The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has become a very popular title whose fans will likely never forget the memorable experiences it has brought. Because of it, one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises, which has already established itself as a juggernaut in video game history, has cemented itself even further as an icon in the gaming industry. Future Zelda Games would be wise to take the things that made it work and incorporate them to help ensure success, and one of those is characters. Tears of the Kingdom had many interesting NPCs whose unique qualities could enhance a future title’s player experience if they were to make continuous reappearances.
Those who have explored the lands within Tears of the Kingdom will likely have encountered some interesting characters along their journey. Whether people love or hate them, these NPCs all have something that makes them memorable entities in one way or another. Even within that cast, some stand out from the rest due to their design, personality, and dialogue. Such characters would make for great recurring faces in future Zelda titles, especially considering the impact they had on those who enjoyed one of the most popular titles in the franchise. Nintendo only has to choose the right ones to return, as the company should only pick those who fans will enjoy seeing again.
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NPCs in Tears of the Kingdom That Could Become Recurring Characters
Tears of the Kingdom shouldn’t be the end for some characters, as what they offer could help enhance the gameplay of future-generation Zelda titles. They could become something akin to Beedle and Tingle: a special NPC with different incarnations that establishes itself as an entity players should expect to see. As for who has the best shot at becoming such, there are a few that come to mind:
- Kilton and Koltin could repeatedly come back in their unique hot air balloon to incentivize players to farm monster drops in exchange for valuable rewards.
- Cece can become an iconic equipment alterer, making people want to see what kind of changes can be made to the clothes they wear in-game.
- Purah could come back to use her vast knowledge to provide useful futuristic-like tools, allowing future Zelda titles to explain why they can have something similar to modern equipment from the real world.
These are some of the best characters in Tears of the Kingdom that fans have come to adore, and people would likely enjoy seeing them again in any way or form. Hopefully, Nintendo will consider the idea of turning them into recurring characters, as they can do more than what they did in the game they started in.
Why Even Disliked Characters From Tears of the Kingdom Should Be Considered for a Recurring Role in Future Games
Not every character in the sequel to Breath of the Wild is well-liked, as some can get under people’s skin. Good examples of such would be Calip and his smug way of preventing progress, Hagie’s greed for the player’s money, and Tears of the Kingdom‘s version of the Great Fairies with their unusual way of upgrading equipment. But even if they aren’t well-liked, they could still make for great recurring characters. The reason is that they can induce emotion into a player, even if it’s negative, and it’s always in a game’s best interest to make them feel something rather than having them bored. Also, they can be changed to do something to make them even more disliked or do a complete 180 and turn them into something great instead, making them memorable no matter what.
Tears of the Kingdom has some of the best side characters in the Zelda franchise, and it would be a shame if they weren’t allowed to make repeated reappearances in future titles. It would be to Nintendo’s benefit if they did, as not only could such characters enhance whatever game they’ll be in, but they could also introduce future generations of players to gaming experiences they may have missed out on or ignored.
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May 12, 2023
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Rated E for Everyone 10+ for Fantasy Violence and Mild Suggestive Themes
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Nintendo
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Nintendo