It generally works out okay
Multiplayer gameplay doesn’t mix often with theZeldaseries, but when it does, it usually puts forth enough panache to be worth it. TakeFour Swords, one of my favoriteZeldagames ever (especially the Anniversary Edition) — it takes such a simple formula that was cemented with the very first game and runs with it.Four Swords AdventuresandTri Force Heroesweren’t as perfectly crafted, but again, worthwhile all the same.
Series producer Eiji Aonuma seems to be particularly fond of multiplayer, as he wants to work it into a future game, and from the sounds of it, possibly a mainline title.Speaking to IGN, Aonuma states, “I would like to take what I learned fromBreath of the Wildand see if we can somehow fuse those learning points into another multiplayerZelda. For example, withTriforce Heroes, which followed a similar format ofFour Swords, there was a multiplayer involved in that game. That’s definitely a possibility and we will continue to [experiment] throughout theZeldafranchise.”
Considering how far apart coreZeldagames are, we could be looking at the NX follow-up for this one that may sport multiplayer. SinceBreath of the Wildis such a huge departure all told, its success could spur more experimentation in the future. While I’m cautious of a main multiplayer entry, I’m open to it.
Zelda Producer: After Breath of the Wild, Next Game Could be Multiplayer[IGN]
