The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap is the Perfect Choice for a New Remake
The Nintendo Switch era has been a great time for The Legend of Zelda fans. Two major Zelda games, Breath of the Wild and its sequel, represent some of the system’s biggest highlights, and a couple of titles were re-released as well. While Skyward Sword HD wasn’t all fans hoped for during Zelda’s 35th anniversary, it was still a welcome upgrade for the game. The earlier Link’s Awakening remake was also a pleasant sight, bringing back a classic Zelda title beloved by many.
Nintendo shouldn’t stop there with Zelda remakes. There are many classic Legend of Zelda games ripe for a re-release, and the three Capcom-developed portable entries should be given top priority. These are all well-regarded and provide unique takes on the formula. Since Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages are a package deal, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap should get the remake treatment first. With a ton of unique attributes, including the in-universe introduction of the wind mage Vaati and the Four Sword, The Minish Cap deserves another shot at impressing new and old fans alike.
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Of the sprite-based Zelda games that haven’t received remakes or 3D sequels, The Minish Cap uses a modified version of The Wind Waker’s art style that would cleanly sidestep the issues some fans had with Link’s Awakening on Switch. The game can still use simple, deformed 3D models, but it would adhere to a style already present in some Zelda games. The Wind Waker style has become fondly remembered, but last time it was used was in the 3DS’s Tri Force Heroes. A Minish Cap remake can bring the game and its cartoonish style back.
A 3D take on the handheld Zelda would have several more benefits. There would
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