In Ocarina of Timeone of the aspects most commented on by fans is the absence of non-playable characters (NPCs) that appear in Majora’s Mask. Despite being a key title in the saga, there are various NPCs that are mentioned or shown in fragments of the game. Even so, they disappear or are relegated to the background throughout the adventure. This has generated various theories and discussions within the gaming community. They come to us after the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, along with a new Switch Lite.
One of the aspects that stands out the most is the presence of characters like the carpenters of the Gerudo Fortress. These are captured and then freed by Link, but after that event, their story does not follow a clear course. Likewise, characters like Grog or the mysterious specter of adult Link, who some fans believe could have been a figure from the story that was never fully developed.
The mysterious characters of the Kokiri village: unresolved absences
Fans have also pointed out that some important NPCs, such as those in the Kokiri village or those in the towns of Hyrule. These appear only in specific segments and then disappear, without their story being resolved. This has led to speculation about content that may have been cut or perhaps expanded on in future titles such as Majora’s Mask. This game is rumored to be a sequel that many believe was built on what was never completed in Ocarina of Time
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Absences are not only a matter of individual characters, but also of their integration into the narrative. Some think that Ocarina of Time originally planned to include more supporting characters with more complex plots, but hardware limitations or the decision to focus the narrative differently led to the removal or reduction of said characters. These absences have become a recurring topic of discussion among fans, who hope that future remakes of the game can address these gaps.
Why do some characters Ocarina of Time They disappeared without explanation?
This phenomenon is also related to how Ocarina of Time y Majora’s Mask They were originally intended as a single project, but were eventually separated due to various development reasons. Majora’s Mask addressed some of the issues left aside in Ocarina of Timebut it didn’t resolve many of the questions still left by those absent NPCs. Within the fandom there is speculation about what could have been. Many others hope that one day Nintendo will offer a clearer explanation or that the absent characters will return in some form.
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