Character Analysis
(Avoiding Spoilers)
Living... in a small village in Hyrule. Hyrule is a magical kingdom that contains a diverse set of species and climates, but it’s most important feature is that it holds the sacred, powerful relic, the Triforce.
Profession... budding hero. Though just a simple village boy, Link learns that he is a descendant of Hylian heroes, destined to protect Hyrule and serve the Royal Family. As the hero of time, Link is reborn throughout history, always with the purpose of fighting and defeating the evil Ganon.
Interests… adventuring, helping others, practicing his swordsmanship. Link tends to help out the people of his village, whether chasing down rogue chickens or cutting the grass with his trusty sword. But he usually gets restless for adventure – which is convenient, because the world is in need of saving.
Relationship Status... single. Link is only a teenage boy, but many girls around his town think he’s pretty cute. He usually freezes up and gets bashful around girls who flirt with him. While they don’t have time for real romance, he’s bound by destiny to Princess Zelda, and the two have a relationship that exists between their various reincarnations all throughout time.
Challenge... to fulfill his destiny, save Princess Zelda, and stop the evil Ganon from taking over Hyrule. Link possesses the mark of the Triforce on the back of his hand, which means that he is a hero with a righteous heart chosen to claim the Triforce. But powerful monsters roam throughout Hyrule, so first he needs to locate and learn how to wield the powerful Master Sword in order to defeat them.
Personality... courageous, humble, and strong. Link risks his life fighting vicious monsters and crossing the treacherous lands of Hyrule. Even though he’s just a young boy, he’s destined to become a true hero.
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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is the 10th sequel of the Legend of Zelda action-adventure series. It's the first game of the series to be set on a group of islands in the sea. Therefore, many of Link's actions base on sailing and travelling from island to island, making a baton for controlling the wind the key item of the game.
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A princess in distress. A kingdom in peril. And a fashion emergency? Team up with two other heroes to save the world of Hytopia from a witch's evil fashion curse. For the first time, you can stack three Links into a totem to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. And don't forget to pick the perfect outfit—each one gives you a different boost or ability.
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A daring adventure awaits Link in Hyrule, where he can use his new ability to become a "drawing" and move along walls of dungeons. This opens up ways to explore and puzzle elements that give Link access to locations he could not otherwise reach.
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Link, a blacksmith's nephew living in Hyrule, must free the land from the evildoings of Ganon. Link must take up the mythical Master Sword and collect the three Triforces in order to free the Seven Maidens, including the princess of Hyrule, Zelda, from the dungeons and castles of the Dark World to stop Ganon.
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Step into a world of discovery, exploration and adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a boundary-breaking game. Travel across fields, through forests and to mountain peaks as you discover what has become of the ruined kingdom of Hyrule in this stunning open-air adventure.
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When the sorcerer Vaati turns Princess Zelda to stone, the king of Hyrule sends Link on a quest to free Zelda from her curse. With the help of Ezlo, a Minish also cursed by Vaati, Link must travel through a fantastical world rife with new items, puzzles, and bosses. As Link, you can shrink down to battle large enemies from within, find or unlock secret items and solve puzzles by fusing together magic relics.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reveals the genesis of the fantasy land of Hyrule, the origin of the Triforce, and the tale of the first exploits of Princess Zelda and the heroic adventurer Link. Vibrant, real-time 3-D graphics transport you into the fantasy world of Hyrule. Your quest takes you through dense forests and across wind-whipped deserts. Swim raging rivers, climb treacherous mountains, dash on horseback across rolling hills, and delve into dungeons full of creatures that fight to the finish to put an end to your adventures. With immersive graphics, a sweeping story line, swashbuckling adventure, mind-bending puzzles, and a touch of humor, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is one of Nintendo's most epic challenges ever.
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Link, a young man raised as a wrangler in a small, rural village, is ordered by the mayor to attend the Hyrule Summit. He sets off, oblivious to the dark fate that has descended upon the kingdom. When he enters the Twilight Realm that has covered Hyrule, he transforms into a wolf and is captured. A mysterious figure named Midna helps him break free, and with the aid of her magic, they set off to free the land from the shadows. Link must explore the vast land of Hyrule and uncover the mystery behind its plunge into darkness.
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After the events of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998), Link is assaulted by an imp named Skull Kid under the control of the evil Majora's Mask and gets stuck in a troubled land called Termina. Link must repeat the same three days, take on the identities of deceased people from other races, collect numerous masks and rid the land of evil to stop Majora from destroying the world in this third-person action/adventure game.
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword shakes up the tried-and-true adventure game formula and marks a turning point for the series. Link embarks on a sprawling adventure through the skies and across the continent when his childhood friend Zelda falls from their floating home in the sky beneath the clouds to the mysterious continent below. The introduction of full motion controls enabled by Wii MotionPlus technology synchronizes player movements with Link's actions while offering the most intuitive play control of any game in the series to date.
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Link has washed ashore on a mysterious island with strange and colorful inhabitants. To escape the island, Link must collect magical instruments across the land and awaken the Wind Fish. Explore a reimagined Koholint Island that's been faithfully rebuilt in a brand-new art style that will entice fans and newcomers alike. Battle enemies as you conquer numerous dungeons and uncover the hidden secrets of the island. Encounter Super Mario enemies like Goombas, Piranha Plants, and more, and interact with unique locals who help Link on his adventure. As you clear dungeons throughout the main story, earn dungeon rooms (Chambers), then arrange them into custom layouts in the all-new Chamber Dungeon. Place your dungeon entrance, Nightmare room, and everything in between as you try to fulfill objectives and play through a new dungeon. Tap compatible amiibo figures to earn more Chambers and and additional Chambers throughout the game in updated mini-games, such as the river rapids, trendy game, and fishing.
