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- Feb 5, 2011
The last time we saw Link having any blood relative was The Minish Cap, with his grandfather. However, after Link goes on his quest, that's all there is to him unless you find the right Kinstone.
Now, it's find with me that Link's parents are unnamed and never appear since that seems to be the only thing all Links have in common, but I like to see more of his family when the developers decide to introduce them. But you'll notice after some plot important moment, they cease having relevance in the game. Aryll completely disappears until the end credits after she's save, which bums me out because rescuing her was Link's original goal in The Wind Waker.
Now I know people still debate whether Link should be a character in his own right or just a self-insert character, but I think that having a family would add to this, showing how Link would interact with them. But also, I feel like his family could play a more active role in the game outside of story moments.
Examples?
Instead of leaving, Aryll could be the one who assemble an obstacle course of some kind for Link to test out his skills when he gets a new weapon or sword skill.
The house he sleeps in? Belongs to his uncle or grandparents.
Sidequests for getting more money, heart pieces or some other collectible? Family could give out these quests.
Upgrading weapons ala Skyward Sword? Link could go to an uncle/cousin.
Heck, if the game follows a similar plot Ocarina of Time or Twilight Princess and Link visit Hyrule Castle Town, he might end up meeting family there akin to an episode of The Legend of Korra where Mako and Bolin meet their father's family, including their uncle, cousin and grandmother. The family could be Link's allies to help him finding locations of dungeons and plot important sequences like the group of Twilight Princess.
It's always kind of bugged me that when Link has family they're barely important after a while. Personally, I'd like to see his kin doing more than just existing. Anyone else agree?
Now, it's find with me that Link's parents are unnamed and never appear since that seems to be the only thing all Links have in common, but I like to see more of his family when the developers decide to introduce them. But you'll notice after some plot important moment, they cease having relevance in the game. Aryll completely disappears until the end credits after she's save, which bums me out because rescuing her was Link's original goal in The Wind Waker.
Now I know people still debate whether Link should be a character in his own right or just a self-insert character, but I think that having a family would add to this, showing how Link would interact with them. But also, I feel like his family could play a more active role in the game outside of story moments.
Examples?
Instead of leaving, Aryll could be the one who assemble an obstacle course of some kind for Link to test out his skills when he gets a new weapon or sword skill.
The house he sleeps in? Belongs to his uncle or grandparents.
Sidequests for getting more money, heart pieces or some other collectible? Family could give out these quests.
Upgrading weapons ala Skyward Sword? Link could go to an uncle/cousin.
Heck, if the game follows a similar plot Ocarina of Time or Twilight Princess and Link visit Hyrule Castle Town, he might end up meeting family there akin to an episode of The Legend of Korra where Mako and Bolin meet their father's family, including their uncle, cousin and grandmother. The family could be Link's allies to help him finding locations of dungeons and plot important sequences like the group of Twilight Princess.
It's always kind of bugged me that when Link has family they're barely important after a while. Personally, I'd like to see his kin doing more than just existing. Anyone else agree?
