Shadow Link's DARK Origins - ft. Dr. Wily (Zelda Theory)

What's the story behind one of the most mysterious antagonists of the Zelda series? Let's find out.
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[@NintendoBlackCrisis]

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[@Cliffordlonghead]

Awesome Video

[@Retrowaver]

Great Video Crisis!

[@redx6923]

I can’t enter because I don’t have that

[@puline397]

I think you ought to write in the video title it's a collab or feat. Willy, because many people were surprised to hear his voice out of nowhere, myself included. At first, I wasn't sure if you were bringing up his material as reference or stealing from it, only had to check the comments to see it was a collab. Really, an info like that in the title would've been helpful :)

[@doodledrew7039]

I noticed a lot of people complaining about dr wilys cadence, I dont mind it, but i think his rhythmic delivery is off putting to a lot of people. At the end when he talks directly to you, it sounds way more relaxed, maybe nudge him to give that a try...I like both of you guys so I dont want him to lose out on subs or views over something silly like that

[@funnyteacherman]

*talks about characters that are fan favorites* *immediately cuts to Ghirahim absolutely boogie-ing around Zelda's unconscious body*

[@IAmAlpharius20]

*Let us groove!*

[@shyguy5651]

I really like the theory that Dark Link is a manifestation of the Hero's resentment towards Ganondorf, or emotional stress and turmoil that he might go through during his adventures. It really gives Link more personality and character to him, further fleshing him out.

[@sumk1d]

My man ends his sentences with commas

[@himeoftwili]

I hope Dark Link returns in a later installment with some level of true sentience, it'd be nice to fight alongside him at some point, given he's forever in the shadow of the hero.

[@hikaru9624]

Same! Although I'd be happy just to have him back as a boss or reoccurring overworld threat....but I know I'll also settle for having his tunic in botw2.

[@frankclavette526]

You know what would be could is that Nintendo makes a Zelda game where you fight Dark Link and instead of him vanishing you use him as a partner

[@fancymin1]

Ebhii H. Actually I came up with a concept for a Zelda game that focuses on Dark Link’s origin and why he became what we see, leading to a sequel that takes place way later in the timeline where he ends up becoming an ally. My idea was that after the hero of the skies is dead, the next Link is born, however to make sure that this new hero is ready, Fi creates a shadow of the precious hero who would test your skills throughout the game to make sure you’re ready to take the Master sword. However you never actually loose too him so he goes from kind and predictable in combat to aggressive and irrational. Gannon eventually corrupts him into becoming pure evil and forced to continually fight (and loose) to link

[@fancymin1]

Ebhii H. Well my idea for his redemption would be that dark link would’ve been sealed in the master sword previously and is now thought of as a legend. He is reawakened when the next hero (my choice is a new child link) and accidentally sets him free when first clashing with ganondorf early game. Dark link realising that he’s been jealous of a kid for thousands of years and how he was used decides to assist link and Zelda or Impa I’m taking down Ganon, however deciding to only fight with a hookshot and a shield, covering his face with a hood and the mask of truth, Using only a duplicate of the master sword when fighting ganon...now just doing by the name Shade. Eventually taking his place as the one who teaches every incarnation of the hero how to fight when they need it

[@Akyure]

fancymin1 I like most of that except for the name Shade.

[@XX-sp3tt]

The manga gave Shadow Link a character arc.

[@AkumaW]

Yes

[@Inkyink]

manga's not canon tho

[@AkumaW]

@@Inkyink i guess. But it is pretty good

[@akumavalentine]

I get why it’s not canon but it was interesting seeing him in the comic!

[@AkumaW]

@@akumavalentine yeah

[@DawnRego]

I nearly lost it when the Spongebob reference was brought up. :D I immediately thought of it when I heard the word "Evil". Thank you, NBC.

[@joshdean5867]

Did you actually ?? I doubt it .

[@dafilmqueen556]

If I had a nickel for every time I heard a SpongeBob reference in a video about the Legend Of Zelda franchise, I’d have at least 2 nickels, which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it’s happened twice already that I think about it.

[@ericcanales1233]

Dr. Wily’s voice scared me. I wasn’t expecting this

[@michaelthem3]

neither did I :(

[@jerrystouten5136]

The most annoying sound in the world. Check out dr wily, nooooo thank you

[@hylianro]

What if you assholes had that voice? Gonna hate yourself?

[@michaelthem3]

@@hylianro I'm pretty sure that's not his real voice, and he has improved it, yet he still has work to do, he can make it better than now. It's not hate, I don't think anyone was hating on him, it's just how it is.

[@stanstanstan2597]

Me either dude I kinda jumped! Nice that he’s here though!

[@XX-sp3tt]

I honestly prefer Vortex's theory that Dark Link is Link's emotional damage rising to the surface for him to overcome.

[@doctorwyvern9992]

X X it could also apply to the Shadow Link in Zelda 2. They are both embodiments of Link’s own dark emotions he must conquer. The only difference is we know nothing of the hero in Zelda 2’s past, so we don’t really know what his struggles were and they affected him.

[@archmdc370]

Does that make it an ID, then? Like Freddy Krueger?

[@RobbWes]

Are her videos still on KZbin? I watched them when she was still around and they were good.

[@archmdc370]

@@RobbWes VortexxyGaming's videos are still available, yes. I miss her, too. kzbin.info

[@firionkaiser8291]

@@doctorwyvern9992 Well the fact he fought Ganon and all his minions in Zelda 1 (who are very tough mind you) at the age of 10 seems like a good enough reason. After Zelda 1 he tries to keep peace by becoming a knight of Hyrule until his next adventure in Zelda 2 at the age of 16. Seems like there's a lot of reasons why he would have a shadow in Zelda 2.

[@Feber2001]

8:25 Oh, that's freaky when his eyes turn red and he becomes more aggressive. Good stuff, Haha.

[@ZeldaLover6]

Sheik says “Listen to the Serenade of Water to reflect upon yourself.” That last part “Reflect upon yourself” made me suspicious that perhaps Sheik knew about the Dark Link fight and was giving Link a hint about the illusionary room. 🤔 Because when Navi just gives Link the advice of “Conquer yourself” he is, by fighting Dark Link, concurring the darkness within himself. Aka, reflecting upon himself. Also since before you even walk over the small island in the middle Link has a reflection, but once you do pass over the island his reflection is gone and he literally has to fight his own reflection. Do you understand what I’m getting at?

[@nonoctoro4933]

Nice observation !

[@ZeldaLover6]

Thanks.

[@ghosttoadsarecute8755]

Conquer not concur

[@ZeldaLover6]

Oops! Fixed it. Thanks.

[@ryangodina3525]

Yes

[@pr0ntab]

Dr.Wily... I understand you're trying. Just relax and be conversational, your audience appreciates your authenticity. Embrace that, sorry for the harsh words earlier.

[@bashaaksema94]

Im sorry but I kinda agree Also it might just be his accent that he pronouces it that way

[@thechosenjuan9877]

Oh so it's not just the way he talks? Cuz I hate it too

[@spadezap9728]

I mean I agree, but we can't do anything about that, it's his voice. He can't change it.

[@KingSlendy]

I used to not care about his voice because I didn't even pay attention to it, but since I saw a comment mentioning his accent I can't unhear it and it really bothers me

[@RethaiN]

Ding dong you are toxic

[@Agaettis]

"Their actions speak a lot louder than words" *ghirahim boogying * Me: ahh...yes I see....

[@jennifersingson-pena7392]

Yes

[@sethw590]

In the 22 Years of OoT, I NEVER knew that Link's reflection stopped at the tree. That is awesome!!

[@kaitylerson811]

I had no idea he turned conscious if you just stare at him! I always just defeated him right away! I had no idea he turned into an actual shadow enemy with red eyes like that! THATS AWESOME! i beat that so many times.

[@dantesner2051]

What’s with the reporter style narration? Dude sounds like Trisha Takanawa from Family guy

[@ZeranZeran]

nnn this is why nnzelda is the best, Back to you Tom

[@drwily]

that's just my voice lol

[@Doctor.Internet]

@@drwily Perhaps you should get a new mic so you can work on those high tones, it does drill into the ears with longer talks, I don't mind the commentary or anything it's just the high pitch noise of your voice I don't know whether it's after production or your mic quality, but if it was toned down a bit it would be a lot more pleasant to the ears, there are guides for microphones to pick on youtube.

[@Zappieroth]

@@Doctor.Internet Ah good I am not the only one who gets put off by listening to this guys voice.

[@ZeranZeran]

Dr. Willy I have heard you speak normal plenty of time. you are trying to sound like a tv announcer or something.

[@nonoctoro4933]

Adventure of Link : Link's Shadow, a creation of the King of Hyrule and the finale challenge of the Great Palace, since the one who will retrieve the Triforce of Courage is expected to be King, he will have to be able to defeat itself. It is quite literally our Peter Pan-like Shadow. A Link to the Past GBA : Those Dark Links are not Evil per say, as seen by the Fat Fairy, the Pyramid was not quite a creation of Ganon and existed before him invading the Sacred Realm as a thief, before it became the Dark World. *"Actually, only true heroes can enter this palace.* *Actually, this palace is here precisely for heroes like you."* - Gatekeeper They are the Shadows of each of the four heroes created by the Four Sword's powers. It was waiting for a Hero to appear. Link's Awakening Switch : It seems to be an aspect of the Shadow Nightmare taking our form, it exists within an artificial dungeon tho, it's not even clear how we even enters it, they are just stone slabs. Ocarina of Time : The Dark Link of the Room of illusions, it starts as our reflection getting astray, at first it's not evil as long as we are not hostile against it, being hostile against your reflection is falling into self hatred, into your own Darkness. Staring into it on the other side might also cause it to gain more and more Darkness, looking deep within yourself. It's a reflection acting as a sponge to our own Darkness, the darkness of our heart. I don't think Ganon had anything to do with it, it was a trial of the Water Temple. I think the world we fight Demise and the Sacred Realm are the same thing, they are a mirror to our heart. This illusionary place acted as the same. Oracle of Ages : Veran is the Priestess of Darkness in the Japanese, she can assumes the form of a Dark Soul and possess the bodies of people. She used those pillars with eye symbol to produce those Dark Links, they are not sentient and copy Link, they are heartless so not really evil per say but made of Darkness. Four Swords Adventures : Created by the Evil in Ganon's heart with the Dark Mirror that was used to contain the Dark Tribe. They may be the remnants of Dark Tribe members trying to take form again in the world. Ganon gave them the shape of the Hero so to trick him. Twilight Princess : They are symbolic representations of the Interlopers who were consumed by their greed, controlled by their gigantic powers, they fell into their own Darkness in a way. Spirit Tracks : This "black Link" is the shadow of the Link of Phantom Hourglass, the TakeEmAll minigame seems to be set within an illusionary realm. The origin of these are uncertain ... might just be memories. A Link Between Worlds : Those are the Shadows of heroes from other realities, beyond Hyrule and Lorule. They are the reflections of those Heroes that we fight in yet another illusionary realm. Gramps might be involved with their creations and some theorize he might be an old Hero himself. Tri Force Heroes : The final guardians of the Den of Trials, made of the same cursing energy as the monsters fought previously. They were meant to oppose the Tri Force Heroes we are, a trial for the ultimate Outfit. They assume a similar role to ALTTP's ones. Breath of The Wild : "Shadows in mind" "monster born from Darkness" It seems that Kilton's research on monster led him to somehow see the same Dark Link as OOT's which should only exist in the Hero of Time's heart and mind, perhaps it somehow persisted in the Darkness...

[@NintendoBlackCrisis]

Excellent breakdown! Can't believe I missed that quote in the palace of the four sword lol.

[@javiervasquez8995]

I assume the King of Hyrule created Dark/Shadow Link through the Power of the Triforce. If that is the case one could argue that most incarnations of the character have to do with the Goddesses *testing* the Hero rather than some evil entity/Demon trying to corrupt or control him. 🤔

[@caseycook9589]

You just wrote a book, I wonder how many times you messed this up, but unbelievable breakdown👍👍👌

[@SchriyJ]

HOLD ON A MINUTE! I can't be the only one that noticed how throughout all of the main Breath of the Wild trailers there was a major theme around the line "open your eyes". And now the first thing that we see in it's much darker squeal's trailer is Ganondorf, the (assumed) main antagonist of the game, opening his eyes towards our heroes Link and Zelda. Huh. Great parallel Nintendo!

[@drwily]

I love you nintendo black crisis! Thanks for working with me ;)

[@sgsuperkiddan]

I'm subbed to u man.

[@idk4755]

Hey, always do your best. If you’re happy with your work, then you’re winning. Also, great work!

[@coolpie]

Thanks for working with meeeeeeeee

[@markieuzumaki7056]

Get married

[@majinriley9776]

You sound like one of the Hardly Boys from South Park.

[@GothTk14]

If my memory serves in the manga of four swords adventure Shadow Link had his own personality and decided to help the heroes at the end

[@just_hage8862]

Idk if that’s cannon tho

[@HypercomboProduction]

@@just_hage8862 what about Ravio? He is a Dark Link that no one talks about.

[@sgtmaggi]

I went to the comments after I heard Wily's voice. Damn guys, some of you go all in. The voice was irritating at first, yes. I propably won't watch much of his channel, yes. But give the guy a break lmao. It seems like that's just how he talks like he said here multiple times. It's kinda heartbreaking seeing all of the replies from him on some really harsh comments. Wily, keep doing what you're doing. It seems like you've got a following and that's awesome!

[@Lunar_Crescentfall]

Same... its just how he talks.. Its ok for others telling him to try and improve but at the end of the day, it is how he talks and it doesn't really bother me that much.

[@Croton]

Really interesting theory!! I never really looked too far into the origins of his character, but you guys explained it perfectly!! Amazing job, as always!! 😄

[@servantrider7044]

For the record "Yami no Shinden" can just as easily translate to Shadow Temple correctly. This is because the word 'yami' translates to dark or shadow, and depending on context or sentence usage can even have other translations such as 'opaque' as in impossible to see through, or shady (literally or figuratively). Japanese is a context-sensitive language.

[@RyanHaney55]

Very intriguing. I've never stood still in the water temple to see Dark Link stand still, or faced him long enough to see him turn solid with red eyes. That makes it even creepier.

[@carrington8185]

I wish I could watch Dr.Wily’s videos. But I can’t. The cadence of his voice is just... too much. (Sorry for being a hater. I hate me too)

[@savannahaldridge1110]

Carrington went to the comments to see if I was the only one... this makes me feel a little better. I certainly don’t mean any harm by saying it but his voice is really off putting and i actually jumped when he started talking

[@ARentz07]

He doesn't use the tones of his voice to convey anything. Every sentence sounds the same.

[@Demanufactur3r]

I agree.

[@bashaaksema94]

@@savannahaldridge1110 same

[@michaelthem3]

Not a hater, you're stating a truth. I think Dr Willy can improve that, his content is good, but that voice makes it unwatchable after a few minutes. I can't watch 2 videos of his, one after other.

[@AncientGamerChris]

My god I cannot stand when this guy is featured in videos. That voice makes it so hard to focus. @.@

[@sgsuperkiddan]

Same, but he gives good info, I've been subbed to him for a while. He might even talk like that for a reason, I just dont know what that reason is. Edit: comma's

[@drwily]

@@sgsuperkiddan its just my voice :(

[@sgsuperkiddan]

@@drwily it's fine I love watching u, u are amazing man! ;) u make good videos.

[@thepoppets1052]

@@drwily Big rips my guy

[@jenniferchough]

@@drwily - No, it's not your voice, sir. There's nothing wrong with your voice. It's your pattern and tone. Those things can be learned and unlearned by anyone. I work with kids and their speech patterns. It takes recognizing the issue and practicing. That's all. I am not sure where you learned this pattern but you CAN definitely do something about it with some time and effort. If you want a career in broadcasting in any format, I would suggest you look into it a bit.

[@WarmLillie]

Shadow / Dark Link... A dark magic duplicate clone of Link of the Hero. All ready to battle and challenge the hero.

[@midnights2631]

And that's why we need him in the game more

[@javiervasquez8995]

Would be cool if the "Zonai Hand" in BotW 2 were to slowly "corrupt" Link during the story of the game until fully turning him into Dark Link. That would be a good reason to allow Zelda to become playable.

[@jennifersingson-pena7392]

OwO

[@6thhistory]

The featured guy sounds like he's commentating a horse race. You gotta relaaaaaaaaaax bro.

[@gusjanuary1729]

You should read the four swords manga, Shadow Link plays a large part in it and you get to find out a lot more about the character and his origins. He even sees character development throughout the story, it's also a good read and I would strongly recommend everyone to read all of the Zelda manga, they're actually amazing and really expand on the story.

[@kylajensen1957]

I love how in that Manga, Princess Zelda and Shadow Link converse, and she points out to him that since he's a dark reflection of Link "[he's] a hero, too".

[@lasercraft32]

The mangas aren't canon to the games though, even if they are a creative take on the story.

[@AntiRiku]

1:41 Nooooo! Not that guy with the accent ...

[@drwily]

cheers

[@wilhelmdietz4023]

To be fair, the guy had an horrific dutch accent a few years ago, sadly he has traded it in for this very exaggerated american accent.

[@jamesscott5353]

I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos NBC. Thank you for expanding my knowledge on the greatest video game franchise ever.

[@aviator4]

God, what's with that guy's cadence? It's almost as bad as the Burger King foot lettuce guy.

[@jenniferchough]

He keeps saying "it's just my voice" when it's not. it's his cadence, pattern, and tone. something that can definitely be learned and unlearned. god, i hope he tries to unlearn it.

[@DarthZ01]

@@jenniferchough tons of people have like a stage voice, like I've seen videos before of people comparing recorded videos and Casual conversations and noting just how different their voices sound, or explaining how their casual conversation voice has slowly morphed into their stage voice after they do videos for multiple years. It's honestly not hard to change your voice even just temporarily, coming up with a much nicer voice just for videos.

[@Hi-Im-Gib]

"Shadow Link's Dark origin" (Meanwhile in an alternate dimension) "Dark Link's Shadow origin"

[@its_addi]

I think of dark link being an embodiment of fear and hatred that is burried deep within link. I think of the dark link fights like the cave scene in the empire strikes back, where luke "kills" vader, only to see his face under the mask, because his greatest fear is tirning to the dark side.

[@nicklambo5828]

This guys constant frying is infuriating

[@jenniferchough]

YES OMG

[@NobleLeader6]

Frying?

[@tsemiu]

@@NobleLeader6 cooking in oil.

[@NobleLeader6]

@@tsemiu Going off of context clues I don't think it's quite that.

[@gotenssj5]

@@NobleLeader6 it's that cracking sound your voice can make. Ever seen The Grudge? That sound she makes is fry

[@midnights2631]

Dark/Shadow Link is one of my favorite antagonists

[@AZUREREV]

whO iN thE helL iS thaT seconD voicE

[@drwily]

me

[@yaboilink2359]

It's doctah wahwee.

[@BlueInk404]

Dr.Wily why is there always only 11 likes on your comments

[@AZUREREV]

Wh- I didn't expect a response from the voice himself.

[@KryyssTV]

I'm sure that Dark Link has many origins and is not a singular character though. It is always depicted as being manifested by someone or something else, except in the interloper scene. We know that Zant calls the Fused Shadow their "old magic" and we know that the interlopers created it, therefore making the Twili the Interlopers and formerly Hylian themselves. As such, Dark Link's appearance in that scene is nothing but symbolic of a person succumbing to their darkest impulses just as the Twili did. That said, I've felt that Ganondorf is now played out and the series needs a new major villain to take over - Dark Link would be an ideal choice. They could then make this 'character' more than just a metaphor and plot device.

[@omniscientomnipresent5500]

There is still something to say about spirit tracks dark link ! He has his ph apparence, use of objects and music who seemed to indicate that you were facing a past version of yourself that you overcome !

[@Chemical_Argentum]

"Once you make it past the tree, your reflection suddenly dissapears". Damn! Never noticed that xD

[@puline397]

I wouldn't dismiss Spirit Tracks as a minigame, it might seem so, yes, but that lady has connections with some powerful forces. She has actual portals leading to some other realm, which suspiciously look like the Dark Realm. I think she's Malladus's (or Ganon's) minion or at least worked for him and wanted to send Link to his death. 7:05 Dark Link doesn't come from Ganondorf's magic imo. The mentioned characters said Ganon's curse caused the ice. He only placed Morpha there, but the room of illusions wasn't his doing. I think that the room was an inbuilt mechanic of the temple, used to test who came in, and the Dark Link was a shadow entity of the entering person, here Link. As you've noticed he doesn't attack you unless you attack him. If he was Ganondorf's creation, he would've attacked Link right away without letting you film him :P so he served as a test to conquer yourself, the same way it was done in AoL, in my eyes. Ganondorf's curse might've caused him to become more hostile, hence why he attacks after waiting for way too long, who knows, but he wasn't so from the start. So overall I think it's a shadow of the hero under dark influence :) 7:35 You made it sound as if the sages used Demise's power to seal off the sacred realm. Well yeah, the magic seems similar, but it doesn't need to mean it has the same source. It could be just a representation of how magic looks like in Hyrule. Good video nonetheless :)

[@michaelthem3]

Sounds like Dr Willy has been working to improve his voice, it's less singy and less nasal. Great! I hope he keeps improving it.

[@pokefanlight]

I agree, I personal like Dr Wily voice. To me, it sounds soothing.

[@matthewdickendasher1956]

I love how they establish these dark characters from previously established characters and new ones. I hope they explore how demise got his sword ghirihim. Maybe the gods created many goddesses in many universes maybe they knew about demise’s curse and created many versions of hyrule to see who can defeat his evil.

[@Shinesprk]

I never knew dark Link got more opaque and then got red eyes if you did nothing! I was always confused as to where the image of the black red-eyed dark Link came from because before now I had only seen the translucent eyeless version, but now it finally makes sense!

[@elitegamer9310]

Every Villain Is Lemons

[@pokemonfanatic45]

I like to think that dark link has a awareness of self and probably views link as someone who is doing bad even if what link is really doing is good. He probably sees everything in an opposite view.

[@playerofchaos6000]

Yep, and since They're both seeing it in opposite's,, neither can figure it out without well- some form of help.

[@Hurricane360]

This episode was Dark! Well done! ;) Also HI Spongeb- oh boy.

[@Cliffordlonghead]

Hi Hurricane

[@Cliffordlonghead]

Yup Spongebob

[@sirsquabblesauce9442]

Hey NintendoBlackCrisis! Can you do a theory on who said “Help us, please” in the trailer to botw 2?

[@midnights2631]

Someone said that?

[@short_boi5140]

He should

[@Wm7forthewin]

hm

[@redpetals4543]

I don't remember if it was him but im pretty sure it wont be covered since they understand that the human brain has a habbit of looking for patterns and words in things we cant understand. Meaning no one really knows what the trailer says. It's not something that can be understood just by speculation.

[@sirsquabblesauce9442]

red petals if you reverse the trailer, you can hear a woman say “Help us, please”

[@FleetwoodCrack]

The vocal fry is strong with this one

[@aquinprime]

This is why I love theorizing Zelda lore just asking one question leads down a massive rabbit hole

[@dekoldrick]

I never noticed the reflection disappears when you pass the tree.

[@mattzilla331]

Wow. I didn't know all that about dark link in the water temple. I always thought he was aggressive but he was only reacting to what I was doing! Mind blown. I also didn't know that about his health or that he grows darker and get red eyes. Is that in the original release or was that added to the 3ds version? Great video. I'm a huge fan so while I enjoy your videos i wouldn't say i learn much about zelda lore but i definitely learned something today.

[@tkhunter4999]

The antagonist of Mega Man helping a fan of Zelda? Boy, I’m in for a wild ride.

[@Crybaby-Media]

Link is based on Peter Pan. Remember Peter Pan had a mischievous shadow.

[@alejandroantoniovaladezuva4504]

I've always considered OoT's Dark Link as some sort of trial created by the zoras themselves. I mean, there are a lot of clues. The symbolism of the temple is cleansing, water as a purifier. Also, the room in which you fight him is a literal reflection: two identical doors, the water reflecting the white -roof- and of course, a reflection of yourself. Finally, Navi's description of Dark Link is not alarming, she only tells us to conquer ourselves instead of pointing danger or freaking out because of the shadow, the description is vague enough to make me think that maybe she already knew about it. Oh, and the shadow getting more and more opaque as the fight goes on may be related to what you said about Ganondorf's influence within the temple, maybe the trial wasn't meant to be perilous. It's one of my favorite locations in the Zelda universe so yeah, I've put a lot of thought to what that room means.

[@hsiiic]

I can’t watch this now since I’m baking cookie

[@carrington8185]

OstrichClown I hope your cookie came out good!👍🏾

[@willb2957]

Please update us on cookie.

[@andpeggy6048]

Yes did it taste good

[@damyenhockman5440]

It's also possible that the illusory room in Ocarina of Time was part of the temple itself, which is why Navi says "conquer yourself", like it's part of the rituals. When that dark link turns opaque, that's the curse taking control of it, rather than it having been created by the curse in the first place.

[@LW1996]

VIDEO IDEA: If this has already been covered, I apologize. I know you’ve talked many times about the possibility of time travel in BOTW2 in your videos. But what if, the Hero and Princess we see on the tapestry from 10,000 years ago are our current Link and Zelda but they just haven’t gone back in time yet. I know this isn’t how time travel worked with the timeline split, but you never know with these guys.

[@hajimesenpai7996]

Interesting theory!! I like it !! :3

[@zeonmoo192]

I've had that theory for a while too! I think it would be really interesting, but it also kinda creates a paradox

[@Ryan-rv5em]

Cool theory, but in terms of plot for the sequel, I think that it would be cooler if they are two different incarnations of the hero and the princess, but we still get to time travel, meet and interact with them. I definitely feel like your theory is possible, however.

[@sinead7241]

Always loved Shadow Link. Was the best Mini Boss in my opinion! Edit: Spelling

[@soltrice]

tip for the "annoying voice" guy i recommend trying a regular voice, like when you're talking to family or friends instead of trying to convince someone to buy your anti-acne cream lol

[@PuffyBuffy25]

Yeah I know who you're talking about.

[@drwily]

this is just my voice idk

[@Matthew10950]

@@drwily I dont think hes talking about the sound of it, that you cant change. But have you ever noticed people reading text to people having a weird inflection? I think that's what hes talking about. Say the script like you'd talk to your brother on the phone. Unless you hate your brother. Actually...I would listen to that too.

[@drwily]

@@Matthew10950 yeah i know what he means exactly and in my next video on tuesday i tried to minimize that but i'm not sure if i 100% can, might truly be an accent thing since in my region we also have rolling Rs

[@Matthew10950]

@@drwily I'll watch either way. Good luck, bro.

[@thedoodlingdragonaj7550]

Ahh the spooky yet satasfying sound of the twilight realm in the background that sounds like the start up sound of a certain console

[@LegendaryPokemon1221]

The twilight realm music was the perfect backdrop to the topic of Dark Link

[@mazhabib]

I know y’all don’t like wily’s voice but you don’t have to comment about it. Most people doesn’t go to someone and say “I hate your voice” Wily, your voice is beautiful.

[@pokefanlight]

I personal like Dr Wily voice. To me, it sounds soothing

[@4thkogm494]

4:54 I think that in that obstacle it is for whoever is worthy to get the triforce of courage they need to fight the dark side of themselves. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@eljaminlatour6633]

The bad thing about the dark Links created by Veran, the sorceress of shadow, they can't attack, they just copy you but in opposite direction.

[@toriistorii6939]

I know it isn't canon, but I like the take on Shadow Link in the Four Swords manga, with full sentience and personal motivations

[@short_boi5140]

I noticed something you know ganondorfs head piece and calaminty ganons head has the same head piece I don’t know if it’s a coincidence they both have a circle center with lines going to it

[@KeyofTime15]

Everyone who's saying Dr Wily's voice is annoying needs to shut up, his voice is perfectly fine and he's a really great theorist in the Zelda community

[@OVALetsPlay]

i dont know if anyone has ever come up with this but links attire is based on peter pan and peter pan also had his struggles with his own shadow

[@Littleton3513]

I appreciate that spongebob reference 😂

[@midnights2631]

Same here XD

[@HunchoMuncho14]

I would’ve enjoyed this video more but that wily dude.. geez

[@blazedultimate]

Personally in ocarina of time I think shadow link isn’t evil, but the temple testing link to see if he’s worthy, to see if he can as Navi states “face himself” and come out victorious

[@McKnighty]

I love that Dark Link attacks you if you wait too long.

[@cutecheerfreak1]

Hey Dr Wily, I don’t mind your voice at all, I find your cadence interesting ❤️

[@joshdean5867]

No you don’t , your just a virtue signalling twat

[@aqualacerta3961]

to me in ocrina of time dark link was supposed to be a trial for the hero, since water is often associated with spirituality, calm mind etc... when dark link appear the hero isn't supposed to fight it, but do nothing, "accept" it, like you have to accept yourself in real life, after a while of doing nothing the reflection of the hero would dissapear and the hero would be rewarded, but with ganondorf's curse, instead of dissapearing the reflection become more and more evil, until it stop mimicking the hero but attacking on it's own

[@nonoctoro4933]

Exactly, it's a trial !

[@cory596]

wily's words speak louder than his actions

[@bpuppin]

Everyone in Hyrule is scapegoating Ganon with their own anger and not taking responsibility for their own dark sides, pure neurosis

[@jaisenroa4219]

Why do people hate Dr. Wily? he's really cool.

[@jenniferchough]

It's not HIM per se; it's the way he uses intonation and inflection when he narrates. Dr. Wily himself no one has an issue with.

[@joshdean5867]

His voice is fucking ridiculous and it’s something he can genuinely easily change.

[@soul-crunchy9748]

When ur so early that nobody disliked the vid (I didn’t dislike I liked)

[@ohsangwoo9676]

I get why people don’t like wilys voice but..I actually enjoy his voice somehow. Sure a bit loud and idk monotone but still. I like his voice

[@Fae2705]

I literally thought that link looses his evil slowly throughout his adventures but it doesn't simply vanish into nothingness, Ganondorf takes it, shapes it and empowers it! Alternatively Dark Link comes from a timeline where Link has Joined Ganondorf, this is unlikely due to how easily he gets defeated and how little he matters.

[@TheAbdID]

I haaaate the voice of the other guy damnnnnn

[@drwily]

thanks

[@berryscreamin]

@@drwily your voice is perfectly fine, people are just not use to hearing it

[@Luragon9876]

I don't wanna be an hater. But to be completely honest, Wily's voice is absolutely unbearable to me. Pls don't do vids with him anymore or atleast indicate in the title of the video that he voiced parts of the content. Thanks.

[@willb2957]

Not to mention that many of his theories are just flat out incorrect. I mean, it is just a theory I guess but this guy just ignores tons of evidence.

[@drwily]

@@willb2957 do tell which videos you mean? also i do my best and this is just how my voice is

[@Kurotaisa]

Well? What are you waiting for?

[@Luragon9876]

@@drwily again, it's not against you. I don't mean to hurt you. It's just that... i mean, read my comment i guess. Don't have anything else to say...

[@Gamerzpluz]

Naw man his voice ain't bad, its fine.

[@segevstormlord3713]

I continue to want to take the Dark Links and weave them into a coherent story where they are either the character himself, or a product of his actions, spawned from the Hero of Twilight showing the scary side of the Triforce of Courage as he bends his will towards finding a way to get to the woman he loves.

[@agitodragoon3736]

You pumped out a video and a live stream in the span of one day What a madlad

[@maskedduelist1380]

We neeeeed a Dark Link game.

[@happyarewewhosmile]

Not really

[@BramRose]

Honestly, i had to click off at 2 minutes in. I just couldnt with that "voice". Its not his voice exactly, but how he talks and drags out words. Kinda bummed since i was looking forward to this video, that i now cannot watch.

[@jenniferchough]

yeah i had to stop, too. I just couldn't continue on, it was like nails on a chalkboard. too bad since i was really looking forward to this content.

[@TheDeepThinker-sq3iy]

@@jenniferchough ....I have NO idea what You guys are talking about. . . the video seemed good to me..

[@jenniferchough]

@@TheDeepThinker-sq3iy - if you read further down in the comments, you will see we are not the only ones. his way of speaking is really unnatural and unsettling. you're lucky it doesn't affect you at all but for a lot of us, the video was unwatchable unless i turned off the volume completely and just used subtitles.

[@TheDeepThinker-sq3iy]

@@jenniferchough when I posted that, I then re watched the entire thing and I Noticed it. I just didn't really feel like re hunting down this thread to comment about it.... but yea, his speech was kinda uncomfortable to listen too. word for word, it was exactly as *G D* described it, it wasn't the voice that was what was terrible, but was basically in the manor he ended each sentence. though, strangely I just didn't even Notice it until it was brought to my attention when I found this thread. kinda made me think how the heck I didn't pickup on it on my own during my first watch. . .

[@Nitroade24]

I watched the whole video then went to the comments and I was like "What are they talking about?"

[@TortoRacoon]

Trivia: In the manga, Shadow Link and Purple link join forces to betray their both groups. It's not cannon, but it's official and super cool

[@Raezeman]

lunch break with hot dogs, zelda videos on my left, breath of the wild on my right. Life is good.

[@RaNdUmGuY1]

Oh my god Dr. Wily’s voice was like a jackhammer at my eardrums!😖

[@jessejay1104]

Imagine having a day too day conversation with Dr. Wily? I don't think you'd make it to the end of the day before you rip your ears off. Sorry. Let me rephrase that. "I dooon't thiiiiiIIIIInk you'd maaaaake iiiiiit to theeeee ennnnnnd ooooof thhheeee daaaay befoooooee you riiiip your eaaaaaaarrrrrrrsssssss offffffff.

[@mangodango1733]

I love how interactive the zelda yt is

[@alexisblanco8545]

oh hell yeah i've been waiting for this theory

[@ayaankhan8743]

Leave Dr Wily alone, his accent isn't even that bad.

[@pokefanlight]

I personal like Dr Wily voice. To me, it sounds soothing.

[@tsemiu]

It's his affliction not accent people dont like. I don't mind it. But it does make it sound scripted. It is but it sounds that way.

[@cheetoh3149]

Lol, the second guy that started talking needs to reconsider his ways of speaking, you're not a telemarketer, pls stop talking like you're trying to sell stuff or is in a commercial from the 90s.

[@benpowell-punmaster1214]

Nachopie it’s difficult to change how you speak, especially if they’ve been speaking like that for a long time.

[@joshdean5867]

@@benpowell-punmaster1214 it’s ridiculously easy to change tones and Rhythms of your voice , do you never hum along to a song or sing ? Or shout or use any other tone that just a pitchey drowney noise ?

[@mobgabriel1767]

"is the use of any dark Power evil?" The hero of time:no

[@Chiamy]

I've never played four swords however I have read the manga and tbh Shadow Link is amazing! Idk how accurate the manga is to the game but he's super amazing :)

[@WaveAqualei]

This starts to make sense. I wonder if Tingle had anything to do with Dark Link? Also can you unban me *please*? I have been waiting for awhile

[@jakereich2080]

If you were banned you couldn't have made this comment!

[@WaveAqualei]

Jake Reich from his Zelda server :/

[@fantoast6932]

"ya get what ya fucking deserve" or something like that...

[@jakereich2080]

@@WaveAqualei oh i didnt realize what is his Zelda server i might be interested in joining

[@WaveAqualei]

FantomToast what?

[@Romanticoutlaw]

bro speaks like an ai generated voice 💀

[@Clownfish273]

Dark link is just a artistic Depiction of links journey through life the moment when a man has to face his own Demons

[@Crazeefish313]

I always thought it was unfitting to have dark link in the water temple instead of the shadow temple...

[@benpowell-punmaster1214]

John Fish the symbolism kinda makes sense with dark link being a reflection of Link and the whole battle room being covered in reflective water.