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[[Image:legendofzelda.jpg|right|320px|''The Legend of Zelda'' series logo]]
'''''The Legend of Zelda'''''{{nihongo||ゼルダの伝説|Zeruda no Densetsu}} is a [[Nintendo]] [[Computer and video games|video game]] series created by the celebrated [[game designer]] [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]. The games are primarily set in the [[fantasy]] world of [[Hyrule]], although some have been set in different countries or other worlds. The [[gameplay]] consists of a mixture of [[action game|action]], [[adventure game|adventure]], [[console role-playing game|role-playing]], and [[computer puzzle game|puzzle]]-solving, and occasional [[platform game|platforming]] elements. The series is known for its beautiful and inspiring settings, creative gameplay, interesting characters, stirring original music, and high overall production values. It is widely considered one of the most influential video game [[Media franchise|franchises]] ever created, and has earned a spot as one of the company's flagship franchises alongside such notable series as [[Mario series|''Mario'']] and [[Metroid series|''Metroid'']]. As of September 2005, ''The Legend of Zelda'' series has sold 47 million units, with 1216 games released as of [[2006]].<ref>{{cite web|author=David|publisher=Australia's PAL Gaming Network|year=2005|url=http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=3605&sid=4cea9e5e814470cb7ea6fd462d04a13e|title=Nintendo reveal sales figures|accessdate=February 12|accessyear=2006}}</ref>
 
==Overview==