Legendary Facts About The Legend Of Zelda
Created by Shigeru Miyamoto, “The Legend of Zelda” is the story of Link who is often given the task of rescuing Princess Zelda and saving the kingdom of Hyrule from Ganondorf, known by some as the Great King of Evil or the Dark Lord.
Since being introduced in 1986, the Zelda series has become one of Nintendo’s most successful franchises, spawning 19 games, a TV series, manga adaptations, and more.
The videogames have sold over 75 million copies and some of the entries in the series are considered to be the best in the games of all time.
In light of the recent release of “Breath of the Wild,” the latest entry to the Zelda pantheon, here are a few facts about the beloved videogame franchise that you might now have known.
The Legend of Zelda Facts
36. The best kind.
Shigeru Miyamoto not only created Donkey Kong and Super Mario Brothers, but was also the creative force behind the Zelda franchise.
Inspired by the time he spent as a child exploring a miniature cave system he found in a dark hole near his town, he wanted to create a game that focused on exploration, instead of just racking up points.
The more important question is: What kind of parents just let their child just wander into a hole? The best kind!
35. Witchy Woman
Zelda was named after Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of “Great Gatsby” author F. Scott Fitzgerald. Miyamoto says he wanted the game’s princess to have a mysterious quality and Mrs. Fitzgerald fit the bill perfectly.
34. Left is Right
Link is left-handed in every game until the Wii versions were released that featured a right-handed Link to accommodate the right-handed noobs and their Wiimotes.
