Show HN: The Zelda timeline to catch up before the Ocarina of Time remake
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A fan site maps the full Zelda game timeline, including Nintendo's official branching eras.
The Legend of Hyrule is an unofficial fan site that lays out the Zelda game chronology, covering Nintendo's official timeline which splits after Ocarina of Time into child, adult, and fallen-hero branches. It includes game synopses from Skyward Sword through Echoes of Wisdom, plus a history section from the Golden Goddesses creation myth through recent events. The site is not affiliated with Nintendo.
What commenters are saying
Several commenters debate the value of a coherent Zelda timeline, with some calling it an after-the-fact retcon and others noting Nintendo publishes an official version. A top comment argues the timeline is unnecessary and spoils games. Others share fondness for the games as standalone experiences, comparing them to Mario. One commenter questions whether the series has a meaningful story at all.