The Zelda logos divide fans – but which one is actually best?

A shot of 3 various Zelda logos with a white border on a dark background
(Image credit: Future/Nintendo)

In the run up to the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo's latest instalment in the Zelda franchise, we're taking a look back at the ever-changing logo design. With consistent typography and a plethora of different illustrations, each logo perfectly represents the game style – but which one is the best?

Fans have historically had a lot to say on which Zelda logo is the most successful – as proved by a Reddit post from last year, which sparked a fierce debate. Here, we take a look at some of the standout logos, and share some of the debate surrounding the controversial issue. Want more logo inspo? See our favourite places to get logo design inspiration.

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Abi Le Guilcher
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Abi Le Guilcher is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer. With a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Design for Game and Film, Abi enjoys almost anything creative and will either be found crafting or gaming in her spare time. Her previous experience as a retail assistant at CeX means she has a wide range of knowledge in both technology and media and loves to keep up to date with the latest tech. Abi is an avid cosplayer and has most recently worked with PlayStation and Santa Monica Studio on a promotional campaign for the release of God of War Ragnarök.

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