The R36S plays every Zelda game ever made. Ocarina of Time, A Link to the Past, Majora's Mask, Link's Awakening, The Minish Cap — the complete Zelda library across SNES, N64, GBA, and NES runs at 96-100%. iGC tested every Zelda title. Here are the definitive rankings.
Lab-Tested · Gamer-Verified · Expert-Curated by the iGC Team — www.handheldgameconsoles.games
🏆 Every Zelda Game on R36S — iGC Complete Rankings
| Rank | Game | Score | Platform | Compat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ocarina of Time | 10/10 | N64 | 97% |
| #2 | A Link to the Past | 10/10 | SNES | 100% |
| #3 | Majora's Mask | 10/10 | N64 | 96% |
| #4 | Link's Awakening DX | 9.5/10 | GBC/GBA | 100% |
| #5 | The Minish Cap | 9.5/10 | GBA | 100% |
| #6 | A Link to the Past & Four Swords (GBA) | 9.5/10 | GBA | 100% |
| #7 | The Legend of Zelda (NES) | 9/10 | NES | 100% |
| #8 | Zelda II: The Adventure of Link | 8/10 | NES | 100% |
⭐ Ocarina of Time on R36S — The Greatest Game Ever Made
Widely considered the greatest video game ever made. Link's first 3D adventure. Hyrule Field, the Temple of Time, Ganon's Castle. All dungeons completable. All items obtainable. True ending achievable. 97% compatibility on R36S.
- All 9 dungeons fully completable
- All 100 Gold Skulltulas collectible
- Both child and adult Link timelines
- True ending (Ganon defeated) achievable
- Playtime: 25-40h (main story)
🗡️ A Link to the Past — The Greatest 2D Zelda
The greatest 2D Zelda. Light World and Dark World. 12 dungeons. Master Sword. Ganon's Tower. 100% compatibility on R36S — perfect SNES emulation. All items, all dungeons, true ending. 15-25h.
⚡ GBA Zelda Games on R36S — All at 100%
Shrink mechanic. Ezlo. Vaati. iGC: 9.5/10. 100%. 10-15h. Underrated gem.
Koholint Island. Wind Fish. iGC: 9.5/10. 100%. 8-12h. Emotional ending.
LTTP port + Four Swords bonus. iGC: 9.5/10. 100%. Best GBA Zelda value.
Linked game system. Two adventures. iGC: 9/10. 100%. 10-15h each.
💡 Zelda Tips for R36S
Menu + R1 before every dungeon boss. Zelda bosses can be tricky. Never lose progress on a 30-40h playthrough.
R36S dual analog sticks are essential for Ocarina and Majora. Left stick for movement, Z-targeting with L2. Perfect mapping.
For long Zelda games (OoT 25-40h), use both save states AND in-game saves. Double protection for your progress.
Menu + R2 for 2x speed. Useful for Navi dialogue in OoT (“Hey! Listen!”) and repetitive text boxes in LTTP.
❓ FAQ
Yes. Ocarina of Time runs at 97% on R36S. All 9 dungeons completable, all 100 Gold Skulltulas collectible, true ending achievable. Dual analog sticks map perfectly. iGC score 10/10. 25-40h.
Yes. A Link to the Past (SNES) runs at 100% on R36S. All 12 dungeons, Light World and Dark World, true ending. iGC score 10/10. 15-25h. The greatest 2D Zelda ever made.
Yes. Majora's Mask runs at 96% on R36S. All 4 temples completable, all masks collectible, true ending achievable. iGC score 10/10. 20-35h. The darkest and most unique Zelda.
iGC top 3: Ocarina of Time (N64, 10/10, 97%), A Link to the Past (SNES, 10/10, 100%), Majora's Mask (N64, 10/10, 96%). For 100% compatibility: start with A Link to the Past on SNES.
Yes. The Minish Cap (GBA) runs at 100% on R36S. Full game, all dungeons, all Kinstones, true ending. iGC score 9.5/10. 10-15h. One of the most underrated Zelda games.
