GameTech: New Legend of Zelda is a game to leave you breathless

A new Legend of Zelda game breaths new life into the series, writes Ronan Jennings

WE needed a breath of fresh air, so Nintendo delivered Breath of the Wild. Legends rarely live in their own time, but this ‘Legend of Zelda’ game is a myth in the making.

Almost 20 years ago, Ocarina of Time redefined the Zelda series and captured the hearts of a generation. Since then, however, the series has remained rooted in antiquity, anchored to the past, ironically unable to escape its own legend. That is, until now.