IGN wants Zelda murdered in Revolution Zelda Game

[The Duggler]

Originally Posted by GameMaster

They must be the same Link from different dimensions then because otherwise it would just be weird having different Links. It'd be like having a different Mario in certain Mario games.

Haven't you played Wind Waker? Just the intro makes it clear that it's different Links.

[KillerGremlin]

I always wanted a Link's Bad Fur Day......but that'll never happen.

*Link drinks beer

"Burp. Zelda, biatch, get yo ass over here for some t-fing."

Yeah......okay, that'll never happen. But maybe a Mario's bad spaghetti day or something. The fact that the new Zelda game in the works is 3D is promising enough for me.

[Swan]

That would be interesting to see Link banging a hooker in a stolen car. Except it would have to be a wench on a stolen horse.

[Ginkasa]

Originally Posted by The Strangler

A gritty look here, a plot twist there and a couple of cutscene's could add a lot to an already great franchise.

Sure, it would add a lot... of stuff that is unneeded. I know that you enjoy a good cinematic plot in your video games; you've said as much yourself. There's nothing wrong with that. A good story with a nice presentation can go a long way. However, it is not always necessary, and Zelda is an example where it is not.

Zelda has made a name for itself as a pure video gaming experience. The gameplay is simple enough that a young child can have fun with it, but, usually, challenging enough to entertain the most seasoned veteran. The plot is a perfect example of a good vs. evil fairy tale perfectly fit for bedtime storytelling.

The Legend of Zelda is the epitome of mythical stories that entertain and enlighten without having to have a plot twist or big revelation every scene change. Link is the quintessential hero; there is danger to the land and he goes out to slay it. Ganon is classical villain that endangers all that is good and holy.

There is nothing wrong with this. Zelda does not need to be Link's brother. Ganon does not have to be Link's father. Link does not have to be the actual villain with amnesia. These things would only dilute the purity of LoZ's basic story.

I think that with The Wind Waker, the Zelda series has become as complex plot wise as it should be. That has a pretty nice plot twist, and if you tihnk about it, the story itself is pretty depressing.

And if you're simply tired with "save the princess," why? There has not been a single game since A Link to the Past that completely focused on saving Zelda. LA had nothing to do with Zelda. OoT didn't have the princess kidnapped until the very end. MM didn't have her except for a cameo. The Oracle games also revolved very little on saving Zelda (although you did have to save the oracles...). TWW had Zelda actuly helping Link fight Ganon; no damsel in distress there. It doesn't seem like The Minish Cap focuses on it. I haven't played the Four Swords games, and nobody knows about the new GCN Zelda...

I just don't see any reason for the Zelda series to change plotwise. Not at the moment anyway.

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On a side note... GameMaster: There are multiple Links. How many, exactly, depends on your points of view, but there is absolutely no way there can be just one. Same with Zelda.

Get over it.


*shrugs and walks away*

[DarkMaster]

Yeah, there doesn't NEED to be anything drastically new. But it wouldn't hurt to try, and I think that was the whole point of the discussion. Not like I wouldn't be happy one way or another, I'm not sick and tired of the Zelda games plotwise.

But you have to think about it. The original Zelda game was the first game to ever incorporate an actual storyline into video games. Its the foundation upon which story driven games started. Being the grandfather of video game storytelling, I would think that some 25 or so years later, it should try to mix things up a bit. And why not?

[GameMaster]

Originally Posted by Nitram

Haven't you played Wind Waker? Just the intro makes it clear that it's different Links.

Link from Wind Waker is the same Link. Just a different dimension. Dimensions allow for one person to exist under several different circumstances and lifestyles. In another dimension, you live on an island with your grandmother and sister also. It's nothing shocking. It's something we all have to live with.

[Dyne]

Originally Posted by GameMaster

Link from Wind Waker is the same Link. Just a different dimension. Dimensions allow for one person to exist under several different circumstances and lifestyles. In another dimension, you live on an island with your grandmother and sister also. It's nothing shocking. It's something we all have to live with.

So, how come there's no Link in Termina? Or the Oracle worlds? Those are both different dimensions.

The "Legend" cannot be passed on between dimensions. If dimensions did exist, they'd all be different. And it's obvious the story intro to Wind Waker is alluding the Zeldas before. Different dimensions? No? Different Links? Yes.

[GameMaster]

Am I the only one botherd by it? Doesn't anyone else feel let down or frustrated that each game you play is starring someone completley unrelated to the previous adventure? Wouldn't you like to hear Link or another character make reference to a past journey in one of his newer games? What fun is it starting a new adventure when you know the Link hasn't been a part of the old ones?

[Canyarion]

You're not alone GM. I hate the feeling that those are different Links and Zeldas.

Anyway, I hope this game takes places in Hyrule. I like DHs idea. Some kind of war. There should be some action outside Links quest.

Link having revenge sounds too much like PoP2, where the Prince has turned into a huge bastard.
Link needs to fight for the good in this world.

[DimHalo]

Originally Posted by GameMaster

Am I the only one botherd by it? Doesn't anyone else feel let down or frustrated that each game you play is starring someone completley unrelated to the previous adventure? Wouldn't you like to hear Link or another character make reference to a past journey in one of his newer games? What fun is it starting a new adventure when you know the Link hasn't been a part of the old ones?

AH ha, so you're just bitter ...

I agree though, I would like to see some reference to past games in the newer Zelda games. (Especially links to A Link to the Past)

[Dyne]

Originally Posted by Dyne

So, how come there's no Link in Termina? Or the Oracle worlds? Those are both different dimensions.

The "Legend" cannot be passed on between dimensions. If dimensions did exist, they'd all be different. And it's obvious the story intro to Wind Waker is alluding the Zeldas before. Different dimensions? No? Different Links? Yes.

Well, at least it isn't like Final Fantasy, where the only relationship between the titles is a moogles, chocobos, similar enemies, and "Cid." Storywise, anyhow.