The Legend of Zelda

[Mr. Mander]

If Link ever got a Rifle or musket I'd imagine it as either an upgrade to the bow, or make its debut in a temple full of glass and crystals that you have to break.

[electronic goat]

alternatively, it could require a long sidequest like the goron's sword, and then it could just be really powerful but take 2 minutes to reload

[Kamak]

A hookshot isn't that advanced. Complicated, maybe, but then so is Termina's clock tower.

When we say 'advanced', we mean like post-Industrial Revolution. I mean, what were the means of transportation in most Zelda games? Carts, carriages, sailboat, et cetera. Not a lot of self-powered machinery. Then when there's locomotives out of nowhere... I can understand it takes getting used to.

Explain Beamos. It's been around since about forever in the Zelda series. Even more than that, you have robot guardians like Gohdan and Mazaal. Plus, Skyward Sword takes place first in the chronology, yet we've seen robots hanging around.

Plus, if we have a steamboat (that no one freaks out about) in the chronology about 100 years before the steam-powered train, then how is it so out of place? The train was developed as an analogous land-traversing machine to the steamboats that sailed the rivers.

[Gryewolf]

If Link ever got a Rifle or musket I'd imagine it as either an upgrade to the bow, or make its debut in a temple full of glass and crystals that you have to break.

I'd prefer a crossbow first though.

[Topaz Luckdragon]

I think a lot of people forgave the steamboat because it made sailing less tedious.

[Stu_Pidasl]

The Beamos still uses lasers. And then there are Aliens in MM. And then the fact that there's magic...I think it's weird to hold Zelda to medieval technological standards when it's never been there in the first place.

I dunno, I just think it's a really petty thing to get hung up about over a really good game. I mean, if it helps, it's a MAGIC train. But it's hardly a gross injustice that makes the game a stain upon the series. I DID miss the freedom of exploring the overworld on foot, but it was still a pretty good mechanic.

[Gryewolf]

Why hasn't Link ever been given a bike?

[Stu_Pidasl]

Ganondorf frequently employs balls of energy; could be considered on par with Beamos' lasers.

Which is more evidence that Zelda shouldn't be held to our concept of medieval advancement.

It's not exactly high fantasy, but look at Ocarina of Time or Twilight Princess.

So, doors that open and close by themselves (with automatic bar defense systems), powerful cannons and portable grenade launchers, self-propelled bombs...and that's hundreds of years before PH and ST, when the steam technology appeared. The architecture and politics of the world may reflect older times, but it's always mixed fairly advanced technology and magic to make more interesting gameplay and a unique world. Getting upset over steam technology just gets in the way of enjoying a really good game, in my opinion.

Games are meant to engage our imagination; Zelda's a fantasy game, at that. Spirit Tracks really does integrate the trains well into the world, especially as a new kingdom that was built around trains. No, it isn't very medieval. But I don't think it was supposed to be.

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fucking hell

why is this so goddamn hilarious

[Wordsmith]

God daisies its been years since Ive heard Witch Doctor

Also, I like how there is that one random person in the background just standing there

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Reading THEORIES that have to do with the pop flyin' Mask Salesman.

Another belief is that the pop flyin' Mask Salesman is Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of the Mario series and the Legend of Zelda series, or at the very least, an in-game avatar of him. This theory is compounded by his seemingly unlimited knowledge, strange powers, and the appearance of a mask of Mario, the title character of the famous Super Mario Bros. series created by Shigeru Miyamoto, on his backpack. Additionally, Shigeru Miyamoto has stated that as a child, he had dreamed of directing puppet shows before getting into gaming. This could be a further reference to the pop flyin' Mask Salesman, who, in the game, seems to be influencing all of the events from behind the scenes.

that is the best theory in the history of everything

[Stu_Pidasl]

For some reason, I always heard his dialogue in Carol Channing's voice.

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given that this was made in 2003 I am sure you have all seen it but oh well


http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/140422

[Cori]

Man, I love The Real Legend. The sequels are pretty hilarious too.

[Kamak]

This is perhaps the best thing ever.

Out of all of the music he's created for this series over the years, out of all of the ones fans fondly remember as their favorites, he chose a lesser known piece that's simple but wonderfully powerful and nostalgic.

Plus, it doesn't hurt that it's one of my favorite musical pieces from one of my favorite games either. :P