Daily Debate: Could You Ever Get Behind a Reboot of the Zelda Series?
Posted on November 04 2022 by Charles Xavier
Rebooted media can be hit or miss, and definitely feels like it fails more times than it turns out successfully. There are times where it can work out extremely well however, and usually it’s with video games (just look at Tomb Raider, or God of War). Niether of these series had been around over 30 years, with numerous entrys like with The Legend of Zelda, though. I sometimes wonder if a reboot of such a beloved and well established series like Zelda could work?
In a way, it could be said Breath of the Wild is already a sort of soft-reboot for the series in terms of game direction. However what I envision for a reboot of the series is more than a change in gameplay. I’m thinking along the lines of a complete retelling of the lore, with a whole new visual direction. Imagine a heavier Japanese-influenced style, with Link as a samurai warrior weilding a Katana reminiscent of the Master Sword. Experimental directions like that, maybe pitched to the public by Nintendo to test reactions before going into full development.
I definitely think it could be really interesting. However, I want to clarify I don’t think the series really needs to go this route, it’s just an interesting thought! Would you be ok with a reboot of the series? What kind of direction would you like to see the series take if it did undergo a reboot with an entirely new visual direction? Let us know in the comments below!
Charles is a Senior Editor at Zelda Dungeon. He is a Visual Development artist focused on enviroments and pitch paintings. Check out his Instagram and Twitter to see his latest artworks, a lot of which is Zelda fan art! His favorite candy is Skittles – he feels the world should know this.
