Evolution of The Legend of ZELDA [1986-2023]
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The Legend of Zelda is one of the most loved franchises in the world, with the release of Tears of the Kingdom, it’s time for the Evolution of The Legend of Zelda!
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00:00 Intro
00:59 Origins
04:02 The Legend of Zelda (1986)
06:40 Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987)
09:35 The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991)
12:48 The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993)
15:11 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
19:34 The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (2000)
22:00 The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Oracle of Ages (2001)
22:56 The Legend of Zelda: The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords (2002)
24:12 The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002)
28:13 The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures (2004)
29:54 The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (2004)
31:20 The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006)
35:44 The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007)
37:01 The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2009)
38:30 The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011)
42:07 The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2013)
44:25 The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (2015)
46:18 The Legend of Zelda: Zelda Spin-Offs
51:14 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
58:51 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
01:00:45 Squarespace (sponsorship)
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@Zazzaro703 Жыл бұрын
People just can’t understand how insane that first Zelda was unless you were there at release. Going from Atari, intellevision and collecovision to a game that was big enough that you needed to save progress. Blew my 7 year old mind. It’s why to this day I explore every corner of the map because I burned every bush, bombed every wall and pushed every grave 10xs over.
@KeMeEscupaUnPollo Жыл бұрын
Exactly man... same for me! Im just finishing it again with the HD pack and man that game was definitely a gargantuan step forward at that time...
@hoodrichhaul7545 11 ай бұрын
And the gold cartridge! Icing on that 8 bit cake.
@actionfigureshi 10 ай бұрын
The gold cartridge and the map was so cool in 86...dungeons were cool
@filip1408 10 ай бұрын
😂 yeah right, the “you don’t get it unless you were there” rhetoric. We get it. We love it. We respect what it represents. So shut the fuck up with this elitism
@David2073 9 ай бұрын
I needed a guide for know the locations of the Moblin brothers (The Moblins that give you rupees and say "IT’S A SECRET TO EVERYBODY") 😭
@rikublaze Жыл бұрын
The reason Link is my favorite VG protagonist is for the fact that besides getting new items , link is just raw strength. No super form, no power ups , no goddess summons... Just a Dude has a sword, a shield, and a mission.
@ranbirbhatia1585 Жыл бұрын
I’m forever grateful there’s a channel like yours I love it! Good job flatlife!
@danandtab7463 Жыл бұрын
I love hearing about the inspirations for some of these games. I was 8 years old when first shown NES Zelda and it was mind blowing.
@nilesclifford9704 Жыл бұрын
Universal, illumination, and nintendo need to make the legend of zelda movie.
@dragonquest6881 Жыл бұрын
I don't think it's fair that mario and sonic got movies, when link hasn't got his own movies yet.
@wildfire9280 11 ай бұрын
@@dragonquest6881 Mario even got two. We don’t talk about the first.
@solgaliosgaming9420 Жыл бұрын
1:00:03 I SWEAR I DIDN'T REALIZE THAT THIS WAS A 1 HR VIDEO!!! I thought this was a 22-24 or maybe even 30 min video X)
@KnightrideThrillz Жыл бұрын
But he’s got a point!
@SamRegan610 Жыл бұрын
Aside from the mispronunciation of Gerudo (hard G, Urbosa says it multiple times in BotW), this is a fantastic recap of my favorite video game series. Masterfully done!
@finnomalley4526 Жыл бұрын
Was waiting for someone to say it
@DrDolan2000 Жыл бұрын
I'm just happy he got the release date of the first game correct! I've heard plenty of others say it was released in 1987, but that is the North American release, not its FIRST release
@masonschwalm2010 Жыл бұрын
He also got KOJI Kondo’s name wrong.
@k.o.h3599 Жыл бұрын
@@masonschwalm2010 probably just a typo in the script, since he got Kondos name right the first time.
@masonschwalm2010 Жыл бұрын
@@k.o.h3599 thx, I didn’t catch that the first time, you’re probably right then.
@OddOlly Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the depth you go into and how I can just let these videos of things I love roll for hours!! Great job guys
@hugovega8034 11 ай бұрын
Awesome vid. I'm actually hurt finding out about Majora's Mask "failure". No doubt Ocarina is Top 1, but Majora is easily my Top 2, being young link and being able to ride Epona was my dream as a kid. As well as turning into a Rockstar Fish with the Zora Mask and finally converting into powerful adult Link thanks to Fierce Deity's Mask. Awesome. But at the end, Majora's lack of sales was because it came to close to the release of Ocarina. Players where still trapped in the Water Temple from Ocarina and had no time to go and buy Majora's Mask.
@ellegee4043 8 ай бұрын
The best part of that game was the layered story. It speaks to trauma and recovering from intense experiences on your own. Link's only identity at the time was to aid others, so to deal with his own distress (and then losing his friend Navi), he goes to help others in Termina (which some Zelda Theorists argue is a metaphorical world for Link, versus a physical one) until he has the space and skills to face his own new reality. Such a sad and dark story, but phenomenal and creative way to discuss themes of grief, loss and trauma!
@chris_h1990 Жыл бұрын
I've been a fan of the Zelda games since I first played A Link to the Past on the Super Nintendo. Each game feels like I'm being reintroduced to the franchise. Breath of the Wild was a breath of fresh air in my opinion.
@Yang_Mulia 11 ай бұрын
skyward sword is my favorite many people hate it, but for me able to role playing as link and swing a sword is what make this game so special
@nworder4life 9 ай бұрын
Skyward Sword is an amazing game. Link and Zelda have the best relationship, the Master swords creation, gaining the qualities to possess the triforce and just the beginning of the cycle between Demise,Link and Zelda. Also the introduction of goddess Hylia.
@user-ht5ei8gi1m Жыл бұрын
Flatlife should have millions of subscribers! So much effort was put in, and it deserves to be seen!
@gulzarzeb4395 Жыл бұрын
It's called Flatlife not Flatlife
@user-ht5ei8gi1m Жыл бұрын
@@gulzarzeb4395 Lol, my fault. That was a typo. I’ll fix it. Thank you!
@GamingintheAM0801 Жыл бұрын
An impressive thing about Link to the Past is that it stayed on Nintendo's "Top Games" list every month for literal years after it released, even after the N64 and Ocarina of Time had come out. It stayed relevant throughout the entirety of the SNES' life cycle and a few years into the next console generation. It had incredible staying power.
@metagod_ Жыл бұрын
I remember when I had just discovered your channel when you had around 30k subscribers! Your channel still slaps to this day.
@miladmouradagenda9691 Жыл бұрын
Great job from the most underrated channel .. love to all fo you 💖
@FilipWinther Жыл бұрын
That was a fantastic video! Great job!!
@renemolina3760 Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful video. I really enjoyed it. Cheers!
@fwj_thewhite105 Жыл бұрын
You always make me smile when you release another video! Goed gedaan! 😉
@Maxs2535 Жыл бұрын
Another banger video! great work flatlife
@rodbatman237 11 ай бұрын
Amazing documentary. A very professional media product. Thanks!!!!
@Binkus_69 Жыл бұрын
When I first saw your first Zelda video I fell in love with the franchise
@uimasterroshi171 11 ай бұрын
16:33 I love the change in your voice between the 2 timelines, it made me laugh more as it probably should xD Also spitting facts
@renanolive8549 Жыл бұрын
Zelda is love, Zelda is life. ❤
@ness963 Жыл бұрын
True
@MiichaeI Жыл бұрын
That music just brings back so many memories.
@Gamefit28 Жыл бұрын
I love the info and facts you use
@benjaminmoore6865 Жыл бұрын
First video game I ever played was OOT. Since then I have played and beat every game in the series (excluding the cdi games), and it holds a special place in my heart. I will introduce my kids to these games someday.
@patricktowers8306 Жыл бұрын
Very cool video - came across this since your video thumbnail was lifted from artwork I made 10+ years ago!
@user-ko2jo1sy2o 10 ай бұрын
My man did an absolutely amazing job explaining this beautiful game franchise
@rayyanfikri6293 Жыл бұрын
Great evo vid flatlife
@kingvr_13 Жыл бұрын
I’m mad this man deserves AT LEAST 3.5 million subs. Like these videos are quality
@Hollowdude15 9 ай бұрын
The legend of zelda games are so cool and great video man :]
@charlzencooctavez3165 5 ай бұрын
Video of Classic Game. Nice video ❤.
@drakoshen5406 Жыл бұрын
thanks for the video i like the zelda franchise but i've never really know the different games so thank you ^^
@Peartato59 Жыл бұрын
16:27 literally never heard anyone pronounce Gerudo with a J sound 52:27 and Ghibli actually *is* pronounced with a J sound
@Noahblitzt Жыл бұрын
another video just to listen too i love these type's of videos
@strwbryjamn 10 ай бұрын
so funny bc the cartoonlikeness of windwaker is what made me play and get into zelda when i was a kid
@G.A.G42 Жыл бұрын
The hero's shade is not most likely oot link. He was flat out confirmed to be oot link in the Hyrule historia.
@alexcninjagotuber Жыл бұрын
When the mario movie comes out you should do the impossible Evolution of Mario!
@caydenrodriguez2637 Жыл бұрын
that would be amazing
@zapato9041 Жыл бұрын
Glad flatline finally got the attention it deserved, still deserves more!
@DemonKingNemo Жыл бұрын
Yet you misspell their name lol
@OreganoParsley Жыл бұрын
*flatline*
@martinnguyen2458 Жыл бұрын
My favorite Zelda game is Twilight Princess; it was the first Zelda game I played when I had the Wii.
@KidNamedCullen 5 ай бұрын
What a LEGENDARY video!
@michaelmeola3753 7 ай бұрын
People don't like the cartoon but you have to imagine being 8 years old and seeing your favorite video game character for the first time on TV. In context it wasn't that bad, I loved it at the time.
@nerdofgames1608 7 ай бұрын
Cartoons back then all were kinda cheezy and had bad voice acting. I mean, if you compare them to today's voice acting, they all sucked. lol However, it was the 80s and many television commentators stated, "Situational television comedy is dead." So tons of networks and shows were brazenly attempting to reignite comedy. Almost every cartoon in the 80s was based on this attempt, so comedy became the center focus of the plots.
@nickprovence Жыл бұрын
5:28 ah yes, ASS the hero of Hyrule.
@nearoikthadorbadwagon1224 Жыл бұрын
When you said, how do you think Zelda felt waiting for 100 years for Link to wake up? That’s a good point. Also, the stakes were a lot higher, considering if Gannon fully reawakened and link had not woken up as Zelda put it “when the beast regains it’s true power, this world will face its end.” (Zelda breath of the wild)
@MrMoasn 10 ай бұрын
Once you collect the dragons tears this statement becomes totally obsolete How do you think Zelda felt waiting at least 10-20,000 years for Link to turn her back into a Hylian?
@nearoikthadorbadwagon1224 9 ай бұрын
@@MrMoasn oh yeah🤔 you’ve got a point
@nz7166 Жыл бұрын
amazing video
@caulldron Жыл бұрын
wow u make great vids. ty
@Neo_X90X Жыл бұрын
Fun Fact.. Ember Labs went on to make Kena: Bridge of spirits for ps5/ Pc and has alot of charm and elements from the zelda series.
@idkno6261 Жыл бұрын
Love your evolution videos I wonder of you can do Wolfenstein next
@MoKuZai Жыл бұрын
55:23 the breaking of the formal language to say shit like the narrator experienced this wasteful effort is so funny to me. this is so informal as someone who has (with lesser memory) played 2-3 of these zelda titles but wish to know more about it's history and lore by waiting and listening : ) thanks for making this video, very helpful.
@Oneofakind5234 Жыл бұрын
Zaddy good vid
@DanielGuzman83 Жыл бұрын
When I was 6 years old, I wanted to be Link for Halloween. My mom said she didn't want me dressing up like Peter pan.
@BillNey732 Жыл бұрын
I love this video new sub for sure great video
@zorasaphire Жыл бұрын
Gerudo has a hard G
@dasherpie Жыл бұрын
Fun fact 4 days ago was the 37 anniversary when Zelda was first released In Japan ❤️❤️❤️
@GangsterGamer9613 Жыл бұрын
Love your profile picture. I love Rainbow Dash.👍😃
@mgrvr Жыл бұрын
Interesting…
@Donjosue Жыл бұрын
Fun fact. Oracle of seasons and oracle of ages were so interwoven and intricate, there are different play through experiences depending on which game you started first, finished and then it unlocked a third ending
@MELOFROMCUBA 10 ай бұрын
It was so hard to beat these games lol so many non sleeping nights ❤
@Andressennn909 Жыл бұрын
I CANT BELIEVE YOU DIDNT TALK ABOUT the Chris houlihan room in Zelda a link to the past, Besides that, I will forever enjoy your videos and evolutions. PERIOD. Also thanks for talking about my boy. (Toon Link) I Love wind waker to death and I hope it gets a switch port
@ness963 Жыл бұрын
But it got a Wii U port but thats not the best the only game that ported to the switch was Skyward Sword
@cheems3625 Жыл бұрын
@@ness963 links awakening was brought to the switch (kind of)
@alvinstone1155 Жыл бұрын
Man you did your thing on this video, the puns were 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😂😂😂😂. Man we all cannot wait till may 12th
@BeachBear64 Жыл бұрын
5:29 OK, those save files are hilarious!
@shawnmontgomery4990 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Can you do Kingdom Hearts next, please? Please, we need an evolution on Kingdom Hearts next!
@justinwilliam6534 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know that Link was inspired by Peter Pan this is why I love reading behind the scene stuff because it helps me create new ideas and find ways underrated characters can come back.
@deans4512 Жыл бұрын
Zelda is so incredible along with Mario🤩👍
@ness963 Жыл бұрын
Cool
@Julmaa87 Жыл бұрын
I love the person that invented Zelda. It's been my favourite gaming series all my life.
@Valkyr13 Жыл бұрын
nice vid
@Cyclone861 Жыл бұрын
my favorite evolution channel
@williamsanborn9195 Жыл бұрын
Technically, the first game came out on the Famicom Disk System. It had some extra audio channels, which made the music sound quite different. The NES version was THEN ported to the original Famicom after the Disk System was discontinued. 🙂
@Zelink4Eva 10 ай бұрын
I can’t get over the fact that when he was talking about ocarina of time, he said gerudo like jeruda😂
@SneaktheWolf 8 ай бұрын
35:22 it also has the best companion
@LMWFB Жыл бұрын
I love your videos
@ScottvonHague Жыл бұрын
God I wish the legend of Zelda would return to that sword and sorcery aesthetic.
@anmolagrawal5358 7 ай бұрын
59:29 Haha, that made me chuckle
@PeskyPlays Жыл бұрын
I’m on my first Zelda game right now (yeah I’m late to the party lol) but Zelda is soo much fun so far
@abhijiths5259 Жыл бұрын
1986 version?
@PeskyPlays Жыл бұрын
@@abhijiths5259 breath of the wild, but I’m making a goal to play every single title
@NUGTHUGCEO Жыл бұрын
I’ve never played any . Is it like elder scrolls at all?
@kristentippit233 Жыл бұрын
the legend of Zelda is number 3 for my video games also, flatlife is an amazing youtuber
@ghoctav Жыл бұрын
that's amazing video .. i only play zelda the minish cap .. it's great game .. next video maybe about castlevania series?
@TheRealCardoso 5 ай бұрын
I’ve watched lots of Zelda timeline videos & this is the only one I understood 😆
@michaelj8791 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful documentary
@johannanaya8447 11 ай бұрын
First of all thank you so much for telling all the history of The Legend Of Zelda because the truth I did know what this game was but after some many years I have finally know the history. And it is turely a bueatiful game that it came to be and even if I did play it when the first game came out this would have been one of the bestest game in the world. And there is one more thing that I have to say is that thanks beacuse of Flatlife I know the history of one of the most bueatiful game that was created and I this channel for spend so much time and dedication to make this vedio come true and thank you for listening to this comment.
@jaimeorellana5791 Жыл бұрын
good video ❤
@billhanscomb1119 8 ай бұрын
I grew up with Alttp and Oot. Both of best worlds imo.
@giacomoduca5021 Жыл бұрын
This video is great
@priyankgala9818 Жыл бұрын
amazing storytelling, hope to get one for pokemon games... amazing work!
@schminke89 3 ай бұрын
The title theme is a slowed down version of the overworld theme that already existed in the game. The way most videos put it it sounds like kondo came up with one of the best video game tunes over night and from scratch
@superiorgames2007 Жыл бұрын
Plzz make next video on Evolution of Metroid
@wjcoleman04 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been a Zelda fan my whole life, played just about every game in the series. But I am ashamed that I never noticed 17:22!! OMG
@DarkbloomVis Жыл бұрын
You deserve 2m+ subs
@krisfrederick5001 Жыл бұрын
When you are confident enough to title your game "The Legend of..." You're not playing games. P.S. The Robin Williams part about him naming his daughter Zelda was absolutely heartwarming. ❤❤❤
@Sam_T2000 Жыл бұрын
I _love_ the Jerudo Valley theme… Kiji Kondo is the best 👌
@AnonimitySmith 9 ай бұрын
A Link to the Past is my all time favorite game.
@lihapaaryna1325 Жыл бұрын
I didnt think it was possible for an hour to go by so fast.
@alidashti2633 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video but question will there be an updated video when the legend of zelda tears of the kingdom comes out ?
@andrewrackliff8223 Жыл бұрын
I genuinely enjoyed the story of Age of Calamity. It's probably my favorite in Zelda. I did play it after finishing BotW.
@granpasgamings Жыл бұрын
I am 55 yo now and i still play loz oot. That game will always be my favorite.
@ashleydalton703 10 ай бұрын
love that song
@xaviertowers7289 Жыл бұрын
Gerudo Valley the Ge is like Gecko. thank you for the great video i learned a few things
@capalottyslimalini2878 Жыл бұрын
A common pattern I noticed is After Link defeats Ganon and saves Hyrule, he goes on a “side quest” on sequel games. Legend of Zelda (NES): Defeats Ganon Adventure of Link: Has to wake up Zelda Link to the Past: Defeats Ganon Link’s Awakening: Saves Kolohint Ocarina of Time: Defeats Ganon Majora’s Mask: saves Termina Wind Waker: Defeats Ganon Phantom Hourglass: Goes out to sea
@dainobu10 Жыл бұрын
You guys mentioned every title even the CD-i titles but forgot Link's crossbow training 😢
@bobbyd5791 3 ай бұрын
Fantastic game. I recently bought a new copy of it from Amazon. They definitely need to make an HD co-op version of it for the switch.
@Electro_Sabotage Жыл бұрын
I never knew that about Robin Williams and his daughter that’s awesome
@jamesford5504 9 ай бұрын
"Were not interested in systems that deal with levels and stats" yet they brought that to botw and totk. You might not see it, but there's a hidden leveling system and now weapons and armor have stats and set bonuses. When you understand how to use those stats and the multipliers you can really make link super powerful.
@colinmcnichols9151 Жыл бұрын
so excited for tears of the kingdom
@malcolmpetersen4734 Жыл бұрын
When are you going to do a evolution of mario? Ide really love one
@law35penn Жыл бұрын
How can anyone deny the greatness of this game? You are talking about almost 30 years of adventures like no others. Like or not, this game changed everything.
@archer5834 Жыл бұрын
55:22 just the way he says it 😂
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