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Mr Aonuma tired of the Zelda Formula. Good news – I have some ideas for you

mii-gamer:

I enjoyed Skyward Sword immensely – so much more than Twilight Princess. Skyward Sword introduced many new elements into the Zelda formula such as upgradeable weapons, the dash button and the motion controls. However, not all is good the game, with Skyward Sword they took one step forward and then two steps back for the series – no exploration, dumb fetch quests, uninspired storytelling and the dreaded handholding – it was a great game but it could have been so much more.

We are at the point in the series illustrious history where something needs to give – it is a case of innovate or perish into the realm of irrelevancy.

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Len3930d ago

Guns! It needs guns and Link has to shave his head. /s

PopRocks3593930d ago

Gears of Zelda? Yeah... no thanks.

Len3930d ago

Ok,Internet for dummies time.
/s = Sarcasm. :3

ShinMaster3930d ago (Edited 3930d ago )

Is that like an automatic defense mechanism?
Making exaggerated comments to dismiss any sort of change or criticism because it's somewhat perceived as some form of attack on a Nintendo franchise?
Pathetic. Guns and bald marines are obviously not the answer.

You should try reading the article first.
Evolving the formula helps keep the games engaging and fresh instead of simply relying on the "I've been playing this series since I was a kid" nostalgic fanboy fuel.

TongkatAli3930d ago (Edited 3930d ago )

I think Zelda is more about the exploration of the world and how in each game he explores differently. The only things i would change about Zelda is the boring slow combat system and making it have a deep complex storyline, give me lore with depth in it.

Also make Link and Zelda have a deep emotional connection with actual writing. I'm surprised to this day there still hasn't been a Zelda game with a epilogue to show Zelda preggars and Link living in the castle with her.

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AJBACK2FRAG3930d ago

Hmmm... wild idea. Super stylized black powder rifles or pistols could be really cool old oriental style cannons. Real time reloading, fighting in lines against a freaky alien looking adversary. The Revolutionary war done Zelda style.

3-4-53930d ago

Steampunk Legend of Zelda with "Gun like gadgets" would actually fit.

It could be 200 years after Spirit Tracks or something.

deafdani3930d ago

The sad thing is that people didn't get the joke even though you put the /s and everything... the sarcasm for me would have been clear even without it.

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InTheZoneAC3930d ago

I think every gamer enjoyed whatever else other zelda, maybe even Link 2 over twilight princess, the most overrated constantly delayed game of all time.

elhebbo163930d ago

I wish they avoided the traditional "go to these 3 temples, then the other 3 then kill the main boss". I want to see something more dynamic.

TongkatAli3930d ago

Yeah, its the same shit with a different way of exploring the world with the same ending and bare bones writing. I wanna give kudos to Majora Mask for being so weird and different from the rest.

elhebbo163930d ago

exactly! when I played MM for the first time I was like, is this a Zelda game? I want to see that type of risk-taking with the next Zelda.

deadeyes3930d ago

l actually enjoyed Twlight Princess and thought Skyward Sword was boring...

PygmelionHunter3930d ago

I enjoyed them almost equaly, neither of them was amazing though, but the art-style in TP was jaw-dropping for me, it's the way I want the next home console Zelda game to look, since it was kinda like an attempt to improve on the OoT art style. Also, I wouldn't mind them using the Wind Waker style again but preferably on portable consoles only.

feraldrgn3930d ago (Edited 3930d ago )

I'd like it if it evolved the combat, I suppose it'd have to look like TP or HD OoT for the animations I'd want, which would be similar to the fluid Witcher combat, you know?

I just think it'd be that much more rewarding in the game, after getting a new sword, or training, if Link started looking like he was becoming a professional swordsman.

I love RPG's, but I wouldn't want Zelda to change the format that much, the hearts are fine, the armour defense/sword strength is fine, heck you could throw in Link's Awakening power ups (Def & Atk).

I would also like a mature storyline, keep it fantasy, but add political intrigue (as long as it fits) that's not to say you can't have a story a child can understand at the same time, that's where good writing comes in I guess.

& obviously have a good level of exploration.

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Zelda Could Introduce New Features By Bringing Back A Controversial Character

Screen Rant, "The return of one controversial character could have an incredible effect on The Legend of Zelda, prompting the introduction of new features."

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H979d ago

Honestly I really changed my mind on Fi with the remaster because they didn't make her interrupt your gameplay every 5 seconds, that drastically changed my views on her

Inverno78d ago

Technically she's in ToTK but obviously can't take any other form than the sword she was made into. Also the companion feature has been done plenty of times in Zelda, I don't think it'll add anything new. If anything should be brought back it should be the Minish.

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Directionless Modern Zelda Should Return to its 3D Roots

Matt from We Game Daily writes "The Legend of Zelda series has gone in a different direction. One which, try as I have, I just can’t get on board with. Here is why I think Zelda should return to its 3D roots."

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CrimsonIdol109d ago

Amen! A good, tight, Zelda game with a focus on dungeons and puzzles. Let people have the new style Zelda if you gotta, but let us have the OoT style games too. That's not without precedent either, the handheld 2D Zelda's in the style of A Link to the Past etc have coexisted alongside the 3D Zelda's before

FinalFantasyFanatic109d ago

As much as I like BoTW, TotK, I need my traditional Zelda games as well, I could not endlessly play the open world Zelda games, plus it's harder to keep those fresher than the traditional games.

Eidolon109d ago (Edited 109d ago )

BotW was just as fresh to the franchise as OoT was. TokT was great but the next LoZ would have to move from that formula to be fresh again. There's only so much they can do with the hardware. I think they focused too much on making the world big instead impactful. I felt the world was sort of empty and repetitive in TotK, sure there was a lot to do but no more difference a Ubisoft game..

anast109d ago

I wouldn't worry too much. Nintendo knows what they are doing.

Ristul108d ago

Wind Waker had a perfect balance of open world and a cool, well hand-crafted design. Maybe try to keep the open world but put in effort to make more memorable story driven quests and locations.

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Zelda Fan Brings Godzilla to Life in Tears of the Kingdom

A fan of The Legend of Zelda has recreated the iconic Japanese monster Godzilla in Tears of the Kingdom using the game's Zonai devices.

Knightofelemia146d ago

I like it would also be cool if some created Dragon Caesar in the game I would love to watch the two going at it.