#Legend of zelda oracle games series#

On the origin of the name 'Link', Miyamoto has said, 'Link's name comes from the fact that originally, the fragments of the Triforce were supposed to be electronic chips. Link's sword and shield, long hat and ears were all created to make the character easily distinguishable. Due to the limited capabilities of the technology at the time, Nintendo was only able to use three colours and the development team decided to choose green as Link's signature colour, as the game was mainly set within a forest environment. Shigeru Miyamoto stated in an interview with Game Kult that Takashi Tezuka used the Disney character Peter Pan as a source of inspiration when creating Link in order to make the character recognisable. Link's sprite design was created by designer Takashi Tezuka. Although at the end of some games, Link becomes vastly talented in physical skill and magical prowess, he usually starts off the game as a regular boy. Miyamoto tried to make people identify with Link and have the opportunity to be heroes like the character. Link's creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, has said that his concepts of The Legend of Zelda and Link were based on his childhood memories as well as books and movies he and video game designer Takashi Tezuka had enjoyed, notably J. Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Link, holding replicas of the character's signature sword and shield at Electronic Entertainment Expo 2004 Critics have also named him as one of the most influential video game characters of all time and one of Shigeru Miyamoto's most famous creations. Link has been recognised by the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition as the second best video game character of all time after Mario. He has been positively received by critics and fans and is a popular character within the video game community. series.ДЄlongside Mario, Link is one of the most recognisable characters in the video game industry, with critics considering him to be a significant game character in popular culture. He has appeared in several other game franchises, including SoulCalibur II, Mario Kart 8 and the Super Smash Bros. Link has also been featured in various spin-off games, including Hyrule Warriors, Cadence of Hyrule and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. In the course of his journey, he also acquires other magical items, including musical instruments and other weaponry. To defeat Ganon, Link usually obtains the mystical Master Sword, or a similar legendary weapon, which is obtained after completing various trials.

#Legend of zelda oracle games series#

Each game in the series centres around Link travelling through Hyrule, whilst exploring dungeons, battling creatures and solving puzzles until he eventually defeats the series' primary antagonist, Ganon and saves Princess Zelda. Within Zelda lore, Link is the soul of a legendary hero that, throughout history, is reincarnated within a seemingly ordinary boy or man when the need arises for a new warrior to defeat the forces of evil. Over the course of the series, he appears as a child, teenager, or young adult of the Hylian race originating from the fictional kingdom of Hyrule. He has been rendered in both 2D and 3D form and has been traditionally depicted in his signature green cap and tunic, carrying a sword and shield. Throughout The Legend of Zelda series, Link has made multiple appearances in a variety of incarnations. He also features in other Nintendo media, including merchandise, comic books and an animated television series. Link was introduced as the hero of the original 1986 The Legend of Zelda video game and has appeared in a total of 19 entries in the series, as well as a number of spin-offs. He was created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. He is the mascot of the franchise and one of Nintendo's main icons. Link is a fictional character and the protagonist of Nintendo's video game series The Legend of Zelda.