The Next Zelda: No Sword?

In an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, Miyamoto points out that the zelda artwork the press saw in his roudtable had no sword:

"IGN: At your developer roundtable this week, you showed off a single piece of artwork from the next Wii Zelda game. This piece of art has not yet been released publicly, but we noticed that Link appears to have grown to full adulthood. He looks older than he did in Twilight Princess. Is that a correct assumption?

Shigeru Miyamoto: Well, the story setting for this Zelda is, of course, in a completely different era and Link is older than he was previously. More approaching adulthood. There is one hint. Maybe from the art work you can see that he's not holding a sword."

So, do you think this means Link will lose his sword in the upcoming Zelda game? I remember that Miyamoto also recommended looking at the sword and archery games in Wii Sports Resort to see what the controls might be like, and this latest comment seems to contradict that.

Is it possible that a new sword is to be unveiled? And that's why Miyamoto pointed this out? What are your thoughts?

I think the hint he mentioned probably is about the story not the gameplay. A Zelda without a sword, especially when you have motion plus, wouldn't be a good decision.

But Nintendo is known for its surprises.

He said to think of Zelda when playing Wii Sports Resort fencing and archery, so at some point Link has to get a sword.

My guess: maybe he doesn't have his own sword. He can pick up any weapon from fallen enemies, and use them as long as they don't break. This goes along my theory that interaction with the environment will be greater than ever. That is, if Miyamoto's hint isn't story-related only...

Oh, how I love to hear the first actual hints on Zelda, and not just "it needs big new ideas" (as awesome as it sounds)!

He said it was a completley new era so maybe he doesnt havea sword but something more modern...

He said it was a completley new era so maybe he doesnt havea sword but something more modern...

AmayaPapaya

maybe he gets different weapons this time around besides his trusty sword. (Main weapons)

There are other things out there besides swords ya know.

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He said it was a completley new era so maybe he doesnt havea sword but something more modern...

OreoMilkshake

He won't have a gun...He will have THE GUN..The MASTER GUN!

deku sticks, deku nuts, lens of truth, thats all link needs

I know this isn't much, but if you think about it, Link's been without a sword before. The most recent and best example I can bring up would be at the beginning of Wind Waker during your first visit to the Forsaken Fortress. Without a weapon of his own, Link was forced to find a way to sneak around and be creative in defeating his opponents. Actually, I found that to be a part of the game that wasn't tapped into enough. I'm probably way off here, but perhaps it's possible that the next Zelda could have puzzles based off of such a concept, and give Link a way to battle enemies in a new way. Sounds funny now, I know, but who knows? :P

maybe instead of the hero's bow ,link gets the torque bow from gears of war. that would be perfect.:P

perhaps its some kind of magic sword made of energy, Ive always wanted link to be able to shoot sword beams again. I'm glad hes an adult though the character needs to evolve somewhat.

I know this isn't much, but if you think about it, Link's been without a sword before. The most recent and best example I can bring up would be at the beginning of Wind Waker during your first visit to the Forsaken Fortress. Without a weapon of his own, Link was forced to find a way to sneak around and be creative in defeating his opponents. Actually, I found that to be a part of the game that wasn't tapped into enough. I'm probably way off here, but perhaps it's possible that the next Zelda could have puzzles based off of such a concept, and give Link a way to battle enemies in a new way. Sounds funny now, I know, but who knows? :P

Madmangamer364

Am I the ONLY person that managed to see this differently? never does it state that Link WONT have a sword, Miyamoto COULD just be hinting that for most of the game, you might have to FIND the Master Sword, as opposed to start with it. Zelda without a sword WOULD be wierd but then again, that could be a part of the 'new direction' they are taking it, besides Link has plenty of other weapons.

maybe the master sword is broken and you have to collect the pieces and fix it :o

Alia999,

You're not the only one, Madmangamer364 (above) had the same idea. I agree it opens more doors for a different direction this time around. Maybe items will finally be important outside of just one specific dungeon.

Am I the ONLY person that managed to see this differently? never does it state that Link WONT have a sword, Miyamoto COULD just be hinting that for most of the game, you might have to FIND the Master Sword, as opposed to start with it. Zelda without a sword WOULD be wierd but then again, that could be a part of the 'new direction' they are taking it, besides Link has plenty of other weapons.

alia999

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Am I the ONLY person that managed to see this differently? never does it state that Link WONT have a sword, Miyamoto COULD just be hinting that for most of the game, you might have to FIND the Master Sword, as opposed to start with it. Zelda without a sword WOULD be wierd but then again, that could be a part of the 'new direction' they are taking it, besides Link has plenty of other weapons.

Sepewrath

I know this, but I mean to say, as we know so little about ANY of the story, the story in itself could be for Link to find the Master Sowrd (i.e. that is it). We dont know what Nintendo have planned but if it's a 'new' direction, it could be anything. Besides, even if the Master Sword doesnt appear in the game (or any other sword for that matter, which is possible but unlikely due to the admission of Wii M+), as I said, Link will have plenty of weapons (presumably many new) at his disposal.

Wherever they take it, having completed every Zelda, I can really say that I am VERY hyped for this, and I trust Aonuma and the awesome Zelda team to produce something amazing, maybe even to rival (and hopefully) surpass the dizzy high standards of OoT and LttP. On a side-note, I do hope that they ramp up the difficulty, and I am grateful that they finally chose to change Zelda.

Link will have no Sword in the new Zelda. He will be more Americanized and use Blunt Weapons. He willuse a Bat. He will have to find the Master Bat so he can finally literally BEAT Ganon. Then he'll watch Bat MASTERson.

Lol Zelda's Creed am confirmed :P

I'm amazed at some of the suggestions, though it's the same whenever people start giving their "Zelda ideas". Looking for the Master Sword? Repairing the Master Sword? How is this new? How is this even exciting? First, it's always been like this (except Majora's Mask), second, that's not being as creative as the Zelda team is trying be right now...Wintry_Flutist

Well, I'm looking at it this way... Perhaps Link is never truly with a 'main' sword, and spends most of his adventure, outside of dungeons, carrying either a different source for attacking or nothing at all. However, when he gets to a dungeon, he has to find a sword or other item there to battle the unique enemies that are present. After the boss of that dungeon is defeated, the use of that sword is gone, and/or it disappears for good. I admit that it sounds odd at the moment, but I think many could warm up to the concept, and it could spice things up in various ways.

All anyone here can do right now is just throw stuff at the wall and see if it sticks. Personally, I'm not in any way trying to say that my idea is one that Nintendo will/should go with, and I admit that the company is probably brainstorming to come up with something that puts my suggestion to shame. Still, it doesn't hurt to try to come up with something; heck, it's actually has a little fun in it. :P

I don't think the main Zelda series will ever do away with swords completely, but I won't mind it if combat became more about using the environment and whatever weapons you can find. Maybe you're being cornered by some monsters, so you break a huge branch from a tree and start swinging it around. Or maybe you grab a pot and toss it at an Octorock. It doesn't have to be stuff Zelda has never done before, just stuff it never focused on.

And I really hope they get rid of the dungeon cliche where every one of them has a special tool/weapon that you'll know you'll be using for its remainder. It'd be far more interesting to walk into a boss battle only armed with whatever you walked into the dungeon with, only to find that those things don't work. Let's make those boss battles a bit tougher to figure out.

And I'll leave the truly imaginary stuff to the team that gets paid to come up with them.

light saber anyone?

I hope not. I don't want to go around karate chopping people Goldeneye style.OreoMilkshake

Whatever the story is I think it will be cool, Link looking even older then ever before that alone sounds like the makings of a good story.

light saber anyone?

boba707

[QUOTE="Wintry_Flutist"]I'm amazed at some of the suggestions, though it's the same whenever people start giving their "Zelda ideas". Looking for the Master Sword? Repairing the Master Sword? How is this new? How is this even exciting? First, it's always been like this (except Majora's Mask), second, that's not being as creative as the Zelda team is trying be right now...Madmangamer364

Well, I'm looking at it this way... Perhaps Link is never truly with a 'main' sword, and spends most of his adventure, outside of dungeons, carrying either a different source for attacking or nothing at all. However, when he gets to a dungeon, he has to find a sword or other item there to battle the unique enemies that are present. After the boss of that dungeon is defeated, the use of that sword is gone, and/or it disappears for good. I admit that it sounds odd at the moment, but I think many could warm up to the concept, and it could spice things up in various ways.

All anyone here can do right now is just throw stuff at the wall and see if it sticks. Personally, I'm not in any way trying to say that my idea is one that Nintendo will/should go with, and I admit that the company is probably brainstorming to come up with something that puts my suggestion to shame. Still, it doesn't hurt to try to come up with something; heck, it's actually has a little fun in it. :P

Maybe someone like Ganondorf steals the sword so Link can not obtain "the blade that can repeal evil's bane" and defeate Ganondorf!

You have to search the land using "other" means of weaponry, finding clues to where the magical blade is. Sticks, rocks, maces, enemy weapons, rakes, hoes, shovels, etc.

Instead of starting your epic journey, why not make it start off weaponless to be even more fun? If you were walking in the woods, and a bear attacks... do you pick up a stick? A rock? Possibly have a trusty boy scout knife in your pocket?

Zelda could be the same way.

Or....the master sword could just be gone. I'm personally getting a little tired of the same old thing. I wouldn't mind if they excluded it

Taking swords away from link is like taking away guns from the master chief, or taking the jump out of mario, or taking the box away from snake. It's just not right!!!!

The part I found more interesting in that quote is that it takes place in a different era.

The part I found more interesting in that quote is that it takes place in a different era.

nintendoman562

Let's see, what titles had the Master Sword?

Ocarina of Time

Twilight Princess

Windwaker

ALink to the Past

Ithink that's all of them.wiifan001

The original Legend of Zelda did, too, although technically those exact words did not appear in game.

Maybe he uses some type of magic? like when ganon sends charges of lightning or dark energy at link.Link may wear a gauntlet given to him from one of the great fairies, for example.This would possibly tie in with links magic meter so it is limited to your bottles of magic collected.And if ganon uses magic for his attacks, why cant link? they both have one triforce peice each.

About the fact that we would have a hero with power equal to ganons would not actually mean that the game should/ would be easier as ganons plans were in motion a long time ago and his willingness to create enemies is a huge strength, where as links lack of knowledge in this area and burden to save others is then a huge weakness which is what the zelda series focuses on.

Zelda games could not exist without links sword!

Links going to have his sword still...I don't know what it means but it's going to be something really clever!

The Legend of Zelda: The Ghost Sword

spooky!