to clarify, Shadow Link and Dark Link are 2 separate characters. Shadow Link is a reflection of Link and is normal not really an antagonist as much as they are a test for link to prove himself, normally appearing in a late game area (ex: Water Temple in OoT and as a final boss in Zelda 2) and is more or less using the trope "the greatest enemy of a hero is themeslves". Dark Link however is a copy of Link created by Vaati/Ganon to impede Link and give him a bad public image. however i do like the video as it does ask a question most either overlook or just never think about. also although it is never confirmed Shadow Link is widely believed to be created by the gods or even Hyila for Link to prove that he is worthy to inherit the Triforce of courage. also i assume by possessed Link you are referring to the cutscene in twilight princess, which wasn't really an interruption of Dark Link nor Shadow Link but used as a method to show how easy it was for the dark interlopers to convert anyone to their side. it really does seem like that internationalization of the game does complicate things a bit and makes the already complicated lore even harder to understand
to clarify, Shadow Link and Dark Link are 2 separate characters. Shadow Link is a reflection of Link and is normal not really an antagonist as much as they are a test for link to prove himself, normally appearing in a late game area (ex: Water Temple in OoT and as a final boss in Zelda 2) and is more or less using the trope "the greatest enemy of a hero is themeslves". Dark Link however is a copy of Link created by Vaati/Ganon to impede Link and give him a bad public image. however i do like the video as it does ask a question most either overlook or just never think about. also although it is never confirmed Shadow Link is widely believed to be created by the gods or even Hyila for Link to prove that he is worthy to inherit the Triforce of courage. also i assume by possessed Link you are referring to the cutscene in twilight princess, which wasn't really an interruption of Dark Link nor Shadow Link but used as a method to show how easy it was for the dark interlopers to convert anyone to their side.
it really does seem like that internationalization of the game does complicate things a bit and makes the already complicated lore even harder to understand
@@lunadabree1296 isnt it the other way arround? With the water temple one being dark link?
@@Videospiel-Man5730 wait yeah that was a typo