Why is the Zelda series so sucessful you ask? It is because of the games listed below. Each game of the main series is listed below. Click the title of the game to go to that game's description page.

The Legend of Zelda: The game that started it, featured advanced puzzles and a good time.

The Adventure of Link: The sequal that took a great turn in gameplay.

A Link to the Past: One of the better Zelda games that really set the bar for extensive games.

Link's Awakening: The first handheld Zelda game that strayed a bit from the norm.

Ocarina of Time: Probably the greatest game of all time, also the game that redefined the series and 3D gaming in general.

Majora's Mask: OoT's sequal, a shorter game than normal that was a nice break from the normal.

Oracle of Seasons: The first game in a set of two color games, featuring the land's seasons as a major part.

Oracle of Ages: The second game in the set, this game featured the ages of the land.

Four Swords: The most bizarre Zelda game yet, and the first multiplayer Zelda game.

The Master Quest: Ocarina of Time, only harder.

The Wind Waker: The most expansive Zelda game yet, featuring a large, relaxing, sea.

Four Swords Adventures: Another bizarre adaption.

The Minish Cap: A new experiment with large and small items for the handheld.

Twilight Princess: The game featuring the best Zelda graphics seen since Ocarina of Time.

Phantom Hourglass: The sequal to The Wind Waker for the handheld.

Spirit Tracks: Yet another sequal to the cell-shaded series for the Nintendo DS.