So there was this idea of a Zelda role reversal kicking around for a while now and more recently this thing -
http://dresdencodak.tumblr.com/post/47724463171/inspired-by-anita-sarkeesians-video-game-tropes
Now I really don't like Anita Sarkessian due to presenting her opinions of facts and she manipulates people. I almost ignored what I think is a fairly interesting interpretation of a Zelda game because of this one detail. I don't think a mere role reversal is progressive and despite what Anita thinks Zelda herself has never been a weak character. In this interpretation Link IS a weak character which isn't the same thing as not fleshed out. It seems a little hypocritical to make Link seem like a weak and naive bureaucrat. Unless you find out Link did spend half his time as some kind of ninja or thief because hes bored or something which would make him a true Zelda replacement in the same situation.
Still if it was turned into a genuine game would you buy it? As a long time fan of the series I might after seeing what the game play is like, I bought skyward sword after all and I only liked two of it's dungeons.
Your thoughts?
http://dresdencodak.tumblr.com/post/47724463171/inspired-by-anita-sarkeesians-video-game-tropes
Now I really don't like Anita Sarkessian due to presenting her opinions of facts and she manipulates people. I almost ignored what I think is a fairly interesting interpretation of a Zelda game because of this one detail. I don't think a mere role reversal is progressive and despite what Anita thinks Zelda herself has never been a weak character. In this interpretation Link IS a weak character which isn't the same thing as not fleshed out. It seems a little hypocritical to make Link seem like a weak and naive bureaucrat. Unless you find out Link did spend half his time as some kind of ninja or thief because hes bored or something which would make him a true Zelda replacement in the same situation.
Still if it was turned into a genuine game would you buy it? As a long time fan of the series I might after seeing what the game play is like, I bought skyward sword after all and I only liked two of it's dungeons.
Your thoughts?