Actually i would not mind a Zelda game set in modern times. It just needs to be done really well tho.
The alien invasion idea also was kinda cool.
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Alright, GAF. Which Link is the best Link?
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Actually i would not mind a Zelda game set in modern times. It just needs to be done really well tho.
The alien invasion idea also was kinda cool.
WaterAstro
Member
Zelda 2 Link
A real fighter
A real fighter
UltimaKilo
Gold Member
This is what I came here to post
Ballistic Peanut
Neo Member
The abomination that is CDI Link will always be one of my favorites.
But on a sersious note I like Windwaker Link.
Battlechili
Banned
I like Twilight Princess Link. I like his color palette and the extra detail on his clothes. Plus the way he became sort of a
was a really nice touch, and the implied possibility of a
was really cute and a tad heartbreaking.
mentor to Colin
romantic interest in Midna
Vanguard771
Member
OoT Link is the best. His mental fortitude as a 10-11 year old child is ridiculous. He faces monsters as a child only to wake up seven years later in an older, larger body and is told he now has to face even larger monsters in a world that has turned into little more than a nightmare. And he's the last hope because all the adults we're incompetent boobs.
DarkConfidant
Member
Banana hair Link from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
FF1 dead Link is a distant second.
FF1 dead Link is a distant second.
The Hermit
Member
Skyward Sword Link
Hiss relationship with Zelda is the best I've seen in the series and the relationships he develops with the 3 other main supporting characters are also well done.
I also like how he actually grew up in the main area where humans live in Skyward Sword, Skyloft. So all the people he helps out with sidequests have known him for years.
Yeah I agree with skyward sword link being the best character out of the series.
All the other links are really detached from Zelda herself
Clothing wise, botw wins. All the suits in that game look really cool/badass.
Yeah it's gonna happen. Gonna probably still have motion controls but I hope the remake/remaster has a option for no motion controls because some people can't figure out how to make it work and become frustrated and blame the game
Deadpool_X
Banned
No, Kitty, these are MY Cheesy Poofs!!!
Dangansona
Member
At least from a design perspective I am shocked that people are saying BotW is the best link. He is absolutely my least favorite 3D link design. Bad haircut, strange facial features that at some point I made an effort to keep covered with gear, and I didn't like the blue shirt as much as I wanted to.
I'd say my favorite is probably original Majora's Mask Link or Skyward Sword, which imo is the better mixture of realistic and fantastical. WW Link is also great.
Not a fan.
I'd say my favorite is probably original Majora's Mask Link or Skyward Sword, which imo is the better mixture of realistic and fantastical. WW Link is also great.
Not a fan.
Dangansona
Member
At least he's not the link from that Wii U showcase.
Also I will say I like him better than the 3DS remake Links.
Also I will say I like him better than the 3DS remake Links.
Fahzgoolin
Banned
I liked the look of Twilight Princess Link the most.
balladofwindfishes
Member
Breath of the Wild Link wearing the Twilight costume is the best looking and best personality, but the Hero of Time and his story told through three different games is the best Link, story wise.
snow in jamaica
Member
BotW Link is the cutest.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
BotW Link. It's not even close. Sealiously.
Dangansona
Member
I've never felt so removed from GAF.
I mean if we're talking about strongest it has to be Hyrule Warriors Link, no question.His Hyrule Warriors design is also damn sexy imo. Game was surprisingly good for a musou.
Coming from someone who's grown up with the Legend of Zelda series starting from the NES, this has to be my favorite link as well. When you play a million Zelda games where he does nothing but swipe a sword with one or two animations, he actually fights like I would want him to. Shield charges, rising spin attack(from SC2 I think), running spin attacks awesome combos and crazy weapon variety, this is the most fanservice we've ever gotten from a Zelda game packed into one character. I can't tell you enough how happy I am with Hyrule Warriors Link.
Although I guess I wouldn't appreciate it as much if I didn't play all the other games he's still a badass in it.
SealOfTheProphet
Neo Member
couldn't have worded it better.
This, with the added benefit of the artstyle being B-E-A-utiful
UnemployedVillain
Member
BOTW Link
I also think he's canonically the strongest Link. One of the memories shows show much of an absolute beast he was at his peak
I also think he's canonically the strongest Link. One of the memories shows show much of an absolute beast he was at his peak
SolVanderlyn
Thanos acquires the fully powered Infinity Gauntlet in The Avengers: Infinity War, but loses when all the superheroes team up together to stop him.
I loved the upgraded tunics in LttP.LTTP Link is my favorite Link. The first one to use the Master Sword and the most satisfied I've felt for a Link after upgrading items
Artist: Andy Timm
LTTP Link is my favorite Link. The first one to use the Master Sword and the most satisfied I've felt for a Link after upgrading items
showing too much leg there x_x
nope nope
puts on some damn pants link
KelpPlankton
Member
pink hair link is #1 despite getting no merchandise or even being allowed to keep pink hair in his own sequel. what the heck nintendo.
gimme the pink hair
gimme the pink hair
Dangansona
Member
I feel like TP link is pretty strong too. Don't underestimate a farm boy!
Bobo Dakes
Member
Breath of the Wild Link by a mile.
Just didn't like the dumb look on his face every time he remembered something.
Wind Waker Link gets second for being the most endearing.
I promise you that's not a thing.
Just didn't like the dumb look on his face every time he remembered something.
Wind Waker Link gets second for being the most endearing.
I promise you that's not a thing.
MistressMoitie
Member
Ocarina of Time Adult Link by a landslide for me. Forever crush. Awakened my lady bits.
It'll be the one that finally kisses Zelda
The one baller Link in all of history after millennia of incarnation after incarnation getting shafted
I know he seems young and provocative but he's really a thousand-year-old Gleeok
The one baller Link in all of history after millennia of incarnation after incarnation getting shafted
I'm kidding, Zelda don't owe him shit
I know he seems young and provocative but he's really a thousand-year-old Gleeok
Conciliator
Banned
i'd love to go with a picked out old answer but it really is BoTW
wind waker for runner up
wind waker for runner up
Still hurts.
blummer102
Member
I really like Breath of the Wild and Ocarina/Majora Link.
But surprised nobody said Pink Hair Link.
But surprised nobody said Pink Hair Link.
ScaryShark
Banned
Visually? BOTW. Dude is hot.
MaddenNFL64
Member
Haven't played BotW, or Skyward Sword, so I won't bring them up, but BotW looks damn good, and the Link has a case for himself no doubt. So of the games ive played:
The game he's in is the best in the franchise overall. - Hero of Time (OoT)
His cosmetics/style are best in this game. - Hero of Twilight (TP)
His personality is most dynamic in this game. - Hero of Wind (WW)
The story he plays a part in is best of the franchise. - Hero of Time (Majora's Mask)
He's strongest in this iteration. - Hero of fucked up timeline (LttP)
The game he's in is the best in the franchise overall. - Hero of Time (OoT)
His cosmetics/style are best in this game. - Hero of Twilight (TP)
His personality is most dynamic in this game. - Hero of Wind (WW)
The story he plays a part in is best of the franchise. - Hero of Time (Majora's Mask)
He's strongest in this iteration. - Hero of fucked up timeline (LttP)