Legend Of Zelda Games That Need To Be Remastered After Link's Awakening

Nintendo dropped a bombshell on Switch users with the announcement of a remastered version The Legend Of Zelda Link’s Awakening at a recent direct. While the response from the fanbase was mixed, we can't wait to jump back into one of the strangest entries in the series.

So we've compiled a list of 10 Legend of Zelda Games That Need To Be Remastered After Link's Awakening

10 10. Majora’s Mask

Majora’s Mask got the 3DS remake treatment in 2015, which really wasn’t that long ago. However, it deserves a home console remaster for a variety of reasons.

The first, and most important, is that it wasn’t even given a fair shake on the Nintendo 64 as it required the expansion pack to run. The second, is it’s one of the most unique games in the franchise.

Majora's Mask removes the player from traditional Zelda tropes and instead makes a more personal adventure for the Hero of Time, making an experience that’s both somber, epic, and unforgettable as Link tries to prevent the end of the world.

9 9. The Legend Of Zelda

The OG Legend Of Zelda is vastly different than any of the entries in the series outside of Breath of The Wild. There’s no hand-holding here, just an adventure you make for yourself.

We think a lot of modern players can learn a thing or two from this game, and really, it’s sprite art would be absolutely stunning in HD. We know Nintendo likes to re-release this bad boy like it’s going out of style, but it’s about time we get a real remaster.

8 8. Skyward Sword

If there’s one Legend Of Zelda game that needs a second chance it’s Skyward Sword. Upon its release in 2011, the game was met with a lot of critical acclaim, but fans weren’t impressed. Since that time, many valid complaints have been levied against the debut of Skyloft for its poor utilization of motion control and overuse of a specific boss battle. Yet, underneath its flaws is something that could be a gem. This is one of Link's most personal journies, and the cast of characters is fun and relatable.

Hopefully, Nintendo decides to polish it one day.

7 7. The Adventure Of Link

Nintendo was really weird with its sequels in the NES era. Much like Majora’s Mask, The Adventure Of Link is so different from anything fans expected in a Zelda title that Nintendo never did it again. Yet, there’s something oddly fascinating when going back to play this title that blends side-scrolling dungeon crawling mixed with traditional JRPG elements.

Plus, sprite work always looks beautiful when translated to HD, so at least you know there’ll be a visually impressive experience.

6 6. A Link Between Worlds

A Link Between Worlds only launched in 2013, but it’s so good that it deserves a second shot at life on the 3DS.

Considered a direct sequel to what is regarded as the best game in the series, A Link Between Worlds doesn’t reach the heights of A Link To The Past, but it gets really close. With a more freeing approach to the "Zelda formula" that lets players choose the game’s dungeon order, there’s a lot of fun packed into this 3DS cartage.

5 5. Four Swords

Four Swords was an interesting concept when it launched on the GameCube in 2004, taking the traditional Zelda formula and turning it into a four-player experience and now is the perfect time to bring it back.

Nintendo has a renewed focus on multiplayer action, and Four Swords would be the perfect game to add to the library when some friends come over. Pass along a Joy-Con, take control of Link, and work through a few dungeons. That doesn’t sound like a bad Saturday if you ask us.

4 4. Oracle Of Seasons/Ages

The Oracle games almost feel like afterthoughts when discussing great Legend of Zelda experiences, yet they’re pretty fun for what they are.

These games were really the second handheld titles the franchise saw, but considering how unique Link’s Awakening was, it’s almost unfair to compare them to their predecessor. Still, when it comes to solid Zelda action in short bursts, these games could be worth a second glance. Plus, they're both pretty different, giving Nintendo a chance to double dip while making fans feel like they're playing something new.

3 3. Spirit Tracks

Spirit Tracks is an interesting concept in the Zelda franchise as it brought newer technology to a series known for its medieval influences, but it doesn’t feel out of place.

Players take control of a soon-to-be train engineer Link 100 years after the events of Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass in the land of New Hyrule. Then things go awry.

Now, the whole train mechanic the game is built around seemed to divide fans, however, it is something different for the series.

2 2. Ocarina Of Time

There really isn’t much to say about Ocarina Of Time that hasn’t been said a thousand times, but there are adults who are college age who would have missed out on this absolute classic.

Now, Nintendo has re-released this masterpiece in game design (most recently in 2011 on the 3DS), however, it’s never gotten that true HD remaster. That’s a shame considering how fantastic the game is.

While this one does borrow a lot from A Link To The Past, it manages to lay the groundwork for what Zelda games should be in 3D.

1 1. A Link To The Past

A Link To The Past is so good, Nintendo doesn’t need to remaster it. But they should anyway.

This game takes everything fans loved about the first title in the series and cranks it to 11. As a top-down experience, A Link To The Past features fast-paced gameplay mixed with some amazing dungeon design. In many ways, this was the blueprint for the series for the next two decades, and it really gave The Legend of Zelda its reputation as a top-notch series known for high-end quality.

The result is something memorable, challenging, fun, exciting, and rewarding. Sure, you can now play it on the SNES Classic, but an experience this good deserves something special.