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If you’re in a position where you’ve never actually played a Zelda game before, Nintendo’s Bill Trinen just wants to let you know Ocarina of Time is the “perfect place” to start.
Although this comment just happens to line up with the arrival of the Switch 2 remake, Nintendo’s VP of Player & Product Experience really is convinced this is the best game to begin with, as it’s a “foundational story”, where the player is taught everything they need to know about the world and characters.
Here’s what he had to say at the remake’s launch event in San Francisco this week:
Bill Trinen: “This is the perfect place for your first Zelda game, because you are gonna learn everything that there is about the world and the characters that will serve sort of as the foundation for all the others, all the games that came after.
“This game is sort of a really foundational story for the lore of the Legend of Zelda. It really tells the story of Link and his journey becoming a hero. It tells the story of Link and his connection to Zelda and their relationship with Ganondorf. And overall, it communicates kind of what is at the moral core of is all the series, which is the idea that wisdom and courage combined can overcome power.”
There will likely be more eyes than ever on the Zelda series in 2027, when the live-action film arrives in cinemas in April. So Ocarina of Time truly is a fantastic entry point into the Zelda universe if you haven’t played the games before. The remake on Switch 2 also updates the gameplay and mechanics to offer a more accessible experience.
What are your thoughts about Bill’s comments here? In terms of Ocarina’s story and universe, do you think it’s the perfect entry point into the Zelda series, or would you recommend starting with something else? Let us know in the comments.
[source ign.com, via gonintendo.com]
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Liam is a news writer and reviewer on Nintendo Life. He’s been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of many iconic video game characters.