Meanings
comparative more Zeldaesque · superlative most Zeldaesque
- video gamesReminiscent of the Legend of Zelda series of fantasy action adventure video games.
SoulBlazer is a very good game! It is very Zeldaesque.
1993, John Brooks, “Need another game like Zelda III”, in rec.games.video.nintendo (Usenet)3 more examples
The combat system is unique, somewhat Zeldaesque, but with an experience point system.
1998, C-Coal, “Final Fantasy Adventure Map”, in alt.games.final-fantasy (Usenet)That game was simply titled "Jurassic Park" as^([sic]) was totally different from the SNES game where you ran around the complex killing raptors and trying to get to the helicopter in a Zeldaesque game.
1999, Wyvern, “Nostalgia”, in alt.lifestyle.furry (Usenet)You pretty much build your story using timelines (like you would do for a presentation) you can download a demo game from them that is kinda Zeldaesque.
2001, Scott McDonnell, “game engine?”, in comp.games.development.design (Usenet)Synonyms: Zelda-like
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveReminiscent of the Legend of Zelda series of fantasy action adventure video games.
Origin
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Zeldaesque. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Zeldaesque
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