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Tober on 14 December 2023
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Bofferbrauer2 said:
Tober said:

Not really a comparison. Firstly Zelda has a lot more games released and always had ups and downs sales wise. There was no downwards spiral like with the Prime games that occurred after the first one.

Well, let's look at the data here, shall we?

Twilight Princess sold more than Skyward sword, which sold more than A Link between Worlds, which sold more than Majora's Mask 3D, which sold more than Tri Force Heroes - and they released in that order until Breath of the Wild released.

So yes, this really compares well as Zelda also seemingly was on the decline before Breath of the Wild showed how well a great Zelda title can sell

If we use data let's not omit some of it shall we?

Ocarina of Time3D sold better than Skyward Sword and Phantom Hourglass. A Link Between worlds and Majora's Mask3D sold better than Spirit Tracks. Not sure why we start with Twilight Princess, it's not the first of its kind. But if we like to start with Gamecube then why not add Wind Waker to the conversation. And if we add the multiplayer Triforce Heroes, why not Four Sword Adventures, which Triforce Heroes handily wins.

Since mentioning the OoT/MM remakes on the 3DS, one should also consider the remake of Link's Awakening on Switch. For clarity's sake I'm not including the remasters Wind WakerHD, Twillight PrincessHD nor Skyward SwordHD

Breath of the Wild is a massive success. So is Link's Awakening Remake and Tears of the Kingdom, but neither will outsell Breath of the Wild.

So yes, Zelda has always been up/down in sales. That it has a higher ceiling nowadays does not change that.