Come See an Interesting New Take on How a Playable Zelda Could Work
Posted on May 28 2019 by John Piland
In a recent video, YouTuber The Duke of Dorks gives his ideas on how to improve the concept of Princess Zelda as a playable character.
The Duke of Dorks goes all-out when tackling the possibilities within a Zelda-led game. The primary focus of the video is how such a game could improve upon the tired formulas of Link-driven games. The narrator does this by taking to the trait represented by Zelda throughout the entire franchise’s history: wisdom. As the Duke puts it, while Link rushes courageously into all fights and Ganon simply powers through them, Zelda is tactical and handles combat with brain over brawn.
The Duke does not hold back, going so far as to provide a story scenario that would not only create a narrative and gameplay unique from the rest of the series, but provide some course correction for the flaws present in Zelda’s arc in Breath of the Wild. The combined story and gameplay elements proposed in the video paint an enthralling adventure hitherto unseen in the Zelda franchise which surpasses even Breath of the Wild‘s innovation.
The Duke’s ideas for an application of Zelda make a compelling case for her use as the main playable character of a future game. What are your thoughts on the video? Do you agree with what the Duke has to say? Are there any ideas you have that he did not include? Might you be opposed to the idea Zelda being a playable character in a mainline game? Let us know in the comments below!
John has been a Zelda fan for over 10 years now and is proud to say the series has had a major impact on his life (and wallet). After years of going to Zelda Dungeon for guides or the latest news on the series, John achieved their dream when they joined the writing team in 2019; John can hardly believe how long it’s been. A librarian, he loves meticulously arranging his library of Zelda games and collectibles. After what felt like an eternity of waiting for Tears of the Kingdom, John looks forward to the future of the Zelda franchise with enthusiasm, whether that’s the upcoming movie, a new spin-off/remake, or the next big game.
