There is no zelda timeline, stop trying destructoid. The legend of zelda is a masterclass rpg but that doesnt mean its free of problems. Hyrule, timeline, nintendo, zelda, link, ganandorf, master sword, ocarina the legend. With the biggest zelda game finally out for several months, may of us only have one question about it. Now look at that and tell me that we are all wrong on the timeline theories.
The chronology of the legend of zelda series was a subject of much debate among fans until an official. An interesting theory, but according to nintendo, there is no timeline. Why the official timeline is wrong video zelda dungeon. The legend of zelda timeline is one of the biggest debates among zelda fans everywhere. As a side note i also theorize that the origin of dark link was the result of a forbidden romance between link and midna that happened after tp. Why the hyrule historia timeline is completely wrong on. The only point you could really argue that they didnt think of a overarching timeline was between zelda ii and a link to the pasts development.
Ocarina of time does have a split ending based on events that actually happen ingame, with one story following the 7year time skip after link defeats ganon, and the other following the childhood he returned to. With stories this epic there has to be an overarching time line. Botw game theory timeline theory thread starter palaeojoe. Triforce heroes place in the zelda timeline revealed a link to a link between worlds world.
My point is that i was insulted that i was being called naive and evidenced a case where your argument was wrong. First and foremost, yes i am aware of the official timeline. The greatest source of fan wank in the entire video game industry. Zelda series timeline wasnt planned from the beginning. Game theory has placed its vote on where in the time line breath of the wild goes in the timeline what do you think the video got right and wrong. With the release of breath of the wild, fans are once again speculating about this timeline. I made a small mistake, link doesnt choose to stay in the adult timeline. Her parents are on a constant suicide watch and her counselors think shes playing gamesbut what they dont know, the real reason for this. The official zelda timeline released by nintendo proves it. Shes quit the cheerleading squad, shes dumped her perfect boyfriend, and shes failing school. To celebrate the coming twilight princess hdremake, nintendo offers rebates on every zeldagame on the eshop. During the force era, hyrule was attacked by evil beings. Seen by a man in his dreams and told to many people.
In 2011, to accompany the release of skyward sword, yet another prequel and celebrate the 25th anniversary, nintendo finally released the one true final official zelda timeline. Unless youre resident evil, of course the series that ends every. Breath of the wild creating a champion reset the timeline by stating that everything before the breath of the wild backstory has faded to myth. Released in the us on aug 22, 1987 the legend of zelda launched the actionadventure genre on the nes, creating a unique blend of exploration, action, and puzzle solving that made it a best seller. Eiji have some idea what the timeline really is, where it begins, and where it will ultimately lead to. I am a little confused about the fallen hero timeline. It can be tricky to keep up with the little heros story, so weve made it simple for you. The legend of zelda is an actionadventure video game franchise created by japanese game designers shigeru miyamoto and takashi tezuka. There is a great deal of contradicting information within the demo and other gameplay footage weve seen, that may not even come together when the full game. Do not edit another users theories without permission. The legend of zelda has been one of nintendos most beloved and prolific series, with 16 games bearing this familiar brand over the past 27 years. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
The gameplay incorporates actionadventure and elements of action rpg. So i just watched gametrailers legend of zelda timeline video that sums up hyrule hystoria. Each time nintendo takes a crack at showing the adventures of link. Besides, my goal as a timeline theorist was always to figure out what the official timeline was supposed to be, and thats what we eventually got, so thats great. If youre a dedicated fan of the legend of zelda series, chances are that youve heard of the legendary zelda timeline debate that has tortured inquiring minds for years. There is no zelda timeline, all games are retellings of the same story, and details of the actual legend are lost to history. If youre really into zelda, youve probably already seen the legend of zelda, split timeline theory. I drew up a visual timeline, so if you want to view it, here is the photobucket link. Zelda timeline theory is approaching mario timeline level of asinine. Game theory why the official zelda timeline is wrong tv. Due to the complex nature of the storyline over the course of the series, the canonical order of events has been subject to much debate among fans and inspired elaborate theories. Now that we live in an age with an official zelda timeline available to the public, many zelda fans, myself included, cant help but wonder where breath of the wild fits in with everything. Why the official zelda timeline is wrong by the game theorists.
A funny website filled with funny videos, pics, articles, and a whole bunch of other funny stuff. That being said, the answer that i post here could be wrong. Zelda breath of the wild 2 secrets cracked, major botw 2 changes. The worst part of the zelda timeline is the the unnecessary third branch. Left side is the hero losestimeline, middle is hero wins childtimeline, right is hero. Graphics of the legend of zelda timeline timetoast timelines. A timeline link has been around for a long time, folks. It goes against developer intent, and at times contradicts the games it retells. The official zelda timeline is wrong part 3 of 4 youtube. Those that think the nes zelda games are last of the timeline 3. Breath of the wild falls in the universes timeline has baffled many fans, even the most accomplished theorists. The fact that breath of the wild takes place at the end of the timeline. Quote from fnaf wiki now nobody can say that im wrong here.
The unofficial official zelda timeline is revealed. Rendered in all its 8bit glory, this first outing to save hyrule, set the foundation for every legend of zelda game to come. Then i realized that if zelda 1 is just a summation of the different versions of the zelda mythos then zelda ii could have happened at anytime during the timeline. Are we any closer to placing breath of the wild in the timeline. Game theory is so resounding wrong in anything they post in zelda itd have to be a miracle for them to be remotely. If they can crank out lovely wellcrafted stories about a once silent white woman who now cares about pleasing a guy called adam, we shouldnt ever want them to care either. The legend of zelda timeline debate refers to several theories surrounding the chronology of the popular nintendo roleplaying game franchise the legend of zelda.
The exact timeline of the zelda games has been causing schoolyard. The zelda timeline has long been more a fun thing for fans to argue about than anything concrete, and these new pieces of lore havent changed that. Last week, we got an incredible new trailer for the legend of zelda. The game skyward sword indicates that ganon is a reincarnation of an evil deity known as demise. The official zelda timeline is wrong part 1 of 4 youtube. There is no zelda timeline, all games are retellings of. The legend of zelda is an actionadventure video game franchise created by japanese game. The debate comes from those who believe that the events of each individual. In fact, before the official timeline was announces, we, as zelda fans are split into different groups. Breath of the wilds new dlc has fans debating the zelda.
Why the official timeline is wrong video posted on october 21 2012 by bastian when word came nearly a year ago that nintendo had released an official timeline in the then japaneseonly hyrule historia, many of us were filled with a combo of both excitement and dread. The zelda timeline refers to the fictional chronology of the legend of zelda series. Breath of the wild and the excellent news that it will launch with nintendo switch on march 3. I think you need to elaborate on how fsa fits in the downfall timeline. Game theory why the official zelda timeline is wrong tv episode 2012 on imdb.
For years people have been trying to piece together a time line for the legend of zelda. Join our guest host, frank moussette, for our video series challenging nintendos official timeline for the legend of zelda game series. Timeline theory essay, a legend of zelda fanfic fanfiction. Ive only just begun to take a crack at it and there is so much to read it. This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser. It is always about a boy, in a green tunic, in a green hat, wielding a legendary sword embed with three magical golden triangles, to. For example, ign, after suggesting that the timeline was inaccurate because the link from the oracles games seemingly doesnt know the zelda from a link to the past, then said that this doesnt matter because the timeline has been declared not entirely reliable, which is not something that aonuma stated. Sorry to burst your bubble, but there is no zelda timeline. Because fsa contradicts the seal war more so than ocarina of time based on the ending. For years and years, those lovely geniuses at nintendo didnt care about a little thing called continuity.
Also, the information is subjected to change with new information and game relea. Worried that this powerful artifact could once again fall into the wrong hands, one ruler of hyrule hid the triforce of courage, placing a spell on it that. Nintendo intends for the timeline to be flexible and open to reinterpretation, the better to fit in new additions to the series. Can somebody explain the fallen hero timeline in the legend of zelda. With stories this epic there has to be an overarching time. An error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Why the hyrule historia timeline is completely wrong on many things, and my alternative theory self. Let me just start off by saying that i dont count the hyrule historia. Can somebody explain the fallen hero timeline in the. Pigappearance or trident means nothing as minish cap had the origins of links hat and yet it wasnt the first zelda game. It is primarily developed and published by nintendo, although some portable installments and rereleases have been outsourced to capcom, vanpool, and grezzo.
In this timeline the hero of time link fails and ganondorf reunites the triforce. The recent newsletter shows how all the games are connected, including triforce heroes. But the fact of the matter is, nintendo, as a whole, and. As a zelda timeline theorist myself, i was relieved when the official timeline was released mostly because it gave us answers and put an end a lot of stupid arguments, lol. Twilight princess in the wrong spot because at the end of the game you defeat ganon, which would be impossible if you already did once. The complete legend of zelda timeline legend of zelda to breath of the wild duration.