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Legendary

The Many Lives of The Legend of Zelda

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Legendary

De : Eric Betts
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A witty and insightful deep-dive into the most beloved videogame franchise of all time.

Mario may be the most recognizable game character in the world, but no series is more beloved nor has inspired more devoted fans than The Legend of Zelda. For four decades, Zelda games have pushed and perfected what is possible in the medium, becoming lodestars for generations of players. In Legendary, journalist and lifelong fan Eric Betts traces the franchise across eighteen core installments, exploring what has made it an enduring cultural icon.

In covering the Zeldaverse game by game, Legendary touches on topics that are central to modern popular entertainments: navigating sprawling multiverses, appeasing young and old audiences, balancing nostalgia and innovation. Betts provides an entertaining account of the franchise’s evolution, from its phenomenally successful 1987 US launch through continued reimaginings and boundary-pushing. Melding personal reminiscence, industry history, and insightful “close readings,” Betts offers up plenty of goodies for devotees: capturing the essence of a good Zelda dungeon, comparing different installments’ approaches to combat, and mounting a quixotic defense of the franchise’s black sheep, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. The result is a fascinating case study in gaming history and an affectionate tribute to some of the most acclaimed games of all time. Art
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What do we learn from stories of adventure? Eric Betts, thanks to a Legend—wait for it—dary chain of Links, is on a quest to find out via Zelda games. Using Zelda's peaks—Shiek, the hookshot, the ocarina—and occasional valleys—that 1980s cartoon—Betts connects his own gaming journey with yours. In trying to save Zelda, we end up saving ourselves. It's dangerous to go alone; read this.
Collectively, The Legend of Zelda games are as rich a text as video games have ever produced. With Legendary, Eric Betts accomplishes a courageous quest to give this saga the tome it deserves. His wise chronicle of the series is illuminating, insightful, and full of delightfully unexpected observations, impressive given how thoroughly analyzed Zelda already is. Most importantly, Betts captures how Zelda has not only reshaped the art of game design for four decades but has also powerfully impacted players young and old on a deeply personal level. The world needs more video games books like this.
Legendary: The Many Lives of The Legend of Zelda by Eric Betts offers a most excellent insight into the Legend of Zelda franchise. Poignant and imaginative, Betts offers an honest yet loving review of every iteration of the game and the nuances and story of each. A must-read for Zelda fans, as they will surely relive their favorite Zelda eras through this book. Betts truly manages to make any Zelda gamer feel seen.
Delightfully analytical and deliciously readable.
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