Looking Forward To 2015: What I Hope To See In The Next Zelda Game

The Legend of Zelda Wii U is undoubtedly one of 2015's most anticipated titles. If you're a Zelda fan, you were no doubt excited to see some actual gameplay footage from the upcoming Zelda Wii U game at the recent Game Awards. Ever since that admittedly brief demonstration, the Short Pause staff have been thinking a lot about what features they would like to see in the next installment of one of their favorite game franchises.

[TheDude79]

I just want a massive open world with a ton to do, excellent gameplay, and all the challenge and charm that Zelda is known for!

[3-4-5]

* 10-20 Villages or Towns

* Interaction and SideQuest Storylines between these towns and people within them.

* Different Themes that may not have been featured in past LoZ games.

* Something satisfying to do once the Main Quest has been completed. Like an additional Multiplayer mode or something. As long as it doesn't take away from the Main Game.

* Each Town/Village has their own music

* Each Segment/Area of the overworld has it's own theme.

EX: Either variation of Main theme, or completely different song that plays once you enter a certain part of the overworld map.

* Minor Wind Waker like Sailing elements or some kind of carry over from that game. Even if it's only like 2-5% of the game.

* Dungeons that aren't frustrating or boring.

- Dungeons in LoZ games are my LEAST favorite part of the LoZ games, so I'd be fine with only 1-3 dungeons.

I know that ^ won't happen, so if they found a way to make them more fun that would be cool.

* Non-Ugly Dungeons. - I'm kind of sick of the dark, scary looking dungeon in EVERY VIDEO GAME.

* Why not have the dungeon be outside in the open in some way or have it take place in a beautiful environment, especially given the awesome art style.

* Tons of Side Quest and other side stuff to do so I don't have to just blast through the Main story.

* I want to take my time with this game and explore every single square foot of the game, so if they could give us stuff to hunt or search for along the way that would be cool.

* I want to stumble across surprises and hidden areas that lead to secrets.

* I want there to be some secret outdoor areas that are a bit " off the path" or hidden, like Lakes hidden in a Forest or something like that.

* A Village/ City Hidden Underneath a Small Town, that is SteamPunk / Forest inspired.

* Air Ship

[TheDude79]

Now HERE is a Zelda fan that knows what they want in a Zelda game!

[Conzul]

Except for his stand on dungeons, pehaps.

[phoenixwing]

Things I'd like to see:
1. No retreading of the same temple/dungeon. They have enough space to make it so you can go to multiple ones now without backtracking.
2. More cities with people in them you can talk to.
3. Engaging plot with more players involved. Not that Skyward Sword had a bad plot it's plot was a step in the right direction.
4. Ability to use game cube controller or similar game pad.
5. More side quests that aren't just mini games.
6. Hunting system would be cool like Red Dead style and just free roaming looking at the landscape.

Basically the open world and promise of side quests has me hoping this will be one of the best zelda games ever.

[JimmyDM90]

A hunting/crafting system could be cool. You can forge parts you scrounge from enemies into weapons and armor. Manufacture better arrows, stronger bombs, etc.

It would be cool if you could grapple or grab your opponents. Like if you're in a fight with a bunch of Dekus, you can pick one up and use him as a shield while also using his projectiles to take out the other enemies.

[TheDude79]

Basically, I want them to take all the best parts of Skyrim and infuse them into a Zelda game! That would lock up Game of the Year immediately :)