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Why Zelda Doesn't Need to Change

Dozens of action games are released every year so. Standing out amongst them can be quite hard, and the same thing can be said for most genres. Zelda, on the other hand, has pretty much been unchallenged ever since the initial release in 1986 (1987 in the U.S.). What genres are the Zelda games? What other games can you compare them to? These questions are hard to answer because every Zelda game contains a near perfect mix of action, exploration, puzzle solving, and even a bit of role-playing.

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Fierce Musashi5189d ago (Edited 5189d ago )

I see lots of people saying how Zelda needs to change so it can be more like this and that. In truth, the formula that Zelda has is truly unique as it is. We are not seeing enough of these types of games like we have from other genres like Action and FPS game, which we always see evey year to the point where it's almost done to death. That's why it doesn't need to change.

Seferoth755189d ago

The only thing I ever see on someone asking Zelda to change is that stupid Zelda site that claims to love the series, they just want it to be Fallout3, or any other game you can think of with less sales and nothing to do with the type of game Zelda is

eagle215189d ago (Edited 5189d ago )

Something tells me that (air or air travel) will be the new element in the new Wii Zelda. It was hinted by the Zelda director but it seems like a next step and I think it will be awesome. But Motion Plus is a confirmed addition that will be required. I've already read about how the Zelda team says it's perfect 1:1 motion so that's going to be a welcomed addition. As you can tell I'm excited and sorry for rambling on...

MadMan005189d ago

I thought Phantom glass was crap. I wanted it to be like the Original ones like on Gameboy. I hope they keep Golden Sun the same too when it comes to ds.

Trevorthenerd5188d ago

I thought phantom hourglass was crap too but Spirit tracks is way better!

hatchimatchi5188d ago

I actually prefer phantom hourglass over spirit tracks. Spirit Tracks is actually the first zelda that I lost interest in while playing. I'll finish it eventually though.

I don't think Zelda needs to change much. I just want Hyrule to feel more "alive." As much as I love Twilight Princess the castle town was really weak.

I can't wait for E3.

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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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H980d 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

Inverno79d 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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CrimsonIdol111d 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

FinalFantasyFanatic110d 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.

Eidolon110d ago (Edited 110d 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..

anast110d ago

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

Ristul110d 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.

Knightofelemia148d 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.