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The Legend of Zelda's Link is Not You

November 27, 2009 in Blog comments 7

Nathanial Rumphol-Janc takes a deeper look into the character that is Link, from The Legend of Zelda series. He delves into the connections between Link and the player, and debates on whether or not Nintendo needs to take a step forward with the character.

Lets look at things objectively first. Shigeru Miyamoto and Eiji Aonuma have both staked claims that Link is you. It's often the reason given that if voice acting were to happen, no one wants Link to talk. Often times it the reasoning we have for him not having as much emotion as someone who is saving the world should have. Developer intent is that Link is us, so thus, he must be. Not so fast.
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  • 0
    Sakuraba Neku Nov 27, 09
    I'd kind of like Link to get some character development tbh.
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    Big A2 Nov 28, 09
    The problem with adding development to a character you spend the entire game with is, if you just so happen to hate the character, then it will ruin the whole game as you're stuck with him/her.
  • 1
    Dragoshi1 Nov 28, 09
    Gordon suffers the same problem, you wind up being attached to Alyx, Eli, and Kliener instead of Gordon because they show emotion and do stuff. All gordon is known for is the crowbar caving in someone's head.
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    Wolverine527 Nov 28, 09
    Sure,a little character development would be nice for Link,but like A2 said,if you happen to hate the character,it would ruin the entire game.


    If you want a talking link that is still you,they could always take a page from Bioware's book by giving you the ability to choose what you want to say to someone. That way,Link would pretty much have the player's personality
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    Matt Player Of AC Nov 28, 09
    I don't understand the female Link's link to anything except a feminist movement! A woman saving a prince? What is this, Showcase?
    • 0
      Dragoshi1 Nov 28, 09
      Yes, yes indeed. Or an adventure where you do not save a princess but a whole kingdom like Majora's Mask and Spirit Tracks.
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        Linkerd101 Nov 29, 09
        I dont know if that was a positive or negative connotation, but Majora's Mask was still 1337 as f**k.

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