What is Zelda to you?

digirob89 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-03-2006, 08:21 AM

Here will be the basic discussion of:

What is Zelda to you?
What are your Likes, Dislikes about the series?
Favorite Games in the series?
Least Favorite Games in the series?
What got you into Zelda?
What are the elements needed for a Zelda game?(In your opinion)

I just thought a thread like this is necessary to get an idea of how different, or alike our thoughts about the Zelda series are. Helps us get a better understanding, and much better quality conversations.

Enjoy :)

Dave · #2 (**permalink**) 11-03-2006, 08:34 AM

What is Zelda to you?
Something different, with well thought out storylines, and diverse landscapes.

What are your Likes, Dislikes about the series?
Love the fighting, and boss battles, and music. Dislike that I suck at solving puzzles

Favorite Games in the series?
Majora's Masks

Least Favorite Games in the series?
Those CDi games

(Never played em, but they look crap)

What got you into Zelda?
My friend, he played OoT, and it looked hell fun - so I got Majora's Mask for Christmas.

What are the elements needed for a Zelda game?
Destructible environments.
Seasonal weather.
More customization (maybe for items, and what you wear).

Nice thread by the way!

Rush-In Roulette · #3 (**permalink**) 11-08-2006, 03:05 PM

Zelda, for me, is my escape from reality. When I was younger, and things were looking down, I'd just play my brother's SNES, and pop in A Link to the past. Or I'd play Ocarina of Time on his N64. My brother didn't let me play his games though, so I had to do very slealthilly, when he was gone. If he got home too soon, I'd have an erased file by the end of the day. I got to the shadow Temple on OoT once, before he erased it. It took me an entire year to beat it. Today, I own a Gamecube, soon to get a Wii, and I also have obtained every Zelda game, except the CD-i ones, but those don't count.

Zelda for me, still remains a place to escape. My own little world I can go to where I can be a hero, and save the world. Or if I feel like it, ride around on my horse, or go fishing by the lake. When I'm playing, I can forget about what I got on that test, forget whatever problems I'm having with my girlfriend, forget about my parent's divorce, and just leave it all behind. When you have the Mastersword in YOUR hand, nothing else matters. Gaming is my life, and it will always be my way to deal with stress, and just escape from the boring reality of life.

Midna · #4 (**permalink**) 11-09-2006, 01:32 AM

What is Zelda to you?
It's my first video game and it's my favorite one!

What are your Likes, Dislikes about the series?
I love the gameplay, storyline, battles and puzzles! I would like more side quests though...

Favorite Games in the series?
OoT cause it had everything!

Least Favorite Games in the series?
CD-i... They're lame and i don't even consider them as to be into the series...

What got you into Zelda?
When i was 5 yrs old i remember my father always played at ALttP so i tried it and since then i like video games and Zelda will always have a special place in my heart!

What are the elements needed for a Zelda game?(In your opinion)
-even more side quests
-harder to figure out boss battles (use more than the dongeon's new item)

DragonKnight · #5 (**permalink**) 11-09-2006, 01:54 AM

What is Zelda to you?
One of the best game franchises ever created.

What are your Likes, Dislikes about the series?
I like the way ti is and the gameplay of it. I dislike how sometimes it is hard to find out where to go next and can sometimes get frustrating.

Favorite Games in the series?
The Legend of Zelda: OOT

Least Favorite Games in the series?
The GameBoy ones

What got you into Zelda?
The intense action of the game and captivating stories.

What are the elements needed for a Zelda game?(In your opinion)
A good story number one, good enemies to fight and new moves Link can perform.

Iept Barakat · #6 (**permalink**) 11-09-2006, 02:08 AM

What is Zelda to you?
a great game with even greater puzzles

What are your Likes, Dislikes about the series?
Im a fan of puzzles and thinking outside of the box, need more games

Favorite Games in the series?
OOT- for seriousness and not have tingle
WW- because it was fun, with pirates

Least Favorite Games in the series?
CD-i
that side scroller link game...zelda 2

What got you into Zelda?
Puzzles, life is boring...., zora's

What are the elements needed for a Zelda game?(In your opinion)
puzzles, power boss fights, side quests

original_p · #7 (**permalink**) 11-09-2006, 03:07 AM

What is Zelda to you?
1 WORD: epic adventure! emm... yeah they were 2

What are your Likes, Dislikes about the series?
likes, everything. dislikes, nothing.

Favorite Games in the series?
A Link to the Past and Ocarina of Time.

Least Favorite Games in the series?
Zelda II

What got you into Zelda?
My need for an exiting epic adventure full of thrills, an interesting story and deep gameplay.

What are the elements needed for a Zelda game?(In your opinion)
TINGLE! lol

chalupa · #8 (**permalink**) 11-10-2006, 11:42 PM

zelda is my jesus, everything is perfect but vo's would be nice :)

Shizuka · #9 (**permalink**) 11-11-2006, 12:02 AM

What is Zelda to you?
Art. Even though some people like to argue whether games are actually an art form or not, I think Zelda can be considered such. It's imagery, storyline, memorable characters, and music make the game come alive. It's beauty!

What are your Likes, Dislikes about the series?
Like I said above I love the impact it can have. It can be a simple game, or a moving piece of art. I don't really have any dislikes I suppose...Just how long it takes for a game to come out! "Let's push it back again!" Grrr.

Favorite Games in the series?
Ocarina of Time

Least Favorite Games in the series?
The CDi...And becomes I've committed sin by even mentioning them...Well, Link help me. ><

What got you into Zelda?
My brothers. When we were younger we played SNES like crazy, but Zelda wasn't a big thing for me yes because of my age...When we got the N64 though I played OoT, and was like, "He looks familiar!" lol

What are the elements needed for a Zelda game?
Well, whatever Miyamoto comes up with, I think will be just fine...I haven't been disappointed yet...Well, except for those cursed CDi!!!!!!!!!!!!

tomorrowsday · #10 (**permalink**) 11-18-2006, 02:56 AM

What is Zelda to you?
Zelda to me is a bond with my Dad. He got me addicted with Ocarina of Time, and we worked through it together.

What are your Likes, Dislikes about the series?
I have few dislikes and at the moment I can think of none. That is how great it is
Favorite Games in the series?
Ocarina of Time.

Least Favorite Games in the series?
If I had to pick, probably Majora's Mask. Just because it felt kind of slapped together to me.

What got you into Zelda?
My Dad. We started playing video games together when I was 3

What are the elements needed for a Zelda game?(In your opinion)
Realism. I loved how Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess are real looking. Don't get me wrong, I loved Wind Waker in its own way, I just love games that look real and unreal at the same time.

By the way, awesome thread