Link's Loves - Wind Waker, Phantom Hourglass, & Spirit Tracks
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- Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
- Who's the best toon Zelda girl? Tetra? Medli? In this fourth episode of Zeldom's Link's Loves series we will analyze the best ships for Link in The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker, Phantom Hourglass, and Spirit Tracks.
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⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 Link's Loves Ep 4 - Intro
0:53 Wind Waker - Maggie
1:36 Wind Waker - Mila
2:17 Wind Waker - Queen of Fairies
2:43 Wind Waker - Medli
3:43 Wind Waker - Tetra
6:26 Spirit Tracks - Zelda - Ігри
Spirit Tracks = The Ship is strong with this one
Thank you General Breadobi
VERY STRONG
Literally
ST zelda: he is mine! Take that BOTW flossie!
Ironic, since it's the one game that takes place on land in the Adult Timeline
Ironic that the game with trains has a stronger ship than the games that have ships.
Maybe it's supposed to be ironic or something
I guess they trynna "train" our patient
It might be worth mentioning that in wind waker during the fight with Ganon you can use the grappling hook on Zelda to steal a heart
oof that symbolism 😂
Oooof that stole my heart ❤️
LMAO🤣🤣🤣🤣
Now I’m just thinking that Link just tears out her heart
@@BisexualG00SE One year late but, The Legend of Zeld: Tear of the Heart
To be fair, it's a recurring joke in 3D Zelda games for Great Fairies to creepily hit on link. WW just takes the creepy part in another direction.
And BoTW's fairies...
@@rac1equalsbestgame853 in botw bro got the entire thing
You can have Link say, “Because I like you.” instead of “Because I’m honest.” to Mila when she asks him to let her go, but that fails the side quest, I think.
You all clearly know Wind Waker more than I do 😂. Honestly this part was hard bc in full honesty I've never even done these side quests. I'm not a fan of WW and just rushed my way through it bc I made myself finally finish the game before I let myself play Ocarina of Time
@@Zeldom wtf bro
It is shameful that there are no “ship” puns in the wind waker part.
Too easy.
Does anybody really believe that Tetra and Link found an entire continent, created the royal family and Tetra found a different husband?
Not I XD
No chance, he definitely married Tetra and became king when they founded their new kingdom.
@@pirateraider1708 which is exactly what happebed in Skyward Sword, its poetic.
Yeah it's odd that one's even up for debate lol
@@pirateraider1708 but what’s confusing is, if they did get together, surely tetra would introduce link to anjean, since they were friends, and surely anjean would notice the resemblance between them right? Or Zelda would notice hey, you kinda look like my ancestor.. 🤷♀️
Spirit Tracks zelink is absolutely precious. And telink has such a great dynamic. Both girls have got so much spunk!
The adult timeline links really do be gettin lucky lmao
Yes the adult timeline definitely has the fiery Zelda's
The adult timeline is so obvious about it lol
And also the Links that get beat up the most and just walk it off later
Phantom hourglass literally just felt like a journey to rescue Tetra/ Zelda
i dont think Link would've cared (As much) if Tetra hadn't been taken
probably have a point there 😅
you even have cinematics in which the loss of tetra is replayed once in a while when you load a save
@@az-kalaak6215 reproving my point
Link: “Oh, Niko’s in trouble? Mm…don’t care. I’m going back to sleep.”
Ok so I ship Telink and Zelink (Spirit Tracks), Telink cause like you said, it's the most likely ship for the Hero of Winds and since they have to found an entire new kingdom of Hyrule and all of her other assistants are way older than her (I mean ew she wouldn't marry Nico or Gonzo in that matter lol) I think Link is the best candidate to be her King.
For ST Zelink, It's my head canon, their relationship is too obvious lol. And I've never thought of ST Link to be WW/PH Link's descendant, but rather just another incarnation of the hero that looks very similar, heck all toon Links look the same.
So yea, I loved the video, also there is this one text option with Mila in which Link can say something like "I like you" and she rejects him LOL
Yeah Mako's joke about Gonzo and Tetra was kinda weird since Gonzo seems so much older
And I totally didn't know about the "I like you" comment to Mila until I was editing, but I didn't even know about it until after I started editing that portion and didn't have footage of that either.
Spirit Track and Skyward Sword have the best versions of Link and Zelda. They show alot more emotion then any of the other games including BOTW easily.
Funny how a DS game gives Link more emotion than BoTW
@@rac1equalsbestgame853 even fi has more personality than botw link... ||lll;￣ω￣)
@@rac1equalsbestgame853 Sealiously?
@@santiagopomares6287 Yes
I always thought Medli's feelings towards Komali seemed more like those of a big sister or mother.
Could be either way. I think it comes down to interpretation. I honestly don't know enough about Wind Waker to say for sure
She even outright says that he should see her only as an attendant.
I for selfish LinkxMedli-reasons don't think this ship is very likely. XD
@@romano-britishmedli7407 I forgot about that, but that too!
I got the same feeling that Medli only say Komali as a younger brother, whereas Komali saw her romantically. I think Medli did have a small crush on Link though.
She'll be in the temple forever though, won't she?
@@maxi15 She's literally on the boat during along with Makar during the end credits of WW so I don't think she has to stay there permanently, especially since the Master Sword was turned to stone alongside Ganondorf.
I got a feeling Link and Tetra got together. Zelda in Spirit Tracks would be their descendant, but that wouldn't mean this new Link is related to her by any means
So, this Link and Zelda would also become an item after the events of the game. And if Link did choose to become a warrior, he was probably made Zelda's personal guard. And we all know what happens when a princess has a personal guard. Or maybe he would've become her personal train driver
Why not both? I mean he was trained and officaly named train engeener by zelda herself. So why not having him as personal guard and driver
+@@AnimeTravler Hell yeah
@AnimeMaou that’s a sure way for them to get a lot of alone time. Zelda’s probably gonna take him swimming first chance she gets like she wanted to.
It's funny how Spirit Tracks has the strongest ship out of these three games...despite being the only one not to have an actual ship
"that may make things weird for the next story of Link and Zelda" Not really. Zelda might stay in the family line for her reincarnations but it never made sense for for Link to do the same.
For one thing, that would mean that every time these 2 pair up a direct descendant has to be completely removed from the royal family and then become a direct ancestor to the next Link. And let's Not forget that the future segment for The Hero of Time has a child Link in an adult body; thus making the adult and defeat timelines much more awkward than what yo hinted at here.
That and it's pretty much been confirmed by the big N that only a few Links are related. I mean, how do you explain WW link existing despite Adult Link plainly not existing in the Adult timeline?
@@tcrpgfan He would have had to get someone pregnant before facing Ganondorf.
@@AxelsVirtue And considering his age at the beginning of OoT... That would actually be really creepy. Since he's mentally nine in his adult body.
@@tcrpgfanwho's big N
The first time you visit Papuchia village in Spirit Tracks, Zelda makes it clear she intends to stay in touch with Link when the adventure is behind them, by suggesting that they go swimming together. And if her personality is any indication, she’ll probably seize the first opportunity she gets to make it happen.
Tetra. She is one of the best characters in Zelda and she is criminally often forgotten.
Considering that only the soul of the hero reincarnates over the years, and wind waker link’s descendants wouldn’t be too far off timeline wise being 100 years, we know that spirit tracks link is most likely not related to ww link by blood if the tetra ship is true since he makes a living as a train engineer rather than being in hyrule castle, so it doesn’t lead to weird stuff.
It wouldn't lead to "weird stuff" anyway since the hero isn't connected by blood to the others heroes. There's only one case I can think of where we know for certain a Link is directly descended from another Link and that's Twilight Princess Link. For the rest, it's reincarnation of the soul. Niko would know if Spirit Tracks Link was the son of Wind Waker/Phantom Hourglass Link but all he says on the matter is that he looks similar.
@@moonlitxangel5771TP Link being descended from OOT Link seems to imply that OOT Link got together with Malon. For the simple reason that TP Link knew Epona's Song, which was passed down to Malon by her mother. Therefore, we assume the same holds true for her descendents.
I been WAITING for this one
yeah sorry it took so long to get around to. Final exams sucked 😅
I love Link Zelda ship in ST, still haven’t finished the game 😅 but this video showed me how hecking adorable they are so thanks!
They are!
Spirit Tracks is so underrated. It has the BEST relationship between Link and Zelda (yes that's right, it's better than SS and BotW), the most active Zelda as a companion and you technically play as her possessing those guard armor enemies. It has a very unique and distinct story and setting, even though it loves to reference the two prior games. It has a KILLER ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK THAT'S VERY SLEPT ON. It has memorable characters, iconic moments, cool items and mechanics... I love it
ST soundtrack is so good:
Overworld Theme
The other Overworld theme
The Field Theme
Tower of Spirits
The Boss Theme
The Fire Temple music
ST has some of the very best NDS music I have ever heard
It seems that most people are against Tetra and Link because they think ST Link is related to WW/PH link, which doesn't make sense. Most Links aren't related. If link and Tetra haven't got married, link's lineage would be of nobles or warriors (the army uniform).
Spirit Tracks is the game with the most earned Zelink, and it’s a shame that so many people forget this game
There's also some hinting toward Link's feelings for Tetra, when Beedle mentiones her at some point, and asks if Link knows her. Beedle then laughs because Link blushes upon hearing this.
Since it’s rather inconceivable that Tetra would marry anyone other than link after discovering the new continent (barring the hero of winds meeting a tragic young death) we can assume that ST’s Zelda is also a descendant of the hero of winds. It would be funny in a morbid kind of sense if Link cheated on Tetra with someone and unknowingly had an illegitimate son that ended up being ST’s Link. That would make Link and Zelda relatively distant cousins
Since nobody but maybe Niko says the Hero of Tracks looks like the Hero of Winds it’s also probable that in-universe this Link doesn’t really resemble the Hero of Winds.
@@annieandelsieofarendelle3294 I'm pretty sure it's been confirmed by Nintendo that the Links and Zeldas do all look similar in universe. Also keep in mind that there aren't very many people still alive from WW Link's time since it's been 100 years.
@@annieandelsieofarendelle3294 I think it's just not something that would come up often in regular conversation. "Oh, hey you look like that dude from 100 years ago when he was 12" doesn't come up often.
This even goes even for very famous people and leaders, like I don't know anyone saying "you look like FDR when he was a kid" because who would know that?
I've been waiting for the Spirit Tracks video. God I love this game and desperately need a remake
Same!!!
One thing to note about this series: It’s the “Spirit of the Hero” and the “Blood of the Goddess”. So Spirit Tracks’s Link is a reincarnation, not a direct descendant. The most awkward thing would be if Zelda notices Link looking like her grandfather despite not being blood related. And it’s surprising the new Zelda doesn’t know about Niko, who’s the caretaker of the new Link. It feels like a plot hole that Niko isn’t known to the Royal Family, and by extension the new Link.
I also think that's why ST Zelda trusted ST Link right off the bat despite barely knowing him.
@@annieandelsieofarendelle3294 That makes so much sense I hope it gets addressed if they ever make a sequel
5:52 Why would the Hero of Winds and Tetra ending up together make things weird for Spirit Tracks? From what I understand, the Hero of the Winds and the Link in Spirit Tracks are two different characters.
I’m going to guess he makes the assumption that all Links must be related to each other. It’s a common mistake I see a lot of people make. Zeldas have to for the Hylia blood, but a Link can appear anywhere. It’s also why assumptions that TP Link has to be descended from OoT Link are flawed.
@@sheridanmovieguy I'm pretty sure the Ocarina of Time/Twilight Princess Link connection is confirmed in game. When you reach the final three hidden skills, The Hero's Shade (Ocarina of Time Link) says. "At last the skills I have to teach you have entered the realm of true secrecy. They are forgotten ways that do not leave our bloodline." Hero's shade specifically refers to a bloodline here, he's not just talking about a shared destiny of the hero. Since he would only teach these skills to members of his bloodline, that can only mean that Ocarina of Time Link and Twilight Princess Link actually do share blood ties. You are right that different Links don't have to be related though and they usually aren't. Twilight Princess Link and Ocarina Link are a very rare exception.
@@sheridanmovieguy tp link and oot link is a unique case
@@DevilHunter1994 TBF even if they are, they merely share great grandparents making them second cousins.
do most people even know thier second cousins? it could even be that one of telink's kids got disgraced or ran away.
Spirit tracks was awesome, I don't understand why people didn't like it. Yeah it wasn't your typical zelda game but thats not a bad thing, in fact it was the closest we got to a zelda game that takes place in a more modern world. Also the sound track to that game is one of my favourites, I have played and completed every zelda game (except oracle of ages) and spirit tracks sound track is still at the tip top x3.
"I like you Link, you are just my type."
Link: "I gotta get out of here!"
I still can't get over kids today referring to love interests as "ships". 😂 I'm on the way to becoming my parents when I was a teenager. Long time Zelda fan here, and love your content, Andy.
Spirit Tracks looks so good for a 3d DS game
It is, I juste have one tips for you : Take a copy of this game and play it !
@@julesfumic8423 I have one.
@@rac1equalsbestgame853 Oh cool and have you played it ?
I remember in spirit track Zelda expressing wanting to go swimming with link when she get her body back. (Also expressing wanting to put on a swimsuit, maybe for link to look at)
Yeah that bit of dialogue stood out to me also. That’s easily the closest any Zelda came to asking Link out on a date (tied maybe with Skyward Sword).
Also deciding to show Link her “best” swimming moves if he tells her he can’t swim. Why the “best” swimming moves and not starting with the basics…I don’t know
I haven’t had the chance to play spirit tracks yet but does link really wear that train engineer outfit the whole time. Is there no green tunic?
He does wear the tunic. You can just change clothes in the game which is what was used in the playthrough I used
@@Zeldom okay thanks, I can’t wait to play it if I can find a copy.
The engineer clothes are unlockable as you get later in the game. It's pretty fun to fight the big boss of the game wearing an engineer outfit lol
You forgot when the bomber man mimics Tetra and portrays her as a Tsundere in love with Link.
During Link's confrontation with Mila, the player can actually choose "I like you" as a dialogue option, so there is that. I'm not a MiLink shipper, I just thought it was worth noting that there is reasonable basis in the game for the ship.
It should be mentioned that Spirit Tracks Link most likely has no blood relation to the Hero of Winds. He just looks like him and shares the same soul.
This being the fourth episode of the Link’s Loves series goes to show just how many ships there are in this franchise from 1986
Thank you for continuing to make these videos! I love them
Isn't Tetra/Link canon? I mean who do you think repopulated New Hyrule?
Ha lol half the vid doesn’t matter. Thanks for reminding me, something was in the back of my head and I couldn’t remember!!!
I really like link and medli ship because I liked their dynamic in the earth temple.
7:28 Also Link has no reason to report to a certain chancellor which many of those working in the castle probably would.
I think link and tetra ended up together and the zelda in spirit tracks is from that line. I don’t think the hero of trains is related to the hero of winds. I feel like Niko wouldn’t be telling that story in the beginning of the hero of trains was part of that family line because he would already know it. Niko would’ve referred to the hero of winds as your grandfather or something like that but he didn’t. He talked like he’s someone the hero of trains would’ve never had a connection to
the thing is i personally like melink more then I really should, its kind of a guilty pleasure.
Though it might have to do with the fact that I had a crush on medli as a kid.
I really, REALLY like telink and zelink respecivly in this branch of the timeline, although I REALLY wish tetra got more screentime in the latter half of the game. the fact that she's pretty much absent and is just a damsel in distress in PH hurts me even more.
@ 4:24 okay that was kinda funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣
There definitely was a strong bond between ST Link and Zelda. But more than that, ST Zelda was straight up awesome.
If I remember correctly it’s never stated that Spirit Tracks link is related to Wind Waker link. It could be Spirit Tracks Zelda is a descendant of Wind Waker Link and Tetra and Spirit Tracks Link is just that generations link, unrelated to WW link
I didn’t recognize the voice in the intro but I am so glad I joined the discord server to see the announcement of the impression. Good impression as well
lol thanks, glad it wasn't too cringy XD
Pretty sure the Spirit Tracks Link isn't related to Wind Waker Link. Otherwise there's no way Niko wouldn't know that information and address ST Link with more familiarity.
Nah, Spirit Tracks link and zelda are hella cute together everytime i see them bond it warms my heart alot
Yess I've been waiting for this video
There's a really cute piece of dialogue from Beedle after you unlock the bombs in Wind Waker and he starts selling them that no one ever brings up.
"OHHHHH! A customer! I've been waiting for you! You lucky person, you. Pirates sold me bombs for cheap! Now's your chance! Buy! Buy! Buy!"
"By the way, Mr. Customer, are you acquainted with that adorable little pirate girl?"
"You have a bashful look on your face, Mr. Customer. You can't hide it from me! Yuk yuk yuk yuk yuk yuk!"
Definitely felt like the story was teasing Link and Tetra going on to like each other and become king and queen of the next Hyrule.
Yes I've been waiting for this
Me personally, I've never been one for ZeLink (ST), TeLink is practically implied to be fair. It may just be preference, because I've never been huge on shipping in general. Not saying I hate it, it's just never really been my cup of tea? Though I do like hearing other people's opinions, and as someone who finished Spirit Tracks, even I have to agree that it's def implied. Though my headcanons are just my headcanons, and bygones are bygones! Neat video!
Spirit tracks was the first zelink
Yes for sure :)
Ah, Wind Waker. How I love that game. Also, your voice is very calming. I like it a lot. However, two things. First, I thought that Komali wanted to see Medli as only an attendant and not much else, and second, in the dunno ending of Spirit Tracks, Toon Zelda looks out the window, probably thinking about Link. I just think that could’ve been something you mentioned.
Also most people say zelda is a descendent of ww zelda and link so there is that
Every Zelda is a descendant of the previous ones since are Hylia's bloodline. However every Link is not related by blood. The only "confirmed" bloodline of heroes is from Ocarina of Time to Twilight Princess. There's also a comment in A Link To The Past, but that's more theory fuel and doesn't pertain to the entire timeline
@@AxelsVirtue It was confirmed in Hyrule Historia
I think people ship Link with Medli because of one reason: she's cute. I completely agree that she is, but that isn't nearly enough to justify a potential relationship. They're not even really friends when you think about it. I think "acquaintances/allies" is the best term. Link and Marin had way more chemistry; and they knew each other for a day!
Discovered you through recommendations for Link's Love - Breath of the Wild & Age of Calamity and now sticking through to seeing this whole series. Btw 4:49 has to be my favorite moment of this video due to Link's face. xD Just priceless expression he give Tetra/Zelda 😏😂🤣
YES!!! Can't wait to seeeee!
:)
I loved that intro lol
I'm glad 😂
WindWaker Link and Medli
Phantom hourglass Link and Tetra
spirit tracks Link and Zelda
I hope we get another episode talking about Minish Cap, Four Swords and Four Swords Adventures. As well as an episode to cover A Link Between Worlds/Triforce Heroes(since it was revealed that both games share the same hero) and the first 2 Zelda games. Maybe even an episode about the first Hyrule Warriors and BOTW2 once BOTW2 Releases.
2:15 link does have the dialogue option to tell her he likes her which will fail the quest though just to get a laugh out of us i guess
Yeah most Link's aren't actually related to the previous Link
Afaik, the only one's concretely related are OoT and TP, so no Alabama stuff going on here
When you think about how Genetics work, wouldn't all Links be a direct descended of the Hero of the Skies? Like how all people with European Ancestry are directly descendant from Karl Magnus?
Tetra.
She's cute.
Love the intro. Yes, of course he lives in a pineapple, you silly
Glad you got the reference 😂
Today’s the big day, Gary!
So far so good. Watched the whole series in 1 go. I have to agree with.....most of these. I'd say din over zelda but that's it. However I hope the Hyrule warriors is done at some point seeing as impa cia lana and zelda are all options there.
Tetra and Link is fine because the Hero of Trains is just an identical stranger. Niko would have said otherwise
and the ending that is dont know zelda looks at the window becomes happy and go back to signing papers making the Toon Link and Toon Zelda even more stronger
I honestly think Link and the guy at the bunny rescue station have a deep bond from the very start that is stronger then any seen before or after it. I mean in A Link to the past links warped dark world form is of a pink bunny so obviously they have that going for one another. The fact he wasn’t included in this video is honestly disappointing to say the very least good sir. Harumph.
A not terrifying fairy from a fairy fountain
Do you think Nintendo would make a HD remake of phantom hourglass and/or spirit tracks? I would kill for a remake of spirit tracks.
When talking to Mila when she is trying to break into the safe, one of the dialog options are:
Mila: why are you doing this?
Link: because I like you
I swear that is an option! Idk what it says because I chose the other option. Although not my favorite, she is a valid ship
The moment I heard his voice he reminded me of the spongebob narrator
That first part was a direct quote from the very first episode 😅. Thx I tried glad it wasnt too cringe
@@Zeldom I thought it was really Awesome man keep up the good work 😁
Tetra is my favorite incarnation of Zelda.
Next, do a video on Link's gloves.
Anyone else love how he started this off like the Spongebob narrator introducing an episode? XD
Hm, a very interesting Series of Games, I kind of wish we could’ve gotten more games for the Adult Timeline.
ST Zelink on top
The wind waker Trilogy has def the best ships!
Zeldom... a part of me wants to get so mad over this video. However; i respect people like you because of your grounded, thorough, and unbiased approach to this subject.
Though i do ship medli with link, i cant be mad by someone laying down the hard facts.
So much respect... but im still a little salty.😅 Great video.👍
a century is easy enough for a family to become large enough to loose connection to each other etc also idk if every part of the whole link chain is faithful
The King of Red Lions says to Jabun that WW Link has no connection to the "Hero of Legend" (Hero of Time). The different Links do not have to be related so it Link can get with Tetra in WW, and then ST Link can get with Zelda in his game.
"the Rito in this game are nothing like those in botw" I see you have avoided the Link x Revali ship
The fairy queen reminds me of fi from skyward sword
Ah my favorite part of the timeline save for child. Link and Tetra (or Link and ST Zelda) are best ship. Change my mind
Spirit Tracks can be sometimes a very weak game but it's also a very strong game.
This game got for me a very strong relationship between Zelda and Link because Zelda is not Zelda and Link,not Link.
It was a very fun game to play (even if i've not finished it !) and I think it's a chance to play at this game.
Zelda and Link from ST is honestly my favourite ship in the entire franchise, it even tops Skyward Sword's version of the same ship for me.
I love all the inserts you put into these. Looking at Paya’s butt, poggers for Zelda’s. new personal favorite Deez Nuts, love it!
Maggie is probably one of those girls that thinks Ted Bundy was hot.
She thinks a moblin is hot so…sure
If Ted Bundy looks like a moblin, I could see it
Since most people here are most likely familiar with these games, I wanted to ask if anyone would recommend these games for someone who wants to become more interested in the Legend of Zelda franchise.
I definitely recommend them. These specific games are among the more expressive and overall more fun ones in my opinion.
4:24 ..w h y
😂😂😂😂
I think that the best girl for Link here is either Zelda or Tetra.
Don't know why spirit tracks would be awkward. It isn't ever implied that Link is related to the Hero of Winds, just "That he looks like an old friend" to Niko. So to me this is the Hero of Trains just being a normal Kid, kinda like the Hero of winds, no special bloodline needed.
Heck, the fact that the Recruit outfits for New Hyrule look like the Hero's clothes implies that the Hero of winds became the king, and the trainee's are meant to emulate the first king's greatness.(prince consort, whatever)
SpongeBob reference, love it
I think the Poor girl and Rich girl who switch places should be shipped with each other.
My weird WW ship is Link and Sue-Belle don't judge me
I think that someone added link blushing bc in other play throughs he doesnt blush
(Spirit tracks)
Maybe on an emulator they don’t include the blushing, it’s there on my DS version tho
@@superdino8524 ohh ok
Wait, what? I’m the first comment after it posted for everyone? Weird. That doesn’t usually happen.
lucky you