He was a ruffian from the wrong side of the tracks: she was a Princess who longed to explore the world. Their romance flourished, with the help of a talkative genie and a magic carpet. Hold on... we've got something mixed up along the way.
The latest trailer for Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword plays up the romance between Link and Zelda — not quite a Princess yet, remember — in their world of Skyloft. There's no mushy kissing or anything, but it's interesting to see the genesis of the relationship that's driven the series over the past 25 years.
We'll have another Skyward Sword trailer for you tomorrow.
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Ooh lala.
The lack of any kind of sound besides the music was kind of awkward, but oh well. Very pretty game.
link is good with the girls
this makes the game even better. instead of going through the motions and not really caring what happens in the story, now with the relationship between link and zelda, this will make me become attached and make even more angry at the bad guy
Why would you bring a harp to go riding on a giant bird?
Looks great, though!
Oh god, 1:23 came out of nowhere. X)
@Nin-Pal: #4 - Have you even considered how Mario has Pauline, & Peach, Luigi has Rosalina, & Daisy, & Link also gets more than 1 girl? Nintendo's main heroes generally get more than 1 girl.
Edit: This development seems interesting.
Will we finally see them kiss? Color me intriqued
YAY ROMANCE
@9 zelda 2?
What do they think they are doing!? Don't they know that's how you get cooties!?
Anyway, I'm not too fond of that soundtrack. It doesn't sound very memorable.
Has anyone else noticed that the harp zelda has is exactly like the one Sheik uses in Oot and the one see in Link's in game inventory? Hmmm....
It's good to see the the games focusing on Zelda's personality and relationship with Link a bit more.
This trailer is ADORABLE
D'awww! Thats sooo cute!
The characterization better be as good as in Majora's Mask, though this love story looks promising. I just hope we don't see them kissing at the end of the game, like those horrible fanfics.
@Capt_N ...actually doesn't Mario technically have Daisy? Considering that he did save her in Super Mario Land?
But Link... he definitely has more than just Zelda.
I'm not even a big Zelda-series fan and I am quite aware of his flirts from other regions.
I personally think the Zelda in this game looks a bit freaky. Unlike my new avatar! (Thanks, pixelman).
This new Zelda doesn't look "Zelda" enough to me (character). ...and what's with the freaky oversized birds, there's enough of that already in gaming, it's disturbing.
@Capt_N: Link has seen plenty of action, here's just a few.
Even video game characters need some lovin' every once in a while.
This game looks dreamy. But, alas, like all good love stories it ends when a giant bird explodes or something. How romantic <3
to sc100 amen you said it all right there
Looks like Links going to be sweating pixels in this one, just remember to clean up when your finished Link. lol
Zelda in this game looks so much like Beth Riesgraf, who plays Parker the thief in the TNT series "Leverage" (one of the best shows on TV). Kinda figures when you think about it. Since Link has a history of breaking into people's houses, smashing vases and taking their rupees!
Here's Beth for comparison.
Sometimes bad princesses make the best good princesses! LOL
wow what a cool trailer. Could be the most tasteful video game trailer I've ever seen. Is the in-game music really of that caliber? I sure hope so; can't wait to play this. Looks like I'm going to have another bad week long "sickness" pretty soon like I did after launch.
@10: That is the comment of the year.
Can't wait to play this, although something about Zelda's face in the thumbnail pic (youtube window, or whatever you call the pic youtube shows before you hit play) looks kind of frightening to me.
Reminds me of a Disney movie. I think that's a good thing, but we shall see.
I usually don't like romance, and when I do, it's the kind that's only hinted at and never set in stone. I liked how most games before this had multiple love interests for Link that were left to the players imagination. Having Link forced into relationship with the too obvious one is just boring.
1:07--Oh--oh. I think someone's goin' in for the kill!
This is quite a refreshing change!
I always felt they would make a cute couple. Nothing wrong with a little romance in a good fantasy setting. If I was Zelda and not a guy I'd totally do Link! Ok maybe that was too much info LOL.
It- it's so, I think, I think I'm g- gonna, I- I think... WAAAAAAAAAH
Just a Hyrule girl!
Livin' in a Skyloft world!
Took that big bird-thing flyin' ev-ry-wheeeeeeeere!
Just a fairy boy!
Born and raised without a voice!
He took that big bird-thing, flyin' ev-ry-wheeeeeeeere!
guitar solo
Alright. I take back what I said about being unsure about the music in this game without Koji. It sounds amazing so far. Also, the visual style is FINALLY starting to grow on me. Not even Windwaker turned me off this much.
zelda: here take my shield, that i a beautiful innocent princess carry around to defend myself from monsters, instead of you doing your job protecting me.
link: ... :"
Oh man Link better final get some sweet, sweet lovin' at the end of this adventure for all his hard work A kiss will do, just gotta see it was all worth it!
H.O.L.Y S.H.!.T
If this is any indication on the music tracks in the game it's gonna be absolutely amazing! I love this. Great song!
The game is gonna get bed reviews because it has no voice acting.
@Faron
Just like Twilight Princess, Wind Waker, Spirit Tracks etc right..?
.. Oh, wait.
@17 Technically, those are different people (this Link's descendants) who go after those girls.
"but it's interesting to see the genesis of the relationship that's driven the series over the past 25 years."
-James Newton
Wait a sec... You're trying to tell me that the reason we've been getting lost in forests, walking through zombie infested dungeons, and being in a coma for seven years only to find out that Hyrule has been destroyed, was because of this!
Well that's anti climatic!
That's golly gee fine music. Just like nearly everyone else here, I hope we can hear stuff like that in actual gameplay.
Wow, awesome. It's about time. Wish I had a Wii though..
I really enjoy the music. I hope this Zelda has some of the spunk Tetra and OoT/Shiek Zelda had too though. Too much mushy is icky.
It's rare that we see any form of romantic relationship as this and the end of Zelda II are about the only times we see any closeness between the two as typically destiny has them going all kinds of other ways.
Interesting enough, Zelda is the one pushing up on Link... I think this calls for a one time "Well excuuuuuuse me, Link"
That scene where Zelda is pushing Link on that bridge thing disturbs me
A villain that has blue gray skin
Nabs the girl to the boy's chagrin
Is Girahim a boy or girl we ask
on and on and on and on
@RetroEagle & Jimlad- OMG ROFLMAO! That was just perfect! XD
thank you for not insulting our staff — TBD
Leeeeeeee-gend! Of Zeeeeeel-da!
Can't-wait til-I buy-this!
Finally, what Zelda fans have waited for all over the globe! We just knew that there should be some sort of romantic aspect between Link and Zelda, mainly because of how close they are. This will be interesting to see!
@54
Absolutely agreed. Put voice acting in Zelda and it loses something very unique.
@31
Yeah... It's even creepier considering the fact that your avatar is link...
@53 That's a funny way to spell barely having anything to do with each other in any game that isn't Spirit Tracks.
Originally, there wasn't really supposed to be a distinct difference between Link being a boy or girl. Then they made him a MA-YAN. Then, in Twilight Princess he was a huge bishie, and now in Skyward Sword he could PASS FOR ZELDA. The odds of him not being a him in the next game are high now, I believe.
too sweet makes it boring. I will buy it, but i don't expect the evolution Zelda deserves.
Zelda: "Link, you've saved me from that horrible fiend! Thank you so very much!"
Link: "..."
wow this looks great
it may not be the most detailed game but the simplicity makes it work
definitely better than that pixelated/blurry mess that twilight princess was and I loved twilight's princesses dark/realistic art style
imo TP needs to be re-made because of its gamecube roots
0:43 Okay, the bird caught link... but what about Zelda?
Zelda:"AAAAAAHHHHHHhhhh... ahhh............"splat
1:07 Whoa, slow down, there, Zelda!
Finally! A relationship between Link and Zelda! This is going to contribute to the game's drama! But I don't mean anything like those 100% drama novelas where everybody loves, hates, misunderstands, or cheats on everybody.
The depth of this game looks incredible. I can't wait. And I certainly hope that once she becomes a princess, Zelda gets an opportunity to excuse him.
What kind of sick, twisted entity who isn't Ganondorf or Vaati would even think of destroying true love?! It's sick, I tell you! Complete and utter gero!
@33
epic
@33
Just a awesome elf boy!
Born and raised in Kokiri Forest!
Took that big bird-thing flyin' ev-ry-wheeeeeeeere!
Wonder how this is gonna play out. Since Link can't exactly talk
@64
Please definte Gero. I googled it and got lots of people in history, and Dragonball's Dr. Gero, and it doesn't make sense in the context of what you are trying to say.
Ohh....er...um...Well I guess if peach always gives mario a kiss on his big fat nose...um...
I like this Zelda's personality (at last from what I have seen).
I love this couple so much.
They might as well make this a official couple. It's adorable~
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