Highest-Rated Legend of Zelda Games by Critics

These three titles represent the pinnacle of critical acclaim within the Legend of Zelda series, consistently earning top scores for their innovative gameplay and storytelling.

The top 3

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: Released in 1998, Ocarina of Time holds an unparalleled Metascore of 99, making it the highest-rated Zelda game and one of the most acclaimed video games of all time, pioneering 3D action-adventure gameplay.
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: With a Metascore of 97, Breath of the Wild redefined the open-world genre for the series, offering unprecedented freedom and exploration, and is considered one of the greatest video games of all time.
3. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: The direct sequel to Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom achieved a Metascore of 96, expanding upon its predecessor's open world with new mechanics and vertical exploration, receiving widespread acclaim.

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