the only zelda game that is an rpg is zelda 2 the adventurers of link. all other zelda games fit the adventure definition that you linked to . player assumes the role of a protagonist in an interactive story driven by exploration and puzzle-solving
the combat in zelda may be alot of what you do but at least a link to the past fits the definition so how is it not a adventure game?
just curious
also wiki says its an action adventure game not a rpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda
First of all, despite sharing a word in common, the "action adventure" genre is completely different from the "adventure game" genre. I know this can be confusing, but such is the case.
Second, although I try my best, it is really hard to describe what an adventure game is to people unfamiliar with adventure games. It's like trying to describe an apple to someone who has never seen one. You can do your best... but then they say "Oh, a pear!" and you say "No, an apple is not a pear." and they say "Well, besides a few trivial differences, sure sounds like a pear to me." And they will never really know what an apple is until they come across one.
So, my suggestion is to play some adventure games. The games entered into this jam last year and the year before are adventure games, and that would be a good way to start. You can also join the Discord and ask people to suggest you some adventure games to play, and I'm sure people will have suggestions.
