Aonuma Just Confirmed BIG NEWS for Zelda Games!

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Join me as we discuss a recent interview with Eiji Aonuma and his comments that confirmed some exciting news for the future of Zelda games!
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[@SunbroNation]

Let me know if you’re happy with the direction of Zelda games! Also, please hit the like button before you leave! :)

[@TOON.LINK.12095]

2:10 this game 🎮

[@MacUser2-il2cx]

I think it's good for 2D Zelda games to release between the 3D Zelda games.

[@odiegaudin6103]

I'm excited about this new opportunity that Zelda is going ❤❤❤

[@BakkerfeelingAdventures]

More entrees are always met with great enthusiasm, especially for the die hard fans like myself who have been playing the franchise since the 80's or 90's. I like the variation between linear and the newer open world concept. But I do hope it all stays within the same console unlike what we were used to with 2 games per 3D console and handheld. It makes the players have a collection of consoles. I rather invest the money in new games. Especially since we are currently traveling around the world, having just the Switch with so many Zelda games on it to play is just amazing as it wouldn't be possible carrying all the original consoles along. Love doing a periodic marathon of all the franchises games. Enjoy finishing EOW, I personally really enjoyed the game, going for round 2!

[@Cosmosis-86]

I’m glad Aonuma-san is taking different approaches to the Zelda series and giving us a variation of experiences.

[@sempercompellis]

Open World + Linear Dungeons= Perfect Modern Zelda Game

[@mistrfinga]

Why is that hard to understand? Remake original its the same. You can do the dungeons in any order, but metroidvania style you need special items to get to other area. Seems simple.

[@riderz_13_78]

Y cant they just do open world plus massive dungeons like in twilight princess i want traditional dungeons like ocarina of time with huge boss battles y is that gone now days are the majority of ppl really into no dungeons in Zelda cus thats what made zelda zelda y am i the only one who actually enjoyed the dungeons

[@vendusturlogan5711]

​@riderz_13_78 you're not the only person. I really didnt enjoy totk/botw due to lack of dungeons/tools(not dumb tools on a tablet)/unique massive bosses. I found the shrines annoying as heck and just not fun. Totk just feels like minecraft now anyways. People arent playing to play through the story. Theyre playing to see what they can build and what trickshots they can pull off so they can post on boobtube/craptok. None of which i will watch and all of which i have to click "do not recommend". Rant over

[@_eggers]

Yeah the two styles aren’t incompatible. They already restrict you from climbing anything in the shrines. Instead of 100+ of those make 10 really big ones with a unique theme in each. It was forgivable in BotW but a direct sequel should have addressed that instead of repeating it.

[@chuckchan4127]

So... the first Zelda game on the NES?

[@supbro6505]

Gimme Windwaker HD and Twilight Princess HD already pls

[@Leopez02]

Yes that's all We NEED!

[@LordMuzhy]

We desperately need Twillight Princess HD

[@Leopez02]

@@LordMuzhy Yes Twilight Princess is the BEST Zelda game of all time well personality my FAVOURITE

[@LordMuzhy]

@@Leopez02 a complete remake of Twillight on Switch 2 would be amazing

[@jamesho8258]

It's on the Wii u

[@metroidjones122]

We need probably four Zelda teams, honestly: -open world -3D linear-ish -2D -spinoff And in a six year stretch get one game from each team and maybe two remakes/remasters.

[@EarnestGamer]

TZP... The Zelda company (?). 🤣

[@ravenebony2267]

Remasters and most remakes would likely be ousourced. That's what they've done in the past.

[@MatthewAvalos1]

I’d be interested in a 3D Zelda that’s kind of a hybrid of linear and open aspects. Would be complicated to implement I’m sure.

[@ravenebony2267]

@MatthewAvalos1 that's what i would consider Echoes of Wisdom and A Link Between Worlds to be. What exactly do you mean then?

[@MatthewAvalos1]

my take is that ALBW and EoW are essentially 2D Zelda games, with openness being on a sliding scale and EoW being more open than every other 2D Zelda. I think an alternative would be a truly 3D Zelda where you have an open world and some quests being linear and some being nonlinear, with gameplay progress being possible by doing some quests in any order but others being dependent on completion of a previous quest. That would be some place between BOTW, where you could do missions in any order or omit some of them, and something like OOT where you are absolutely required to beat dungeons and bosses before some other ones.

[@PhillipJackson-rl5ty]

I want Nintendo to create A Link to the Past Remake...😉

[@WarrenGdog28]

Theres a fan that did an remake looks good

[@detto1998]

The problem is that I don't like the visual style of the 2d games..

[@platinum-or3y]

Never gonna happen

[@igosduikana3537]

It's called a link between worlds

[@alpharabbit2353]

@@igosduikana3537 Its a sequel. The Japanese name is Triforce of the Gods 2

[@86RSJag]

Nintendo needs 3 Zelda teams Dev team A - 3d new Zelda Dev team B - 2d new Zelda Dev team C - remake / remaster

[@birdbig6852]

Well team C graduated on team B, we will see if they will continue to do the work C or if big N would recruit a new team.

[@GregKoster-o2j]

Isn't that already the case though?? Isn't that what they have??

[@Giorgiosemprenelsolitocoro]

Nintendo needs a team above these A team able to create a massive, deep game plan where multiple parallel universes overlap, intersect giving rise to wonderful interactions and tricky puzzles... A team able to expertly explore the deep recesses of technology for creating a true superior experience beyond the limits of its ephemeral work that is Breath of the Wild.

[@lou8463]

A Shiek spinoff of how Zelda survived during OOT is all I'm asking for.

[@isgamer-8732]

I mean she was probably just outside the border. We need more games outside Hyrule though I love world building. Holodrum, Labrynna, Hytopia, New Hyrule, etc. They should keep expanding the borders of the world.

[@jgons]

That’s a fantastic idea

[@davidmane4179]

Problem with that is once you get a game exactly like that you'll be saying "all I'm asking for is this or that" all over again in a cycle😂

[@carbaddict7670]

I mean, the closest you can get to that with what we have is in the official OOT manga where she asks Impa to use Sheikah magic to turn her into a sheikah boy until the time is right so she could hide right under Ganondorf's nose as his spy

[@sackthebastard]

That’s a big ask

[@ztyphoon8982]

My idea: If the devs want to give us all the traversal tools at the beginning of an open world Zelda, that’s fine. But give us cool combat-oriented items, magic, weapons, that are themed to the boss and just make us feel that awesome upgrade feeling.

[@nathanlaird]

There is a lot of upgrade feeling in EoW, upgrading accessories, more powerful tier enemy echoes, various enemy mechanic upgrades (weather, noise, movement, elements), improved mobility echoes, link ability upgrades, Tri upgrades, tiered Smoothies, link combat ability unlocks, etc.

[@Iffondrel]

​@nathanlaird Yup, this was exactly my thought. It feels like an enhanced version of LBW's system, which also gives you access to all your tools from the beginning. Honestly, I think this way of handling progression is fine so long as they continue to do it well and it serves a purpose.

[@elizabethsullivan7176]

Before BotW and TotK my favorite Zelda game was Twilight Princess, but the one thing that always bugged me about that game was how restrictive it was, especially in terms of climbing and exploring areas outside of the storyline. That is why I completely fell in love with BotW. I LOVE exploring and spent the time between BotW and the LOOOOOONG wait for TotK exploring every inch of BotW's map several times over. Yes, I did find all 900 Koroks in BotW, and yes, I'm going to look for all of them in TotK too. Seeing how far video games have evolved since my early days as a gamer way back in the days of Atari 🤯🤯🤯

[@Giorgiosemprenelsolitocoro]

Have a good collectathon!

[@shrimpbisque]

The top of my Zelda wishlist would be an Oracle of Ages/Seasons remake combo pack where both games are on the same cartridge, and the secret system has been reworked so that you can just claim the items from the other game as soon as you unlock them instead of having to punch in passwords.

[@CJ_IceCissalc]

My first experience with The Legend of Zelda was with Ocarina of Time back on my N64; and that was a magical experience one that only a Zelda game can reach upon. I spent countless hours playing it over and over for two major reasons: didn’t had much games since purchasing other games was expensive but also because the world was extremely well developed and all. Then I went on and played all the other entries in the franchise which made Zelda my favorite franchise to date. I must admit that I was expecting more depth regarding the story of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. I enjoy their massive Hyrule and it’s a particular experience to dive deep in each corner of that incarnation of Hyrule but I miss the impactful plot twist we had with the previous titles such as the revelation in OoT, or the dramatic events of Skyward Sword. That said I hope that we will still get those kind of projects for 3D Zelda games not only some remakes/remasters but brand new games in that format. That said, it’s great to see that the top-down Zelda games are still on the plans and still standing their ground, echoes of Wisdom is amazing and already one of my favorite already. And I must admit that the 2D Zelda games are in the majority my favorite style of Zelda games.

[@dillonwright13]

I honestly don’t want Nintendo to go back to having separate handheld and home console releases, the Switch is the perfect combination of both, why would anyone want to go back to those small scale handheld games that don’t have as much content as the home console games.

[@littleakibagames]

Or the notion that some games aren't "worthy" of a full console release.

[@hooky17]

I personally would love them to go back to that. Bigger fully fledged games are fantastic and definitely have their places. Playing them on my switch docked is great. Handheld also when I’m at home (like on the coach or in bed). But actually, when commuting or travelling with a switch, it’s not the kind of game I want to play. I miss the smaller handheld titles in those scenarios. It’s why I always end up going back to older Pokemon games or even Links Awakening when on the move. There’s a place for both. Even if they don’t fit with your playstyle. A lot of people, myself included, don’t want every game to be 100 hours

[@Garrus-w2h]

this isn't complicated dude, you can have a separate home console that plays the same games.... RTX 5050 Nintendo console for $300 plays all the same games with double the frame rate and double the resolution.... the reason they don't do it is they don't want their overpriced mobile hardware to look like a bad deal... not because there is no demand for a decent Nintendo home console (the content would be the same amount, don't lie)

[@VexylObby]

I'm with you. Keep it Switch style.

[@Garrus-w2h]

@@VexylObby everyone says keep it switch style but mobile by design is not cost efficient.... the Switch 1 chip could be overclocked and sold for $100... why pay $350 for the OLED when $100 will give you something better

[@noelsilva8887]

It funny how people complain about a game on how it doesn’t feel like a classic game and when they do they also complain about it. To me I base a game on good story and fun gameplay. So as long it good I’m in.

[@Mr.Chimpazee]

Because they are nostalgic weirdo 😂😂😂

[@JapaneseTop1]

Let me tell you that the story from Tears of the Kingdom its not good at all.

[@Mr.Chimpazee]

@@JapaneseTop1 Only you 🤣🤣🤣

[@mkjjoe]

It's almost like the fandom contains different people

[@Sir_Adam]

And thats why TotK was disappointing. It had a bad story.

[@Ryanc33]

I've realized after having spent some time playing botw and totk that I much prefer the classic Zelda formula (linear 3D & top-down). My best and most memorable experiences have been playing oot, tp, ww and sw. I really want more of that style! eow is also great and I'm really enjoying it!

[@jada8047]

More of that style... Nah I rather more of Botw style.. Nintendo Games don't have enough Graphics that can mess with Playstation 5 an Xbox1 Graphics...

[@lilSchmoob]

I agree! I had a BLAST playing TOTK and put over 100 hours in. But... I don't think I'll ever want to go back to it? Half the fun is the discovery of the world and the map. When you have complete freedom, you can do anything - and EVERYTHING, to the point that it's just not fun the second time through for me. But the linear Zelda's? I've replaced them multiple times! Having a more curated experience allows me to lay back and enjoy the pre-determined puzzles, story-beats, plot twists, character and environment introductions, etc... Plus, open world Zelda's are full of a lot of filler. Fun filler, yes, but filler nonetheless. 🤷

[@Ryanc33]

@@lilSchmoob 100% agree and on the same page as you👍

[@moose9211]

I grew up with ocarina of time and majoras mask, I personally want more of that 😢

[@HelloRando]

@@lilSchmoob Yes, totally agree. And what drives me kind of crazy is that it doesn't even reward you for going the extra mile exploring those far away and irritating-to-get-to places…it's usually a Korok waiting for you or in the depths…nothing! 😅

[@darkcornholio]

Although very unlikely. Id love to see phantom hourglass and spirit tracks fully converted to 3d games in the style of wind waker obviously.

[@listministries]

Ocarina of Time in BotW graphics would be a dream!

[@conflicto7575]

💯 the Best Game of the history definitely need a remake

[@makisbester]

I would like for them to continue on the path of "open air" zelda games but with a taste of the older dungeons, that were much larger and much more fun. (By larger i mean in amount of puzzles). I also wish they would stop just recycling bosses, it was a big letdown when at the end they just did the oldest trick in the book that every game does and (Spoiler) made you fight all of the bosses.

[@HeroOfLight13]

I wouldn’t mind having a release cycle of one new top-down game, one new linear 3D game, some remasters/re-releases of classic 2D/3D games, possibly even remakes of classic releases, and a new open-air 3D release. Best way to fill out that ever growing dev time for open-air games.

[@hooby7045]

A 3d Zelda game is a console defining game, hopefully the switch 2 will deliver. Thanks for the quality content sunbro !!

[@Hmm-vi6ow]

I really like EOW. As someone who cant do all of the live action fighting in the previous games, it lets me enjoy the things i like in the franchise and is a great entry point. I'd love to see them put out a 3D version

[@toristeunebrink5705]

BOTW was my first LoZ game and I know it’s quite different from traditional Zelda games but I love it so much. I hope they won’t abandon that format entirely

[@rilstrup83]

As a classic player, I too loved it and love the variety of all the games and fresh ideas. That's part of what I ❤ of the series.

[@prime-of-two3753]

My opinion on the “traditional” Zelda label: BotW is very traditional Zelda. It’s basically the first time a 3D Zelda nailed the open-world adventure that most of the old 2D Zelda games made popular. It’s arguably the most “traditional” since the first game (and this was the devs stated intent). Nearly all “open world” franchises today list Zelda as an influence; even GTA. The people who say it isn’t traditional and that it’s a huge departure apparently only played the 3D titles; which are very, very linear. I mean, Ocarina, MM, WW, Twilight, and SS are all fine games; but they are the untraditional ones, not the Switch titles. Zelda games (at least most of the 2D ones) have been “open-world” since ‘86. That’s the real tradition.

[@mozydiaz8296]

@@prime-of-two3753 Yeah it's true that you can finish Minish Cap, Link's Awakening, Phantom Hourglass and Sprit Tracks in any order you want 😏 I played almost all games (except zelda II and those of the CDI) but I can say that the first Zelda game is not representative of the traditional side of this saga, it was just a blank page on which the next games came to add new ideas to give it the identity it has today, with time new ideas were implemented in each new opus, ideas that have become dear to the hearts of the players. There is no problem with the fact that the game is linear, at least like that you feel that you are evolving in the story and that the difficulty getting more and more harder with time whereas with the strategy of BotW, as all the areas are accessible from the beginning, everything has been made easier for the players and the more you advance the more everything becomes very easy, the last bosses you can beat them with so much ease. All Zelda games (after the first and before A Link Between Worlds), whether 2D or 3D, are not open worlds, they are rather semi-open, in Hyrule you can almost go wherever you want but to advance in the scenario you must follow a certain order and have certain items to solve puzzles and that is what a real Zelda game is: Exploration + tough dungeons + puzzles + fights, not just exploration + combat like the first game was and BotW.

[@geminiwolf91]

My problem with BotW and TotK is that they don't feel like Zelda games at all to me. It's like it's trying to become it's own form of Dark Souls/Elden Ring. The first problem I have is that Link is almost unrecognizable to me with the lack of a traditional green tunic. It doesn't have to be exactly the same as the others but I don't how others feel but I personally feel Link just isn't Link without his iconic green tunic. It's like changing Mario's iconic red and blue overalls outfit to a polo shirt and khakis and taking away his iconic hat so instead of having his M emblem on his hat it would be on his shirt. Then there is the lack of traditional Zelda style dungeons. I know in BotW there was literally no real dungeons they just felt like a series a puzzles with a couple enemies in the way. I also don't like these games' durability system. I don't have a problem with weapon durability as long as it's done right but these games make your weapons feel like they're made of glass. So you spend so much of your time hoarding weapons and worrying about running out of them. Lastly I really don't like how the Master Sword has become this useless weak weapon that breaks just as easily as the other weapons you find on the ground or from other enemies. It's like a slap is the face to the Zelda series. So personally I don't very much like this new direction of Zelda games and I hope someday we can have at least one more traditional style Zelda game for us old school Zelda fans. I mean at the very least port Twilight Princess and Wind Waker to Switch!

[@Sir_Adam]

If you have the know-how I would recommend some of the OoT ROM hacks out there. The more well made ones do a good job satisfying that yearning for Real Zelda.

[@markobighead3173]

They're nothing like any of the games you just mentioned. Breath of the Wild isn't the first game where you start in different clothing and have to earn your green tunic. You are free to unlock it and wear it as you please. The dungeons in Breath of the Wild where not much different to those in other games. Whether anyone wants to admit it or not, the four Divine Beasts were dungeons. Weapon durability is indeed a huge miss and just a not fun game mechanic. Having the Master Sword even being part of it is a huge mistake. There's nothing to suggest this is how Zelda games will be moving forward, though. Most new Zelda games introduce a new mechanics that disappears after one or two games, and Nintendo tends to listen to fan feedback.

[@GamersGoingBigGGB]

Id love a remake of both oracle games and for a fresh experience since there was supposed to be a 3rd oracle game they should finish it up

[@Eggstree1]

This probably dates me a bit, but My first experience with Legend of Zelda was playing Link to the Past on my cousin's SNES way back in the day. Needless to say, I was hooked.

[@getBlackbird]

Solid intro to the series. My intro was the original Legend of Zelda back in the late 80s 👴🏻

[@dlau77]

They should re master Zelda 2 as a side scroller beat them up game

[@Finnishmanni]

They could always make open world map that has some restrictions, like a dungeon that can't be entered until you get a key item from the story. BOTW was great for what it did but when TOTK just followed with same thing the open world "go where ever when ever you want" kind of gameplay got old fast. The world can be open, but the way you get through the story should be more restricted.

[@HelloRando]

And in TOTK you could totally cheese the puzzles or bypass them completely thanks to the new Zonai toys etc. It was novel but not particularly fun because it wasn't challenging 😬

[@JYGamingGuys]

I hope we get a remake of Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 to rework the motion control mechanics making them streamlined to traditional controls

[@ekurisona663]

I was in love with echoes in the first hour

[@blazers4life994]

It got boring so fast. New Zelda games always take top priority for me. But EOW was a let down. After I beat Gerudo last week, I havnt played it since.

[@Little_Vampiregirl]

@@blazers4life994 I completely agree with you

[@ItApproaches]

Aonuma literally insulted the Zelda fans who want traditional Zelda. Linear will always be superior to open world. Once in a while an open world game is fine, but restriction is GOOD.

[@emerylsg]

he never insulted anyone. he just said he doesn't understand why anyone would want to go back to that

[@Mr.Chimpazee]

@@emerylsg because of nostalgic fever 😂😂

[@flytothemountains824]

@@Mr.Chimpazee you should see how this guy straight up used the r-slur against me in his argument. because ooooohhh

[@burningholyfire]

I've been loving Echoes of wisdom.. haven't played too much, but just beat the Gerudo area and moved on to Zora, but wow.. been so fun!!

[@reformed-kingace2412]

Same except i just beat the zora area heading to gerudo

[@masonripton2574]

Hey Nintendo how about you give us those TP and Wind Waker ports

[@Mr.Chimpazee]

You can play that games on steam deck oled using emulator 😂😂

[@lilSchmoob]

"You can spend $400 USD to play an emulator 😂😂😂" Doesn't sound too enticing to me, tbh. Rather just play a port for $40-$60 directly from Nintendo.

[@Sir_Adam]

I dont want a simple PORT of those games, I want them to be remade!!! Why settle for less? BRUH

[@masonripton2574]

@@Sir_Adam cause I’ve never played them and wind waker at least doesn’t need one there are other games that will get remakes way before those rather not wait 10+ years just want to play those games in its HD form and I’ll be happy and then they will have every 3d Zelda available for the switch

[@markobighead3173]

@@Mr.Chimpazee Why would I waste hundreds of dollars on an emulator to play games I can't own? I'd rather just pay $50 for an officially released game I can actually possess and play as intended.

[@bryanprice6913]

I don't need a fully linear AAA Zelda title, but would love to see more elements of it with more dungeons in an open world, caves, etc.

[@cherubin7th]

I would like that mini bosses in the overworld give something permanent. Dropping just consumables like in BOTW/TOTK makes them feel like normal but too involved enemies.

[@Squydward]

WW and TP HD on switch. That's all all we've been asking for, for almost 8 years now. Please Nintendo. We'll pay full price for both games.

[@Mr.Chimpazee]

You can play that games on steam deck oled using emulator 😂😂

[@Squydward]

@@Mr.Chimpazee I don't own a steam deck, though I understand that I definitely could do that if I had one. I'm just saying, for years people have been begging for the HD ports to hit the switch

[@TheOmegazerox]

Ww hd is on wwi u. It has some graphic changes and some slite upgrades that make it better then the gamecube version to me. It has the same story.

[@Sir_Adam]

Why would you settle for a simple port of the games? We need them remade not upscaled.

[@markobighead3173]

@@Sir_Adam They don't need to be remade. So far remakes have been needed due to the limitations on previous games - this isn't necessary for these games, which is why they got simple remasters.

[@thegameshow4460]

It’s so simple we WANT open world Zelda with SOME linear aspects in progression while ALSO having open side quests, puzzles, ect that can be done in any order that are completely optional! Cmon Zelda team every other open world understands this concept.

[@finalfanvii6822]

What helps them a little is that they brought all the old school Legend of Zelda games on online. They should do that for all their main games which helps them in the long run like they can say they have 12 games off Zelda on the Switch due to Online

[@VincentCat3435]

Personally, I prefer the 3D Zelda games. Being able to swing a sword in various different ways, dodging enemy attacks and looking around every single room for clues and hints is probably the best part of the games.

[@droogsurgeon1440]

Without a doubt! I want more games that are linear, smaller, top down, and FRESH! I’m 100% inlove with echoes. Bravo! Keep up this mindset please.

[@JeannieLove]

I don't want to see another Zelda game with breakable weapons and I'd like a more traditional style game for the titular princess. Echoes of Wisdom is fine, just got me craving for a more badass version of Zelda like she appears in Twilight Princess.

[@rickkarrer8370]

I consider the linear games to be the "new" ones. That's why the original Zelda was my favorite until Breath of the Wild. When I started playingZelda games, they were open exploration, and that's what I've always loved and wanted to have. I've played almost every game since, but often never finished those game, because the constraints of a linear game gets weary to me. If I wanted to follow a stringent linear progression, I'll just watch a movie or TV show. To me, a video game should be something where they give you the world, the mechanics, and let you do with it whatever you wish.

[@WindMageMaster]

12-15+ years ago, the fandom was full of people like you. Saying the new Zelda games were too linear and needed to be more open and exploration focused like the original. It was everywhere. But NOW? Somehow, it’s like the opposite is going on. People suddenly praising linearity. Maybe newer generations, maybe different crowds being more vocal- but it’s crazy to me to see the flip. Me personally, I like both styles. I’ve never been on either aisle. I love Skyward Sword and I love Breath of the Wild. I do prefer non-linearity and I don’t think they should go back- but I will say, I think the blend of both styles we see in A Link Between Worlds & Echoes of Wisdom may be the right path moving forward.

[@Little_Vampiregirl]

@@WindMageMaster People want linear dungeons but still an open world, just smaller and filled more creative and organic than the one in BotW. If the next Zelda will be super linear again it won't get near the success like BotW and TotK did. Only the fans of the old Zelda games want it to be like back then.

[@jackginney6795]

We can easily get open world Zelda games that still have 8-10 dungeons, dungeon items, and a linear story, just have to find a happy medium of both

[@secundus1927]

As of right now I have next to zero faith in Aunoma to deliver an “actual” top down Zelda. Just more “reimaginings” he’s been going on about for like the past 15 years. I genuinely believe he doesn’t get or like the earlier games that I love. I truly miss the days getting games like Link to the past, Link’s Awakening, Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask, Oracle of seasons and Ages. No gimmicky controls, decent story’s, decent puzzles that could actually leave you stumped occasionally because wasn’t this do it your way bs that makes atleast one solution always oblivious, and graphical styles that I actually cared for. Guess the last games up my alley where Twilight Princess and Link between Worlds.

[@Sir_Adam]

I feel the same way. I had no excitement for Echoes of Wisdom, its just more sandbox gameplay that I dont want.

[@WilRJennings]

Zelda needs more 2d top down Zelda games. Ocarina is my favorite but there’s just something about a 2d Zelda game that just makes a great game.

[@markobighead3173]

A new iteration of the Four Sword/Vaati arc is all I want. That and the ability to play Wind Waker on Switch.

[@bigmike-]

Hot take: I really, really want to see a DLC release for Echoes of Wisdom that let's players see what Link is up to in the Still World.

[@SireDragonChester]

Would love to see a remake of Twilight Princess but in UE 5.4+ or newer. Long Live Wolf Link. He’s still my favourite of all Links. Hate so much they killed him off in TOTK. Was so disappointed with that. And was lazy Imo.

[@Hafnorr]

I would buy a switch if they made an OOT or Majoras mask remake

[@markobighead3173]

You could also buy a Switch and just play the originals.

[@TheBossnia]

I miss TRUE 2D zelda games like A Link To The Past... Imagine new Zelda games looking like octopath 2....

[@ShibsKensei]

I yearn for pixel art. I have nightmares thinking about what they would do to Minish Cap if they ever felt like remaking it. 🤢

[@GregKoster-o2j]

IDK, maybe i'm wrong. But when you talk about the Zelda series you seem to forget that the series started out with an open world (as Open as 80s game could be anyway) exploration game on the NES called The legend of Zelda. Definitely NOT linear, thank god, LOL. I also notice that when talking about the ""OLD"" zelda games. You never go back any further than Ocarina of Time. the 5th game in the series. I mean i get it. That was your introduction to Zelda. As it was for so many fans today. I get that, but. The NES OG & SNS A Link To The Past were great games in their time too 2d/Top Down Exploration based non linear "Classic Zelda for my era

[@lutetiunn]

Like other people mentioned and I agree with your point with the lack of representation in the video; a Open World concept like what the first LoZ (NES) was (aka the core mechanics) but reimagined in a 3D space which was what BotW should've been, with memorable characters and a well-written story would be perfect. I do like the new direction in the sense of the open world, but the lack of dungeons and impactful items was what really separated BotW from the other zelda games. It's a reason why I still go back to many of the old zeldas yet I can't even think about going back to BotW and playing that a second time. For sure probably won't play it a third time.

[@GregKoster-o2j]

@@lutetiunn everyone ripped on Botw for it's lack of dungeons. But, with all due respect. For me the shrines & divine beasts more than made up for that. As for the Dungeon Item/Item you found in the dungeon. That helped explore new areas of the map, or fight enemies. They could have been in the Divine Beasts & a few of the shrines, sure. II give ya that. BotW isn't perfect. Just by far, the best Zelda game since Ocarina of Time. Anyway, Unpopular Opinion, But. I also liked that BoTw had no Companion Characters. No Midna, Fi, Ezlo, Tatl or Navi. That idea worked with Ocarina of Time. Being the First 3d game in Zelda. But Nintendo just had to repeat it. In most of the games for years

[@truelionofhylia8152]

Zelda as the main lead in Echoes o' Wisdom was a nice change to have a king's daughter as the lead, like Nausicaa o' the Valley o' the Wind. Hopefully, we get back to the left-handed Link as the main protag again. More left-handed guys named Link as the main protags (the usual protags from common peasants as the biggest contributors to a brighter future). Chronologically started with Link in Hylia's Era as the hero with the heroic sacrifice. A worthy sacrifice that started the whole saga. Maybe a left-handed Link with the long, red hair (who looked more like a Hylian human in the tapestry without a lion's tail) as the main protag 10,000 years before Breath o' the Wild AND 10,004-10,006 years before Tears o' the Kingdom. All the Links in backstories need games o' their own games as the playable main protags (each in the green tunics with green hats as hope bringers).

[@prettymucheverything1033]

The only thing holding back Spirit Tracks was the device that it was on and I still think that it was an amazing experience. If it were remade and inspired by Wind Waker…that would be incredible.

[@saala999]

I remember the day my dad bought me The Legend of Zelda for the N.E.S from K B Toy Store in the Granite Run Mall ... would love to see that game remade in either the 2D or 3D format.✌🏻❤️

[@joelmavity1467]

I haven’t yet played Echoes but I want to! And I would love to see remasters of the other games. Seasons and Ages for sure, maybe 1 and 2, Link to the Past, Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks, Four Swords Adventures. Really focus on the other games and give more time between the ones already remastered.

[@ShibsKensei]

I require 2d pixel art Zelda games, please and thank you.

[@martincarnahan381]

I'm an open world games addict. I don't care who makes them. There is something freeing and fresh about open world games. The only thing I would say to Nintendo is when making an open world game don't leave so much wasted space where there is just nothing but a lot of walking and nothing to do.

[@matthewfrechin1484]

I think that’s part of what makes it beautiful. Being able to just enjoy the landscape, trekking to your next destination. I don’t need something flashing at me every ten seconds, I think having those open spaces just adds to the beauty of an open world game but that’s just my opinion. You actually feel like your traveling somewhere and you don’t know what to expect around each hill, mountain or river.

[@TimothyCHenderson]

@@matthewfrechin1484 I kind of agree. There's a balance between things to do and nothing to do but I prefer the expansive feeling of botw and tears. Compare that to something like Immortals Fenyx Rising which felt artificially jammed with stuff. It made the game world feel like a game world where botw the tears retained their "miniature garden" vibe.

[@quinnthompson]

I was weary of Echoes of Wisdom too, but a few hours in and I'm loving it.

[@nailsofinterest]

I really can't compate as this is my very first Zelda game, and I love it!!! Something in the ad just drew me right in, and I pre ordered it without ever playing. Something I rarely do on a full price game!

[@riderz_13_78]

Give me my classic massive dungeons in newer zelda games y did Nintendo abandoned the huge legacy dungeons in older games am i the only person here that actually played zelda specifically for the dungeons and puzzles that was the most enjoyable part of the experience especially in ocarina of time finding a new dungeon to explore and figure out the puzzles until u find the boss key to fight the boss was so fun to me i miss that experience its gone now tho who said we can’t have open world with huge dungeons i dont understand how that isnt possible the sad reality is that these new audiences of ppl prob dont like dungeons and the sales r higher with the new Zelda’s which had no dungeons so i believe Nintendo isnt gonna add the classic dungeons that I know and loved i haven’t owned a zelda game since Skyward sword couldn’t afford a switch and when i found out Botw didn’t have dungeons i never cared to by a switch im now on ps5 playing Elden Ring and games that actually have dungeons in them ill always miss Zelda but it is no longer the franchise i grew up with and loved rip Zelda future

[@Mcflrp]

A zelda game that has soulslike combat would be insane. Make zelda a difficult game, but add a story mode difficulty for people who don't want the soulsike combat difficulty.

[@TheDreadedZero]

I seriously hate Aonuma now. When asked about linear Zelda he said “why would players want to go back?” As someone who hated BotW and TotK, I feel he couldn’t be any more tone deaf. Yes the newer games sold very well, but to ignore the millions of people that miss the old linear game design is just a slap in the face to people who have supported Zelda for decades

[@WindMageMaster]

You realize the series was almost shelved because it WASN’T open world? That’s confirmed from Nintendo insiders. From the years of Twilight Princess to Skyward Sword, all you’d almost ever see online was that the series was too linear and needed to be open world. And people would trash Aonuma for supporting the linear method. So he does exactly as the masses asked for, and now they’re saying they want the opposite. Hate yourselves, if anything.

[@toast_bandit1]

Personally I think it would be interesting to mix the 3d Zelda game experience. Bring back key items , keep the large open worlds but limit some of the key sections behind necessary items, keep the side quests like shrines and koroks, classic style dungeons, bring back linear story lines, you could even keep the weapons system to be what it is currently or maybe a slightly dumbed down version. Either that or just have them separated and have massive open world 3d Zelda and classic linear story driven 3d Zelda imo

[@ZVvereVvolf]

I would love a remake of Ocarina. Love all the games though.

[@sarahkahre6670]

The problem with Zelda games is that they’ve made the game so diverse, there’s a Zelda game out there for everyone, but now everyone wants to enjoy every new Zelda game and that’s just not going to happen, especially since the devs seem to love the 3D open world games the most. I am so glad that the 2D games are not dead in the water though! I thought Echoes of Wisdom did a great job of having a linear story but giving the player options between two or three areas and dungeons at various points. It was the perfect mix imo.

[@Little_Vampiregirl]

For anyone who wants the next big Zelda game to be more linear and 2D: Nintendo already confirmed in 2023 that the next game is gonna be open world again. But let's hope they'll bring back real dungeons.

[@RobynJay]

The cool thing is that there’s something for everyone in the Zelda world. I didn’t get into it until BOTW and TOTK, but absolutely loved it. I’ve since played Link’s Awakening, which I liked okay, but I’m really enjoying EoW. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t super excited about EoW, but I’m so glad I got it because I’m having so much fun with it!

[@bcguerilla5096]

It doesn't even have to be linear. The very first Zelda game ever was open world. You could literally go wherever, but there were certain items and tasks to complete that if you didn't do that first, you're going to have a hellacious time running head-on into Dungeon 8. The same can be done now, but they've constricted their own creativity with this thinking that the only solution is to make breakable weapons and take away the dungeons altogether. I mean yeah they could absolutely go BOTW or TOTK style, but hide certain weapons, tools or armor inside the dungeons in a linear fashion that forces you to take on each dungeon by order. Or, make certain enemies impervious to certain weapons that you can't get until you've gone here and done this. There's plenty of ways to make a traditional dungeon-style Zelda with free open world; something is just missing and I don't know if it's the creativity or the passion, but if they don't do something big on the next one, they're going to Ubisoft themselves.

[@robertstacey1700]

I too have been playing Echos of wisdom. At first I wasn't so sure if I was going to like it. But after getting a little ways into the game, I started to understand the mechanics better. And actually it's not that bad of a game at all. I do like how it seems to have kind of the linear sense the original Zelda games. I have played breath of the wild and I have played tears of the Kingdom. I love the graphics in those two games in terms of full 3D effect. However they just don't have the same linear test as the original Zelda games. My favorite of the original ones would be ocarina of time. I definitely would love to see a remastered for that game. Including improvements to graphics.

[@eddieanderson9399]

Imagine a Top Down 2D Castlevania. With the game being like 75% underground areas like the underground areas in Echoes of Wisdom so it's still what Castlevania is but let's you see the open world as well.

[@ants-in-my-eyesjohnson1271]

Dude, Zelda 1 was an open world game. All you needed was the bracelet if you wanted to fight Gannon and the bracelet is found at the foot of Death mountain. You could go get the bracelet before getting the wood sword, even if it was so dangerous to go it alone.

[@dragonsigner]

Sure the very first zelda game was open world... Go to any direction and to any dungeon in any order. I do like ever Zelda game (other than tri force heroes)'. I do love the open world games of Botw and Totk . But sometimes I want a smaller zelda .more story focused more dungeons focused. (Traditional themed dungeons old school with a map, a weapon etc)

[@Plumpus3545]

I’m interested in more games like EoW it was exactly what I wanted out of modern Zelda.

[@timmy3441]

BotW and TotK are basically everything I ever dreamed of the series becoming when I first picked up an N64 controller to play Ocarina of Time in 1998. I'm extremely happy with them. 2D Zelda doesn't hit the same for me. For a new 3D Zelda I will always count down the hours, minutes and seconds until I can get my hands on that game at a midnight release - but for 2D games I'll often walk past them in an isle at a store months after release and be like "oh yeah, that's a thing, might check it out" haha.

[@JediMike1212]

I think the Zelda franchise has always been about being innovative and implementing new things into every game, like how Ocarina introduced not only time travel but unique songs to be played for fast travel, Wind Waker had it's (at the time) MASSIVE open sea to explore, just always been about innovation. I love the classic dungeon style we had but I also love the new direction of an open world, it makes me feel even more like Link just going about Hyrule as I please. So, I love the huge open world and I think they can continue this but at the same time I feel like a release of a more classic dungeon style game alongside (maybe not at the exact same time) that open world would be fun.

[@conner8319]

Honestly it could be cool if they did top down linear releases and then ever so often open world ones that honor the top downs that passed along during that time

[@1jidion]

id love the oracles and minish cap redone in the new top down engine from links awakening and echoes, hell, give us sprit tracks and phantom hourglass in that engine too, or remake them with modern controls

[@Lonewolf3515]

Zelda 1 and Zelda 2 remaster needs to happen at some point. Also, as I've stated a long time ago, if they remade ALttP in 3D, that would be one of the best Zelda games of all time, especially with good graphics.

[@kharlanhero4428]

Totk released 7 years later because Botw was (and is) selling really well and they didnt want to cannibalize their sells

[@Pronellyllon]

Echoes of Wisdom has been a great game to me. I really enjoyed it and took my time to complete it. By the time I beat the game, I only missed one echo, 2 heart containers and 3 stamps. That's all I missed in the end

[@elijones1453]

There is nothing stopping them from doing an open world zelda game on a new hyrule world map that has linear style dungeons with key items.. even if the dungeons can be done in any order like where is the hookshots, iron boots, etc...

[@queazy03]

Non-linear is great, what we want are more dungeons, bosses, and unique monsters!

[@jeffparker1184]

I miss classic fishing and the hook shot, just bring those back and I’ll be thrilled lol

[@Merclo51]

I 100% agree. I loved Botw/Totk but they just felt completely different from the regular Zelda games. I miss games like Wind Waker, Ocarina of time, and Twilight Princess and would love to see future games like them. Still every now they can release a game like Botw.

[@ttwedell]

After Link's Awakening Remastered came out, I was really hoping Nintendo would use the new tile-set to pump out remasters of ALL the top-down games, including the original NES game. I'm still holding out hope for that, but in the meantime I'm LOVING Echoes of Wisdom. And I hope she gets some well-deserved Echoes of Courage and Echoes of Power sequels!

[@TheDarkLink7]

I hope they do a mix between BOTW TOTK (with actual dungeons) and Links Awaken.

[@BePrepared-dw1to]

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[@bonnierabbit1413]

Amen

[@ZER0VII]

bro go say your prayers under mass videos

[@Merciless_Zero]

Nobody cares, go do that somewhere else

[@cecilturlaonline]

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[@Nobody-w8n4s]

The only Jesus I know goes by haysoos and has the best haze in Harlem.

[@philipkerleciii4418]

I think it would be awesome if they remake the first zelda game as a 3d game, not a sandbox game. It can be an open world. I am aware it may take a while, also think it will be well worth it for us old school zelda fans and new fans alike.

[@brutusmagnuson315]

Honestly, I think the accordion design of the original LoZ and Echoes of Wisdom are ideal mix of linear and open

[@Andres-vy2sf]

EoW was enough “open world” for Zelda. Not everything needs to be huge games with open world and a trillion hours of game play…that ship has sailed with games already. Give us original ideas in solid games and you’ll end up with more games like EoW that are fun, gravitating and unique.

[@OMARANT100]

Dungeon Items are critical for keeping things fresh as you're playing. New mechanics change the flavor of the dish, and it's good to keep seasoning it as you go. I'd be interested to see a more amorphous game structure applied to 4 *massive* dungeons that each has a dungeon item in it. You can go to them in any order and get a certain distance in. You collect an item that helps you get a that far... but that item can also help you get further in the other dungeons/make shortcuts. You'd go back and forth getting stronger and more capable each time you enter a dungeon.

[@getBlackbird]

Seemingly unpopular opinion: I like the open-world direction of the new mainline Zelda games and want to see more of it going forward. BotW and TotK felt like LoZ, AoL, and LttP all rolled up into one soft reboot in the best possible way, and I say this as someone who absolutely loved those games. I do hope Nintendo moves on from the shrines/towers filler aspect of the past 2 games, however. And the Depths in TotK were a bit of a missed opportunity, with way too many "whoa-cool-wait-thats-it?" moments.

[@jancygonzalez6704]

I personally do hope we get more Botw and Totk type games but aslo the classic Ocarina and Majoras Mask 3D style games. Echoes of Wisdom was really fun and a great game to play when taking a break from more complex Zelda games but I do hope it continues in some way even if not fully open world like the other two. As long as there is some variety in-between them I would be stoked for any new releases honestly.

[@What_In_This_World]

Can’t wait for “_____ of Power” and “_____ of Courage” to be the next two top down Zelda games

[@OliGaming-d1u]

Echoes of wisdom is the best original Zelda on Switch. I really wish they'd never made another one like TotK again though to go back to what it used to be for 3D Zelda.

[@woody5476]

If they remade The Minish Cap, I'd be very happy.

[@Gonsoi]

i have played every zelda game and everyone have something that the other doesn't so is a unique experience under the same concept. To this point i don't really care what zelda comes next i played enough in my life and whatever it comes will be a nice experience. But nothing will surpass what twilight princess did

[@mrjuan234]

I want the God of War team and Final Fantasy Team to work with the Zelda team to make a game

[@vinashus4863]

I'm fine with whatever direction they go with the franchise, but I don't want to see another mechanic like the panflute from Spirit Tracks. That thing frustrated me so much with how it'd say I was doing the songs wrong when I wasn't.

[@joogled1839]

i just want one more open world zelda to wrap up the triforce trilogy of botw and totk. a ganondorf game would be so sick to see as a spinoff and then use a different villain to return or a brand new one for the next main game.

[@stevenedwards8353]

at least one more game to restore Zelda back to the way she was from her current Light Dragon form.

[@Dsmbr03]

I wouldn't mind them keeping the open world exploration and stuff but make temples mandatory.

[@Filotus]

I always thought it would have been awesome if tney used the assets and engine from Oot and MM on 3DS and made a new game around that time.