The Legend of Zelda Should Repeat This One Big Wind Waker Change
If were to repeat one of the biggest changes introduced to the franchise for, the result could be incredible. Many people count among the best games and for good reason, as it provided a new direction for the franchise in many respects. And although hopes of an actual Switch port for are quickly dimming, there is no reason that future titles cannot follow its example in making dramatic alterations to at least one major aspect of the franchise.
is already visibly experimenting with its standard formula quite heavily with the recent release of. The most recent title is the first to feature Princess Zelda as the protagonist; this diverges strongly from her normally less-prominent role as a supporting character in Link’s own quests. Moreover, it is worth noting that Link will likely return as the protagonist in the franchise’s next title. But on the other hand, does provide a perfect example of how the series could continue to evolve Zelda’s own role in the franchise.
’s version of Princess Zelda is immediately notable for how much she dislikes the moniker. First and foremost, Tetra is a pirate captain, and while she does retain an ultimately kindhearted nature,Tetra’s unique design and personality ensure she more than stands out among her other incarnations across the franchise. Even her ‘true’ identity as Princess Zelda of Hyrule is arguably more of a technicality than anything else, and even something that is a clear source of irritation for her when she is referred to as such in .
Although Tetra does transform into a more traditional princess-like appearance whilst trapped beneath the Great Sea, the fact that this is ultimately temporary helps demonstrate that she does not truly identify herself as ‘Princess Zelda’.
If a future title were to repeat this change, having a Zelda divulged so strongly from the very concept of being a princess would undoubtedly have an incredible impact on players. This would allow Zelda to move even further beyond her traditional role
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