I dig the way Zelda games approach continuity. You have little sub-series or arcs with the potential for continuation but there's always the possibility (and even expectation) for completely lateral moves with absolutely no pressure to maintain a sense of cohesion across all entries. It's just enough serialization to maintain investment while keeping the greater narrative loose enough to evoke the sense of renewal that brings in new fans and keeps old fans from losing interest.
I'm sure many fans would prefer a more traditional, sequential approach but that kind of Witcher-like devotion to canon just wouldn't feel right. Zelda has always been about maintaining a mysterious allure in world and story. My lizard brain appreciates the official timeline's pained exercise in rationalizing order but it'll always be an afterthought to me.
I'm sure many fans would prefer a more traditional, sequential approach but that kind of Witcher-like devotion to canon just wouldn't feel right. Zelda has always been about maintaining a mysterious allure in world and story. My lizard brain appreciates the official timeline's pained exercise in rationalizing order but it'll always be an afterthought to me.