Debating the Best: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Named Top Nintendo Game in Recent Fan Poll
A recent fan-driven ranking has declared a Nintendo Switch title as the best Nintendo game ever released, surpassing many iconic video games. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild emerged as the top choice in a poll conducted by Nintendo Life's team and readers, sparking debates among fans. You can share your opinion on this ranking below.
The poll, which took place in July 2025, saw The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild being crowned as the best Nintendo game ever, based on input from the website's readers. Following this, Men's Journal covered the ranking in March 2026 and invited readers to vote on their preferred choice. After receiving hundreds of votes, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild narrowly clinched the title of the fans' favorite Nintendo game.
Participants in the poll were presented with six popular Nintendo games to choose from, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Super Mario Galaxy, Pokémon HeartGold / SoulSilver, Super Metroid, and Super Mario World. They also had the option to select "Other" if none of the listed titles resonated with them. However, only 13% of voters opted for the "Other" category.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild secured the top spot with 31% of the votes, closely followed by The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time with 29%. Among the specific game choices, Super Mario Galaxy claimed the third position with 8% of the votes.
The article discussing Nintendo Life's ranking garnered various responses from readers, with contrasting opinions on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. While some expressed disappointment with the game, others praised it as their favorite. Additionally, readers suggested alternative games that they believed should be considered among Nintendo's best, including older titles like The Legend of Zelda and newer releases like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
In response to the diverse opinions shared by readers, a new poll has been created to combine the top choice from the fan poll with the most notable alternatives suggested in the comments. Cast your vote now to determine what you believe is truly the best Nintendo game ever. Feel free to share your favorite game in the comments section if it's not listed in the poll.