Best 2D Zelda?

[Furnix]

In my opinion the best 2D Zelda that I have played in Phantom Hourglass. I have not played a link between worlds or any of the gameboy zeldas or the original one on the nes. Phantom Hourglass is fun and it reminds me a LOT of windwaker (probably because it comes after windwaker on the timeline) The stylus controls were difficult but ok and the dungeon were fun and pretty difficult. The ocean gods temple or something like that annoyed a lot of people but I liked the challenge of being a ninja and avoiding those knight thingys. Also linebeck is hilarious.

A link to the past and minish cap were really fun too but I have not completed them yet

 

[Sabakarp]

All of the Legend of Zelda game that I own are wonderful, but if I had to choose it would have to be between Spirit Tracks and Phantom Hourglass. I loved using the train in spirit tracks but I loved the story for Phantom Hourglass.

 

[AricAttack]

Well I would say spirit tracks but albw is fun too

 

[bubken99]

I would have to go with Zelda 2. Not because it is better than the others, because honestly, spirit tracks and phantom hourglass were great games but they were kind of limited. Zelda 2 was very interesting mixing the zelda series with some features from mario with it. Also, remember that annoying final boss. Dark link who mirrored your every move making a nice long hard fight. Plus, I didn't use a walkthrough.

 

[Techno_Gaming123]

If you ask me the best 2D Zelda game is Legend Of Zelda Links Awakening DX

 

[3823]

I dunno if Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks count as 2D. Graphically speaking, They both look 3d to me. >.< I think the the camera and gameplay is what makes it seem 2D-ish

My favorite game would be Minish Cap. I really loved turning tiny and exploring the city-town place and just the overall feel of the game being really adventurous. Vaati is an awesome villain, imo :0 I loved the variety in that game too. There was a lot to explore. I remember collecting the cuckoos for the girl at the town place too >.<)/

 

[ShoxShark]

I didnt really enjoy the DS zelda games, you moved in a weird way, on the touch screen instead of the d-pad, I thought it wasnt very convinient, so I didnt bother buying Phantom hourglass.
In my opinion Id have to go with A Link Between the Worlds. It almost made a competition between Ocarina of Time! Ithouhgt it was pretty amazing, with my average gameplay around 1 hour, I finished it in less than 2 weeks xD

 

[Chaosity]

Minish cap.
First game ever played and has caused me to get hooked to Zelda.
Amazing dungeons and understandable storyline even for a 8 year old.
Mark

 

[2071]

I'm not really sure if the DS Zelda games would count much as a 2d game since I do recall when I played Spirit Tracks there were a few moments that were more depicted as, 3d-ish

But my favorite 2d Zelda game would probably be ALBW I liked how it was very creative in its 2d environment which really more better than the other 2d Zelda games. Though I can't say that the other games were bad either They were all good \o/

 

[9070]

A Link Between Worlds is my favorite top down Zelda game.

Honorable mention would be Minish Cap, great game.

 

[Esiar123]

I will go with A Link Between Worlds. In a nutshell, It has really good design, bosses, dungeons, music, etc. One of the things that I really liked was the addition of mini dungeons throughout the world (although I only played like two of them )

 

[loonieboy]

Link to the past hands down

 

[Pandaxclone2]

Legend of Zelda: Oracle series, specifically Oracle of Ages.

The oracle series combines the best bucket load of good 2D and 3D Zelda titles. From the gameplay and style of Link to the Past/Link's Awakening, to the species of Hyrule from Ocarina of Time/Majora's Mask, to the items from Minish Cap. (Admittedly MC came out after Oracles, but still) Seasons incorporates more NES Zelda callbacks, with most bosses from The Legend of Zelda coming back and even the first dungeon making an almost un-altered return. Gorons show up in this game as well.

Ages on the other hand leans more towards Ocarina of Time's time travelling mechanics, along with a dungeon that has to be solved by working in it's past and present form and, along with Gorons, also brings us some form of the Zora King and Zora civilisation back. One memorable moment in the game has the player stuck on an island and lose their gear, so it has to be retrieved.

Both titles support each other quite well with their gimmick of being able to link between each other (Pun intended) and bring along your rings taken from the last game. On top of that, you get bonuses that would not show up in normal gameplay like returning characters from the first game you play and passwords that you can use to get special items such as Bomchus. This makes the game more of a continuation of the previous one, and culminates in a final bonus dungeon and boss.

Zelda games are good in general and each title has it's own merit and charm, but the Oracles series manages to cram a lot of it into two Gameboy Color titles and not have it go into a trainwreck.

 

[pkmntrainerhighdylan]

My favorite 2D Zelda game is Link's awakening. The story is amazing and the challenges are pretty good for a game as old as it is. Even thought the whole thin was a dream, because of how the story was told you get connected to the characters and start caring for them and you now if you wake the wind fish they will all disappear

 

[Derp]

Minish Cap was my favorite 2D Zelda game. Even though it was on a Game Boy Advanced, it has alot to offer. The graphics are great, despite it being on a portable, and the dungeons felt unique. The world around you changes when you are shrunken or normal, and that is what made the game special. You have to play some dungeons as a tiny Link or as normal Link, which was fun.

 

[TheSpiritedWarrior]

Phantom hourglass was not that great, I got bored of it very quick. I liked legend of zelda 2 the best out of the "2d games". It really showed a new way to play zelda, it was completely 2d and though it was not that great, it was very unique and is diffrent from any other legend of zelda game I have seen. Its really unique which makes it feel refreshed.

 

[ESP]

I'll tell you the same if you asked me my favorite The Legend of Zelda game overall. It's Spirit Tracks. Unlike The Wind Waker, it's the only The Legend of Zelda game I played a lot of and had enjoyed. It's one of the games that I regret not having today and would totally buy now (I've seen one for only five bucks).

 

[Wariomovie]

My favorite of all the 2D Zeldas would have to be a Link to the Past. The colors, sprites, and music are all excellently designed, and this was the first game to include many things that are now iconic of the Zelda series, such as the Master Sword, a theme of two worlds, and an excellent story (even if this game was still in the developing passes where that was concerned).