The Legend of Zelda Was Always Meant To Be Passed Down
The Legend of Zelda is best understood as a series of fairy tales that are meant to be passed down to generations.
The Legend of Zelda series has always been intended to be passed down through generations, according to its name "The Legend of Zelda." The series' enduring success stems from its heartwarming and joyful design, which creates a sense of adventure and wonder that goes beyond mere technical aspects. Zelda games can be compared to timeless fairy tales like The Odyssey, with each game telling a new story set in the magical land of Hyrule.
Link, the hero of the series, is presented as a folkloric hero who passes the mantle to different boys, similar to characters in tales like "The Pied Piper."
The series' charm lies in its ability to feel like a bedtime story, sparking imagination and wonder. Writing one's own Zelda stories as a child and feeling the same excitement as an adult when playing a new game like "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" showcase this connection. As video games grow older, many gamers, like the author, ponder which ones they would like to share with their children someday.
The timeless and magical stories of Zelda deserve to be passed down like folklore, and the upcoming Switch 2 remake of "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" embodies this sentiment, offering a fresh retelling of the beloved fairy tale.
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