Alright, so it's been a while since we've learned much new about The Legend of Zelda:
A Link Between Worlds for the 3DS...but that's where you guys come in.
Ever since our last analysis, you guys have flooded the comments with things that we missed
and some of your own theories.
So we figured it's time we powered up the old Analysis Machine to show all the new ideas
that you guys came up with.
But of course, please watch our previous analyses as we'll be referring back to them throughout
the video.
And with that, let's get started.
Okay, so let's get the elephant in the room out of the way...last time we said that the
lantern from A Link to the Past may not be back, since Link uses a Fire Rod to ignite
the torch here...well, I'm an idiot, as if freeze the clip, we can clearly see that he's
actually lighting it with his lantern.
And beyond that, as you can see it in this scene, it's clearly clipped to his belt when
he's not using it.
This is why you don't rush an analysis literally minutes before you have to leave for Disneyland
kids.
Something else that we forgot to mention is that you can see a drawing of the Helmasaur
King's face on the wall in this dungeon, who as you might recall, was the boss of the first
Dark World dungeon in A Link to the Past, so we're guessing that means he's the boss
here too.
And this could suggest that this entire temple takes place in the same location as it did
in A Link to the Past, on the eastern side of the Dark World.
So between the Helmasaur King and Moldorm from the very first trailer, we wouldn't be
surprised to see even more bosses from A Link to the Past returning here as well.
Now something else we pointed out before was that the trees in the Dark World appeared
to no longer have faces.
But some of you more eagle-eyed viewers suggested that it may just be hidden by the new top-down
camera angle, and some of you went even further stating it can even be seen facing down and
to the right here.
And if you look close, you can just barely make out what appears to be its left eye and
its maybe--with the right eye going here . It's impossible to say for sure either way with
what we've seen, but if the face is indeed still there, it's certainly much less obvious
than before.
Moving on, Poopa911 and many others noted how the rupee counter now has four digits
rather than only 3.
This means that you can have more than 999 rupees and also re-emphasizes the developers'
claims that they'll have more use in A Link Between Worlds.
Which makes sense given the fact that it appears you'll now have to pay for much of your inventory.
Wallnoot17 and others also noted that Link is wearing a bracelet on his left arm throughout
the trailer.
Could this be the device that allows him to transform into a painting?
It would make a lot of sense considering it's prominence in the official artwork for the
game, whereas the lantern is missing.
But even more intriguing is how many of you noted that Link is using the Master Sword
in that artwork; which is something that should not be possible after the events of A Link
to the Past.
Because at the end of that game, Link sets the Master Sword back in its pedestal and
the onscreen text claims it'll remain there forever.
And so far, that's remained true as Link never again uses the legendary sword in every game
that takes place after A Link to the Past, according to the official timeline as laid
out in Hyrule Historia.
So assuming that the text at the end lf LTTP wasn't lying, then how is Link using the Master
Sword if the game indeed takes place well after A Link to Past--6 generations to be
specific-- as confirmed by Nintendo.
Well, this could support our idea mentioned way back in our first analysis about there
being some time travel in the game, with the game actually starting prior to the events
of A Link to the Past, before Link time travels to later in the timeline.
We admit, it's a stretch, but it's not like time travel's anything new to the Zelda series.
But we do have another--admittedly wild--idea--what if the Master Sword that Link's using here
actually comes from the Other World.
It would make sense, given the clear connection between the two worlds--particularly with
the revelation of the Dark Triforce which seems directly linked to the normal Triforce
as evidenced by the title artwork.
And this new Triforce could mean a lot of things, with plenty of theories from you guys.
For instance, while the three pieces of the original Triforce stand for Power, Wisdom,
and Courage, one of our viewers, The Black King believes that the dark Triforce could
stand for the exact opposite, being Weakness, Ignorance, and Cowardice.
But LordOfCornAndPie believes that the dark Triforce could stand for something else: Sorrow,
Destruction, and Despair, since those were the names of the three flames Twinrova was
trying to light in order to resurrect Ganon in Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, both
of which took place in the same timeline branch as A Link to the Past.
Though what may be the most interesting tidbit is the fact that Demise from Skyward Sword
also had an upside down Triforce on his black sword as noted by sacul64.
Maybe instead of Ganon's return, Link has to stop Demise's.
Of course, there is one thing to remember about the Triforce: It isn't inherently good
or evil.
It merely reflects the heart of the one who claims it.
Because of this, a dark Triforce shouldn't really exist...unless the game is about opposites.
As many of you noted, what we called the Dark World in the previous Analysis wasn't actually
called the Dark World in the Direct.
It's actually referred to as the Other World.
And Dzzy123 has already pointed out that the Other World actually houses an entirely different
kingdom according to the game's director.
He also revealed that the bad things happening there are affecting Hyrule.
So maybe this is a kind of bizarre Hyrule where the opposites apply.
A new version of Dark Link would be back and maybe even a Dark Zelda along with a Light
Ganon.
It all sounds a bit crazy, but you never know with Zelda.
Okay, that's enough about the Triforce--instead, let's talk some more about that mysterious
item shop.
So first off, yes, we forgot to point out that that Link's wearing a brown apron over
his normal green tunic.
But the brown also extends to his hat brim, which is yellow everywhere else in the trailer.
What could this mean?
His outfit does sort of look like what shopkeeper might wear--does he work here?
Either way, it might be the outfit Link starts off wearing the game with, before donning
his official clothing, similar to Wind Waker and Twilight Princess?
Although, if this is the start of the game, does that mean he might start with 4 Hearts
instead of the usual 3?
And as we mentioned in our last analysis, this shop almost looks like it may be part
of the Other World--is that where Link actually starts the game this time around?
Maybe he was born there?
Although this does seem unlikely, given that Iwata has said the Link lives in the normal
World
Now what about the strange Rabbit-like creature manning the shop?
Mcum230 suggests that the rabbit could just be a huge fan of the Link from A Link to the
past--it would explain why he dresses like a rabbit and collected all of Link's old gear.
MatchingTiesFTW believes that it could actually be a workshop where you can upgrade items,
much like Skyloft's Bazaar.
After all, it does seem like some of Link's abilities have been upgraded in this trailer.
For instance, Link's shield is now yellow instead of the blue from the first trailer.
Now it could just be an entirely different shield too
Now back in the item shop, Bobbery18 and a few others also believe that the propeller
item we pointed out before might be the return of the Whirlwind from Spirit Tracks, which
allowed, players to blow into the mic to send far off items flying.
Could it see the same use here?
Finally, Hadyn Rhys may have discovered a really cool Easter Egg.
In the the top left corner of the item shop, there appears to be a picture of something.
Well, that something may just be the map of Faron Woods from Skyward Sword.
If that's really what the picture shows, is it merely there as a wink to players on the
lookout, or does it hint at a stronger connection to Skyward Sword?
And with that, we've taken a look at some of the major theories and finds that you guys
discovered.
Of course if we missed anything else, be sure to let us know in the comments.
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