I'm actually really glad it's not just a gender-swapped version of a 2D Zelda, but something unique and totally specific to the character of Zelda herself.

I think it was Aonuma who, in an interview years ago, talked about how he was aware of the demand to play as Zelda. He said that if there were ever gameplay ideas to support going that route they would. I'm super glad to see that years later when Zelda finally gets to be the star, her gameplay is distinct from Links, and not just "swordplay but with a girl now." And it's still distinctly Zelda.

I really appreciate that the Zelda team gave Zelda her own unique combat and puzzle system compared to Link. I know that a lot of people wanted a playable Zelda in Tears of the Kingdom, but I always thought that if she was actually in there, she would have to play very differently from Link and people would end up complaining about the sections where you played as her because they wouldn't like feeling restricted in a game that feels so limitless otherwise.

Can’t believe it took 38 years for Zelda to finally get her own game.

I really like the idea of summoning the right monster for a situation, it'll feel like a chess game happening in real time.

Finally. I've been eager to see the reaction of my brother-in-Hylia! LET'S GO!! I also love that it's not treated as a spinoff but a mainline game with the name "The Legend of Zelda". And it's finally appropriate!

They finally made a Legend of Zelda game

This is probably my second most anticipated game from this Direct

It’s dope to finally get a Zelda focused game. I hope this does well and we get a 3D Zelda focused game.

the gameplay system looks so fun

YESSSSS, I was (metaphorically) praying we'd get a reaction to this, thank you, BW!

this looks super fun! And yay new Zelda game for Eric 😄

Zelda in that art style is so adorable.

Many have joked that this should have been called "Legend of Link"

never played a zelda game (tho i do wanna play breath of the wild. i loved the open worlds of rdr2, death stranding, and the pathless. so i feel like i might really like BotW), but this trailer is just so charming and adorable! and that central mechanic looks VERY interesting. should be fun to play around with

Okay, first things first, i am, of course, excited for this. Finally getting Zelda as the playable protagonist is great (though i also think that just given her characterization there, it would make so much more sense in the Breath of the Wild-era of the timeline) and that they are using the Link's Awakening Remake art-style for this makes me happy, because that game was all around gorgeous and fun and i enjoyed every second of it (despite already having played through the original quite a few times). That being said... while the whole Echoes-thing will probably be absolutely amazing for puzzling and getting around in the world, i also kind of wished that Zelda wasn't entirely as 'passive' in combat as it seems here. Meaning it would be nice if they gave her some means of directly attacking as well, other than just summoning monsters or bombs and stones to throw. I wouldn't expect her to be a master of all arms the way Link is, but she has been shown to wield a bow and even a rapier in some games, Ocarina of Time had her double as Sheik, who's basically a Ninja, and Smash Bros gave her an arsenal of spells with offensive and defensive capabilities. Would be nice to get some of that, too.

yooooo Aaron with saying how it was like Folklore. Underrated gem and im glad someone on the team got to play it.

This looks so good

im excited for this game!~

We are finally getting “ the legend of link : Zelda’s adventure “ hahahaha

I’m honestly glad Zelda isn’t picking up a sword and shield like Link. That would just feel redundant and unoriginal. With Zelda using logic and tact with the use of her Tri-Rod, it will actually feel like we’re playing as Princess Zelda since she’s more of a magic user rather than a sword wielder.

The Legend of Link is upon us! ❤

@2:27 OSW " Tell them Tri"

it might take place right after another zelda game. the beggining is when link kills Ganon.

this should be called the legend of link

Calvin been in da Gym boy looking 💪🏾 or is it just me😂😂

A Legend of Zelda game were Zelda is the Legend?! That's awesome! Also really like that they used the new Link's Awakening art style!

would love if you guys played Wand of Gamelon and Faces of Evil

I can't believe we're getting our first Legend of Zelda game! Looking forward to seeing what this series will do. Maybe one day that Link guy will get his spin-off "Legend of Link!"

nearly 40 years later, we finally get to play as Zelda

Aaron I cannot tell you what it means to me that someone else knows the strange and chaotic beauty of the game Folklore.

Im very excited for the legend of Link to come out 🤣🤣

I wonder if the rod is made out of Tri Hardwood?

Theory. This is the beginning of Link Awakening. This is what Zelda has been doing while Link was in dreamland.

I've been imagining a zelda game with growing rifts and you play as Zelda for decades. The art style and not much else is how i imagined it but i still think i need to start wearing a tin foil cap

I don't think Nintendo will go and make Zelda Maker, but thankfully we have some indie games that have already been doing that. Super Dungeon Maker, for example. ;)

Honestly im used to playing as male hero but oh wells ill have to try this because i like the links awakening art style

"It's like the phantom from Smash Bros.!" Isn't it like the phantom from Phantom Hourglass?

Ok then. I know the next game I'm getting.

Now se just need a version where se play as Ganon

Tons of indie studios have already beat Nintendo to the Zelda maker bag, but an official Zelda maker would of course do extremely well.

I saw a comment saying "The wasted the opportunity to call it The Legend of Link" and honestly, that would have been funny af

This isn’t just a Legend of Zelda game. It’s a Zelda the Legend game

I so wish we had gotten an Oracle of Seasons/Ages remake, those two are among my top favorite Zelda games.

Right off the bat, Link involuntarily pulls a whodinee.

It's totally Wand of Gamelon

ganon game when?

Should be called the legend of link.. the legend of Zelda quest

Missed opportunity to not call it the Legend of Zelda: The Missing Link

thechnically you played zelda on panthom hourglass

As a Zelda fan " I'm happy for the fans".

Why does he look like Japanese Tony Stark.?

please in the dicord it said phantom blade

Why didn't you watch it live?!

this isnt the first time they seen this trailer, so its not a genuine reaction and thats a bit sad

I dont have to explain im playing as Link and not as Zelda in a LoZelda game 😂

I’m not gonna lie, I want to fight with Zelda as like a black mage from a Final Fantasy game or like a Sheik game. This game reveal made me a little upset lol

ITS A MINECRAFT!

This just reminded me how much I hated beard guy's yelling in his TOTK lets play. No thanks.

Japan catering to the DEI demands of ……some people who live in America

Nobody wants a woke Zelda

It's kinda dumb

Should call it the legend of Link

To be honest, even though they never would for obvious reasons, but if they did put those Philips CD-i Zelda "games" (Link: The Faces of Evil and Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon) on the eShop or even less likely, in a collection on a cart, i'd buy them, lol. Heck, throw the CD-i "Hotel Mario" game on the collection while they're at it! Sure, I'd mostly be buying them just for collecting sake and the novelty of it all, but i would still be unapologetic about picking them up. Like i said in the beginning, thats never happening. That new indie game and spiritual successor "Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore" is about as close as we'll ever get to having those CD-i Zelda abominations on any Nintendo platform. I've been meaning to pick that one up. ✌️🧝‍♂️🧝‍♀️🧚‍♀️