Oh my gosh i love this. I totally agree that zelda games have so much overlooked symbolism and depth. I personally loved the TOTK story for everything it brought to the table. I thought it had an emotional depth that was unique to it in the franchise. Love your video and insights. Keep it up!
One thing i thought of while you were talking about gloom is the idea that Ganondorf might not just be trying to corrupt the world but that his gloom is helping him rebuild his power. The energy it takes away from you may vary likely be found to him, growing his own power, bc they say in the game that he clearly isn't at full power yet and is trying to regain his strength. If so, this method of building power is even more the opposite of Zelda and a critique of an egotistic desire for power. And realistic, as that is how tyrants become powerful irl, on the backs of many. Zelda sacrifices herself to save the kingdom, undergoing ego death and becoming the kingdom itself, an embodiment of the people. Ganondorf steals power from everything he corrupts, doing his best to corrupt anything not made by him but also perhaps turning all he corrupts into fuel for his own power? It's an interesting idea!
Great insight and very compelling video. Realizing the stakes of Zelda's actions in the past definitely hit me with that melancholy you were describing. In a way, totk is almost as sad a game as botw is.
Oh my gosh i love this. I totally agree that zelda games have so much overlooked symbolism and depth. I personally loved the TOTK story for everything it brought to the table. I thought it had an emotional depth that was unique to it in the franchise. Love your video and insights. Keep it up!
Thank you!
crazy good video pls keep it up i cant believe this isnt more popular
@@linkispink382 Thank you!
One thing i thought of while you were talking about gloom is the idea that Ganondorf might not just be trying to corrupt the world but that his gloom is helping him rebuild his power. The energy it takes away from you may vary likely be found to him, growing his own power, bc they say in the game that he clearly isn't at full power yet and is trying to regain his strength. If so, this method of building power is even more the opposite of Zelda and a critique of an egotistic desire for power. And realistic, as that is how tyrants become powerful irl, on the backs of many. Zelda sacrifices herself to save the kingdom, undergoing ego death and becoming the kingdom itself, an embodiment of the people. Ganondorf steals power from everything he corrupts, doing his best to corrupt anything not made by him but also perhaps turning all he corrupts into fuel for his own power? It's an interesting idea!
@@friend_trilobot Definitely valid!
Great insight and very compelling video. Realizing the stakes of Zelda's actions in the past definitely hit me with that melancholy you were describing. In a way, totk is almost as sad a game as botw is.
Great video!
@@virivren Appreciate it :)