Who is Linkle and What's Her Involvement in Hyrule Warriors?

By Jorge Ba-oh 19.11.2015 4

Who is Linkle and What

Just who is Linkle and what's her involvement in Hyrule Warriors Legends?

Since the female Link character Linkle was revealed as a new character for the upcoming 3DS games, fans have been keen to conjure up a story for the hoodie-wearing lass.

Japanese magazine Famitsu has the scoop, detailing just how Linkle came to be. Initially penned as a simple proof-of-concept as a female take on Nintendo's Hylian hero, the studio decided to develop Linkle into the 3DS game due to demand from fans. 

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The game includes a storyline chapter (exclusive to the 3DS version) where we see Linkle on her way to Hyrule Castle, using an ancient compass that's been passed down generations. She's described as a "bright and free-spirited young girl," that wanders about and save those who need a little bit of help.

Using a pair of crossbows, Linkle can attack in the air or whilst on the move, dealing deadly damage through melee attacks and a heaped helping of bomb arrows.


 

Will you play as Linkle in Hyrule Warriors Legends?

Box art for Hyrule Warriors Legends
Developer

Omega Force

Publisher

Nintendo

Genre

Brawler

Players

1

C3 Score

Rated $score out of 10  7/10

Reader Score

Rated $score out of 10  9/10 (2 Votes)

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The game includes a storyline chapter (exclusive to the 3DS version)

Ughhhhhh. Hyrule Warriors Ultimate for NX has to be a thing, then.

Somehow, I don't think this will be the last we'll see of Linkle, either. This might not be a canon game, but I don't see how Nintendo will be able to resist fans' urges to see her again after this game. Either they'll proceed with a Linkle-central Zelda title in the future, or feature Link and Linkle together, paving the way for her to be a Smash character.

( Edited 20.11.2015 19:26 by Azuardo )

I think she's such a cool character, I would definitely like to see Nintendo do something else with her. Like seriously, I can't get over how bad-ass she is! All those crossbow attacks she can do are so awesome, they're like something out of The Matrix.

Azuardo said:
Ughhhhhh. Hyrule Warriors Ultimate for NX has to be a thing, then.

Somehow, I don't think this will be the last we'll see of Linkle, either. This might not be a canon game, but I don't see how Nintendo will be able to resist fans' urges to see her again after this game. Either they'll proceed with a Linkle-central Zelda title in the future, or feature Link and Linkle together, paving the way for her to be a Smash character.


I really don't know how to feel about HWL. Wii U cna barely run the game, I don't imagine the 3DS doing it any favors.

That said, a future Linkle assist trophy for Smash seems pretty likely.

Anyone know if Nintendo actually owns/created the character, or does KT?

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Anyone know if Nintendo actually owns/created the character, or does KT?

Completely unknown, unless either Nintendo or Koei says anything.

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