How do you choose between something utterly fantastic and something breathtakingly wonderful? Well, we've no idea, but that's the challenge at hand here.
Nintendo wants to know whether you're a bigger fan of Zelda games which are 2D (like Link's Awakening and The Minish Cap) or 3D (like Breath of the Wild and The Wind Waker), putting the question to fans on Twitter as a poll. The results will be discussed on the next episode of the Nintendo Power podcast, and you can your votes below.
Naturally, the whole thing's probably just a bit of fun, but who knows... Perhaps a mass vote like this could impact Nintendo's ideas for future games? Either way, it doesn't hurt to have your say.
More questions have also been posted if you're interested. Check them out:
- Read more: Feature: Best Zelda Games Of All Time
We're curious to hear your thoughts on this one too, so feel free to have your say on the matter in the comments.
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3D. Never really enjoyed Link to the Past or Link Between Worlds and the 3D games are just brilliant for the most part.
Love both equally. It would be like picking a favorite child 😉
I slightly lean towards the 2D games because Minish Cap is arguably my favorite Zelda. It's a tough call though in general.
Even though l have played a lot of 2d zelda games, l still like the 3D ones much more like Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword.
I think while the 3D ones are more ambitious, I like how focused and varied the 2D entries are, especially the more visually experimental ones like A Link Between Worlds and The Minish Cap
You don’t get a horse in 2d, with that sense of freedom and adventure x x x
I grew up on 2D but both are equally good for different reasons. I couldn’t pick a fav...
I started with 2D and grew to like the 3D games just as equally as the 2D ones now.
3D is just 2D where it's easier to get lost.
2D zelda = no sale for me.
Unanswerable question. 2D Zeldas are awesome just like Zeldas in 3D.
Tough choice!
I have no problem with 2D Zelda. I have had some of the greatest and most satisfying gaming experiences in my life with them. However, I DO prefer 3D Zelda games now.
2D, but real 2D with sprites. ALttP, The Minish Cap still look great today.
Both? but i liked Zelda 2 so what do i know.
great music, fun story, fun bosses and gameplay wrapped in that odd overworld.
While I love A Link to the Past and A Link Between Worlds, 3D Zelda includes Breath of the Wild and my favorite Zelda game of all: Twilight Princess. So 3D for me.
I find the 2d Zelda games much harder
This should be up to the buyers not people talking about it. Some like 2D and some like 3D. But until the game comes out will you really know what they want. I would say it's 50/50 split. And alot depends on how well developed the game is. So this kind of questions is more about splitting hairs then really asking what games Gamers like to play more often.
BOTH. styles of games
Link to the Past is the only one in the series that I would go as far as to call it a masterpiece.
But I'm not sure if that makes 2D strictly better, I think I do prefer the faster paced action of the 2D games more, the 3D games tend to be more focused on the puzzles and there's a lot more empty space to them I feel.
I think that every 3D Zelda game is easily better than every 2D Zelda game. I have some nostalgia first game as it was one of my first ever video games but aside from that I've never really gotten attached to any of the 2D games. They're fun for a bit but I usually get bored after about an hour or so.
My favorite part about Zelda is the combat and in my opinion, BOTW has the best combat so 3D.
Zelda: LTTP is my favorite Zelda game, but I'm actually not a fan of the ones that came later like the Minish Cap or Link's Awakening. I suppose I'd have to say 3D since Zelda seems to fit the open world model better, and numerically speaking, I enjoyed more 3D Zeldas than 2D ones. Breath of the Wild was amazing and just needed more true dungeons to be perfect.
I prefer 3d but you can't go wrong with the 2d
Ugh, I hate having to choose 2D vs 3D. Link Between Worlds and Breath of the Wild were both eye opening and so much fun...
2D by a mile: 3D Zelda games are just less charming. Now let me get back to shouting at clouds.
Link to the the past, minish cap, spirit tracks and link between worlds mean its 2D for me!!
Love 3D as well but 2D edges it for me
3D FOR SURE . Thought the recent remake of Link to the past looked nice. Is that 2D or more 2.5D. Not actually being a Switch owner i was not quite sure. Yes i still game on my WiiU and my 2DS for my Nintendo fix.
Both for me. I like Nintendo’s style of alternating between the two. Still want my LttP remake.
I like both. Not the best answer.
2D is good, but I actually finish the 3D games, so 3D.
I just want them to continue making both.
Both are great but I think if I had to choose I would go with 3D if only because they keep you playing longer because of the larger scale. I'll happily get a new Zelda game regardless of 2D or 3D though.
...now let's see Nintendo completely ditch the other style that doesn't win similar to how they stopped paying proper attention to the story in Paper Mario after Club Nintendo survey answers said that gameplay is more important and that somehow told Nintendo that story and character design doesn't matter.
Really want them to give us 4D with some smell-o-vision and wind-Integration with some fans so we can feel the wind hitting our faces while riding Epona across Hyrule field.
Really like the 2D Zelda games and 3D. After beating Links Awakening, I'm itching for more 2D. Hope they remake the Minish Cap or give it a sequel
The old 3D ones, not the open world 3D one.
Which style do you prefer in Legend of Zelda games?
Both!! Damn it, I love both styles equally xD.
BotW, ALttP, WW, LA, OoT... All of them are just brilliant games!
Nintendo should let Grezzo make a Zelda game on their own. A new one, not a remake, with the style of Link's Awakening. We all would be so happy, they the first ones.
Same as Mercury Steam with Metroid 2D.
I’m slightly leaning more towards 3D but I love them both and hope Nintendo won’t leave any one behind. I do prefer the more traditional dungeon zeldas tho.
Both styles are great and part of what makes it a special series.
@NintendoByNature exactly. And same answer for Mario and Metroid.
I like both, why should i choose one direction
Guys, we’ll always get 3D Zeldas. If you want to see more 2D Zeldas made, it might be a good idea to go vote for them in an official poll like this, and show Nintendo that there’s still interest!
Porque no los dos?
Zelda works great in both formats but I get more excited for a new 2D Zelda just because nothing has topped Ocarina for me. Okami has come close though
Again, like asking to pick a favorite child.
I will say that, like Metroid, 3D not only helps combat flow better but also allows for more immersion. Having said that, 3D Zelda games have by and large felt "empty" compared to ALttP and ALBW. BotW finally managed that, though, and the 3D formula is much better for it.
Until I get a 3d version of a Four Sword game, I’m going with 2d.
2D, but only because I get motion sick from 3D if the camera turns too quickly or I have to move around in first-person.
The only acceptable answer is both
If we are judging 2D and 3D Zelda purely by game quality on the Switch then its an overwhelming victory for 2D Zelda. However if we are talking Skyward Sword and earlier for 3D Zelda then its an overwhelming victory for 3D Zelda. If we are maintaining the style of Breath of the Wild for all future 3D Zelda games then this series is in really going downhill fast. To finally answer the question, pre 2017 3D is best, but 2017 and beyond 2D is strongest.
That's a silly question.
Both have their own audiences. Some like the top-down Zelda games, some like the 3D ones. I really enjoyed the more simplistic, arcadey Link's Awakening just as I have enjoyed Breath of the Wild. Of course, Link's Awakening lacks the element of exploration that made Breath of the Wild so absorbing (as well as being considerably shorter, more linear, and with little replay value) but nevertheless, it has its place, and I'm glad to see that Nintendo haven't completely abandoned handheld-style experiences with their major IP. Not every game needs to be a 100+ hour blockbuster. There are only so many hours to spare on hobbies, and it's often nice to be able to play a game that'll be over in about 5-10 hours.
I never made much progress with the Oracles games back in the day, but I would love to see a Link's Awakening style remake of those as well (though what I would REALLY love is a beautiful hand-drawn art style to really do the games justice).
Some like both and some like neither. Whatever.
Likewise with the Pokémon games. There are many fans who are completely indifferent to the main series games, but love the Mystery Dungeon, PokéPark, and other spin-off games. As much as I love Pokémon, I have been mostly indifferent to the spin-offs, but generally love the main series games (though Game Freak have been treading on very thin ice this generation).
3D games just have more going for them. More to offer, but also more to get wrong.
I'm glad there's both, though. Like, sure, I like hotdogs more than hamburgers, but that doesn't mean I want to give up hamburgers.
I think 3d is best with Zelda
It's just so much more to see and do
And a lot easier to get drawn in to the world
And the combat seem to fits better in a 3d environment.
3D bc the first legend of zelda game was orcorana of time.
If this is on what the next Zelda game will be, then 2D. Wasn´t the last NEW 2D game like over 10 years old?
2D because they age much better
2D. LTTP and LBW are my two favorite games in the franchise, and I don't particularly like OOT or Wind Waker (the only 2 3D Zeldas I've played).
People are going to vote 2D Zelda into oblivion with these results. No more Link to the Past, Link Between Worlds, Minish Cap... Just ports, if we’re lucky. Hope everyone loves their 3D Zelda, because that’s all we stand to get in the future with results this lopsided when NoJ sees this lack of interest in 2D.
Both are good, but keep 3D Zelda games coming.
Both. They both have their appeal and audience. I hate for them to pigeon-hole Zelda into one or the other. Better they keep switching it up.
3D all the way. Nothing else for me.
It's impossible for me to choose. They both bring different types of charm and quality, and I love them both equally. As for the other questions, however, definitely Song of Time and a bow
so Nintendo you have your answer. just keep doing what you've been doing and you'll have us playing Zelda whether it's 2d or 3d(as long as they're good games).
I don't really have a preference either way. 3D or 2D isn't what makes or breaks a game for me.
I love 2D Zelda more often than not. However, I do still prefer 3D Zelda. Both because I just find it more entertaining personally(on average anyway, I definitely like my favorite 2D Zelda more than my least favorite 3D Zelda), but also 3D Zelda is where all the boldest, newest, and most compelling ideas often come from. The only 2D Zeldas to feel THAT different are the DS and multiplayer ones, which aren't as good as LA/Oracle games/Minish Cap/ALBW.
Oh and also, 2D has largely been handheld since OOT, and I prefer console gaming.
THIS COULD BE FOR BREATH OF THE WILD 2!
2D games can be just as good as 3D ones.
It's just of the quality of them (and of course personal taste and preferences) that really decides.
I still like a good few arcade games from the late 70's until the mid 80's. And then I really like quite a lot of ZX Spectrum arcade type games from the 80's, because they play so good (and look good too - but that's really a matter of person taste).
Both, a 3D new game and a 2D remake (like LA). But I prefer a more traditional game them a BotW no dungeons style
Both. I'd give the edge to 3D, but 2D is still great. Links Awakening remake was still a blast even after the massive BotW.
3D all the way
I dont know what to choose! BOTW is like a hybrid between the two, while LTTP and MM/WW are fantastic examples of how to perfect their respective genres.
I'd probably choose 3d if I HAD to choose one, but it's close
3d for me, thought i enjoyed triforce heroes, include it with nso nintendo!
Link to the Past is my favorite game ever, but ever since Ocarina of Time, 3D Zelda games have become the new core entries with a ton of development ambition and massive scale, while the 2D Zelda games have been relegated to handheld spin-off/remake territory.
So the 3D Zelda games are better.
BOTH! For a myriad of different reasons.
Definitely both. They are just too good.
The answer is yes, I do prefer 2D or 3D Zelda games
Don't make me choose!!!
I like both equally. And I don't think we should be choosing or else they might just use this as a reason to start focusing on one over the other.
This is the first Nintendo poll I've ever done where I legitimately could not decide.
I prefer both
Why not both?😁 They could do more time travel like ocarina of time but similar to evoland. In the past you play in 2D and in the future it's 3D. One can dream.
I like them both, but if I felt Nintendo were going to make more 2D at the cost of 3D for cost-cutting reasons I'd be gutted (like with the 7 year wait for a full-fat 3D Mario between Galaxy 2 and Odyssey). Link to the Past, Link Between Worlds and Link's Awakening were all great games, but Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask and Breath of the Wild blew me away like few other games.
This is hard because I wanna say 3D but also don’t want another skyward sword
Generally I prefer 3D Zelda games but can't forget the 2D ones either as they're awesome too. They used to make 2D games for handhelds and 3D games for consoles why can't they just keep doing both for Switch?
Really tough decision, it's like saying; do you prefer pasta or pizza?
Loved Zelda II, and grew up with the GB/GBC games that I still play today. But seeing how much of a disappointment the Link's Awakening remake was for me I think it's best for Nintendo to stick with 3D...
I respect the people who like them, but to me the 2D games after Link to the Past don't even count.
3D. The 2D games are fun and all, but I do enjoy the 3D ones much more.
They should ask the real question: more BOTW or a more classic Zelda.
But even that would be hard to answer for me.
3D for sure but kind of both as well. I love a link to the past, link between worlds and minish cap but i really really love ocarina of time, wind waker, twilight princess, skyward sword and breath of the wild more.
As for sword or bow, I picked sword even though I'd prefer both.
I love both. They are two different type of games and both types are great.
3D. 2D is old fashioned.
3D definitely...probably because Ocarina of Time was my first Zelda.
@NintendoByNature .... Wait... Then it's a bad thing I may have already picked a favorite??
I enjoy both the 2D and 3D entries to the series but would say I lean more towards the 2D ones.
I disliked botW as it lacked the traditional Zelda formula and I'm gutted it sold so well. that's the way the series will go now and we will lose what made the series so good on the first place.
At least Sony gave us an amazing Zelda style title this generation in God of War.
I'll vote 2D IF they actually make good 2D games that aren't spin-offs (the awful Triforce heroes), pseudo-remakes (Link between worlds), or lazy remakes (Link's awakening).
I enjoy both - they just need to keep rotating them.
Im picking 2D because maybe this would mean we could still have classic style zelda games because ALBW and Links Awakening were amazing. Also I think 2d zelda games have better challenges than majority of the ones since its less homed in for a lack of a better word (L-targeting). Botw and Skward fixes that but then for botw its shares a problem with 2d where its just wacking with minimal dodging and mimimal thought (well for me thats the case). For skyward, combat is a puzzle you have to redo constantly after doing it already.
I've always preferred the 2D Zelda to be honest, but 3D ones like The Wind Waker are fantastic IMO, but they are far more hit and miss for me. I never cared for Majoras Mask or Twilight Princess for example.
Where's the poll that lets me vote for Zelda games with dungeons?
I like both equally. Why no option for that?
I would like if we kept both even if I prefer the 3D ones.
Also would have voted but that would recquire me making a twitter account. No thanks.
I don't like either!
BOTW was significantly better, more premium, an experience than Links Awakening. Links Awakening did not seem worth the same money as BOTW. Links Awakening is a great game but should be 30 dollars max.
It's kind of a hard question. Majora's Mask is probably my favorite Zelda, but I think I overall like the 2D style better. 2D Zeldas are usually more tightly designed, more action-packed, and it's much harder to get lost in them. 3D Zeldas usually have a stronger atmosphere and make a stronger impression, however.
I still think the 2D style is a bit better, but I honestly love both so much.
I feel like they are different games entirely. That said, if I was expecting a 3d Zelda and got a top down one, I would be disappointed.
@HobbitGamer yes you are no longer man of pickings..you will be Everly judged of weakling choices and rupee stealings
The 2D games have always had more charm and personality. The 3D games are always the ones filled with empty, aimless worlds with pockets of things to do and tons of open space. Say no to walking simulators. I love the more focused, 2D oriented games.
@Snatcher sayyyy what?!?!?!
I remember looking at the booklet that came with the original LOZ and they had these cool drawings of Link in the dungeons and fighting the enemies. I always thought, wouldn’t it be amazing if some day the game looked like that artwork, and now they do. When playing 2D I had to imagine it, but with 3D it’s a reality. The 2D games are amazing, but for me 3D is the Zelda experience I’ve always wanted.
Is it too much to say both?
@NintendoByNature yep on the 3ds not 64.
Before full production of Breath of the Wild began, Nintendo developed an 8-bit 2D Zelda prototype with the various systemic gameplay elements that would eventually make its way into Breath of the Wild (cutting down trees, riding tree trunks in a river, setting bushes on fire, using wind to spread the fire, shooting arrows through the fire to create a fire arrow, etc).
Nintendo should really, really consider turning that prototype into an actual new 2D Zelda game (with modern graphics like those seen in the Link's Awakening remake). I think such a game would be less costly to develop than a 3D Zelda game, review incredibly well, and become the best-selling 2D Zelda game.
3d, 2d is fun but I have been really wanting more 3d games lately also I know you don't care but I would like more romance in zelda even if it's just a little
Serious question what was the last actual 2D Zelda?
@Snatcher commodorian sixtyforian?
actually i like both styles of Legend of Zelda games, with a huge preference toward 3D Legend of Zelda games, i fell that 3D Legend of Zelda games are more ambitous in term of gameplay and story(just like 3D Mario game is usually more ambitous then 2D Mario games), i have a foundness for 2D games, but my heart is filled more with glee, when i play 3D games of any franchise i love(Mario, Legend of Zelda e Metroid).
Have to go with 3D. I loved the 2d games back in the day and I enjoyed the Link's Awakening remake. But whenever a brand new 3D Zelda comes out I just lose my mind with hype.
@aronatvw Legend of Zelda a Link to the Past perhaps?(many people felt the Legend of Zelda a Link Between Worlds is a half remake/sequel to a Link to the Past, and Triforce Heroes is very dissapoiting.)
@w00dm4n where’s the love for sidescroller Zeldas? Wand of Gamelon is the pinnacle of gaming.
Actually I liked Zelda 2 as well
@westman98 That could be really cool. Might be interesting if they made it a BOTW gaiden or something.
I love both but lean a little more towards 3d just because they actually try more in telling an engaging story to go along with the fun puzzle solving in intricate dungeons and exploring the overworld
Too bad BotW barely has any semblance of what made those 3d games fun so I've been dying to play another good 3d zelda since TP , but I hope 2 makes up for it. Ganon in the trailer lit a small fire of hope in me
Very much both. I love that the series has two separate classic lines. I love the freedom of 3D Zelda and I love the elegance of the 2D. I'd still enjoy it if it was one or the other, but I'm glad Nintendo have continued to produce both.
Disgusting troll question. I hope Nintendo of America apologizes.
3D Legend of Zelda, or course.
I thought this was a dumb question. And votes look like 80% like 3D. I’m surprised that it wasn’t higher than that, so maybe not as dumb a question as I thought.
both. both are good ^^
@NintendoByNature I'm a zoomer so.
@roboshort
FYI Nintendo showed off that 2D Zelda prototype at their GDC 2017 Breath of the Wild showcase. You can look it up on YouTube.
"Wants to know if you prefer 2D or 3D Zelda games"
Why not both?
@Snatcher is up for to debate dis yes
Before BotW existed, I would have clearly said 3D. But since I didn't like BotW at all, and future 3D Zelda games will probably only build on it instead of the older 3D titles, my answer is clearly 2D. I can't imagine playing a new 3D Zelda ever again. I hate open world games, especially when there is so much to do and explore on the side. The older 3D Zeldas were still very structured and with relatively fixed paths. I just prefer to play with a clear path and a straight path. No world simulations with game elements.
Ehhh uuhhhh ummm. I was born in 1991 and grew up on both in synchrony. I love both but I'd say I lean 2D. I just love those portable adventures. I think it'd be sweet to have a huge expansive 2D Zelda. Everything has been remakes basically since Minish Cap.
I prefer the 2D ones.
OOT is my favourite game in the series, but I think the 2D games have a better track record with Zelda 2 being the only relatively bad one. MM and WW were too short for me, TP was okay but had its flaws, SS was also okay but had serious pacing issues, and BOTW while good was missing too much of what I like in Zelda(mainly traditional dungeons).
With the 2D games there is Zelda 1, ALTTP, Link's Awakening, the Oracle games, Minish Cap, and A Link Between Worlds. These are some of the best games in the series.
Ideally though I hope they continue both styles of games just like they do with NSMB and the 3D Marios.
@NintendoByNature ????dabate?????? but how???
@roboshort I love Zelda 2, it's my favorite Zelda, in fact. lol Wand of Gamelon
@JDubElijah hahaha nice and possibly true lol
The 2D games are absolutely amazing, no doubt about it. Though personally I enjoy the 3D games way better. The 3D games are so interactive and adventurous. I feel like I'm really there with Link and that feeling can't be taken away. Link to the Past, Minish Cap, Link's Awakening, Four Swords, those are all amazing 2D Zelda games, but they just cannot beat Wind Waker, Breath of the Wild, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask or especially Twilight Princess for me.
I'd generally say the 3D ones, but A Link Between Worlds really opened my eyes to the potential the 2D games still have. I'm kinda hoping the team that did Link's Awakening HD is either working on an Oracle Duo update or, better yet, a brand new 2D release.
In a way Zelda 2 is really high on my list because it has the feeling of a massive overworld from the top down approach, but also a depth of combat through the side scrolling sections where you have to juggle a solid defensive game with a high, low, up stab, down stab approach. This added to the 2D format where combat was more limited.
Someone earlier said this, and it resonated with me, that they preferred the 3D games for the depth of combat mechanics. And I have to agree 100%. This is exactly why I love the 3D games more.
Everyone: They're both great!
Me: After waiting so long, Nintendo has finally brought us official terminology for Zelda gameplay styles. 2D (top-down) and 3D. I can finally shut up about what format to use.
I honestly would hate to have to choose if it resulted in Nintendo only focusing on one type of Zelda or the other going forward; both 2D and 3D offer tons of amazing gameplay and puzzles, as well as their own iconic aesthetics and music. BotW is an all-time classic in terms of sheer size and scope (although the comparative lack of enemy variety next to its predecessors is a weak spot for me personally, as is its lack of full-scale dungeons). And the Link's Awakening remake demonstrated just what is possible with a 2D engine on modern consoles. While I definitely see Nintendo going more with 3D in the future, I really hope that they won't completely abandon 2D.
Gotta have both!
Too bad the pole is limited to 'Twitt'er uses.
@NintendoByNature I like how you said it that way! Shows that you love children.👍
I just hope the overwhelming majority that selected 3D doesn't mean they just won't even bother with 2D. I hope they see that 19% who actually PREFER 2D is sizeable enough to warrant some entries. Also, considering that preferring 3D doesn't mean that those players don't also enjoy/love 2D. Much like Mario, there's room for both.
What made Zelda, and Nintendo, great was dealing with the limitations of hardware.
The 2d and even early 3d games are great examples of innovation in the face of limited capability.
Any expensive brick of dollars console can polish a turd until it looks like a AAA title but graphics and edgy shock content are no replacement for original gameplay and novel approaches of how to make the format seem more than it is while working with less.
3d unless this is the 90s
My first Zelda was Skyward Sword on Wii, followed by Windwaker HD and Twilight Princess HD on Wii U and Breath of the Wild on Switch. I haven't played many of the 2D games, but I did enjoy the Switch release of Link's Awakening. I'd like to see more 2D AND 3D Zelda games.
@NintendoByNature indeed "I have one but I could never say it out loud"
I definitely favour 3D over 2D for Zelda but the opposite for Metroid. I think my favourite top down Zelda is probably Phantom Hourglass (which sits somewhat far down the accepted list of greatest non-home-console Zeldas) and my favourite 3D Metroid game is probably Prime Hunters. My tastes in the other categories seem to resemble popular opinion a lot more though.
I prefer 3D games
3D Zeldas are so far ahead of 2D Zeldas it's not even funny.
Tried playing Link to the Past and a Link Between Worlds, but they don't even compare to 3D games like Wind Waker, Ocarina and Breath of the Wild.
Nintendo when you refer to 3D Legend of Zelda games, is the OOT formula, BOTW formula or both?i like both styles of 3D Legend of Zelda games, and i hope and expect Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild 2 include some elements of the OOT formula(like actuall Dungeons, but with the multi-way to complete it of BOTW).
I like both but we're already getting a new 3D Zelda so I voted for 2D as I don't want them to disappear.
Gotta love them both, but find that I lean towards the
traditional format which still exists in 2D games.
3D for sure! I never really liked the 2D Zeldas. In fact, the only Zelda game I have liked is Breath of the Wild.
3D but both really. Zelda games are just great. I just really love Ocarina, Majora's, Twilight, and BotW a lot.
I love both, it's just been a really long time since the last true new and completely original 2D Zelda game. (Spirit Tracks)
I prefer the top down isometric zelda games. The new links awakening was amazing.
@HydroTendonMan exactly 🤣
@Mr_Persona my children and my zelda games are everything lol
Dangerous question. Reading the opinions, most people seem to be like me.
We like both a lot, but if we have to choose we have to take 3D.
But looking at the result, one would think that people vastly prefere 3D and only few care about 2D. I don't think that is actually true.
I literally voted opposite to every popular choice. Dang. I'm such an non-conformist, without even trying!
@Kirgo I enjoy both, I even think they can hardly be compared. I know people might crucify me, but as AWESOME as BOTW is, and I like it a lot, Link's Awakening was just something... else. Maybe it's my personal preference of smaller, bite-sized, pickup-and-play adventures compared to EPIC endeavors I have a hard time staying engaged with. Just like with the Elderscrollls games.
@Scollurio dang i knda dont care
@Scollurio
That is what I mean, many fans think like you do, yet the poll result would never reflect that.
Both are great in their own way. Most people just happen to like 3D a bit more, which isn't simply a decision against 2D.
I don't have Twitter, so I rather said it here. I prefer 3D Zeldas, with A Link Between Worlds being the only one I got fond of more than the rest of of the 2D Zeldas. Phantom Hourglass being the second one I'm fond of. The story is one of the best in 2D Zeldas imo.
My Ocarina tune I'd rather relax to would be Song of Time. Defeating enemies with the sword is more satisfying for me.
I don't think they should stop making 2D Zeldas but if they want to continue making them, they should include Link's ALBW free movement and The Minish Cap features (I haven't played it, so I don't know everything) if they want to continue making 2D Zeldas. Also improve on what these two games have made, like having more sword techniques and more evade actions.
@Kirgo True truths are true.
3D, easily. An old timer like me finds it difficult to use his imagination, so an extra dimension to help me out is most welcome. Plus I think it allows for more complicated puzzles.
Both, but...
There are more 2D games than there are 3D games, so Nintendo should focus more on 3D Zelda games in the next few years.
The question may be related to a possible Zelda compilation coming out next year for the 35th anniversary. I hope they release Wind Waker, Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword for the Switch. All the other games are already playable on the 3DS.
I like both.
3D for sure. And the other options would go Zelda's Lullaby, and sword.
Mikel just released Zelda and Chill 2 with a nice cover of Zelda's Lullaby, plus some other great tunes
Honestly if it was a game like ocarina of time, I’m not sure I would like it that much. I got stressed out playing both majora’s mask and ocarina of time and I never really finished wind waker (never could get past the ghost ship, or rather even get on it). But if it’s a game like BOTW (looking forward to the sequel too)or skyward sword, big yes. But the only 2d games I’ve loved in the Zelda series were link to the past, link between worlds (are those two that much different though?) and links awakening. I liked between worlds because of its gameplay, link to the past wasn’t much different, and link’s awakening’s toy like graphics (again, the switch version, not the old one) was amazing. So it really depends on what they will do.
I know Nintendo won't abandon 3D Zeldas, so I would vote for 2D Zeldas because that is where it began and they get rarer all the time. Those still have a special place for me, so I hope they never end. Remakes are ok (Link's Awakening), but an all new 2D Zelda (not including ALBW which was a sequel to LttP) is the next thing I'm looking for. I can hope.
@Dragonslacker1 makes a good point on no horses in 2-D. With that I am probably leaning more on 3-D. me being a major guardian slayer in botw, They for some reason tend to kill the horses I’ve gotten attached, too. Thank goodness for the horse god! (But I keep running out of carrots)
But yes @MeloMan, I agree with that. Although I may want more 3-D that doesn’t mean I don’t want 2 D to stop, even in the form of remakes.
If within 50 years of making only 2-D remakes and new 3-D though, people won’t enjoy the 2-D because they’re everywhere. So if Nintendo still wants to make 2-D games but just in the form of remakes, they will eventually lose money from making useless copy’s that nobody will want. If they are going to continue with 2-D games (they probably will), if I was Nintendo I would make another remake, make another 2-D game, make a sequel, make 2 more 2-D games and repeat; but they will probably morph out of it eventually
So if they are going to continue any 2-D game, they are going to have to make some new ones, too.
please read this
So I read like an 8th of the comments and I’m noticing 3-D more often at the top. It might get better going lower but one comment I realized was true. @TheWingedAvenger said: “ There are more 2D games than there are 3D games, so Nintendo should focus more on 3D Zelda games in the next few years.”. Well if Nintendo is going to focus on this through the polls, then we may not have more 2-D, Because since there are more 2-D games then 3-D, that means it like the electoral college in a presidential vote but there instead of 50 states there’s 2, and 3-D has a small population, so they got better points. It’s like they are setting up 2-D to fail
Now I feel like the YouTubers that make dark theories from Nintendo’s games
3D is better, but 2D is also pretty nice
@BenAV I prefer the bow.
I like to snipe.
@The_HAB
2D Zelda will never "fail", as you fear, because there are people besides Nintendo who make 2D Zelda games for the NES, SNES, and even the PS1. Here are the games I'm aware of:
NES:
Zelda Outlands
Zelda: The Legend of Link
Zelda: The Awakening of Onox
SNES:
Zelda: Parallel Worlds
PS1:
Zelda: Return of the Hylian
Zelda: Oni Link Begins
Zelda: Time To Triumph
Of course, 3D Zelda is something that only Nintendo can do, so that's one reason I hope they will focus on that.
@The_HAB Good, you should feel like that. Making more 2D games people will buy will not effect the interest in 2D games at all. I don't know where you got this from. I think it's just a poll to get people thinking about Zelda.
Alternative between 2D/3D. 3D Zelda in the fashion of BOTW of course. And since these are always major entries in the series and usually take a pretty long time to do, drop a 2D Zelda in between to supplement the bigger Zelda games just like when we had 2D Zelda on Gameboys. Should be no different here. 2D Zeldas don't have to be as elaborate and spec busting as a 3D Zelda so it won't take nearly as much time and effort to do a 2D one. Alternatively, for years we have had some sort of Zelda spinoff or side story in between i.e. Warriors, Cadence, Crossbow, Tingle's games etc so dropping a 2D spinoff of some sort still fills in gaps between major drops.
I hope they keep both, but i probably wouldn't miss the 2d games if they stopped making them, personally.
Zelda anthology with loz, lol, oot, mm, ages an seasons, tp, ww, and the rest a dlc
Honestly, the 2D and 3D games feel so different, it's hard to pick. It's also further complicated by the fact that the most recent 2D was a remake of a game from 1993. A 2D Zelda game with the ingenuity, budget, and system power that Breath of the Wild had could be incredible.
@TheFrenchiestFry Yes! minish cap my favourite zelda
Shocked and a little saddened at the lack of 2D love. I've never come close to finishing a 3D Zelda (unless you count Link's Awakening on Switch) but I've finished every single 2D offering; some multiple times.
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