We have occasionally felt bad for giving up on "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild," which many have called the greatest modern video game of all time. We just couldn't with the breakable weapons. But here we are, years later, and we picked up "Breath of the Wild" on Prime Day to finally give it another chance. Truth be told, we're a couple days back into it and we're actually really having a good time, now that we've come to grips with the fact that pretty much every single one of those weapons and shields is going to break after about three minutes of use.
A few weeks ago, we asked our beloved Bing AI buddy to write a synopsis for a new Zelda game called "Shattered Illusions." He had no idea what that title meant, but it sounded cool at the time and we wanted to see what the AI would come up with. We also asked it a few clarifying questions and wanted more detail about some of the features in the game. Here's what we could be looking at with a new hypothetical story set in Hyrule:
**The Legend of Zelda: Shattered Illusions**
Link wakes up in a strange world where nothing is as it seems. He discovers that he has been trapped in a twisted version of Hyrule by a mysterious villain who calls himself the Illusionist. The Illusionist has shattered the Triforce of Wisdom and scattered its pieces across the land, creating dangerous illusions that distort reality and threaten to destroy everything. Link must find and restore the Triforce of Wisdom, while facing his own fears and doubts, before the Illusionist can use it to unleash his ultimate plan: to erase Hyrule from existence and create a new world in his image.
Some of the illusions that Link encounters are:
- A dark forest where the trees come alive and attack him
- A frozen lake where he has to skate across thin ice while avoiding giant snowflakes
- A haunted mansion where he has to solve puzzles and escape from ghosts and zombies
- A desert oasis where he has to find water and avoid mirages and sandstorms
- A volcano where he has to climb up the lava flows and dodge falling rocks and fireballs
The strongest weapon in the game is the Master Sword, which Link obtains after he restores the Triforce of Wisdom. The Master Sword is the only weapon that can break through the Illusionist’s defenses and defeat him. The Master Sword also has the power to dispel illusions and reveal the truth. However, the Master Sword is not easy to wield, and Link has to prove himself worthy of it by passing several trials and tests.
[As in other recent Zelda games,] all of the weapons are breakable, except for the Master Sword. Link has to be careful not to use them too much or they will wear out and break. He can find new weapons or repair his old ones by visiting shops or finding materials. He can also upgrade his weapons by using special items or completing quests. Some weapons have special effects or abilities that can help Link in different situations, such as fire, ice, electricity, etc.
There are some new animal companions for Link to travel with. One of them is a winged fox named Flick, who can fly and help Link reach high places and scout ahead. Another one is a giant turtle named Shell, who can swim and carry Link across water and shield him from attacks. The third one is a fire-breathing lizard named Blaze, who can burn obstacles and enemies and light up dark areas. Link can switch between them at any time and use their abilities to solve puzzles and explore the world.
There are some Easter eggs or connections to other Nintendo games. For example, Link can find a Mario hat and wear it as a costume, which gives him the ability to jump higher and stomp on enemies. He can also find a Metroid helmet and wear it as a costume, which gives him the ability to scan objects and fire missiles. He can also find a Pikmin whistle and use it to summon Pikmin to help him fight or carry items. There are also some references and nods to other Nintendo games in the dialogue, music, and scenery.
The final battle against the Illusionist is a challenging and epic showdown. The Illusionist will use his power to create multiple illusions of himself, each one with a different weapon and attack pattern. Link will have to use the Master Sword to dispel the illusions and find the real Illusionist, who will be hiding and casting spells from a distance. Link will also have to dodge the Illusionist’s attacks, which include fireballs, lightning bolts, ice shards, and dark energy blasts. Link will have to use his animal companions, his weapons, and his items to survive and counterattack. The battle will take place in a large arena that changes shape and appearance according to the Illusionist’s whims, such as a castle, a forest, a desert, a volcano, etc. The battle will have several phases, each one more difficult and intense than the previous one. The final phase will be the most dramatic and climactic one, where Link and the Illusionist will face each other in a one-on-one duel of swords and magic. Link will have to use all his skills and courage to defeat the Illusionist and save Hyrule from his evil plan.
The game [ends as] Link restores the Triforce of Wisdom, frees Hyrule from the Illusionist’s grip, and returns to his own world. He is hailed as a hero and reunited with his friends and family. He also says goodbye to his animal companions, who decide to stay in the twisted world and protect it from any future threats. The game ends with a celebration and a fireworks show, where Link and Zelda share a romantic moment. However, the game also teases a possible sequel, where a mysterious figure is seen watching Link from afar, holding a fragment of the Triforce of Power and smiling evilly.
TO BE CONTINUED... in The Legend of Zelda: Shattered Power!
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The Legend of Zelda: Shattered Illusions is Part 1 of an original video game series:
The Legend of Zelda: Shattered Illusions | The Legend of Zelda: Shattered Power
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