Will Dark Link Make An Appearance?

[Raven]

I seem to be making a lot of new threads lately, i hope no one minds but anyway. I was wondering if Dark Link will show up at some point in ST, it seems about time that he makes his DS debut plus he only seems to pop up when we are in hyrule.

I love fighting him, and wish nintendo would put a little extra something into Dark Links story, ST could be their chance to do just that. Also it seems appropriate that he should be used again for Spirit Tracks, the title and overall theme of the game would help Dark Link to fit right in.

thoughts?

[basement24]

I don't know if he would show up. From what I know of ST so far, it might seem a bit forced to include him as a major plot element. I suppose he might work as a mini-boss like in OoT, or in a camo like TP, but really I think WW's style doesn't really lend itself to having a dark shadowy side of Link present.

I know he made an appearance in the FS titles, which according to the box art was the same WW style, but he really didn't fit there in my opinion. He seemed more like the odd "Dark Mario" from Mario Sunshine which I felt was forced and really had no overall point.

Originally, the concept of Dark Link was the manifestation of any corruption Link might've had in him. He had to defeat the shadowy version of himself in order to claim the Triforce of Courage. With the pretty heavy sounding plot about Zelda, I just don't think Dark Link would find time to surface.

I'm sure a lot of other people would like him to show up, but I suppose I just don't see all the excitement others have in him as a character.


And while I'm here, and you kind of asked... as long as you're making good posts, I see absolutely no problem in posting multiple new threads! :)

[Megamannt125]

I don't know if he would show up. From what I know of ST so far, it might seem a bit forced to include him as a major plot element. I suppose he might work as a mini-boss like in OoT, or in a camo like TP, but really I think WW's style doesn't really lend itself to having a dark shadowy side of Link present.

I know he made an appearance in the FS titles, which according to the box art was the same WW style, but he really didn't fit there in my opinion. He seemed more like the odd "Dark Mario" from Mario Sunshine which I felt was forced and really had no overall point.

Originally, the concept of Dark Link was the manifestation of any corruption Link might've had in him. He had to defeat the shadowy version of himself in order to claim the Triforce of Courage. With the pretty heavy sounding plot about Zelda, I just don't think Dark Link would find time to surface.

I'm sure a lot of other people would like him to show up, but I suppose I just don't see all the excitement others have in him as a character.


And while I'm here, and you kind of asked... as long as you're making good posts, I see absolutely no problem in posting multiple new threads! :)
Actually, "Dark" Link and "Shadow" Link are two different beings, Dark Link is the evil side of Link, while Shadow Link is just a dark copy of Link made by Ganon using the Dark Mirror in FSA.

Anyways though, I like Dark/Shadow Link, and always have, i'd love for him to make an apearence as a major plot character, but that's not possible since Spirit Track's plot is already planned out obviously.

[Durion]

Obviously from my Username, you can see I'm a fan of Dark Link, So I would love to see him make an appearance in a Zelda game in the future. There is however a but here, I would hate to see Nintendo mix Dark Link into Spirit Tracks. This isn't because it would affect the plot or anything, it's because of gameplay.

Personally, seeing as Nintendo only use Dark Link once a while now I would like to see them use him in of the main platform games. I think it would be a waste in terms of fighting him to have him in Spirit Tracks. I don't really like the controls used on the DS and the Wii gives much better fighting options, Not just tapping around to move or hit. I like being able to use Z-Targeting and having to make a strategy, I've never really had to do that on PH, just tapping on the enemy until they are dead.

I wouldn't mind if he did though, it would be good to see him again but I would still be annoyed for a while after I found out that they did. I just think that it would be a waste of suck a great character. I doubt he will though, I don't really have much of a reason, I just doubt he will. Then again though, with what I know about the plot he may be used at any time in the game :hmm:.

[Axle the Beast]

I don't know if he would show up. From what I know of ST so far, it might seem a bit forced to include him as a major plot element. I suppose he might work as a mini-boss like in OoT, or in a camo like TP, but really I think WW's style doesn't really lend itself to having a dark shadowy side of Link present.

I know he made an appearance in the FS titles, which according to the box art was the same WW style, but he really didn't fit there in my opinion. He seemed more like the odd "Dark Mario" from Mario Sunshine which I felt was forced and really had no overall point.

Originally, the concept of Dark Link was the manifestation of any corruption Link might've had in him. He had to defeat the shadowy version of himself in order to claim the Triforce of Courage. With the pretty heavy sounding plot about Zelda, I just don't think Dark Link would find time to surface.
I kind of agree with you on some points. With the story in Spirit Tracks (at least what we've heard of it) it's pretty unlikely he'd have a major position in the plot. I would like to see him in a bigger role, but I doubt this will be the game it'll happen in. Actually, if you think about it, the ideal game for that would be the Wii Zelda since it will have realistic, Wii Motion Plus swordplay. Think about that for a minute. ;)

But I do think we may see Dark Link in this game, if only has a mini-boss or, hey, maybe a full dungeon boss. He has yet to appear in any major toon style Zelda game, and since this is Hyrule, it would make sense to see his reappearance.

And hell, I just really like Dark Link and would like to see him again. Especially in toon style, since the Dark Toon Link costume was awesome in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. :D

[Josh]

He's definitely a good enough enemy to become a full time boss, but I highly doubt we'll see him as either.

As you guys continually touch on, he's not really great in the story line. Then again, I didn't really expect to see him in the Water Temple in OoT, you'd kind of expect to see a mini water boss like in every other game, and it still throws me off to this day to see him when I enter that room. It's a possibility sure, that Nintendo will just throw him in there randomly, because they tend to do stuff like that, but I don't think it'll happen.

And, I don't think Dark Link has actually made an appearance in any handheld game (not counting remakes), and I don't really want him too. He serves to me as more of a console boss, and should only be played there, in the truly greatest place to fight him, because fighting him with a Stylus Pen is just....no.

[Odin]

He hasn't made appearance in various games. I've seen one of the bosses that's a gaint beetle. Only way to beat it is spiky ball fan it to the beetle and hit their backside. (sorry for the spoiler but it's on the spirit tracks trailer.)

[Twili123prince]

Well, I don't think Dark Link will make an appearance in the game. Dark link doesn't really fit Spirit Tracks atmosphere, that much. Plus I think we already have enough antagonists in the game. From what I can tell their seems to already be three main antagonists. Chancellor Cole, Mallard the Demon King, and the mysterious blue man that assists Chancellor Cole during the stealing of Zelda's soul. But ya never know, we could see him in the game.

[bellum]

I hope Dark Link will make another appearance in a Zelda game. I've always loved fighting him. I think he is a really cool enemy, especially in OoT, and deserves to be in another Zelda Game.

[OoT boy11]

He better make a apperance. and maybe well.......FYRUS DunDunDunnnnnnnn!!!

[Master Kokiri 9]

Honestly I hope DL makes an appearance in ST because he's just that mysterious. Nintendo might just use ST to give DL a little more depth and shed some light (no pun intended) on him. But sadly I don't think this is very likely because (to my knowledge) he's only appeared in two games so far the most recent of which being released five years ago.

[SwordFor]

Dark Link does not make an appearance, but Shadow Link does as the main boss of the Take 'em all out minigame, but he's really easy

[Mii85]

Dark Link does not make an appearance, but Shadow Link does as the main boss of the Take 'em all out minigame, but he's really easy
Poor Shadow Link didn't even hit me once. Slow moves and very easy to dodge.

[Mikenike]

I seem to be making a lot of new threads lately, i hope no one minds but anyway. I was wondering if Dark Link will show up at some point in ST, it seems about time that he makes his DS debut plus he only seems to pop up when we are in hyrule.

I love fighting him, and wish nintendo would put a little extra something into Dark Links story, ST could be their chance to do just that. Also it seems appropriate that he should be used again for Spirit Tracks, the title and overall theme of the game would help Dark Link to fit right in.

thoughts?

He was killed in OOT that is why he hasn't been back in any of the important zelda agmes that relate to the story. I wish he would come back he was a pretty big hit for suh a small role. He only existed in the mirror room in the water temple, without a link(not the character) to the other world he cannot pass through to link. He is simply a shadow, but give him a portal..

[Chrono]

He was killed in OOT that is why he hasn't been back in any of the important zelda agmes that relate to the story. I wish he would come back he was a pretty big hit for suh a small role. He only existed in the mirror room in the water temple, without a link(not the character) to the other world he cannot pass through to link. He is simply a shadow, but give him a portal..

What about The Adventure of Link? And I could explain why Dark Link was even in the Water Temple to begin with, but I believe I already covered that in another thread.

[Mikenike]

What about The Adventure of Link? And I could explain why Dark Link was even in the Water Temple to begin with, but I believe I already covered that in another thread.

Wich one? Sorry, if its alright to ask this kind of stumps me.

[Chrono]

Are you serious? You never heard of "The Adventure of Link"? You shouldn't even theorize then.

[elliotstriforce]

Dark Link does not make an appearance, but Shadow Link does as the main boss of the Take 'em all out minigame, but he's really easy

aren't dark link and shadow link the same evil link?

[TheGreatDar]

Dark Link indeed makes an appearance. When you meet Jolene's (feisty she-pirate who chases and tries to kill Linebeck) descendant, she will be in Hyrule Town, in a building. She has made her own 'Take-Em-All-On' Challenge where there are three levels of difficulty. In the third level, which even Jolene coundn't beat, after you've beaten lots of enemies and five bosses, you'll be confronted by Dark Link. Honestly though, he's a joke compared to the other bosses.

[spirit]

Yes at the very end of take 'em all challenge 3, he is the final boss on the 16th floor, he can shoot arrows and throw bombs.

[Ninten*]

He is in Take 'em All as the final boss in level 3. He looks literaly like a shadow. Link can only use his sword but Dark Link can use any weapons so becareful when using the sword beam or Great Spin Attack. I beat him about two times but use potions (at least have one of them purple or yellow).





EDIT: I beat him 5 times. I'm just editing this post.

[88dragon6]

Dark link IS in zelda spirit tracks i have killed him twice you have to do the 3rd level of the mini-games in the southeast part of castle town the last room you fight dark link

[Pwn0rkill]

I think a good way for dark link to have an apperance and any zelda game is a whole new zelda
game not spirit tracks

It would be cool to be able to play as dark link or normal link

It would be a choice to be evil or good

that would be a pretty fun game aleast I think give
me some opinions

[LokomoSinc]

He does. In the third level of "Take 'em all on!" after you beat Skeldritch, the stairs appear. You also get a random rare treasure piece. Once down the stairs, Shadow link appears. Here's his stats. Shadow Link Item speed=High Running speed=High Swordsman skill=high Shield usage=poor Obviously, Shadow Link is much better than you when you fight him. He can use every single item except the bow of light. Your only hope is to use your sheild. When his guard is down, head in and attack. He'll shove you away. Repeat until you defeat your only way to encounter him. Jolene should be quite impressed with you, since no one has ever beaten level 3. Good luck against this idiot. And before SL, there is every single boss you fought earlier. Stagnox, Frazz, Phytops, Cragma, and Skeldritch. A friend of mine died at Cragma only because he had no purple potions and he lost all his arrows.

[BY2K]

The question is, is he Dark or Shadow Link? Personally, I think he's Dark Link. I don't know why, I just have that feeling, somehow...

[LokomoSinc]

Just beat Phytops in Take em all on! I hope I get a dragon scale.

[LozzyKate]

He appears. You have to go toa special house in hyrule castle town. It is on the third floor of this little fighting cavern where you meet Dark Link.

[jugglaj91]

Well there you go, a bunch of people have said he is there, even after a bunch of people said hes there lol.

[Pop 360]

Dark toonlink is cool and makes an appearence in st After you defeat all bosses in lv.3 take 'em all on

[herooftimewarp]

actually, shadow link is in ST it is on the take them all on challenge but it is beyond hard to get to him

[CZG]

I think we have establised that by now....
By the way Dark Link or Shadow Link is all the same to me. Really.

Next question. Did you like the appearance he made? Should he come back another time (Wii or DS or...?)
Myself, I'm not sure yet.... I starts to become very random when you encounter him.

[enemytracker]

SPOILER!

Dark Link appeared in the take 'em all challenge....

I kinda like the battle, cuz he was easy to kill (I didn't take damage) and the music was great.


EDIT: Eh, I think that someone already posted this post...:dry:

[Master Makar]

Is this an old forum, because you can fight dark link in the Take em all on room after you beat skeldritch.