The sidequests are really brilliant also - it feels great whenever I get a new heart piece or bottle :P
The combat is brilliant - some of the best moments in the series are when you have to fight one on one duels, sword to sword (ie. in the forest temple with the two skull knights - yeah this is 2 on 1, I know :P). I don't know why they don't make fighting systems in modern games as smooth - take Assassins Creed, that feels so heavy and clunky when you fight, as opposed to the smooth grace of Zelda games. I mean, you don't even have the choice to stab, sideways strike, or overhead cut, - you can only "attack".
I do think the story is usually a bit forgettable. Final Fantasy X had a great story, which added to the gameplay and feel, but actually, while a better narrative would be nice, I don't think it ever hurts the zelda series. One thing I have been confused about for a while, is there meant to be any romance between Link and Zelda, or is it purely platonic? I always thought they would get together (not make love on screen, obviously, but maybe share a kiss and embrace for example), seeing as she's the damsel in distress and he's the heroic saviour, but maybe I'm wrong.
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