TOTK’s Biggest Contributions To The Zelda Series Won’t Be Its Gameplay
There are many ways that has helped to shape the series, but its gameplay is arguably not what will be the most significant going forward. can learn much from and , from the developments in the two games’ presentation and the many new features they have produced. Nevertheless, ’s greatest aspect (and by extension, ’s) is something entirely different.
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is undeniably an incredible game, with the potential to entertain for tens, if not hundreds of hours. The version of Hyrule it presents is enormous, with the world split into three broad tiers. Moreover, Link has a wide variety of abilities perfectly suited towards exploring this open world, most notably the near-infinite possibilities of Fuse and Ultrahand. The varied, albeit sometimes niche uses of Zonai Devices contributes greatly toward this, as do the multitude of new monster parts and other items found scattered throughout Hyrule. Nevertheless, there is more to than just these features, and it is easy to consider the game's lasting legacy elsewhere.
More than any number of game mechanics, perhaps the most important way in which has developed the series is with its lore. For example, following vague allusions to them in, the Zonai are now far more firmly defined, with a clearer culture and place in Hyrule’s history. They even seem to have connections to the origins of the Sheikah tribe. As a result, it is now far easier to see the Zonai being included in future titles as well, something which can come about in various ways depending on the specific timeline placement.
In addition to the possibility of new Zonai characters being introduced (something especially likely in the event of a prequel
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