The introduction of a train to the Zelda universe in Spirit Tracks was a controversial move - but is there more to it than we thought? Zelda Informer's Themes in Motion explores the significance of the train as a symbol of modern society.

We live in a global world. We can travel distances that would once have taken years to span in less than 24 hours. We can communicate with people on completely different continents virtually instantly via the Almighty Internetz. We all contribute to a world economy by buying goods manufactured in and imported from foreign countries. Whereas the world was once sharply divided between East and West, now we see a blending, a deep connection, that binds us together in the world community. [...] Spirit Tracks isn't just a Zelda legend that happens to feature trains - it's a reflection on this trend towards a more connected world.

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