Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's King Is A Massive Improvement Over BOTW's, But It's Completely Ganon's Fault
The King of Hyrule in is a notable improvement over ’s King Rhoam, although this is arguably a result of Ganon’s influence. There have been many kings of Hyrule in the series, and they have ranged considerably in personality, notably unlike Princess Zelda herself. The differences seen between the two most recent kings perfectly exemplify just how big these changes can be, and also emphasize the terrible impact that the very existence of Ganon can have on Hyrule.
In some ways, it is easy to identify the titular Princess’ father in any game. Although their names do vary, a curious fact which sets them apart from many other staple figures, the various Kings of Hyrule (and the non-royal Gaepora from ) always boast a white beard and mustache. Even the non-Hylian Rauru in has long white hair, making it as much a signifier of royalty as the red clothing often worn by these kings. On the other hand, as their differing names imply, their actual characters can differ greatly.
When it comes to his relationship with Zelda, the King of Hyrule in is a much better person than King Rhoam. The former, curiously unnamed king dotes on his daughter, and firmly supports her in her quest. This contrasts sharply with the far colder Rhoam, who is shown to have placed an enormous amount of pressure on his daughter prior to the Great Calamity. Rhoam places great emphasis on Zelda doing her duty to her kingdom, and he is frustrated and disappointed in her inability to manifest her divine power, something which clearly disheartens the princess.
However, it must be kept in mind that Rhoam’s own attitude is only a consequence of his own fears. With Calamity Ganon predicted to emerge at any time, he is desperate to see his kingdom protected. As a result, if it were not for this particularly impactful version of Ganon inspiring such dread, it is easy to imagine Rhoam and Zelda’s relationship better matching the bond seen in . This retrospectively heightens the tragedy of ’s backstory,
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