Zelda Megathread

[Jeff]

What scared you about it? The music?

The music and the Stalfos.

 

[MasterEn]

The music and the Stalfos.

yeah, the music does a good job of being foreboding.

 

[moonbits]

I used to be so scared of the Forsaken Fortress in WW as a kid. Stealth sections caused my anxiety to spike lol

 

[MasterEn]

I used to be so scared of the Forsaken Fortress in WW as a kid. Stealth sections caused my anxiety to spike lol

that dungeon pretty much turned me away from playing the game. the game is not designed for stealth. i did once manage to get past it, and the game got better, but i wasn't in the mode to keep playing after that. i got caught like 10 times and it started to get annoying.

 

[moonbits]

that dungeon pretty much turned me away from playing the game. the game is not designed for stealth. i did once manage to get past it, and the game got better, but i wasn't in the mode to keep playing after that. i got caught like 10 times and it started to get annoying.

damn bro, you need to refine those stealth skills
go play splinter cell

 

[MasterEn]

damn bro, you need to refine those stealth skills
go play splinter cell

i think that was my first time ever coming across a stealth section. i can do better nowadays. i've played and beaten: snake eater, peace walker, ground aero/phantom pain, most of mgs1, guns of the patriots, and botw/totk.
the next time that i play wind waker, i'll be ready.

 

[Skeleben]

Ocarina of Time 3D changed my brain chemistry at 12 years old. I think it's probably the most special Zelda to me, gameplay wise I do love Breath of the Wild. The soundtrack to Ocarina of Time is just so godly, so wrapped up in layers of nostalgia. I remember playing through the first time, it really felt like an adventure.

Spoiler: Ocarina of Time mid-way spoilers

That mid point twist where you sleep for like 7 years and wake up to find Ganondorf has trashed Hyrule and taken over blew my mind. I couldn't stop talking about it to my mates at school the next day.

 

[Yousef]

Stickied.

 

[Ikagura]

I remember a previous Zelda topic or I'm mis-remembering?

I'll say it for the Nth time but I love the 2D top-down games (especially on handhelds).

But as time went on I became more fan of the Ys series but I would digress.

One of the reasons why I loved the old Nintendo Power magazines.

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I still have this one at home (after reading the scan I went to get the re-release).

I like the style but ultimately my favourite version of ALTTP manga would be Ataru Cagiva's

 

[Yousef]

I remember a previous Zelda topic or I'm mis-remembering?

I'll say it for the Nth time but I love the 2D top-down games (especially on handhelds).

But as time went on I became more fan of the Ys series but I would digress.

If you find a duplicate you can dm it to me.
Although it’s likely dead so I’ll keep this one be.

 

[Ikagura]

If you find a duplicate you can dm it to me.
Although it’s likely dead so I’ll keep this one be.

I don't mind it.

That's nice to see a major thread that is stickied so we would avoid having too many different instances of the same subject.

 

[Yousef]

Yeah I’m trying to find all the big ones
You’re free to suggest ones that come to mind

 

[Ikagura]

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Better?

You know what? I'm starting to slowly realize that my obsession with birds and avians may have stemmed from this game.

That and perhaps Ikaruga which is also a game where every ships, enemies or allies, are named after birds.

So what’s everyone’s favorite Link design?

For me, it’s definitely his depiction in the Oracle games!
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I think this design is more or less perfect. I like that he’s younger (as I’ve always preferred younger versions of Link), I love how his outfit looks vaguely ”magical” and fairy-like with the boot cuffs, popped collar and huge hat. I like his long locks and that his shirt and pants are different colors.
Love my dwarf Link.

I've always loved how he looked slightly anime-ish without going too much like a Shonen.

Since the same team who worked behind the Oracle Games (and Minish Cap) were also the ones who made the GBA remake (+ Fourswords) they've also redrawn the ALTTP artworks in that style:

I would've loved a manga/OVA in that style...

That's one of my favourites, too.
I'll stick to my favourite Zelda games answer and go with these two bad boys:
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Classic style Link. Nothing else to say, really. I just love it.

I legit cannot comprehend why Smash Bros never represented the orignal Link even as a simple skin for Young Link

Same with Pit and Marth to be honest

 

[Tonberry]

I legit cannot comprehend why Smash Bros never represented the orignal Link even as a simple skin for Young Link

There are two colors for Toon Link that attempts to mimic various classic Zelda looks, at the very least.
It's not perfect, but it's always the ones I use (even though I'd almost always pick Young Link over the rest). I like how his hair gets darker.

 

[Yousef]

Link should become the protagonist for one game. It’s always Zelda in every game!

 

[miguk]

Link should become the protagonist for one game. It’s always Zelda in every game!

They just had her as the main character in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Don't know why they didn't call it The Legend of Link this time, though. It would also be nice to see her team up with Icarus, Metroid, and Pokeyman in one game.

 

[Ikagura]

I need to calm myself down before I go full nerd mode about 2D Zelda but I'll have to say that Toon Link's design is a natural evolution to his old chibi sprite from Zelda 1 to Oracle of Ages/Seasons.

I can understand why people weren't fan of it for Wind Waker as his legs looked really small and his head was quite big. This was fine on the DS because of technical limitations for the 3D but a more realistic looking body works better in full 3D games.

I'd love to see a new game not set in Hyrule (I won't count TFH)

 

[Tonberry]

I need to calm myself down before I go full nerd mode about 2D Zelda but I'll have to say that Toon Link's design is a natural evolution to his old chibi sprite from Zelda 1 to Oracle of Ages/Seasons.

I love Wind Waker but I've never been a huge fan of Toon Link when removed from the style of the games he's in. I never really liked how his undershirt is green (it makes sense though because the element of Wind is often shown as green in japanese media), but I really like how they made his eyes slightly dark brown in artwork for the DS games.
Always thought that it made him pop just a bit more.

 

[LaserMoose]

I've always loved how he looked slightly anime-ish without going too much like a Shonen.

Since the same team who worked behind the Oracle Games (and Minish Cap) were also the ones who made the GBA remake (+ Fourswords) they've also redrawn the ALTTP artworks in that style:

I agree, I think that the ALTTP remake art had a nice blend that wasn't as cartoony as Zelda 1 or 2, but also doesn't feel like it's from a modern anime. I've had a soft spot for that style, as well.

Zelda in her casual outfit from the ALTTP GBA artwork is probably my personal favorite design of hers. In a word, it's cute. It's unfortunate that we didn't get to see this design in another title.

 

[Ikagura]

I agree, I think that the ALTTP remake art had a nice blend that wasn't as cartoony as Zelda 1 or 2, but also doesn't feel like it's from a modern anime. I've had a soft spot for that style, as well.

Zelda in her casual outfit from the ALTTP GBA artwork is probably my personal favorite design of hers. In a word, it's cute. It's unfortunate that we didn't get to see this design in another title.

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That blue dress suits her well.

I believe that BotW Zelda may be a nod to it.

 

[Patches]

This thread feels like a decade ago with the lack of botw and totk. Its so nice to see that. I've beaten a link to the past, ocarina, majoras mask, and wind waker and I like the last two the most out of those. I still have quite a few on the backlog that I want to beat. I hear that the minnish cap is really slept on.

 

[Tonberry]

I agree, I think that the ALTTP remake art had a nice blend that wasn't as cartoony as Zelda 1 or 2, but also doesn't feel like it's from a modern anime. I've had a soft spot for that style, as well.

Zelda in her casual outfit from the ALTTP GBA artwork is probably my personal favorite design of hers. In a word, it's cute. It's unfortunate that we didn't get to see this design in another title.

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I always love when Zelda has bangs.
My favorite design of her apart from the one you posted is from Skyward Sword. Love her cute Moomin nose. And her personality in that one is great too.

 

[Guinea]

I've played and beaten every Zelda game except for TOTK. Used to really obssess over this series (wrote many theories and fanfics)

Overall, Zelda is great. But I'm not crazy about it like I used to be.

 

[Kamako]

First one I played and completed was Ocarina of Time. And I loved it. A very dense game for the time - Delightful soundtrack and excellent sound design in general. I even enjoyed just flicking through menus. I liked the dungeon designs and the mini-games, the memorable bosses, the horse riding, the secrets, the day/night cycle and the time shift element of the plot. All excellent. Navi can get in the bin tho.

Loved what I played of LoZ II for the GBA. So difficult. Only got about half way through it whilst playing legitimately. I will complete it one day.

Breath of the Wild was fun....if dare I say a little overrated? Idk. I really didn't like the addition of weapon durability. And I'm not keen on finding collectibles that don't reward anything (kuro seeds). Still fun though!

I'm currently playing through the original LoZ for NES and I'm having a blast! I'm in dungeon 3 and the Knight enemies are bashing me about all over the place. The overworld map is easy to navigate and not as labyrinthine as I'd feared. So far so good!

 

[Ikagura]

I've played and beaten every Zelda game except for TOTK. Used to really obssess over this series (wrote many theories and fanfics)

Overall, Zelda is great. But I'm not crazy about it like I used to be.

Completely random question but have you tried the side game of Fourswords Adventure (Tetra's Tracker) and the Satellaview games like SNES Zelda 1 and Ancient Stone Tablets? I'll have to do them someday.

Loved what I played of LoZ II for the GBA. So difficult. Only got about half way through it whilst playing legitimately. I will complete it one day.

I have no shame in saying that I've used a guide for that one.