5 reasons to hate Zelda

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From Tingle to Water Temples, we find plenty to hate in Hyrule

True, there are many reasons to love the Legend of Zelda franchise. Its first appearance on NES was a breakthrough that still influences game design to this day, and it%26rsquo;s timeless story of a young hero and a princess in need of rescue will softly whisper through the ages. For all its greatness, though, it is far from perfect. Strictly for the haters, here are five reasons to hate on Zelda games.

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