Miyamoto created Zelda without knowing what he was creating. And although we might be quick to say that we know what is best for the series, I think the only person that can decide that is Miyamoto himself. Honestly, I don't know why we think they have to show off screenshots or movies at all. Nor do I know why developers have to make their games conform to how we think things should be. Look at books nowdays. They don't give away part of the plot in ads. Nor do the authors give you a voice in what happens in their books. It is written by the author.
Despite the fact that he doesn't admit it, video game making can be an art. Just like writing, singing, and dancing can all be arts, so can movie and video game making. They are allowing themselves to think out-of-the box, with whatever creativity they can muster for the project.
Miyamoto created the game. I hope he's creating it for himself.
Then he'll be happy with it.
We come second. If you like it, as I do, buy it. If not, don't. It's your loss. It's a Zelda no matter how it looks.
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