8 Best 2D Zelda Clones, Ranked

Few video game franchises have had more influence over the industry quite like The Legend of Zelda. The series began on the NES in 1986, becoming one of Nintendo’s biggest hits, but it wasn’t until the Nintendo 64 title Ocarina of Time that the franchise fully transitioned into 3D action-adventure. However, some have still remained nostalgic for the 2D roots of Zelda.