Link: A chance for romance.

i think link having a girl friend would certainly ad some...um...how can i put it?... well, it would make the game more interesting, in my opinion, but then again you are suposed to be link, so that would destroy the conection that there is supose to be betwen link and the player. maybe if there where some psobilties in the game (like in Oot) and choose whomever you like or if you want link to have a girlfriend, but i think that where definetly gonig to see more of link on tp, for they said that link was more mature, and that teenagers(asuming hes a teen ager) tend to have a realtionship or feelings.

At the very least we may see that link may have a crush on someone. remenber the scene in wich he runs in to the girl healing his horse? yep i talking about those type of hints

Originally Posted by Dark Link

I wouldn't mind seeing Link having affections for someone in TP. It will finally add a bit of emotion to Link. In the 2005 conference, I remember seeing someone commenting on how Link should get married. Link is obviously much older in this game then any other Zelda game (I don't count Adult Link in OOT because he was basically Young Link). So maybe Link will actually have an idea of what relationships are (and know if someone is hitting on him, which seems to happen a lot in the Zelda series...).

I would expect Link in this game to show emotion and really wanting to chase after a monster that has taken his friends or Ganon who has taken Zelda for example.




And Eternal warrior, does it have to mean he has to have a girl friend? Logic...

I'd totally love to see Link in a relationship. I always hoped Link would get Zelda in one game sooner or later. I'm a sucker for romance stories and romance between Link and Zelda in TP (if any) would really be cool. Link would finally have more emotion, as said before, not to mention more personality as well.

And I find it rather funny that Link didn't seem to care that Navi showed a bit of jealousy of Zelda in OoT, hehe. You'd think he'd be annoyed, considering that he seems to like Zelda a lot better.

Originally Posted by blueberry pie

My interpretation was that it was supposed to be Zelda, but they shoved all these other girls just for the sake of debate (and inevitably, fanfics). Personally I'm hoping in TP it'll only be Zelda, kinda like in Minish Cap...

Personally, I feel it's simpler than that.

Individually, the people interviewed like the idea of Link and Zelda as a couple, but in the cases in question, (Ocarina of Time and *most likely* Twilight Princess) it isn't happening, or simply wasn't the plan. Either the two are simply not interested in each other in such a manner, or Link's looking elsewhere. Even the comics, which are done with a *heavy* Link/Zelda slant, the pair is presented as unrealistic and/or tragic.

IMO, If I want Romeo/Juliet, I'll go read some Shakespeare, thank you very much.

There are hints that there are love interests for the assorted Links out there. Some are presented Silent Hill 1 style, in which you may chase the love interest at your discretion. (Malon/Romani/Cremia are the only "love interests" in their respective games that are voluntary content. However, Twilight Princess seems to hint very strongly that the current Link is of Hero-of-Time/Malon descent.) Some are presented quite blatantly, even going as far as advancing the plot. (Marin and Illia fit in this category.) And sometimes, even Zelda herself is presented as a love interest for Link. (Adventures of Link and Wind Waker.) Notice how there's no attempts at explaining those games away? Because unlike in other games, there's actually something there.

All this said, it is extremely important to remember that in no way do any of the games use romance as a driving force of the plot (or Link's character). There is ONE possible exception, and that is Adventures of Link.

So, what does all this mean?

Romance already exists, if in small doses. However, if you're expecting a long replay of Titanic in the actual game plot, you're wasting your time. Nothing more than cute hints for any girl will likely ever be given or shown. Otherwise, the game would turn into a sap-fest. (Sherman, set the wayback machine to the comic version of Ocarina of Time...Whine whine whine....Yeech!)

I'd like to finish with this: Personally, I think Nintendo likes a little variety, and I enjoy using this unusual evidence: Originally, Daisy was intended to be another potential love interest for Mario, to bring us someone other than Peach to save. (Not to mention give Mario a different kingdom to save.) The only reason the whole "Daisy/Luigi" thing started was because of a movie that many either hate to love or love to hate. (Yes, I admit I actually liked it.) The only possible in-game evidence comes from 3rd party spinoff titles. Otherwise, Luigi and Daisy have never even interacted.

I've read in an interview that Miyamoto laughed at the idea. He is said that Link in his adolescance will hold his sword in a cool way and do many other things "cooly". And that teenagers usually have relationship and he left it at that. So I think he just cleared it up that yes, there may be something happening between the two or there will be something close to happening.

Originally Posted by Polychrome

Personally, I feel it's simpler than that.

Individually, the people interviewed like the idea of Link and Zelda as a couple, but in the cases in question, (Ocarina of Time and *most likely* Twilight Princess) it isn't happening, or simply wasn't the plan. Either the two are simply not interested in each other in such a manner, or Link's looking elsewhere. Even the comics, which are done with a *heavy* Link/Zelda slant, the pair is presented as unrealistic and/or tragic.

IMO, If I want Romeo/Juliet, I'll go read some Shakespeare, thank you very much.

There are hints that there are love interests for the assorted Links out there. Some are presented Silent Hill 1 style, in which you may chase the love interest at your discretion. (Malon/Romani/Cremia are the only "love interests" in their respective games that are voluntary content. However, Twilight Princess seems to hint very strongly that the current Link is of Hero-of-Time/Malon descent.) Some are presented quite blatantly, even going as far as advancing the plot. (Marin and Illia fit in this category.) And sometimes, even Zelda herself is presented as a love interest for Link. (Adventures of Link and Wind Waker.) Notice how there's no attempts at explaining those games away? Because unlike in other games, there's actually something there.

All this said, it is extremely important to remember that in no way do any of the games use romance as a driving force of the plot (or Link's character). There is ONE possible exception, and that is Adventures of Link.

So, what does all this mean?

Romance already exists, if in small doses. However, if you're expecting a long replay of Titanic in the actual game plot, you're wasting your time. Nothing more than cute hints for any girl will likely ever be given or shown. Otherwise, the game would turn into a sap-fest. (Sherman, set the wayback machine to the comic version of Ocarina of Time...Whine whine whine....Yeech!)

I'd like to finish with this: Personally, I think Nintendo likes a little variety, and I enjoy using this unusual evidence: Originally, Daisy was intended to be another potential love interest for Mario, to bring us someone other than Peach to save. (Not to mention give Mario a different kingdom to save.) The only reason the whole "Daisy/Luigi" thing started was because of a movie that many either hate to love or love to hate. (Yes, I admit I actually liked it.) The only possible in-game evidence comes from 3rd party spinoff titles. Otherwise, Luigi and Daisy have never even interacted.

Okay, first off, you're Gannon-banned (rule 2). It's Adventure of Link, not Adventures of Link.

Second, yes, there are different love interests for the different Links out there. There's Malon, Zelda, Ruto, Saria, and Romani for OoT/MM Link. Marin was one for AoL Link. But I think the most likely one is Zelda. She appears in every game except MM and even seems to LIKE Link in a couple of them, such as TWW and OoT. Also, I heard that Nintendo's favorite pairing is indeed ZeldaxLink, which makes it even more likely.

About your thing on Mario and Luigi's love interests, I can't really comment much, but I can tell you that Peach obviously has a thing for Mario, as it is shown in the intro of Mario Golf for N64. And Mario, too, seems to be buying it. So the way I see it, they're an obvious "couple" already. Daisy and Luigi, however, I can't assume anything yet. I've only played one game that had the two of them in it and that was Mario Superstar Baseball. IMO, they look like a good couple because I prefer Luigi over Mario and Daisy over Peach, even though I don't know much about Daisy. I'm not assuming anything about them yet, though.

I think a Link-Zelda relationship is callled for in this gaem. Furthermore, I think it's obvious that no matter what we all want SOMETHING is going to happen between our two heroes--all-out romance or perhaps just a hit, just a suggestion or a sweet ending. Nintendo developers have hinted at it for too long, and too heavily in the case of TP. People need to stop denying.

Ok, maybe I'm bias. Did my siggy give it away?

i hope there isnt a relationship, atleast not intill after the game is over. like in a cutseen or something. i think it would be hard to show link likes some body, especially since he doesnt talk at all.

Actually, Link does talk. We just don't see what he's saying. For example, someone asks his name. They couldn't possibly read his mind and then say "Link? Okay, Link..." or something like that. The person would ask him his name and then Link might say "Link" or "I'm Link" or "My name is Link."

So it wouldn't be that hard to show Link's feelings. Like in TWW Link blushed when the Queen of the Great Fairies said she liked him. They could have TP Link make movements and reactions such as blushing, or scratching the back of his head in confusion (they did this with Toan in Dark Cloud, in fact), or gasping when startled or surprised. They could even do a little cutscene where Link and Zelda are standing side by side after talking. Then Link would take Zelda's hand and she would suddenly look at him, Link smiling at her. If it was possible for Toan in Dark Cloud to have a personality, which he did, then it is possible for Link to have one as well.

it would be an intresting idea but i really dont like the idea of link haveing a girlfriend or whatever it would just betoo weird and if link did actully get a girlfriend that the fans liked then we would want to see her again and see what happens but most of the zelda games happen decades after the other so they would be long dead.

3 answers Eiji gave about Romance In TP.

CN: We have received several emails in which our readers ask: Will Zelda and Link ever be involved [romantically]? [laughs] I'm sorry, but we had to ask.

EA: [laughs] Good question. Well, as you already know, we are now dealing with a teenage Link, and as you know, teenagers are very emotional beings, so there are definitely possibilities of seeing Link showing his feelings towards the princess. But honestly, we don't know what the future holds.

CN: Will we see a charming and affectionate romance [between Link and] the princess?

EA: Well, we’re creating an adolescent storyline and we try to present it how it should be; in fact, if you played it – or will play it – you’ll notice that the way Link holds the sword is much cooler than how he used to do it. Link will now do things in a way that will make him look more confident and liberated. And yes, it’s true that teenagers have these relationships -- and we would love if it could happen with the princess – but I can’t talk about anything yet.

CN: So we’ll see it on Revolution? [laughs]

EA: You think everyone would be happy to see Zelda and Link together? [laughs]

CN: It would definitely be a sweet and anticipated relationship.

We all know that Princess Zelda is actually Nintendo's favour ( I mean even Mr. Miyamoto said "If it was Zelda, it would be great! However this time Navi is jealous of Zelda, so within this game Navi has feelings for Link.)

But like Eiji said we don't know what the future holds!



ps: I hope it's going to be Zelda, cuz she needs some loving too. Cheer up Emo Zelda!

Cheer up Emo Zelda!

Ha, Emo Zelda! That makes me think of Zelda dressed in black with those Emo bangs covering her left eye...Ha!

But seriously...Those quotesCrazyfreak just posted make me think. I never imagined a relationship between Link and Zelda, and I doubt Nintendo would make it happen...so why are they inting at it so strongly?