7. The Minish Cap
If theres one thing Ive discovered while doing research for this list, its that theres a disturbing amount of erotic Goron fan fiction on the internet, but if there are two things Ive discovered while doing research for this list, the second thing is that Zelda fans hate an awful lot of Zelda games. Whether Ocarina of Time is being called an overrated hack, or Twilight Princess is being dubbed the worst thing since Hitler, it seems like no game in this series is safe from scorn. No game except The Minish Cap. Ive never come across anyone who hates this game; only a bully would pick on this adorable little guy. Developed by Capcom for the Game Boy Advance, The Minish Cap is one of the most immediately charming games in the franchise. When Zelda is turned to stone by the evil Vaati, its up to Link and Ezlo, the titular talking hat, to re-forge the Picori Blade and un-stone the princess. To do so, our heroes must use magical stumps around Hyrule to shrink in size and explore the microscopic land of the Minish. The Normal World / Other World trope has been a staple of Zelda games since A Link to the Past, but Minish Cap makes it feel fresh and organic, and collecting kinstones is easily one of the most addictive sidequests in the series to date. Its a shame this irresistible game is so unappreciated, always being overshadowed by its more famous (and infamous) siblings, but somehow, that only strengthens its appeal. This is the hidden gem of the Zelda series, and though it may be small, it can still hang with the big boys.