Daily Debate: Which NPC from a Previous Game Would You Like to See in a Later Entry?
Posted on February 13 2024 by Connor Butler
Beedle, Tingle, Dampe, Ganondorf, Zelda, Link… All of these names are ones that we’ve heard time and time again for years. Different characters who have solidified their legacy in the Zelda franchise for generations to come. While it is kind of odd that characters make returns in a franchise with entries that span thousands of years, it is fun to see a familiar face from the distant past make a return. I was absolutely ecstatic to find that Beedle was the main shopkeep in Breath of the Wild, as he was one of my favorite characters from The Wind Waker. His signature voice lines make interacting with him so fun!
With so many games filled with such colorful characters, and a knack for bringing back faces from the past, it’s fun to imagine who might show up in the next title. I really enjoy mentions of old characters, like the names of different locations in ruins of Breath of the Wild calling back to the names of characters from games past, or even the stained glass murals of Ocarina of Time’s seven sages in the Master Sword Chamber of The Wind Waker. However, it would be great to see and hear from these characters again. Personally, I would love to see some kind of direct reference to the original sages from Ocarina in some sort of flashback. I would also love to see a character like the Mailman from Twilight Princess make some kind of return in a later entry.
But what do you think? What character deserves another chance in the spotlight in later entries? Let us know in the comments below!
Connor is an avid Zelda fan and Musician currently obtaining his degree in percussion performance from Western Carolina University. His favorite game in the Zelda franchise is a toss up between Breath of the Wild and Ocarina of Time, but he has a soft spot for the Wind Waker.
