The struggle of getting into Zelda
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- Опубликовано: 20 ноя 2022
- Hey! This is my first video essay! Show this to someone who has an interest in The Zelda Series but doesn't know where to jump in. Which Zelda game do you think is the best to start off with?!
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i’m a pretty new zelda fan in the grand scheme of things. i was into it a little when i was younger but that was confined to watching PBG & chuggaconroy letsplays bc i was too stupid to figure shit out on my own. botw came out on my birthday when i was twelve and i was still too stupid to figure it out on my own, but i’ve now amassed some ridiculous 130 hours in a month. going to be asking for some advice here ->
my big struggle with finding which game to play next is a really unfortunate one - i’m physically disabled (that’s the reason i have the time to play this much botw LOL) and i can’t really do motion controls. all the wii games seem super heavy on them. i got the skyward sword remake, but the first boss is reportedly pretty much unbeatable if you have motion controls disabled. i am slowly working on the DS games but the console is terrible for my hands… better than dislocating my wrists swinging my wii remote, but only marginally.
i’m basically wondering if there are any LOZ games that are good quality and lighter on motion controls for the wii?? i know the wii is heavy on motion controls so i honestly sort of doubt it LOL, but if there is one that would be super useful.
also, little note just in case: this isn’t asking for pity or sympathy, just looking for advice from any fans of the series who may have it!
Hey I'll try to help! So, the unfortunate thing is that all of the Wii and DS Zelda games do rely on motion controls or a bottom screen touch gimmick. Also sadly, there is no eshop anymore to get older games.
The good news is that those consoles are backwards compatible so you can get the Gamecube games (Wind Waker and Twilght Princess) and Gameboy Advance games (Minish Cap and A Link to the past) and play them on those consoles
Also, the Switch has the Link's Awakening remake and it's super fun and charming. Or if you want the NES & SNES games the switch has those for free if you have Switch Online.
Sidenote: I are started watching PBG when he was doing his Majoras Mask playthrough
@@robxsteed i had no clue about backwards compatibility, that’s actually a super clever way to avoid the motion controls, thank you so much!! i will definitely look into that. im also happy to hear a good review for links awakening, i wasn’t sure if it would be worth the money but i’ll look into getting that too :) it means a lot that you would offer advice, thank you so much
@@livor4 Anytime!
I recommend emulating on PC or a cheap emulation machine and using any USB controller.
I'd argue that Spirit Tracks is worth a play, as it gives Zelda the most proactive roll in any LOZ game to date.
I like Spirit Tracks, and Phantom Hourglass even more so. I just don't think those games would get someone into the series these days. Also I agree, it is cool seeing Princess Zelda more involved
@@robxsteed valid point.
Spirit tracks story is so underrated
@@robxsteed it's was my first Zelda game,
@@sonof7yoshis I agree and honestly spirit tracks is by a matter of fact definition the most original story to this day in the legend of Zelda hyrule going towards something very new majora mask to but iam talking strictly the original universe planet of Zelda new kingdom new evil new lore new land this is why the ADULT TIMELINE 🌊 is still my most favorite branch to this day of the whole franchise
I want to see what this branch future can do more of and also a big reason I say F the merger never was a fan of that ruining of creativity into one theory and never will be.
My friend suggested that after I play BOTW, I play Age of Calamity to get used to a more linear form of playing a Zelda game, and then after that, I started to play Skyward Sword. Then I played Wind Waker and then Twilight Princess. And that was how I ended up loving LoZ
Did you end up with a favorite? I'll admit that I only ever wanted more OOT, so Twilight Princess ended up being immensely satisfying for me the whole way through. My only complaint is that I can't wipe my memory to play it again.
I feel like OOT after age of calamity would be much better. Then Majoras Mask. Then Twilight Princess. Then WW and SS
I looked at the series from both a game design perspective and from the original intent of the series so I could come up with the definitive path through the series for my wife, who had only played botw.
You start with botw because every other entry has quirks that create barrier to entry and potentially frustrate a new player.
Then it makes sense to do aoc- but its a spinoff so it depends-were saving it to play coop.
Next is skyward sword - its closing the fence in on freedom, but its open zones, weapon scaling, and shield durability will feel familiar, and the themes will be important for the next entry
Totk - youll open right back up, but totk takes its time with you and the tutorial area feels more like the open zones of ss, when the game fully opens up and purah and impa want to push you to complete the dungeons in a scaling order and the tears in the chronological order - you'll now understand how to follow along because ss taught you how the zelda team's logic goes. Totk's themes will also fully fruit next to ss, and you will have found them both more satisfying.
Next is ww - from here you will start getting linear dungeons, but in an open world that, while not as lively as the others, is more inviting and adventurous than that of tp.
This is another chance to get to the side-content. After finishing ww, st is amazing, but its worth going through ph first, as again, were slowly trading freedom for narrative...but they can be skipped entirely.
So I think at this point its a question of "which game did you like the most?"
If "botw/totk" then loz>Aol>alttp>albw>la>tp>oot>mm
If "ww/ss" then
Tp>oot>mm>alttp>albw>la>aol>loz
You want to slowly close the games around them so they can give an honest opinion - and then if they say they like one thing over the other you need to reverse course a little bit and ease it more slowly
As a note on that, Do not let people play the emulation or original oot/mm unless you modded a camera in, because it's an absolute nightmare and will frustrate anyone to no end. Similar to that, either cheat enable on an emulator or use nintendo online for aol and loz because unless your new player likes dark souls they will end up in a serious, frustrating grind.
As someone who just did his best to get someone into the series as well, I can relate to the struggle
Lol right? I think they just need to play that one perfect game for them to get into it.
Exactly fcking exactly
Phantom hourglass was my first zelda and i fell in love with the series just from that game alone
Same! :3
Saaaaame
Yeah Phantom Hourglass is extremely underrated. It was not my first and It has its flaws but its still a great game.
Ocarina of Time will always hold a special place in my heart. I had the GameCube port growing up and was the first ever video game I can ever recall playing. Even today, when I hear the title screen theme song, a part of me wishes I was 4 again playing that timeless masterpiece for the first time again.
Same man, somehow missed out on Ocarina for the N64, but the GameCube with The Collector's Addition got me into it in a way my younger self couldn't have appreciated 😤👌🏽
I started with Link's Awakening and think it's a nice starting point. You have a lot of your classic weapons and puzzle solving without being too overwhelmed in finding out what to do next and the story isn't complicated as you as the character are also unfamiliar with where you are and what's going on.
Those are some really good points! I'd say the remake in particular just for the quality of life improvements.
The first Zelda game I played was Link's awakening, played & not owned.
I recently got into the Zelda games (I'm 35) because my son was into them and wanted us to play Tears of the Kingdom, so I started from the NES version a few months ago and I'm now into BOTW and I love it. Interesting fact, he got into the Zelda games exactly how you did, I had an emulator on my PC with N64 games with Smash Bros, he would play it with me and then kept asking who the dude with the shield and sword was, told him it was Link from Legend of Zelda and that sparked his interest, ever since then hes been a huge fan and eventually got me into it. Anyway great video!
Thanks! That's a sweet story.
I’d personally recommend Ocarina of time as a starter. It has a great story, introduces you to all the essential characters (Link, Zelda, Ganondorf) and it’s easy to get into once you leave the kokiri forest.
I feel like I’m a bit of an anomaly because my first game was Majora’s Mask, but I absolutely loved it, and if inspired me to take many more adventures. To this day, it’s still my favorite, I think it’s true that your first Zelda game ends up being your most beloved, like how most people’s first Soulsbourne game winds up getting held in the same regard.
I started with Ocarina of Time (didn't finish) and moved on to Majora's Mask which turned out to be my favorite to this day. The thing about Majora's Mask is that it's got so many interesting concepts like Bomber's Notebook, skipping through time, 24 masks which each of them changing gameplay in a way. The only thing about it is that N64 controls were kinda janky, but the gameplay is definitely worth it.
I think Ocarina of time is a great entry point for a younger person who’s taste in games isn’t really set yet, it does a lot of things really well but doesn’t really excel in any specific aspects like other games do (except for the music, it’s got a God tier soundtrack)
That's very well put. Also, yes absolutely Ocarina of Time has an Iconic soundtrack
This is very true. One of my friends really loves Zelda but hadn’t played any of the games until then, so I gave her my 3DS and let her start her own save file for OOT. She keeps getting stuck but she says she loves it.
It’s definitely the best intro to the series. My dad introduced Zelda to me when I was very little, and that was the first actual game I played. I keep replaying it, too… lol I might have a problem
@catdownthestreet [Fly High Tweek3rP0p🦋] Getting stuck in Ocarina of Time is all part of the fun! It makes me kind of sad that I can fly past the opening part of the game now, I miss being able to spend all day going through the lost woods as a kid. I know part of my love for it is nostalgia, but I think it's just a magical game in general.
Since Ocarina was the jump to 3d and people were not yet super familiar with that, I'd say the learning curve is pretty forgiving for a new player. It's also a very rounded game while still being fairly basic (no motion controls, wolf transformation or searching for triforce pieces), so it's a good starting point from which you can go to any other 3d Zelda. The QoL improvements in the 3DS version also make it even more beginner-friendly.
If we're going for 2d, Minish Cap is also fairly simple & arguably the easiest entry in the series without too much hand holding, so it's also a good way to get into the series
I started with phantom hourglass and was instantly in love with the series
Same
Link to the Past or Ocarina of Time are near perfect primers for someone wanting a taste of Classic Zelda without too much side mechanics going on, and both are easily playable on the Switch through the online service and WiiU virtual console, as well as the 3DS. Links Awakening would be my third choice due to the recent remake and also general adherence to the Classic Formula. Then from there the more divergent and celebrated games - Majoras Mask, the Oracles, Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, and after all of those basically anything goes.
The minish cap was my first zelda game, I think it’s so underrated! I’ve played every Zelda game except for links awakening and the new one and it still holds up
Minish Cap Was Like my third and I agree It’s so underated
Minish cap is literally so good
A lot of the hand held Zelda's in general are under rated.
For me I got introduced to the series with Ocarina of Time on the 3DS and I found that to be the perfect introduction to the series.
Ocarina of Time, or even the more recent Breath of the Wild are both good entry points into the games. Really, there is no wrong game to start with (though I'd recommend playing some games before their direct sequels, of course. Ocarina of Time before Majora's Mask, Wind Waker before Phantom Hourglass, etc.)
But yeah, as far as recommendations, I say go to Ocarina of Time. Can't go wrong with the series' first introduction to 3D!
Playing phantom hourglass isn't that bad before wind waker. But definitely a little better to do so before
The first Legend of Zelda game I played was Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64
I was little back then and I loved that game. Played it any time I could and have since played a few more. Currently playing BOTW, I’m procrastinating on beating it cause it’s fun to just mess around.
Yo Watching Zelda videos at night is my comfort to go to sleep and this randomly popped up in my videos recommended and this with such a straight to the point amazing way to introduce people to what Zelda ppl may like. Good job on this video I literally stopped what I was doing to like the video from my TV, get all my cell phone, JUSTTT so I could go comment this !
Thanks I'm glad you like it! 🙏 🙇♂️ That's really great to hear!
I could argue that BotW is not necessarily a bad place to start. It really depends on where you go afterwards. I had never played a Zelda game until 2018 where I bought BotW on a whim. Through that game, I found people who are now part of my own little community and with them I've been exploring older titles - completely out of order, but who cares as long as I have fun, right? ;)
I have been given the gift of experiencing Wind Waker, Links Awakening, Ocarina of Time, finished Majora's Mask just last week. I've even picked up Phantom Hourglass and am honestly enjoying it. Minish Cap. And I'm about to embark on a Link between Worlds this weekend. All because I got tired of playing Pokemon during Christmas 2018 and asked a friend if BotW was worth the price tag. I still play BotW, but I always have an older Zelda game on the go these days. So honestly, BotW is not necessarily a bad place to start. The lore drew me in and I am not going anywhere anytime soon.
Wow it seems like you're having a great Zelda series experience! Which games have been your favorite so far?
The struggle of getting into Zelda. The title could have been taken differently. ^.^
I feel for Link. He is the hero of Hyrule, many times over, end yet... If you ever seen the cartoon. You would know Link's not so hidden problem. And this video title, describes it quite well. >.>
Damn dude, this is your first essay? Well done, and compelling while being short. Good shit, got my sub.
Every Zelda ever, if stuck, just find a giant eyeball to shoot with an arrow.
My personal entry point was Breath of the Wild and I went to Link's Awakening and then Skyward Sword after that since my current active console is the Switch. I plan to start Ocarina of Time And Majora's Mask (via NSO) sometime in January once I finish the story mode of some other game I'm working through. I won't lie, BotW as an entry game meant the steep lore learning curve put me in denial for weeks ("THREE TIMELINES????") and while I'll still recommend it to new players, they're probably going to end up in a similar cycle to me. I garnered my understanding of the whole franchise from wikidiving and watching lore videos for games I've yet to play and that's only something I could do because I discovered Zelda during lockdown. I avoided gameplay videos with the sole reason of wanting to play them myself one day and for a new fan, this can be overwhelming. It was hard to convince my own friends who were interested to start and where to start because (compared to other lore heavy games with easier entry points). Just because it worked out for me doesn't mean it'll work out for everyone
I started with Breath of the Wild too!! I found it to be a great way to get into the series, especially once I had played some of the older Zelda titles, I could actually go back and understand/find some references to the other games. After BOTW, I went to Twilight Princess since I absolutely LOVE the art style, music, gameplay etc of the game, and to this day, it is my favourite game of all!! Then I got to most of the 3D Zelda games (Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Skyward Sword etc) and am yet to play most of the 2D ones (I seem to prefer the 3D titles and find the 2D ones harder even though most players seem to find them easier). But I do agree that my mind was completely overwhelmed when I found out how much lore was behind the Zelda games, I do have to add, though, I think it did push me to delve deeper into the series/lore and have a pretty decent understanding now (I think)! Anyway, that was a whole lot, if you've read this far, thank you!
@@loz_short_stories You and I both, I found the 2D games pretty difficult too (I died around 80 times first time through Link's Awakening) and this overwhelming lore overload definitely helped push me to understand the series better. It's great that we both found very similar Zelda experiences and forged our own paths with the series.
@@Ana36377 Wow I think that's pretty cool how we did have such a similar experience!! It's always great talking to a fellow Zelda fan, let alone one who can relate so much! Have a nice day and Merry Christmas for tomorrow :}
I’ve always held that LA is the best starting place, but really any will do other than the NES & DS duos and MM.
Regarding Zelda friendship, the first conversation I had with my best friend actually came about because one of us (don’t remember which) recognized the other humming OoT songs during a little school hike when I was the new kid in 9th grade. 20years later Zelda is still a core part of our friendship
This was a great video essay! And super relatable!!! Thanks for making this. :)
Hey I appreciate that! Thanks for watching this ✌️
awesome video man! I'd love to see more from you!
Thank you! I'm planning some more stuff ✌️
This video was made a year ago so I would be suprised if anyone replied, but what would you think of starting with the first game and playing release order, maybe leaving out a few side games and the second game?
@@siev1271 Sounds like a good move for someone who enjoys retro games as well as modern games. I'd also recommend trying Zelda 2. It's very different from the rest but is still a pretty solid nes game, I feel.
@@robxsteedalright, thank you, and I was on the edge about zelda 2 because I've heard that people dont like it as much, but I'll give it a go!
I love this video format of just talking, it's perfect for people who are busy but want to consume Zelda content
Keep at it!!
Absolutely amazing video man!
Keep it up! I would to see what other kind of stuff you got in the works!
Thanks! More vids soonish lol
I started off pretty late into the franchise, with Twilight Princess. And honestly it was a great start for me :)
When I was younger and the DS games came out, I HATED them, Now that I'm in my 30's and replayed them last year I find them very well designed games and intuitive. Hated the ocean kings temple but now learned to love the challenge. They just have Aonuma written all over them.
I’m glad this popped up in my feed I’ve been a fan of Zelda since I was a kid and I have a buddy at work who just started to play the series and went heads first into breath of the wild and I’m getting him into playing other games. If you need any help with videos please let me know I do RUclips as a side thing on a different channel and I’ve been debating on dipping my toes into Zelda I see your pretty new into this as well and I would be more than happy to help!
I used to play Ocarina of Time as a kid, but I really got stuck way too early in the game. Then I played Majora's Mask and managed to beat the Great Bay Temple. Replayed these a little while ago and I can confirm that sometimes you'll have to take some time figuring out what to do in a dungeon or even outside of them to progress.
Great video!
I would recommend Wind Waker as the game to introduce someone to the series. It's a shame that Wind Waker is only for Gamecube or Wii U though. It makes the game inaccessible for many people that I'm sure would love the game
Thanks so much!
WW was my first 3d Zelda and it got me hooked. Hopefully they'll re-release it soon
Good thing there’s always emulators if you don’t own either of those consoles
I agree. I've probably replayed Wind Waker more than any other Zelda game, since I got into Zelda 8 years ago. Wind Waker was my second Zelda game, behind...Hyrule Warriors (gasp)!
I liked this a lot. It really reminded me of a classic Zelda video I would watch in like 2010.
Wow! This channel is bound to blow up in popularity. I hope to see more Zelda videos in the future :D
Hey thanks I really appreciate that!
subscribed instantly! honestly i could have listened to u talked about this for another 10 minutes or more - great casual talking voice too
Thanks! I'll make sure to make my next video a little longer.
Don't mind me. Just leaving my mark as one of his first 100 subs before he blows up. Absolutely love content like this, can't wait for more!
Can't believe this got recommended, really should have more views. Keep it up homie 👍
Hey thanks I really appreciate that!
I've been trying to get into Zelda for a while now.
I know they're good, they have amazing soundtracks because i've listened to bunch of em already... and with Nintendo Switch Online, i literally have 3 old Zelda games which i could play whenever i wanted. I just wasn't sure where to start, especially since the games are pretty diverse in terms of looks.
Glad i stumbled over this video though, i think that now i have some better understanding of knowing which games are good, and which aren't. Probably gonna start my Zelda adventures in the matter of days from now on!
Underrated channel, have my sub!
Appreciate it!
I started with OOT, but I would recommend Link's Awakening or Minish Cap as starting points for new players. Both games take on a more lighthearted tone, and both games have a much smaller scale making them easier to digest for new players who might get overwhelmed by bigger Zelda games.
My first experience with Legend of Zelda, outside of Smash, was actually the Hyrule Warriors game. I found that to be one of the most fun Zelda experiences I've ever played through, despite the fact that a lot of people say it's trash or it's not canon so its not worth playing. There are definitely canon elements in the game, and as it stands it's one of the more fun Zelda games out there, even if it's not canon. I definitely recommend that game if you're casually interested, and if you're interested in delving into the stories referenced, go into the games that are mentioned in Hyrule Warriors, which would include Skyward Sword, Wind Waker, Ocarina of Time, etc.
From my perspective, the best entry points to the series would be Skyward Sword, Wind Waker, or Ocarina of Time, probably in that order.
Skyward Sword takes place the earliest in the timeline, meaning story wise it’s easy to follow. Fi is famous for being Navi 2.0, but she does her job and super new players might find the extra handholding welcoming. And of course it’s very pretty.
Wind Waker is a more open game, but it always gives you a clear next goal to head toward. It gives you that sense of exploration Zelda does best while also guiding you enough so that you never feel lost. If you play the WiiU version you can also still get a decently modern experience.
Ocarina of Time is, of course, a classic, but even hardcore fans will agree it has its fair share of old game stank and jank that brand new players might not be able to get over (though I think the 3DS version does a lot to address this). It’s the most famous Zelda game for a reason.
Honorable mention goes to Spirit Tracks because while I like it, it definitely has its more esoteric puzzles (plus some parts that require DS exclusive functions like blowing into the mic), and it’s so different from everything else in the series that it wouldn’t be representative of the “Zelda experience”. Plus being a DS game, the graphics really didn’t hold up
Wow that was all really well put. You put how I feel about Phantom Hourglass into words better than I could've.
It's always interesting to take in some else's perspective.
pretty cool stuff hope you do more
Thanks! I hope so too ✌️
The way tat i got into zelda was a bit different. I started by reading the mangas (yes) and watching lore videos, i got in love with the world and then i started playing the older ones in emulator and bought both botw and skyward sword on the switch. It is a great way to get into the games, mainly because staying for a story is more fulfilling than staying for gameplay.
my dad played the original zelda when I was kid so that introduced me to the series but it wasn’t until I was older when I played the games for myself and ocarina of time became my favorite. For newer players I’d say ocarina of time is a good starting place though!
I really hope they change back the traditional style of Zelda.
I just want my regular usual sword, cool weapons and dungeons again
Great video! I was surprised to see you only have a few hundred subscribers, from the quality of the content alone you deserve way more! Keep up the great content, and I’m sure we’ll see you at your 1 mil mark soon enough 🤙🏼
Wow thanks! I don't know if I'll do that good lol but I'll keep tryin. I always wanna talk about games ✌️
My first exposure to Zelda was Smash Bros Melee. The first Zelda game I ever played was Twilight Princess. The game that made me fall in love with Zelda was Breath of the Wild. But those were the only two I'd played all the way through until 2022 due to lack of access growing up. A few months ago I decided to play though as many as I could on my twitch stream (shameless plug), and the older ones have been hard to get into as a modern gamer and someone with rather limited experience with Zelda games.
1:22 hell yeah Zelda dungeon is probably one of my favourite websites
Skyward sword was my entry to the fandom. it's been two years since botw released. but i took more interest in it. it's a pretty classic one, coincidentally the first in the timeline so it does a great job of explaining the lore and origins of so many things. my second was botw. there was some throwbacks from ss. i was instantly sold
Weird, earlier today I was thinking about how highly beloved Zelda is and how i never was able to get into it
I usually suggest the best version of a series first as it helps to have some appreciation for the series to push you through older clunky aspects.
Before BOTW, my relationship with Zelda was odd… I always wanted to get into the series, but each game I tried I just struggled to solve the puzzles and figure out where to go next and whatnot. But BOTW looked so damn great when it was announced that I absolutely had to get into the series somehow. So I tried abl bunch of the game I already had, and when none of those got me hooked, I went out on a limb and bought Link Between Worlds. Best decision ever. I love that game to death. And then I played BOTW and then the Link’s Awakening remake and those are some of my favorite games ever.
And now I think I’m finally ready to give the other 3D Zelda’s a shot, so I’m gearing up to play Ocarina of Time and commit to beating it. I’ve played that game many times before, but always got stuck and gave up somewhere along the way. But this time I’m gonna commit. And then I’m jumping straight into Majora’s Mask. I am determined to finally beat these games and fall in love with them.
As a zelda fan since 2011 I’d say just play a game that interests you and take your time. The grand scheme of the games will make more sense over time, and the lore for zelda is really cool
My first exposure to the franchise was playing the og Legends of Zelda on my dad's nes as a kid. I lost interest after Majora's Mask until just recently when a friend convinced me to try botw and I'm super happy that they did
Nostalgia aside, OoT is a good place to start. Combat feels like a Souls game that came out on the 5th generation of consoles
I genuinely believe ALttP is probably the best entry point. The formula was really first established at that point, and it's the easiest to pick up and play. OoT is literally a 3D rendition of ALttP the plot has changes but the game layout, and motivations are all identical.
ALttP was my first game and it got me hooked. Also that's a well put OoT comparison
The Remastered Link's awakening got me hooked to zelda when it came out on the switch. From there, BOTW got me obsessed, and after, I played through A link to the past and it convinced me that I'm not a zelda fan wanting to play them all.
Twilight princess was my first zelda game, and if it wasnt, I propably wouldnt have bothered to try any others
I actually had no interest in Zelda, but one year my dad got me botw, because he liked the old Zelda games, and well, here I am
im quite new to zelda aaaand could use some help. i started with botw, then years later (a few weeks ago), i got wind waker hd. i'm borrowing ocarina of time 3d and majoras mask 3d from a relative soon. im looking into twilight princess hd, but it doesnt look like my kind of game. it doesnt seem like i would enjoy it; im not a fan of the dark and grungy theme. i am also looking into skyward sword (not hd), and it seems like it would be fun. i dont know if i would enjoy the motion controls, but i could tolerate them. what should i do? do i pick up twilight priness, skyward sword, or something else entirely?
I'll try to help! It sounds like Skyward Sword would be a good choice for you, but the remake because the motion controls are optional instead of mandatory. Or maybe you can try an older 2-D game like Minish Cap or A Link to the Past. They're pretty different but compared to BotW or most of the 3D games but they're worth a shot. Depends on the type of games you like to play of coarse ✌️
Great video, im also a huge Zelda fan. OOT is my fave.
Thanks! Yea OOT is definitely a classic
What was the last scenes from? one that like is running and shooting his hookshot Kind of anime alike never seen them
Oh it's from the Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS trailer for Palutena and Dark Pit.
This was very interesting! I'm trying to get more into Zelda after loving BOTW and I'm currently playing Ocarina of Time.
I'll keep your suggestions in mind when looking for another game to play!
I started with botw but don’t have the old councils so I couldn’t play many others. I played ocarina of time majora’s mask and skyward sword any of the games on the switch currently and watched play throughs of others. I think botw was a great start because I loved the lore and characters so much I was hungry for more Zelda and enjoyed the puzzle styles and story flow of the other ones.
I feel... good about the people who discover botw, then play age of calamity, AND then play the hyrule warrior games because then they will get bombarded with zelda lore they were no where near prepared for... but. That games get their curiosity spinning on the legends of those games
That's an interesting take. I had never really got into those games because I don't much care for the Dynasty Warriors style gameplay. But maybe it'd be worth playing for the extra lore 😄
My first Zelda game was Majora's Mask, and I absolutely hated it because the timer confused me and I had no idea what to do. I never bothered with the franchise until 2002 when my mom happened to find a completely sealed Collector's Edition for GCN outside. I finally played Ocarina of Time and absolutely adored it because it was much more straight forward, yet open. That same year, Wind Waker was released, so I played it after, and loved it. Finally, I retried Majora's Mask. After learning the Zelda fundamentals, the game made sense to me, and I really enjoyed it. I've been a fan and played all of the main ones since.
Basically, don't start with Majora's Mask. OoT, Link to the Past, and Wind Waker are the best to start with, imo.
Well done video man it looks great an I can tell you had fun making it
Thank you! I really did have fun
My first exposure was oot, loved that so much that I asked my dad for similar and then I ended up in majora's mask, after that botw came out and I became obsessed with it, bought both dlcs and finished the game. Just got skyward sword for Christmas and I plan on doing twilight princess next
My personal recommended order for new people would be OoT, Majoras Mask, Wind Waker, Link to the Past, Links Awakening
I’m currently playing through some of the games. I’ve had BoTW for 2 years and haven’t played it yet because I don’t want to go back to the old style after playing it. So I started with Wind Waker, then Ocarina, Twilight and Now I’m playing Link’s Awakening. Gonna play Skyward Sword and then BoTW before TotK comes out
I got into Legend of Zelda due to botw, though my best childhood friend showed me Twilight Princess on her Wii back in the days.
However, I only got into it when my now best friend (he's like the annoying little brother I never had) got a switch and botw at release. He didn't gave any Zelda experience before, and I didn't either. I only ever had my DS, and because I easily hyperfixate on things watching my friend play botw as well as watching lets plays and lore videos wasn't enough. So I got phantom hourglass, and 2 years later, when I got my 3ds, Ocarina of Time 3d. Which I still haven't beaten btw, but it's fine.
For a few years I had kind of a Zelda phase once a year, playing phantom hourglass and OOT3d (and always giving up at one point or the other) I finally got my switch lite in 2021. But even though I frequently borrowed botw and, when I got Nintendo online, tried out alttp, it took until my annual Zelda phase 2022 (technically still going now) that I really took off with the fandom.
I decided to try out fan fiction again, this time on ao3 instead of the German fan fiction site I used to read on, and in my desperate attempt to find fan fiction that isn't Link x Sidon (I have seen... things. I do want to forget those things...) I stumbled over a webcomic called Linked Universe, in which 9 different Links meet and are on a quest together (You should totally check it out). I joined the Linked Universe discord server. I got Skyward Sword HD.
I started playing Minish cap and Twilight Princess and windwaker on emulator. (Minish cap works great with a keyboard. Twilight Princess and Windwaker... not). I informed myself even more about the lore. I made friends and started role-playing (my mains are Twilight Princess Link and Skyward Sword Link). I beat Breath of the Wild, then Skyward sword, then, when it came for Nintendo online, Minish cap and finally, after six years of trying, failing and giving up, Phantom hourglass. I also got Spirit Tracks
I got Totk at release, and I got Hyrule Warriors definitive edition. I met amazing people online and totally wrecked my sleep schedule for them. Then it started to fade as Hyperfixations tend to do after a while, though role-playing kept it alive. I recently got the first two issues of the Twilight Princess manga and that rekindled everything.
Might have been a rough start, and there are games I might not be able to play currently, but Legend of Zelda is so much more than just playing the games. There are so many talented artists making webcomics like Linked Universe and Linked Maze (also check that out, it's amazing), a really great online community and of course all the lore. Also tons of great fanfictions, just finished reading an awesome novelization of tp tonight (What makes a hero, on fanfiction.com), just be weary of the Link x Sidon stuff, it's everywhere and can get quite disturbing.
i've had Link to the Past since i can remember. i think my sister got it for herself even though i had a snes, and she kinda just left it to me at some point. but i never got into the series until Wind Waker. played through and beat nearly every title, only lacking like 6 games, one of which is Triforce Heroes but i don't count that
I played back in the original Nintendo days. I never got a newer console though, so I dropped off until I was able to get ROMs and emulators years later. Still love this series, even 2.
For me the story of each title is more important than the whole "lore" or general canon between every game (and I think Nintendo thinks the same), but I would definitely recommend first Oot if I know the person I'm recommending it has some experience playing games from that era, and THEN follow up with either Majora's Mask or Wind Waker. I think these two are better played after beating OoT, and the three of them are a great entry point for 3D Zelda. However for 2D I would directly tell anyone who has never played to pick up ALBW. Best 2D game of the whole series.
The first time I saw Link (Oot) I was like “hey that’s a cool ass celtic warrior”
I started with Ocarina over two decades ago and don't regret it.
Is it worth getting Majora’s Mask and Link Between Worlds for 3DS or are there better ones? (Only have 3ds and switch as I lost my wii)
PS. Only Zelda games I’ve played are ocarina of time and botw
If you like OoT I think you'd enjoy Majora's Mask. It's one of the more unique Zelda games. Don't be off-put by the 3 day time limit, you reset the days when you run out of time and you can keep your items and rupees.
And Link Between Worlds is a great place to start for the 2d style games. One of my favs✌️
I'd say Link's Awakening, since 2d is easier to grasp for new players. It's the one that truly solidified the gameplay for all future 2d titles, I'd argue even moreso than ALttP. It also is the first with the kind of characters and story the series is now known for, and it is available in several ways like the recent Switch remake.
Only issue is going to ALttP after makes that game seem poorly aged in comparison, at least it did for me (like the shield and menus).
I’d always say play alttp first. It’s got the best link towards all the games. It connects to the original and it connects to links awakening and links to ocarina of time (no pun intended)
Wind Waker was my first Zelda game and I think it was perfect, it was pretty straight forward yet a very long game, unlike Skyward Sword where I have to look up stuff, in Wind Waker it's simple yet addictive...
until you don't play it for a few months and forget everything you were doing
When you brought up zelda dungeon i laughed so hard because its so TRUE
For me I started getting into Zelda in 2015 and I think I was about 14 at the time. My first Zelda game was Ocarina of time 3D and I loved it however I’d say I was already into the franchise before I even played a Zelda game thanks to super smash bros. As soon as I got to twilight princess though, that is when I became a die hard Zelda fan.
If you got hardcode skill, start with Zelda 1 (feel free to use an online map, since the clues suck), Zelda 3 if you want simple solid gameplay. OOT if you're not used to 3d and want a fair challenge. Skyward sword if you want lots of hand holding. Wind waker if you want a somewhat open world 3d experience.
IMO I would start the series off with either Ocarina of Time or Twilight Princess Because they are both linear while also having some open world aspects and it isn't that hard to follow the story. I would have added Wind Waker too but there are a few reason I left it out first being the earth and wind temple sages having to be found and who they are only being implied earlier in the game and being something that can be easily overlooked and I felt that the oceans were lacking and very repetitive. IMO OOT and TP are solid games to start the series with and understand what your getting into with the Zelda Series. Unless you want to start off chronologically then you start with Skyward Sword which I personally wouldn't recommend because of the horrendous motion control based gameplay only being slightly alleviated by the addition of regular controls setting in the switch remaster.
Yoooo I had to double check how many subscribers you had, cause this is very well edited. Keep it up, very nice
Hey thanks! That means alot.
woah I just noticed that too, definitely solid editing had to sub
I got into it back in 2019 starting with ocarina of time being the first one i wanted to try out from what i heard was ocarina of time but i was no where near close having the hardware to play it legitimatly so i just setupa project 64 emulation with my ps4 controller and played it there while not the first time i have ever played a zelda game it was the first time i was interested. And i can say its a very difficult game series to get into and as the years pass when each game is quite different with almost a whole different playstyle every time while games like mario and pokemon you can easily pick up any game as you probally know how they work but in terms of the best starter game as of 2022 in terms of easy acess i would have to say Twilight princess is probally the best bet for a starter game, The reason why is quite simple. It has a pretty standard map with standard game physics to introduce you to the concept of a zelda game and it can be played on 3 different platforms so its great for that but jeez this comment is long so im not gonna explain much more also congrats for even reading this far
For me the main struggles are not getting into the Zelda series, but generally being a nintendofan. Most of the people who surround me kind of... despise Nintendo for different reasons, some reasonable, some... not.
1:06 damn and I got stuck in skyward sword 🤦♂️
Figured it out eventually, you have to make the eyes dizzy with circles like Mario 64 duh. My wiimotes with extra sensor plugged into the bottom weren’t very reliable for some reason either.
3:32 "ahh the cool elf boy!!!
tbh any game except from 1,2, SS, and the DS games are a good starting point (2 for being completely different, 1 for being extremely cryptic, and the others for their control schemes)
what's the soundtrack that starts at 2:53?
Oh that's "Realm Overworld" from Spirit Tracks. One of my favorite Zelda songs
I started with Ocarina of Time but I never did finish it, I should probably pick it up again some time. I haven't really played any other Zelda games except for Breath of the Wild, which I'm absolutely obsessed with at the moment (I'm relatively new though, haven't reached Hyrule castle yet). So yeah, Ocarina of Time is gonna have to wait for a while lmao
I feel like if you played BotW and then the original then that would be the least jarring change of pace. The overworld of both games is pretty open, no matter size difference
I got into Zelda from Smash Bros, too! We would play Brawl at a friend’s house and my brother really loved playing as Link, and so he got Ocarina of Time 3D. I loved watching him play it, and started playing myself, and have been super invested in the series ever since.
Very nice! Smash has gotten me into so many games lol
It was Melee for me. I think because Melee was my first SSB, it’ll always be my favorite. But I love Brawl and Ultimate too.
I adore BOTW and am interested in playing other games in the series but the one I want to play the most is Wind Waker because Toon Link is fucking adorable.
I'm someone who started with Ocarina of Time - very confusing and frustrating experience, loved it nonetheless. I'm now playing Majora's Mask.
I'm a big Zelda fan and I'm trying to get my wife into the series. Maybe I'll show her Twilight Princess 🤔