10 Lost Zelda Minigames From Across The Franchise That Deserve A Comeback

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has included a variety of minigames over the years, but that doesn't mean that a minigame appearing in one game will appear in other games in the series, which can be a bit disappointing. At the same time, not every minigame that's been in the series should make another appearance in newer games, as some of them end up being more frustrating than fun. However, they can act as the perfect way to help players perfect different controls in-game, just like how the bamboo cutting game helped teach motion controls in .

Minigames in can serve quite a few different purposes. In older games, they're commonly used to give Link a Piece of Heart or some items. However, games like and have deviated from the series' past and tend to reward Link primarily with Rupees and food when he completes a minigame, which might make them less appealing to spend time on. If these forgotten minigames return, better rewards should make a return alongside them.

With its iconically unlucky blue dog finally winning a race, it's time to bring the Doggy Racetrack back to. This minigame only appears in, and it follows the same idea as betting on horses or any other type of race. Link can bet Rupees on a dog, and if that dog wins, Link receives triple the amount he bet. Additionally, Link can earn a Piece of Heart through this minigame, which might be more useful than Rupees depending on the player.

Since this minigame involves a lot of random luck, it receives mixed feelings regarding if it's a good minigame or a hassle that's necessary to grab an extra Piece of Heart. However, there's a way to get a good idea about which dog might win by picking them up while wearing the Mask of Truth, which tells Link how each one feels that day. This makes it much easier to win a Piece of Heart through this adorable minigame that could fit in any title.

A minigame that only appears in, Squid-Hunt is essentially repurposed for. Link has 24 shots, and he needs to use them to sink three squids of varying lengths