One of the classics for a reason, this pretty much set the blueprint for all other 3D Zeldas after it. Its not just a prototype though, some of this game's dungeons (Forest Temple, Fire Temple, and Spirit Temple) are still some of my favorites of the whole series. Timeless story as well, props to Nintendo for being willing to take Zelda in a darker direction with the 7-year time skip. Only gripes with the game are the obvious, the Water Temple and the combat being pretty jank and simplistic.

Wish future 3D Zeldas didn't ape this game so hard and tried more to do their own thing. Thank goodness BOTW exists.