It’s no secret that Zelda fans are passionate about their beloved fantasy franchise and their voices are always filled with ideas and speculations about future game settings. The conversation that sparked this discussion centered around the question of whether the next game should take place in Hyrule, or a different setting altogether.
Summary
- Fan specialties: from fervently desiring a different Hyrule with new game mechanics, to a breaking Hyrule where islands float in open space, and the return of Wind Waker on the Switch.
- The essence of Zelda: While specific settings might differ, there’s a definite nostalgia for older puzzle-like mechanics and exploration.
- The call for novelty: despite the love for the classic, a hard craving for new adventures permeates.
Who Gets the Hyrule?
In a bold idea aptly coined by EMI_Black_Ace, imagining a shattered Hyrule that floats in space, traversed by magic-powered Age of Sail ships strikes a chord with those yearning for something dramatically new. Yet, others suggest the next Zelda game should take place in familiar yet renewed landscapes like the Mushroom Kingdom, as suggested by Strange_Shadows-45. While some are craving novelty in design, others demand a revival of older features like dungeons with items and heart puzzles, as expressed by harda_toenail.
The Mechanics of The Game
There seems to be a wave among fans preferring a back-to-the-basics approach. Available-Internal25 illustrates this desire by proposing a farm boy thrust into an adventure again, suggesting a return to the origin stories, complete with a set of NPC misfits providing extra flavour.
Shifting Realities
A desire for radically new settings and storylines is present in the conversation. Imagine, for instance, a game set in Termina but at a larger, real-life scale, which was the creative vision of Tawdero. Expectations also include hyphenations of past, present, and future versions of the game.
Well, with such passionate and enjoyable commentary flowing from Zelda fans, it’s safe to say that no matter where the game developers decide to transport players next, the journey’s bound to be filled with nostalgia-evoking thrills, exciting new challenges, and the enduring charm of an iconic franchise. And who knows, you might just end up finding your next favorite game tackle one of these fan-centric ideas.
