I Have a Problem With the Character “Linkle”

"For years, vocal Nintendo fans have been clamoring for a female alternative to the male hero Link. After all, in so many other games, it is possible to customize the main character and choose a gender. Though this reality holds true through some Nintendo properties as well, such as Pokemon and Animal Crossing, some fans wanted a hero that represented their own gender. Sure, Sheik was definitely an awesome female character, as was Tetra , but even with Sheik it was a female adopting the male persona in order to become that hero. After far too many games where a male Link is the one rescuing the kingdom in peril, there are those that contend that a female option should also be available for those interested" — Nintendo Enthusiast.