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Is Link Too Feminine?

While The Legend of Zelda's Link has never strayed into ultra-androgynous territory, a lot of people seem to have the impression that he's a bit too feminine. Could Link do with a medieval epic hero makeover?

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NYC_Gamer4388d ago

Hmm...many Japanese created franchises have feminine looking male characters

Hisiru4388d ago (Edited 4388d ago )

Well... I called him Zelda for so many years and then people corrected me.

banjadude4386d ago

lol, you and me both! I felt like an idiot when I found out the truth (luckily, I read about it on a forum, and not being corrected in person!).

Hisiru4385d ago

People laughed at me (a LOT)... I was corrected in person (very sad moment in my life) and I never called him Zelda again.

guitarded774388d ago (Edited 4388d ago )

In Japan, androgynous characters are the norm. I saw a news story not too long ago about how many young men in Japan try to make themselves appear more feminine. I wonder if video game and anime characters have been a source of influence for this transition? Oh, but is Link too fem? Maybe a little for Western culture. I don't think he needs to be Marcus Fenix or Kratos, but maybe a bit less doe eyed.

Solid_Snake374387d ago

Maybe you're right. The norm for western culture male characters are brutish grunts etc

Shok4388d ago

Lol, there's articles about EVERYTHING these days. I lol'd when I read the title.

Gen0ne4388d ago (Edited 4388d ago )

About everything? Or absolutely nothing? Some of the journalists/writers/bloggers need to have their internet passes revoked. So, by the headshot and caption it think its safe to infer that this author doesn't particularly like Japanese character art style.
And as far as the "medieval epic hero make over" is concerned, the older, MUCH more feminine Dante wants his old look back. That's a westernized makeover as well... so, no.

jc485734388d ago

is like saying "are elves too feminine?"

NovusTerminus4388d ago

Well then, outsource it to the westerners. They have a habit of screwing up a franchises art direction!

ChickeyCantor4388d ago

Dante envy...I can smell it from your avy.

NovusTerminus4388d ago

DMC, Castlevania, Lost Planet... Pick a franchise, westerners design things allot different. I am just against changing designs just to just to appeal to a 'bigger' crowd.

Not just Dante exclusively, its any franchise that changes it's style for no reason.

ChickeyCantor4388d ago (Edited 4388d ago )

I was just kidding.
Cause I don't like the fact Castlevania on the 3DS is not a 2D game but a spin-off( or something a like) from LoS. Mirrors of Faith.

DO NOT WANT.
( I probably like it in some way, but no more awesome music as we know them from the past)

@lord

From the screenshots, it's not 2d. I dont need that fake 2.5 d nonsense. Also the music will be nothing near the music of the previous games. The game will probably be shorter and much more shallow.

Lord_Sloth4388d ago (Edited 4388d ago )

Such astounding detective skills. You must teach me your powers of observation!

Seriously though, it is 2D, just in 3D graphics. Regardless I will not support MSteam!

dark-hollow4388d ago (Edited 4388d ago )

if western devs got hold of him, he would look smoething like this:

http://fc03.deviantart.net/...

Lord_Sloth4388d ago

I love reading your posts on here, dude! You need more bubs!

VanillaBear4388d ago (Edited 4388d ago )

@Lord_Sloth

Most of the time he's a troll and comes out with a load of crap...oh but thats not before he twists your words when he's replying to a comment he dosen't agree with...Mr "I'm the goody two shoes who plays all sides so people will more likely to give me bubbles"......so no...he dosen't need more bubbles.

Don't encourage trolls on this site, no wonder most trolls on this site have like 5-6 bubbles

Sonyslave34388d ago

Yo that manly link look awesome look like Thor.

And Dante 1-3 is way more feminine then link

EcoSos34388d ago

True some western devs like to make characters more muscle heads style.

DivineAssault 4388d ago

LMAO! thats a bit extreme.. children arent interested in the opposite sex right away so nintendo always makes the male heroes shy and scared of women even though theyre grown ass men.. they aint like kratos getting it in on every game lol

MoveTheGlow4388d ago

Dark-hollow, that picture is the only redeeming thing regarding the time I wasted reading this article! That's awesome.

BubloZX4387d ago

If he looked like that he'd have no problem getting it in Zelda thats for sure. She always tease his ass but in the end she probably just sees him as more of a gay brother in the games where they know eachother.

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Twilight Princess’ Hyrule Field Is Boring, Empty, And Excellent

TheGamer Writes "In my experience, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess’ once-warm reception has chilled somewhat over the years. Praised at launch as a beautiful return to form after the “childish” art style of its direct predecessor, the world eagerly embraced a game that more closely followed Ocarina of Time’s famous structure and plot cues. Perhaps most alluringly of all, the grandeur and sheer scope of this reimagined Hyrule Field wowed millions of us."

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Best Early Black Friday US Deals - Nintendo Switch Games

The Early Black Friday US deals for Nintendo games are quite impressive. From Pokemon to Fire Emblem, here are some awesome sales.

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BrainSyphoned565d ago

Yup, looks like Nintendo "sales" pricing.

GaboonViper653d ago

I am a huge Zelda fan and love them all, but for me Ocarina Of Time is the greatest and my second all time favourite game after Final Fantasy VII.

LoveSpuds653d ago (Edited 653d ago )

You sir, have good taste in games :)

I also love all of the Zelda games but I adore Windwaker (Specifically the HD version on WiiU) most of all. It is a close run thing with Breath of the Wild though.

Special mention to Cadence of Hyrule too, what an awesome spin off title that was!

GaboonViper652d ago

Cheers Spuds, yep i love Windwaker too, beautiful artstyle, and i loved sailing and finding all the secrets out there.

blackbeld652d ago

Agreed. For me top 3 of all time is.

1. ocarina of time
2. Final fantasy Vll
3. MGS1

GaboonViper652d ago

Brilliant top 3, would love a MGS1 remake that has been rumoured.

LoveSpuds652d ago

Yup, hard to argue with that top 3 squire, some quality games right there!

-Foxtrot653d ago

Oh gee can't imagine what Number 1 is

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A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker etc is better than Breath of the Wild.

lockedongamer1653d ago

I respectfully disagree, but they're all great games.

porkChop653d ago

I think it really depends on what you're looking for. If you want a traditional Zelda game then OoT or WW would be better to you. But if you want a Zelda game that really leans into adventure and exploration, and if you want intelligent systems/logic, BotW would be the better game.

I enjoy both. I understand why some people aren't fond of it but for me it was a breath of fresh air that I really needed. I'd become so burnt out on unimaginative games and BotW sort of made me appreciate games again, as weird as that may sound.

godofboobees652d ago

Those are not traditional Zelda games

Crows90652d ago

Right...so let's pretend ocarina of time didnt have exploration, secret dungeons and other secrets. Complex boss mechanics and exploration rewards. At least a traditional Zelda has dungeons.

porkChop652d ago

What point are you attempting to make? At no point did I say that OoT didn't have any of that. However, the level of exploration and sense of adventure are vastly different between OoT and BotW.

Brazz653d ago

Breath of the Wild is overrated as shot, Wind waker is much better.

P_Bomb653d ago

I’m a Link to the Past guy.

MadLad653d ago

Majora's Mask still holds as my favorite to this day, despite being the black sheep of the series.

pietro1212653d ago

I love them all, but Wind Walker, Link to the Past and Minish Cap are my favorites

John_McClane652d ago

Link to the Past was so, so good! Those chickens though! 🤣

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