In the pantheon of video game characters, few are more recognizable than Link. His green tunic has become iconic, as has the Master Sword, which he uses to destroy evil throughout numerous virtual lands. He’s popular enough to have crossed over into a number of other games, from Super Smash Bros. to Super Mario Maker to Soulcalibur. He’s also not just one person.
Most games in the Zelda franchise introduce a new Link. While many of the details stay largely the same (heroic nature, usually some form of green tunic, silent protagonist), each is their own discrete iteration with unique traits and personality quirks. (It gets complicated, but that’s the general gist of it.)
With so many variations of this beloved character, the Links lend themselves to ranking, and there’s a pressing question that has not been addressed when it comes to our hero: Which ones would be a good hang? We’re not concerned about how powerful each Link is, or which is most heroic — we just want to figure out what the vibes are like with each of them. Using an extremely scientific method to parse through each Link’s in-game mannerisms, personal histories, and general vibes, we’re detailing both the best and worst versions of Link to spend time with.
5. Four Swords Adventures Link
Splitting into four separate doppelgängers is the main mechanical conceit in Four Swords Adventures, and it’s also key to this Link’s vibes. It could get pretty hectic rolling with that many of one person, and it’s hard not to accuse them of being “self-absorbed” with the whole choreographed formations deal. But it also means you have a full crew for any sort of group event, and you will never need to hire a moving company ever again (you just need to pay for some Lon
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