Summary
The Legendof Zeldaseries has not been shy about giving playersgorgeous vistas and environmentsto explore. Throughout the series, players have been treated to various stunning environments that have pushed hardware to its limit.
The most recent entry to the series,The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom,blended traditional 2D elementswith 3D to create one ofZelda’sbest-looking adventures from Princess Zelda’s perspective.TheZeldagameshave delivered some of the most attractive gaming environments, bringing the lands of Hyrule to life.
Lurelin Village is a secret townlet in bothBreath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, near Tuft Mountain, that many players have likely missed on their Hylian travels. Lurelin Village is nestled near the peak and is based on Outside Island inThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
While small in stature, the town is surrounded by lush palm trees and has a small beach reminiscent of a seaside holiday, making the village a lovely sight for the eyes when players stumble upon it. Due to its isolated nature, this location comes at the bottom of this list despite being enchanting.
7Great Plateau
Stunning, Iconic Starting Area
The starting region ofLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the Great Plateau, was jaw-dropping when players first got to experience it at the start of the game. From the fresh blades of grass that shuddered in the wind to the lush trees adorned with applessurrounding the Temple of Time, the Great Plateau was paradise forZeldafans, having them explore its nooks and crannies before they venture off into the vast wildernesses of Hyrule.
To this day, the Great Plateau is one of the best-looking environments in theZeldagames, acting as a little microcosm of open-worldZeldagoodness.
One of the central islands inThe Legend of Zelda: Windwaker, Windfall Island, is central to thegame’s storyand acts as the title’s version of Hyrule. Hence, its name, the town features a large windmill attached to a castle that consumes most of the island.
However, where Windfall Island truly shines is among its backdrop, against the quite picturesque nature of the wide open seas. A small chateau in the middle of the ocean sounds as enchanting as it is gorgeous and a glowing example of how great theWind Wakerlooks visually.
The starting area and base town ofThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Skyloft, is a floating area consisting of several islands and is the home of sky folk descended from the Goddess Hylia. Skyloft isa stunning locationwith lush green meadows and bustling settlements similar to the dense fields of Hobbiton in theLord of the Ringsseries.
Skyloft is also picturesque, drifting in the sky, with its residents using birds known as Loftwings to fly above the clouds and to travel to the ground. A simple, gorgeous environment, Skyloft is one of the Zelda series' best environments from an appearance standpoint.
4The Sky Islands
Vibrant, Breathtaking Skyward Landscapes
Inspired by Skyloft, the Sky Islands were introduced inLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomas new areas for players to explore above the clouds. These areas, such as the Great Sky Island, donned warm-colored vistas reminiscent of an Autumn day, with the island’s trees' leaves gold and the grass just as fair. The Sky Islands are the best-looking environments inTears of the Kingdomand some of the best in the entire series due to their fresh color palette.
The Satori Mountain, named after the later Nintendo President, Satori Iwata, is a beautiful location where the Lord of the Mountain, a spirited horse who protects the animals of Hyrule, lives. Alongside its spiritual aura, the area is a tranquil paradise adorned with lush trees and a small lake next to a large cherry blossom tree. The peak is a sight, with even better views off its cliff edge. Satori Mountain can be discovered in bothTears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild -players across the series adore it as an area of beauty.
2Rito Village
Stunning Tranquil Mountain Retreat
The ambiance of Rito village inBreath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdomis second to none. Home to the Rito, bird-like creatures with a fierce warrior temperament, Rito village is nestled in the center of Lake Totori and surrounded by vast mountains that hit the skyline.
The town itself and the surrounding area are breathtakingly gorgeous. Players can climb Rito Villiage to get a stunning view; the great vistas combined with an excellent atmosphere heightened by its calm but upbeat music only strengthened its ranking as easily one of the mostcaptivating locationsin theZeldagames.
1Hyrule Field
Majestic, Timeless Open Wilderness
Without surprise, Hyrule Field comes at the top of this list as the most beautiful location in theZeldagames, from the great vistas inOcarina of Time andTwilight Princessto the most recent adaptation of the expansive region inBreath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, Hyrule Field has always been stunning, acting as an exemplar for game design. InBreath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, Hyrule Field is an entirely open world, enabling players to explore its vast wilderness, whether that be on a horse or by foot.
The land is immense, with every corner of its environment an intricate piece of art, from the rummaging deer to the hobgoblins making tea in the middle of a small woodland. At night, the area is as attractive, giving you the sense you are in a living, breathing world that has just gone into slumber. Hyrule Field is thebest-looking environmentin theZeldagames.
