The Futuristic Zelda thread

In the UK, they used to do things with swords and castles just like in Zelda. Now they have monorails, cars, and airplanes. And it can only go further. This isn't an argument of "should it happen or not?", but rather "what would it be like?".

I swear I've said that before... Quit saying that Zelda isn't a future game!

I'm not saying it's impossible to switch to being more futuristic and still be good, Final Fantasy pulled it off. But still, I'm having trouble imagining Zelda being the same Zelda with a kid in green running around a British city with his weapons, and fighting fantasy monsters in modern-age dungeons.

Instead of link living in the future, he lives in the traditional hyrule. He attemps to destroy a sorceror (this would be the first boss of the game), who has taken over hyrule. However, right before link lands the killing blow the sorceror utters a spell that sends link 4000 years into the future, to the world descibed in this thread. In the future, the sorceror has control over the land (hes kept himself alive using magic), and link must defeat him to return to his own time.

No more time travel, thank you. We really don't need more timelines.

Future Zelda...Why not? It worked for Final Fantasy, it could work for Zelda.
Then again, it would be weird imagining Hyrule in the distant future...I'm torn.

Originally Posted by SoL_

I'm not saying it's impossible to switch to being more futuristic and still be good, Final Fantasy pulled it off. But still, I'm having trouble imagining Zelda being the same Zelda with a kid in green running around a British city with his weapons, and fighting fantasy monsters in modern-age dungeons.

British City? Where did you get that from? What I would imagin would be kinda like a cross between the futuristic Los Angeles from Blade Runner, Mute City (from F-Zero), Coruscant, and Taris. Basically, its a huge city with buildings 10 miles high. Your stario typical future city.

It would be interesting to see the special items Link got throughout the game. I'd expect things like the hookshot and Master Sword return, but things like the bow would probably get some sort of futuristic replacement. As for the city, it would probably be built around the castle as normal, perhaps with the castle unaltered and used as a bit of a monument to Hylian history. Also, it would be pretty awesome if Link rode a motorcycle instead of a horse. Motorbike-back combat would be the best addition to any game ever.

Originally Posted by ImReallyLink

Also, it would be pretty awesome if Link rode a motorcycle instead of a horse. Motorbike-back combat would be the best addition to any game ever.

I'm going to have to agree with this

Originally Posted by JanDeis

Dah, comrade

Do you have a general outline of weapons and armor as teasers?
-I'd really love to see where your going with this

Originally Posted by formula1

I'm going to have to agree with this

why thank you

i liked the idea up until the motorbike part.
then, it got too much FF:AC.
you know, tiffa and the fight in the church with flowers.

like, what would link wear, a green tunic and weird hood?
when it's in the future with hover cars and whatever?
i guess he'd stick out like a sore thumb.
otherwise, another costume? all he'd have similar,
would be pointy ears, face?, and the ToC.
otherwise, the game could just be, anything.
those are the only similarities to zelda, in the description.

i guess if it were kind of like, lol wait for it, futurama.
by this i mean, this whole futuristic town above,
hovercars and whatever, but then underground,
the old hyrule, all completely wasted, just like the futurama sewers.
that could lead to an amazing game in my opinion,
but i'm guessing i'd love the underground parts,
the above ground parts would feel uncomfortable,
but heck, it would be interesting enough to keep me playing.

what are your thoughts on this perception?

Originally Posted by zantdarksage

i liked the idea up until the motorbike part.
then, it got too much FF:AC.
you know, tiffa and the fight in the church with flowers.

like, what would link wear, a green tunic and weird hood?
when it's in the future with hover cars and whatever?
i guess he'd stick out like a sore thumb.
otherwise, another costume? all he'd have similar,
would be pointy ears, face?, and the ToC.
otherwise, the game could just be, anything.
those are the only similarities to zelda, in the description.

i guess if it were kind of like, lol wait for it, futurama.
by this i mean, this whole futuristic town above,
hovercars and whatever, but then underground,
the old hyrule, all completely wasted, just like the futurama sewers.
that could lead to an amazing game in my opinion,
but i'm guessing i'd love the underground parts,
the above ground parts would feel uncomfortable,
but heck, it would be interesting enough to keep me playing.

what are your thoughts on this perception?

Whats wrong with the motor bike?

It would allow you to access all the temples.........

I like it

Originally Posted by ImReallyLink

why thank you

Your you mind, freind... thank your mind.... and my mind...
Or if it was my decision...

Then... your welcome

Well...

Originally Posted by JanDeis

Head Items:

-Cloak (will cover head and body)
Blend in easily with the crowd and sneak your way out of a sticky situation.

-Bike Helmet
Advanced sensors give you a heads up display of everything going on around you, giving plenty of time for reaction even flying through the Lower City at over 150 mph.

Military Helmet (name in the works)
Sensors that make the Bike Helmet wet itself. Almost nothing will be able to sneak up on you, and also gives you what seems to be superhuman reflexes. Although it is just state-of-the-art environmental detection and threat breakdown software, all conveniently located on the front visor.

Re-Breather
Allows you to stay underwater for extended periods of time (given that the air tanks are not punctured or empty). WARNING: Does not protect against pressure from deep sea diving!

Zora Helmet
Advanced techno-gills allow you to almost literally breathe the water surrounding you. Protects the user from high pressure situations underwater, and is durable enough to handle most underwater combat. Headpiece for the Zora Armor.

Goron Helmet
Ultra strong impact dispersal system keeps the wearer conscious even after a swift blow from a giant rock golem. Also, cooling systems and air vents allow the wearer to stand intense heat. Headpiece for the Goron Armor.

I posted that a looong while back.

Motorbike: yes. Maybe even hoverbikes, but I'm not sure (kind of like the zoomers in Haven City in the Jak & Daxter series).

Master Sword, Triforces, ancient medallions, and spiritual stones are all key relics. They have historical importance as well as their magical abilities.

Well, I have to go, but I'll be back sometime later with more!

Originally Posted by zantdarksage

i liked the idea up until the motorbike part.
then, it got too much FF:AC.

I can say with 99.98% confidence that Link would not have a horse in a futuristic setting. In that case, what would be the most logical choice for one-man transportation? Motorcycle. No reason Zelda couldn't ride behind Link on one of those

I posted that a looong while back.

I missed that; I support your idea 100%.

Whats wrong with the motor bike?

It would allow you to access all the temples.........

I like it

nothing is really wrong with that idea, at all
i just didn't feel comfortable with the entire zelda background,
then something so technological, such as a motorbike.
alas, this is a 'literal future zelda title thread', so yeah,
i guess i'm just not at ease with the whole concept.

but okay, that's a good idea for the game JanDeis is trying to suggest

EDIT:

I can say with 99.98% confidence that Link would not have a horse in a futuristic setting. In that case, what would be the most logical choice for one-man transportation? Motorcycle. No reason Zelda couldn't ride behind Link on one of those

yeah, this is just me not sitting well with the whole futuristic idea.
for example, i'd choose 'warhammer' over 'warhammer 40k'.
but yeah, i suppose that's the most obvious answer to a modern horse.

Breakdown of my ideas for this game:

Old elements are written in green while their future equivalent is written in purple.

•Epona (or other horseback)
◘Motorcycle or hover bike

•Bow and Arrow
◘Guns, duh

•Hookshot/Longshot/Clawshot
◘Grappling hook

•Sword and shield
◘"Lightsaber" (name will be changed) and the shield will probably stay...

**There will be more**

Other things will stay the same like the Master Sword, magic spells, and other old quest-linked items and equipment. Sage Medallions will be back with special power depending on the medallion. "Ancient" items will usually be magical and will posses powers that best even the new technology that future Hyrule holds.

My thoughts: red

Breakdown of my ideas for this game:

Old elements are written in green while their future equivalent is written in purple.

•Epona (or other horseback)
◘Motorcycle or hover bike

You're joking right? There's this series called Final Fantasy that did that already, and everyone knows copying in game industry although frequently done is always compared with the original

•Bow and Arrow
◘Guns, duh

Gimme a gun, so I can shoot you for suggesting that

•Hookshot/Longshot/Clawshot
◘Grappling hook

How should we replace the grappling hook from TWW? The two serve different purposes

•Sword and shield
◘"Lightsaber" (name will be changed) and the shield will probably stay...

*goes to 300 moment* THIS IS ZELDA! *exits 300* not star wars

**There will be more**

Oh god no!

Other things will stay the same like the Master Sword,

didn't you just say light sabres?

magic spells, and other old quest-linked items and equipment.

yet you want to replace the hookshot???

Sage Medallions will be back with special power depending on the medallion.

Dude... OoT is done. Why can't most Zelda fans get over it?

"Ancient" items will usually be magical and will posses powers that best even the new technology that future Hyrule holds.

No



That's all I have to say for now

Originally Posted by Rhalen

My thoughts: red

Breakdown of my ideas for this game:

Old elements are written in green while their future equivalent is written in purple.

•Epona (or other horseback)
◘Motorcycle or hover bike

You're joking right? There's this series called Final Fantasy that did that already, and everyone knows copying in game industry although frequently done is always compared with the original

•Bow and Arrow
◘Guns, duh

Gimme a gun, so I can shoot you for suggesting that

•Hookshot/Longshot/Clawshot
◘Grappling hook

How should we replace the grappling hook from TWW? The two serve different purposes

•Sword and shield
◘"Lightsaber" (name will be changed) and the shield will probably stay...

*goes to 300 moment* THIS IS ZELDA! *exits 300* not star wars

**There will be more**

Oh god no!

Other things will stay the same like the Master Sword,

didn't you just say light sabres?

magic spells, and other old quest-linked items and equipment.

yet you want to replace the hookshot???

Sage Medallions will be back with special power depending on the medallion.

Dude... OoT is done. Why can't most Zelda fans get over it?

"Ancient" items will usually be magical and will posses powers that best even the new technology that future Hyrule holds.

No



That's all I have to say for now

Heh, nice. Completely agree.
Guns...motorcycles....lazers....
It would completely change the series. It just wouldn't be Zelda anymore.
I'm not saying we have to have the triforce and Ganondorf back again, but just something a little closer to reality....

Yeah, umm...Did you read what GPG said before? This is to discuss how a futuristic Zelda title would work, not to shoot it down like that. If you are going to try to argue with my idea, try it without being stupid and insulting next time...

Originally Posted by JanDeis

Yeah, umm...Did you read what GPG said before? This is to discuss how a futuristic Zelda title would work, not to shoot it down like that. If you are going to try to argue with my idea, try it without being stupid and insulting next time...

You're exactly right. This thread is used to explain how futuristic versions would work.
However, some ideas have 0 chance of working.

Zelda can be set in the future, while still keeping to the true Zelda feel.

So how does my idea not accomplish this (also keep in mind that it isn't even finished yet...)

Originally Posted by JanDeis

Breakdown of my ideas for this game:

Old elements are written in green while their future equivalent is written in purple.

•Epona (or other horseback)
◘Motorcycle or hover bike

•Bow and Arrow
◘Guns, duh

•Hookshot/Longshot/Clawshot
◘Grappling hook

•Sword and shield
◘"Lightsaber" (name will be changed) and the shield will probably stay...

**There will be more**

Other things will stay the same like the Master Sword, magic spells, and other old quest-linked items and equipment. Sage Medallions will be back with special power depending on the medallion. "Ancient" items will usually be magical and will posses powers that best even the new technology that future Hyrule holds.

First off....
This is a radical change from what Zelda normally is. Nintendo cant just pop this kind of game out there and expect it to work. If they want to go this direction, Zelda will have to evolve into it.

I mean, everything you're suggesting *except the grappling hook* is futuristic and, well impractical.

First, how would Link get to this "futuristic time"? Would he have already been born there, or did he accidentally come here by means of time travel?

What other gameplay is there besides shooting things and hitting people with your lazer sword?

Have you even read the rest of the thread? I'm not about to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person...