For 40 years, The Legend of Zelda has proven its ability to change and reinvent itself. Link can be a silly little cartoon character that hangs out with pirates, or he can be a sullen hero in a dark fantasy world. He can be a kid, or an adult, or ride a motorcycle, or conduct a train.
As you're probably aware, the series is embracing a more realistic style going forward, thanks to The Legend of Zelda movie and the upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. While some fans are ready for this change, it's worth noting that the last ten years of Zelda have defined by the "Wilds era". Starting with 2017's Breath of the Wild, this specific design of Link has carried over into the Smash Bros. games and his appearance in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and this era in Hyrule's history has been explored in two spinoff games and a full sequel. While gamers as a majority are ready to leave behind this version of the series, there's one last release that will pay tribute to the last decade of Zelda.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom—Secrets of the Zonai...
