by mento
So here's a fun little exercise you can do if you're extremely bored - write a list of all the Zelda games you've played and for each take 60 seconds to list all the elements that apply to that game only, or failing that (it's harder than it sounds) anything that stood out or originated from that particular game. You're prohibited from talking about the art style, the system they were on or new characters, since those at least seem to change quite often.
The idea is twofold: To see which Zeldas tried to innovate the most, and which Zeldas were memorable enough that you're still able to recall a lot of interesting things about them (without confusing them for another).
I thought this up after writing a bit about the announcement of the LTTP sequel and how the original SNES game, as quintessential as it is, doesn't really have the personality of its scions. Later Zelda games have all tried to set themselves apart with crazier gimmicks and idiosyncrasies, presumably because that's an easier route than trying to improve on its nonpareil gameplay (or that of Ocarina of Time, depending on which you believe is the better game). Try it yourself!
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desolation. cryptic engrish old men. everything's goddamn hidden. blue candle?! let's play money making game.
side-scrolling action game. turns into a fairy. zelda's asleep. if all else fails use fire. horsehead.
pink hair. pink rabbit. fat fairy in the pyramid. dead uncle. why did they kill that priest?
dream world. wind fish, though clearly a whale. collecting instruments. collecting seashells. the sim city guy is dating a goat? raccoon mario laughs at your misfortune. take the chain chomp for a walk.
link loses seven years. bongo drum boss. rock man dance. [NB: I could not for the life of me recall what Gorons were called and spent the rest of the minute trying to remember.]
what the hell is wrong with your faaaace? creepy moon. creepy music. creepy giants. creepy masks. the floating mask is jogging now.
uh, more time travel. but in increments bigger than seven years. i got nothing.
change the seasons and stuff happens.
sailing adventures. explore random islands. take pictures and turn them into dolls. creepy photo guy dressed like akeem the african dream. those damn killer bee kids. tornado asshole. stabbing ganon in the head.
oh, there's four of them now. no game has ever made me hate another person like this one. being multiplayer focused is new. no push it this way stupid.
