As many of you probably saw earlier today, IGN did a brief interview with Eiji Aonuma regarding the upcoming release of Hyrule Warriors Legends. The topic of Linkle was brought up and Aonuma mentioned how there's a possibility that she'll show up in future main series Zelda games. Only time will tell, but it certainly sounds like this isn't the only time we'll be seeing Linkle.
IGN recently put up another part of the interview wherein they talk even more about the feminine Link character. Apparently, she started out as Link's sister, but this was changed when they realized that it would make her too similar to Aryll, Link's sister in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. They opted to tweak Linkle's backstory and include her in the game in order to give it a bit more diversity:
Aonuma: Koei Tecmo first proposed the Linkle character as Link's little sister for the Wii U version of Hyrule Warriors. However, we felt this conflicted with the concept of Aryll from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, the only character we had ever had appear as Link's sister, so we decided not to include that version. In Hyrule Warriors Legends, though, the proposal was to include Linkle not as Link's sister, but as a girl with heroic aspirations. This was a totally new and unique background for the franchise, and we thought she would add to the game's diversity, so we decided to include her in this game.
Next, Aonuma brought up how positive fan response to the character led to her being included in the upcoming 3DS port. Though Linkle didn't make the cut the first time around, her concept art was included in the collector's edition art booklet and response on the internet to the art was positive enough that she was added in to Hyrule Warriors Legends.
Aonuma: We had a great response from fans, especially outside of Japan, who saw Linkle in the Hyrule Warriors premium-box booklet and wanted her to be included in the game. Seeing that reaction, Hayashi-san and I talked it over and decided that we would definitely like to include her in the next title. I'm really glad we got the chance to do that with Hyrule Warriors Legends.
What do you think? Are you glad that Linkle made the final cut? Do you think she would've better served as Link's sister? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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I think she would be cool as Links sister. Like kick butt siblings saving the world! Maybe you could pick between her or Link in an upcoming title, and which ever one you don't pick as your player character could show up as a support character?
I think I would find it impossible to sit down with Eiji Aonuma and talk about a Hyrule Warriors port when Zelda U was supposed to be releasing in 2015 but it doesn't even have a name yet. Forget her name, how about THAT name?
I found some pretty spicy things between Link and Linkle. :]
HOOOY!
I wouldn't mind having her as an option in a console game where local co-op is done. They've already done multiplayer zelda on handhelds so how about a console whether its the wii u or nx.
I'm torn on this Linkle idea, but if there are people who are excited about her, then I'm happy for them. I agree that being Link's sister would've been confusing, especially with the addition of Wind Waker scenarios in this game, but in future games, as another Link becomes the hero in a separate timeline branch, he could very easily have a sister (maybe a twin) named Linkle that he saves, fights with, or even gets his swordplay training from. She could be brainwashed by Ganon and fight Link. Lots of possibilities that would be pretty cool.
Very glad they decided to not make her Link's sister. I never liked that idea. Her being Link's number 1 fan is a much more interesting concept.
Maybe her real name isn't even Linkle, its just what she wants to be called. Very cool.
So... Would Linkle's Lorule counterpart have a stupid name, too? Like Ravioli?
Would the title have to change to Legend of Linkle? Adventures of Linkle?
A Link fangirl who dresses up and acts like him? She really IS a female Tingle, then! I'll bet she's 40-something and balding under that hood and vestcloak, too!
Would have been badass if she was Link's sister could been a younger sister plus think of 2 player co-op in future Zelda games.
I appreciate that they have a strong care for all their characters, Aryill included, but given that each Link is unique it's not crazy to have different heroes of Hyrule having different sisters.
Wonder if they'll dare to pull the fangirl thing as others are mentioning in the comments, I mean... the whole story of Hyrule Warriors spin around Cia and Lana being huge fangirls of Link, another one and they can rename the game Hyrule Fangirls XD
Considering Link is reborn into different families in different eras whenever there's a need for a hero, there's no reason why she couldn't be the hero herself, without the need to make her a sister or a fangirl.
I'm not seeing anything in what Aonuma say about Linkle being a fangirl. Instead, he says that Linkle has heroic aspirations. This is a much better choice than just being a fangirl.
Maybe they still can, or create a Zelda game with her as the main character. With twisted dimensions, time distortion. magic, etc, anything can happen, including Ghiraham somehow being Navi or Vaati somehow transforming into a human that is probably Ghiraham's brother. There's no way to know anymore.
I don't want Linkle to end on Captain Rainbow's island, if you catch my drift. I hope we'll see more of her soon.
Reading comments on IGN about the name, what's wrong with people? What's wrong with the name? I don't get it.
I really think Linkle could be in Zelda Wii U. My theory is she is from the same village as Link where all the warriors dress in the green garb like the hero of legend. Just a theory but it would be a nice fit and I reckon they are putting linkle in Hyrule warriors first to test her popularity.
I guess in the world of video games having more than one of a certain type of family member is redundant.
She`s very hot !
They should have named her something else. Linkle isn't very original. Even a name like Linkella seems better, IMO.
What is this "Collector's Edition Art Booklet" thing? A legendary item or something? Sucks to be NOA.
The name is the only part I don't care for but we'll see. She might grow on me.
With the way things work behind the scenes I would not be surprised if Nintendo wanted to test the idea of Linkle via the art, see how it does in the new Hyrule Warriors and incorporating her is tied to the Zelda U delay.
I can see her being a decent character in a couple of fashions. A more proactive sibling than Aryll, an enthusiastic fan inspired by Link, an odd coincidence in the vein of Tingle... all sound like they have potential.
@rjejr They delayed zelda wii u into 2016......
@Kimyonaakuma But lots of games are coming out in 2016 that HAVE NAMES. And Zelda U was said to be coming out in 2015 at both E3 2014 and in December 2014 during the Game Awards. So yes, it was delayed back in March, but it coudl still have an actual name, not just Zelda U. Starfox Zero got delayed form Nov 20th to March 2016 and that still has a name.
I'd just feel better about the game, like it was making real progress, if they would name it. Without a name I feel like it isn't far enough along to have a name. It should have a name by now.
Now they need to get her into the Wii U version, too.
Why didn't they just name her Aryll? She could be Link's sister, but grown up.
Linkle looks like too much of a bimbo.
@allav866 Ravle
They should make a direct sequel to Windwaker featuring Adult Link and teen Twinkle. I would have Twinkle as a playable character at least part of the game.
Let us pick between Link or Linkle at the start of Zelda in the same manner that Pokémon asked if you are a boy or girl.
Totally fine with the character. But man, I really don't like her name.
@rjejr Yes but they seem to be focusing on making this game less linear, hence the open world. It probably takes longer to develop that kind of game. They'll want to save it for 2016 because a lot of people are like "I won't buy anything until Zelda", because a lot of people without a wii u won't really have an idea of what's being released. Zelda U is nintendo's trump card and they're unlikely to reveal it easily. Besides they won't want to detract from Twilight Princess HD as it could sell really well (possibly), revealing the new game would draw away from TPHD.
@Kimyonaakuma If they are hiding Zelda U to promote TP HD they are doing it wrong. Backwards even. Uncharted 3 was supposed to come out in 2015 but it got delayed until 2016. The Uncharted Trilogy comes out, Sony markets it non-stop, even bundles it, but they are still showing U4 all the time. That's how marketing should work. Show TP HD, show Zelda U, get people excited about buying both games and buying a Wii U to play them. Hiding Zelda U is only making people buy an Xbox One or PS4 instead of a Wii U. It is not making more people buy a Wii U for TP HD.
I don't care how long Zelda U takes, it needs a name and it needs to be marketed. FF XV has already had a demo and it still doesn't have a date yet, but Squenix shows i toff all the time. And they are showing FFVII Remake as well. And FFVII PC version new to PS4. Market them all together, get people excited, don't hide things that people want, the people will just go elsewhere.
I really like Linkle. I think she's a good idea and cool addition to the canon.
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