16. Books
Games, cartoons and literature too! The first books were released in 1991 as a twelve part series titled, Nintendo Adventure Books. The series was of the 'choose-your-own-adventure' style which were based on Mario's adventures. Link got his own two books later in n1992. Another choose your own adventure books were brought out with the release of the Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons. Other adventures included Link and the Portal of Doom, a children's novel released in 2006 and numerous manga books based on each of the games from the Ocarina of Time to the Minish Cap.
17. Nintendo Rivalry
Mario's made a couple of appearances, some subtle and some not so subtle. One in particular is Talon, the owner of Lon Lon Ranch, depicted as lazy and ignorant and adorning red shirt and blue overalls with a huge moustache, admittedly I didn't click on my first play through of Ocarina of Time until it was pointed out to me. So maybe one of the more subtle drops. Another is the Mario portraits featured in some of the older games in the series, A Link to the Past even rewards you rupees for tugging on the plumbers mustache.
18. One of the Greatest Villains
He has taken many forms and he's bested the greatest gamers among us. He even placed 6th in the WhatCulture!
50 greatest video game villains of all time. Yes, Ganon who comes in numerous shapes and forms. From pig-monsters to all powerful warlocks, Ganon has been known as THE evil villain from the Zelda series. However, much to what fans would like to believe, he is not in all of the Zelda games, in fact there is another villain who is featured on the list. Majora Majora was a spirit that had been contained in a mask, when worn the mask brings out the darkest part of it's wearer and grants them numerous magical abilities. The result was a young mischievous boy, giving the moon an extremely frightening face and bringing it crashing down onto a small town.
19. Fan Music
So we've touched on Zelda already having a magnificent score, and by trawling through youtube for a couple of minutes it's clear that thousands of fans have thought the same thing. Songs from the series have been covered in the weirdest and most wonderful ways, from individuals creating music boxes for the songs to this guy below, playing the song of healing on wine glasses. http://youtu.be/DcZ7OSE6z7s
20. The Old Man
The old man is our guide through the very first Zelda game, and his quotes have lived on throughout the series. Popping up in other medias and t-shirts that some of the hardcore fans may notice.
"It's dangerous to go alone! Take this." "Pay me for the door repair charge."
Wise words.