Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon

For the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, Game Club is celebrating by playing what might just be the lowest point in the franchise: Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon.

Released on the Philips CD-i and famous for all the wrong reasons, Wand of Gamelon has long been a punchline among fans. Stiff controls, baffling design choices, and cutscenes that feel beamed in from another dimension have earned it a reputation as—very possibly—the worst game to carry the Zelda name.

But is it truly that bad? Or is there something worth understanding beneath the chaos?

In this anniversary special, we revisit the game’s legacy, its place in Zelda history, and why even a series as legendary as this one has its missteps.