First time posting in months... Finally someting I can talk about.
I was first introduced to the Zelda series with Orcarina of Time, on the first Videogame console (N64) I was allowed to own. My parrents didn't let me get one untill I was old enough to join the Boy Scouts (age 11), but that's a different story. After playing OoT, I became intrigued by the Zelda Series and went out and bought a Gameboy Color and the DX virsion of Link's Awakening. I enjoyed that game as well.
On my "list of the Best N64 games" Orcarina pushed Goldeneye to #2, and I set out on a quest to find the "One game" that would surpass the majesty of Zelda: OoT. I never found that "One game," Perfect Dark could not compete with Zelda, but it did push Goldeneye to #3.
Here are my reviews for the Zelda games. None of these Virsions have been ported, I used my friend's NES, and other friend's Super NES. And I refuse to touch the CD-i games with a 1000 meter pole, while wearing a hazmat suit.
Legend of Zelda - classic feel, have not played enough to thouroughy judge.
Zelda II: Adventure of Link - Introduced side scrolling, strangely addictive.
Zelda III: A Link to the Past - More in depth storyline, discovered more of the series' roots.
Zelda IV: Link's Awakening (DX color virsion) - This was my fist time experiencing the 2D view of Zelda games, I really enjoyed this game.
Legend of Zelda: Orcarina of Time - PWNZ ALL!!1!
Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask - fun, but disappointedly short. Almost like a cheep expansion pack for computer games.
Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages - Have not played.
Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker - Initially turned off by the "different" style of graphics. It is enjoyable to play. It gave me the feeling that I really was traveling far distances across the sea.
Legend of Zelda: Four Swords - Have not Played.
Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap - Still playing, love the game's music.