Legend of Zelda Why link can't talk

[nessokman]

This is a fun thread! Its all about funny theories why link can't talk. I'll start....
this- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPxY8lpYAUM shoot me please.

 

[C.SDK]

He does talk. I can't pinpoint which games and a specific instance, but I recall in some dialogue, Link speaks in the form of answering a question. It's not voice-over, but it's something I guess.

 

[z00ted]

well, ****....

 

[Luigitoilet]

He does talk. I can't pinpoint which games and a specific instance, but I recall in some dialogue, Link speaks in the form of answering a question. It's not voice-over, but it's something I guess.

well excuse me princess

 

[C.SDK]

You're excused.

Looking at the OP again, I'm sorry. I didn't realize it was a for fun topic.

 

[Claire Diviner]

Here's a Zelda game where Link actually talks:

http://youtu.be/9mHw5g55oC4

 

[finalark]

Here's a Zelda game where Link actually talks:

http://youtu.be/9mHw5g55oC4

Beat me to it.

 

[C.SDK]

I will not consider those CD-i games as LoZ games.

 

[finalark]

I will not consider those CD-i games as LoZ games.

Well, they're legendary. And they include Zelda characters.

 

[Luigitoilet]

I love those cd-I games. they're just so perfectly terrible. I wonder if its creators actually thought those cutscenes were cool or effective or anything besides hysterically funny

 

[Beat!]

You shout "HEY" at least once in Phantom Hourglass.

 

[FooltheFlames]

Come on!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g5Tk0gK0_s&feature=related
Link clearly says "COME ON!" In The Wind Waker.
In the video it shows Link in The Tower of the Gods where he has statues follow him. Later in the game in the Earth and Wind Temples you have to escort Medli and Makar and you can have Link say "COME ON!" to them to. Whenever you want.
The point is Link can talk, he just chooses not to cuz its bada$$

 

[Ove]

"I found a mirror under the table."

 

[ZTD | TECHnology]

This is a fun thread! Its all about funny theories why link can't talk. I'll start....
this- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPxY8lpYAUM shoot me please.

He does talk. I can't pinpoint which games and a specific instance, but I recall in some dialogue, Link speaks in the form of answering a question. It's not voice-over, but it's something I guess.

LOL at the Knowledge Bomb. I legit laughed out loud.

 

[FZ64]

I Think the Magic Mario Head Mask that the Happy mask salesman had took his power to speak away

 

[GanonPwner]

Here's the real reason why link can't talk.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV3sEuFvPY8

You can skip to 42 secs to see.

 

[J.Shadows]

He doesn't need to talk because he ***** too hard

 

[Luigitoilet]

He doesn't need to talk because he ***** too hard

What does this even mean.

 

[GanonPwner]

What does this even mean.

Take a look at his Mains below his pic. He is a Super Zelda Fan, so he will say some Dumb Zelda Fan crap. I love Zelda, but not that much .-.

 

[Holder of the Heel]

Well, Link CAN talk, and does so, it just never shows the dialogue.

 

[Gene]

It's obvious that Link is a Telepath.

 

[Youngster Joey]

its obvious. hes speechless. or nintendo didnt give him any lines. i thought it was obvious at least..

 

[Wretched]

The reason they don't give link dialogue is because dialogue creates character. They want the character to be static, as well. Nintendo thinks about things like that. Mario doesn't have very much dialogue, either. If they gave the main controllable characters very much personality, it would take away from the mass appeal of the games.

 

[Link TP99]

Well, I think Link talks but Nintendo doesn't show it to the player. Maybe they want the player to feel like Link, be Link. That's why he doesn't say anything so the player can fell more like him. Maybe that's why he's called ''Link''.

 

[Sephirothxxx]

Link is supposed to BE the player. Basically our thoughts transfer over as his words. Know what I'm saiyan?

 

[Link TP99]

Link is supposed to BE the player. Basically our thoughts transfer over as his words. Know what I'm saiyan?

Yes. I think Nintendo wanted that, too.

 

[Grimmz]

Link is not excused haha

 

[Sephirothxxx]

Yes. I think Nintendo wanted that, too.

And it IS an RPG, in a certain sense. More like an action rpg, but with that aside, RPGs are meant to put you in the main characters shoes.

 

[Kink-Link5]

One time I swear Link said

"Yes."

But then Gaebora repeated himself over and over.

Must be why Link doesn't say much these days.

 

[Claire Diviner]

The reason they don't give link dialogue is because dialogue creates character. They want the character to be static, as well. Nintendo thinks about things like that. Mario doesn't have very much dialogue, either. If they gave the main controllable characters very much personality, it would take away from the mass appeal of the games.

This.

Honestly, the only instance of Link saying any texted dialogue was his own name when Zelda asked for it in Ocarina of Time. Saying "Yes" or "No", or him yelling "come on" in Wind Waker would hardly count, I would think.

 

[C.SDK]

I don't think so. I distinctly remember some of the answer options were worded in such a way that a small glimpse of personality is shown. Or, at least that's what I thought when I saw it. I remember thinking Link was sassy, haha.

 

[Gene]

I don't think so. I distinctly remember some of the answer options were worded in such a way that a small glimpse of personality is shown. Or, at least that's what I thought when I saw it. I remember thinking Link was sassy, haha.

Well excuse me, princess!

 

[Kink-Link5]

I don't think so. I distinctly remember some of the answer options were worded in such a way that a small glimpse of personality is shown. Or, at least that's what I thought when I saw it. I remember thinking Link was sassy, haha.

AN ALLY OF JUSTICE

He also does a pretty good cat impression

 

[ZelDan]

Link does say "Come on!" in Wind Waker.

 

[KrIsP!]

Well, Link CAN talk, and does so, it just never shows the dialogue.

He does have dialogue once, I forget which game...I remember it having LttP/MC graphics. I think it was an easter egg in a Mario game though, he was talking to himself in his sleep. Super Mario RPG?

 

[Mr. game and watch]

Well excuse me, princess!

 

[C.SDK]

Stop it.

I'm princess Morino!

 

[Diddy Kong]

In Link's Awakening he says to Marin: 'What, Zelda?' But no- her name is Marin.

The rest is all HAA HAA HIRYAAAAHHHH though. Which is also kinda awesome. Cause even though he can't speak, he does have a mighty voice.

 

[Kink-Link5]

Link does say "Come on!" in Wind Waker.

Wind Waker Link was pretty much intentionally made more expressive and given his own personality to go along with his "NOT ACTUALLY A PROPER LINK DESCENDANT" nature. He's just a kid that wants to save his sister.

The coolest thing about Wind Waker for me, well, one of them, is how if you stand around trying to figure out what to do next in a dungeon, Link's big eyes will look off toward a key puzzle component. A very nice touch.

 

[Mr. game and watch]

I think "HUH HUYAH HYEEAA" is hylian for "CHOP YOU UP" or something.


thats a joke