Zelda Finally Becomes the Main Hero

For nearly forty years, the Legend of Zelda series has focused on Link. In the 2024 installment, Princess Zelda finally takes center stage as the primary playable character to save the kingdom herself.

Despite her name being in the title since 1986, Zelda usually played a supporting role as a damsel in distress. This game marks the first time she takes the lead in a mainline adventure. Instead of relying on traditional swordplay, she uses magic to duplicate objects and creatures to solve puzzles. It is a refreshing shift that gives the iconic princess the agency fans have wanted for decades.