10 Video Games That Retconned EVERYTHING

10. The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening

With most entries in the seasoned Zelda franchise, there are a handful of things that usually come with each release.

A cute green tunic, the iconic Master Sword and heart container pieces littering the land are expected, so when Breath of the Wild did something different it was often criticised for it. There was, however, one game that was perhaps the most unique of all.

While most mainline Zelda games are set in Hyrule, 1993's Link’s Awakening’s tale unfolds on the charming and diverse Koholint Island. Full to the brim of harsh obstacles for our hero to overcome and kooky characters to meet, it was all rather different from the norm.

There’s a reason for that. Upon reaching the game’s conclusion it comes to pass that the events of the game, from the surprisingly complex dungeons to the Windfish himself, are merely a figment of Link’s imagination.

A dream to be had while floating out at sea, Link’s Awakening completely wipes away everything that the player thought would be another of the Hero of Hyrule’s valiant quests. The adorable characters he met and the luscious environment players spent hours learning all about rendered completely irrelevant.