Of course,Ocarina of Timebeing inspired by previousZeldaentries doesn’t come as much as a surprise.

Moreover,Link’s Awakeningserved as a major influence onOcarina of Time’s cast of iconic characters.

It was then that I came to realize just how importantLink’s Awakening’s influence was onOcarina of Time.

Link, Gonodorf and Zelda form Ocarina Of Time

What I adore aboutLink’s Awakening’s story is the internal conflict that you’re forced to reckon with.

Ocarina of Timeremains so memorable and beloved because of the emotional connection that can be made to its story.

It’s that same emotional turmoil that makesOcarina of Time’s story so compelling.

Link from Link’s Awakening with a shocked expression on his face.

With this in mind, it becomes clearer how this bigger emphasis on narrative became a mainstay for theZeldafranchise.

Multiple entries in theZeldaseries use narrative to create a much greater sense of immersion than gameplay alone could accomplish.

Source:Nintendo

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Key art for the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. A young Link plays his ocarina while an adult Link stands behind with the Master Sword and Hylian Shield in hand. Both are surrounded by a cast of characters from the game.

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