Throughout the years, a fair number of side activities have found their way into the Zelda series. A couple in particular ended up taking way more of my time than I would’ve expected at first glance. From Ocarina of Time’s fishing to Twilight Princess’s Fruit Pop Flight Challenge, these often serve as a relaxing break from the dire stakes of the main quest.

Going forward, I would love to see the series take some of these diversions and expand upon them. For example, I see tremendous potential in Iza’s Rapid Ride from Twilight Princess. In its current form, it may not boast as much depth as some of the other side games, but the template is there. Add more rewards, unique challenges, multiple tracks — perhaps different regions could have their own version of the game. Could you imagine a lava-themed rapid game at Death Mountain, or a swamp-themed one elsewhere? Such exciting possibilities!

What about you, though? Which side activity would you most like to see built upon in a future game? Let us know in the comments below!

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