Do you think there should be a futuristic Zelda game?

Futuristic zelda would be a disgrace to the zelda series. It's called "LEGEND" of zelda, legends usually start in medieval times.

Originally Posted by Tonycony

Futuristic zelda would be a disgrace to the zelda series. It's called "LEGEND" of zelda, legends usually start in medieval times.

How so?

Though, to mean futuristic can apply to any period beyond the current medieval setting.

I've always said a well done Zelda, set in say a 1700 setting could work if executed properly.

The main thing would be that the story is not simple focused around the technological change but remains focused upon Link and the Zelda settings... I for one would like to see how the legend withholds against the trials of time.

Originally Posted by Tonycony

Futuristic zelda would be a disgrace to the zelda series. It's called "LEGEND" of zelda, legends usually start in medieval times.

How about Beowulf and Atlantis? IIRC those legends are from earlier times, even before the classical era!

Still, I do agree with you about a futuristic Zelda á la Final Fantasy with robots, computers and cell phones. No thanks.

Originally Posted by BEHIND THE MASK

Though, to mean futuristic can apply to any period beyond the current medieval setting.

I've always said a well done Zelda, set in say a 1700 setting could work if executed properly.

This 100%

Originally Posted by crazyiproshow

It seems like franchises such as Castlevania or Final Fantasy are getting futuristic. Do you think Zelda should go in this direction?

I'll answer the original question with this:

NO

Originally Posted by VictorZamora

I'll answer the original question with this:

NO

Well, if the Zelda Series moving forward technologically in any way is such a terrible idea that will ruin Zelda as we know it.

How bout an alternative idea?

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: WHEN IN ROME!

Instead of those heavy knights that we barely see and deal with, lets replace them with centurians we never see.

Princess Zelda will be the daughter of the Emperor of the Hylian Empire and will be at odds with the Senate!

The evil Ganondorf will take the role of Hannibal Barca! The greatest threat ever to face the Hylians and will bring them to their knees only to be defeated by the great Consul Link!

Actually, seeing that for awhile the Middle Ages lacked in technology comparisson to the ancient romans, this might be to 'futuristic' in its own way!

I CAME! I SAW! I PLAYED ZELDA!

Hannibal Barca... he's the elephant guy, right? That actually may not be a bad idea.

Originally Posted by Mandrag

Hannibal Barca... he's the elephant guy, right? That actually may not be a bad idea.

Correct.

I can see this becoming a game and I'm not gonna see a dime for the idea

Originally Posted by BEHIND THE MASK

I can see this becoming a game and I'm not gonna see a dime for the idea

I think it could turn out to be a really cool game, as a different IP/series of course - not Zelda.

The senate thing made me think of the game Romance of the Three Kingdoms, whatever version they are up to now. They have senate battles or something like that, but RPG style

Originally Posted by Tonycony

Futuristic zelda would be a disgrace to the zelda series. It's called "LEGEND" of zelda, legends usually start in medieval times.

Sumerian legends make up the epic of Gilgamesh way before the Middle Ages, and that's just one example I can think of. Also, ever heard of urban legends? Contemporary ghost stories? Where did you get this "medieval times" idea? Also, you can't just claim that the setting of Wind Waker or Twilight Princess are "medieval times." How do you know it's medieval times in any of the LoZ games?

Also, I hate bringing up my fan fiction as an example of how many people misconceive the idea of a futuristic setting, but I'm going to bring it up anyway. In fact, I'm just going to show illustrations of the fan fiction New Age which is entirely based on Zelda and takes place in a futuristic setting.

Though it revolves around struggles like this:



It also contains timeless instances and characters like these:








While it's not based on my idea of a futuristic LoZ game, it has aspects that I think would be present in such a game with a futuristic setting. In other words, it wouldn't be a game with lightsabers, cyber-cliches, or just a Final Fantasy clone. LoZ games are timeless as they are, and sending a title to a farther time would still be timeless and would still remain in the LoZ universe

Trains are futuristic enough. Whats next, Nintendo wont add a spaceship/airplane.
But if there was a futuristic space Zelda. Link should use the Master Light Saber

Too bad they already used a gun-sword in Final Fantasy VIII, I really wanted to see something like that if they made a future Zelda.

Originally Posted by BEHIND THE MASK

Well, if the Zelda Series moving forward technologically in any way is such a terrible idea that will ruin Zelda as we know it.

How bout an alternative idea?

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: WHEN IN ROME!

Instead of those heavy knights that we barely see and deal with, lets replace them with centurians we never see.

Princess Zelda will be the daughter of the Emperor of the Hylian Empire and will be at odds with the Senate!

The evil Ganondorf will take the role of Hannibal Barca! The greatest threat ever to face the Hylians and will bring them to their knees only to be defeated by the great Consul Link!

Actually, seeing that for awhile the Middle Ages lacked in technology comparisson to the ancient romans, this might be to 'futuristic' in its own way!

I CAME! I SAW! I PLAYED ZELDA!

Were'nt the middle ages in like the 8th century? And wasn't the time of the ancient Romans like thousands of years before? Not really futuristic if you ask me.

Originally Posted by Kishiro Diablo

Were'nt the middle ages in like the 8th century? And wasn't the time of the ancient Romans like thousands of years before? Not really futuristic if you ask me.

As I said technology wise, Rome was the time to shine and it took the world some time to reach that peak after the Western Empire fell, some say the world didnt return to that state until the Renassainse (spelling)

In fact, Romans has many advancements the world caught up to even later, such as an early steam engine, the capacity for brain surgery, and the concept of a regular paid army was only met by the Ottoman Turks centuries later.

That's why the middle ages are called the dark ages. Most of Greece and Rome's progress was lost.

Originally Posted by Mandrag

That's why the middle ages are called the dark ages. Most of Greece and Rome's progress was lost.

Aye. Good thing we had the Byzantines and Muslims who preserved Roman and Greek teachings, especially during the Islamic Golden Age where the Muslims actually expanded on those ancient ideas and made improvements in machinery.

Makes you wonder though, if the Middle Ages were the Dark Ages for us, then does that mean Hyrule itself is in a Dark Age? If so that would defiantly shed creative light on a 'prequel' or 'futuristic' setting.

Originally Posted by crazyiproshow

It seems like franchises such as Castlevania or Final Fantasy are getting futuristic. Do you think Zelda should go in this direction?

....No.

Summary of not only this thread, but every thread like it. Let's assume Person A is the affirmative and Persons B, C, and D are the negative:

Person A: I think the series should take a step into the future because that's the only logical step left. The games have told all the story they can in the current medieval era. Also some other really good reasons why this would be a good idea and interesting at the same time.

Person B: lol your wrong i think zelda should stay middle ages lol

Person C: lol i agree lol

Person D: lol iagree with person b lol

Even though what I have to say probably won't get read by anyone, I will say it anyway.

I would love to see Zelda take that radical step toward advancement. While I'm not as gung ho about a Sci-Fi title, a Victorian era game is something I can fully stand behind. Truth be told, I want a gun to replace the bow. I want to shoot and be shot at. I want larger, more sophisticated architecture in cities. I want Link to wear something from the Victorian era (albeit modified to seem more like something Link would wear).

All Nintendo needs to do is do it.

I dont think that would be such a great idea. With Final Fantasy, that was awsome, I liked it and it did really well. The main thing with Zelda is the medieval theme to it, but some modernization wouldn't hurt. I think maybe a steel factory dungeon (how ganon is manufacturing highly advanced weapons, but not guns) would be as far as the franchise might go.

I really don't think that it would stay true to the series' aesthetic, quite honestly. Sure, a bit more advanced architecture and such, but overall it should keep its fantasy theme, which generally excludes guns and such.

I've noticed that one thing that people have been using to support the idea is that the series needs change. While I do agree with that, I think it could be done in very different and much more effective ways, like, say, just giving it more depth than it already has, have characters that aren't completely one-sided on the evil-good spectrum, or hell, just refiguring the core gameplay: THAT is what's getting stale!

Originally Posted by The Great Panda

I would love to see Zelda take that radical step toward advancement. While I'm not as gung ho about a Sci-Fi title, a Victorian era game is something I can fully stand behind. Truth be told, I want a gun to replace the bow. I want to shoot and be shot at. I want larger, more sophisticated architecture in cities. I want Link to wear something from the Victorian era (albeit modified to seem more like something Link would wear).

I think you want to play some other game.

No but seriously, I wouldn't mind a little more futuristic setting.. like you're suggesting. But as has been previously said; robots, computers, cellphones are a big no-no for me.

Guns? OK, fine. You can have a Zelda style fantasy setting and have guns. I can see it happening.

More sophisticated/modern architecture? Sure, why not? Hyrule Town in TP is already hinting at an early renaissance style/era.

Just think of the Robinson Crusoe movie with Remington St... I mean James B.. I mean Pierce Brosnan. I think that setting/era/style would actually work for a Zelda game. A wee bit more advanced than what we have today, but not modern as in contemporary Final Fantasy.