all the 3D Zelda games (including the DS games). If you're thinking of playing Ocarina of Time 3D, that's a good idea.

I'd say you want to play Ocarina of Time before Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, or Wind Waker - but otherwise, the order doesn't really matter. Except if you're gonna play Phantom Hourglass or Spirit Tracks, you should probably play Wind Waker first.

None of the 2D games have that much story, so you can play those whenever (if you want to play them at all).

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But anyway He can start with any title other then Majora's Mask should be played after Ocarina of Time and Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks should be played after Wind Waker.

But yeah they are mainly seperate stories because each Zelda game mainly has a different Link and Zelda their are some cases where it is the same. Also every game that has Ganondorf/Ganon that is always the same person.

They're mainly Stand alone so you can pretty much start with any, I started with DX links awakening now playing Ocarina of time 3D, I've missed quite a few inbtween

Theres a few games you want to avoid, otherwise you can virtually start anywhere.

games are: Zelda II: The Adventure of link , Four Swords adventures, and four swords on the GBA. They give you a different impression of what zelda actually is, its not that they are bad, just different from the rest, anywhere else will give you the right idea.

Some real nice start points though: Legend of Zelda,Links Awakening, OoT and Wind Waker

Any of the console games are a safe bet, but OoT did just come out today

Im glad you asked the question. I was also wanting to get into the Zelda series after all the hype lately. I think I will start with a Link to the Past and see where it gets me.

Well, Wind Waker is the best Zelda.Rod90

Well, Wind Waker is the best Zelda.Rod90

Well, Wind Waker is the best Zelda.Rod90

[QUOTE="Rod90"]Well, Wind Waker is the best Zelda.F0urTwenty

Yeah, of course that's my opinion. :)

For some reason, I couldn't enjoy OoT as much as everyone else. Maybe that will change with my new copy of OoT 3D (which I only bought for the music CD). :P

[QUOTE="Rod90"]Well, Wind Waker is the best Zelda.F0urTwenty

I agree with this. OoT to me is the defintive 3D one and ALLTP is the 2D one. But of course they are all amazing.

I just want a game that shows what a Zelda game really is (preferable on newer systems).

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If that's the case I'd say go for it and you should not in any way be disapointed. Zelda Oot is easily the Pinnacle of the series its not even up for debate, it is the best.

Don't get me wrong the originals were great but OoT is to this day (including the new 3D version) an absolute masterpiece.

[QUOTE="F0urTwenty"][QUOTE="Rod90"]Well, Wind Waker is the best Zelda.Rod90

Yeah, of course that's my opinion. :)

For some reason, I couldn't enjoy OoT as much as everyone else. Maybe that will change with my new copy of OoT 3D (which I only bought for the music CD). :P

i was in roughly the same boat, and yeah, the 3d version plays closer to WW in terms of tighter controlls, animations ect. this fixes most of the problems for people like me who started with WW and feel that ocerina of time is clunky.

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[QUOTE="F0urTwenty"] It's up there but I personally wouldn't say it's the best. Obviously this is your opinion but for me it's a tie between Link to the Past or Ocarina(I can't decide)!veemon1002

Yeah, of course that's my opinion. :)

For some reason, I couldn't enjoy OoT as much as everyone else. Maybe that will change with my new copy of OoT 3D (which I only bought for the music CD). :P

i was in roughly the same boat, and yeah, the 3d version plays closer to WW in terms of tighter controlls, animations ect. this fixes most of the problems for people like me who started with WW and feel that ocerina of time is clunky.

I've never played Zelda either, I'm waiting for my copy of OoT in the mail.

I don't think that you need to start off with the original. The following are the four best Zelda games. They're not in order of how good they are, but instead how well they flow into each other.
1 A Link to the Past
2 Ocarina of Time
3 Majora's Mask
4 Wind Waker