With the rate of technological advancements, possibilities like being able to play video games in a virtual, 3D world would most likely not be far off. In fact, the light novel Sword Art Online, which is set just ten years into the future, deals with various VRMMORPG's (Virtual Reality Mass Mulitplayer Online Role Playing Games). The characters wear helmets that intercept their brain waves and reproduce action and the five senses in a three-dimensional virtual environment. This process was called "FullDiving". Reading this novel made me consider what it would be like if a future Zelda game was a Virtual Reality video game. There are many possibilities.
First off, what would you like from such a Zelda game? Naturally, I'd want it to be done just right, considering it'd be the first of it's kind. I would expect it to be a less story-centric game. Based on past Zelda games that had a greater focus on the story, they seemed to be more linear. It would probably be best if a virtual reality Zelda game was less linear, so that the player wouldn't be physically forced to do certain things in a certain order. That would take away a sense of freedom, and experiencing it yourself first-hand would probably intensify this feeling.
Another thing to consider is the overworld. For a VR game, a wide-open overworld would probably be best. Once again, this deals with the freedom factor. This reason is also why I feel that games like Skyward Sword wouldn't do well as VR games, considering its overworld was sectioned and not very wide-open. Games like the original Legend of Zelda and Ocarina of Time would most likely do better in that regard.
This brings me of the topic of potential remakes using this technology. We already had an Ocarina of Time 3D. If VR technology advances to this point, it's quite possible we'd see an Ocarina of Time VR. In fact, I am almost certain this would happen. "Who wouldn't want to play the series' most iconic game in a virtual reality?"
Now then, what do you guys think of this? A VR Zelda game would make the amazing 1:1 motion controls of Skyward Sword obsolete. You'd actually be inside the game yourself, swinging your sword with your own hand. Conquering dungeons, fighting with monsters, exploring a vast world... With this kind of technology, you could truly experience the essence of The Legend of Zelda first-hand. Personally, I find this concept incredibly fascinating. I would absolutely love to play a VR Zelda game. Don't you guys think it would be amazing? What are your thoughts on this? What kind of possibilities can you guys come up with?
First off, what would you like from such a Zelda game? Naturally, I'd want it to be done just right, considering it'd be the first of it's kind. I would expect it to be a less story-centric game. Based on past Zelda games that had a greater focus on the story, they seemed to be more linear. It would probably be best if a virtual reality Zelda game was less linear, so that the player wouldn't be physically forced to do certain things in a certain order. That would take away a sense of freedom, and experiencing it yourself first-hand would probably intensify this feeling.
Another thing to consider is the overworld. For a VR game, a wide-open overworld would probably be best. Once again, this deals with the freedom factor. This reason is also why I feel that games like Skyward Sword wouldn't do well as VR games, considering its overworld was sectioned and not very wide-open. Games like the original Legend of Zelda and Ocarina of Time would most likely do better in that regard.
This brings me of the topic of potential remakes using this technology. We already had an Ocarina of Time 3D. If VR technology advances to this point, it's quite possible we'd see an Ocarina of Time VR. In fact, I am almost certain this would happen. "Who wouldn't want to play the series' most iconic game in a virtual reality?"
Now then, what do you guys think of this? A VR Zelda game would make the amazing 1:1 motion controls of Skyward Sword obsolete. You'd actually be inside the game yourself, swinging your sword with your own hand. Conquering dungeons, fighting with monsters, exploring a vast world... With this kind of technology, you could truly experience the essence of The Legend of Zelda first-hand. Personally, I find this concept incredibly fascinating. I would absolutely love to play a VR Zelda game. Don't you guys think it would be amazing? What are your thoughts on this? What kind of possibilities can you guys come up with?