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Where has the magic gone in Zelda?
November 20, 2009 by RawmeatCowboy Filed Under: Nintendo in general

Do you remember when magic played a big part of the gameplay in the Legend of Zelda series? Things have certainly changed over the years. If magic is involved in the game, it barely gets used, and doesn't really play an important role. Could this all change with Zelda Wii? That remains to be seen, but I know I'd like to see the developers get back to these more mystical ideas.

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ReyVGM
November 20, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Magic has never played a big part in the Zelda series. Except maybe part 2.
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Chosenoneknuckles
November 20, 2009 at 5:33 pm
I'd like for the Goddess Spells [optional prizes for explorers] to be good alternate offensive / defensive actions in a future Zelda game myself, but otherwise what @ReyVGM said.
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Eternal Rain
November 20, 2009 at 5:42 pm
@ReyVGM

Yep, pretty much. You're pretty reliant on magic in Zelda II, but it was never THAT big of a deal in every game afterwards.
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Eshto
November 20, 2009 at 6:22 pm
"Do you remember when magic played a big part of the gameplay in the Legend of Zelda series?"

Nope.
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NeroSuferoth
November 20, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Magic did play a big part in ALttP.. and I loved the depth it added to the gameplay.
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cortjezter
November 20, 2009 at 7:57 pm
i'm telling you.. magic rubik's cube!
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Dr_Peace
November 21, 2009 at 3:11 am
Link is not a magician you know, Ganon is the one that's supposed to be chucking fireballs.
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Shinpies
November 21, 2009 at 9:12 am
I miss the magic too

@Dr_Peace

:/ he isnt one, thats why he had to use wands, or fairy items.
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bearded OTP
November 21, 2009 at 9:37 pm
i think i brought this up last week, about time others take note of the loss of magic as well.
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WesFX
November 22, 2009 at 7:05 am
I'm racking my brain to remember when Magic was ever significant to the games. Sure it was cool to discover a fairy that would grant you more magic, but when did you ever need more than the first batch you got? The puzzles and bosses never demanded much of it.
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