to the Legend of Zelda were not disappointed by the open world gameplay and the graphics that had not been seen in a Zelda game up until this point. However, purists of the franchise were quick to note how different this installment was from the original that was released back in 1987.

Taking a step back from where the Zelda franchise has landed today, we will take a trip down memory lane to the original Legend of Zelda, as well as the inspiration behind this greatly loved game.

Personal Inspiration

As with any great story, the Legend of Zelda is the result of a great imagination, but some personal inspiration is absolutely key as well. The amazing imagination and personal experiences of the famous Shigeru Miyamoto are truly what brought Zelda,Link, Ganon, and Hyrule to life for that first time.

If the name Shigeru Miyamoto is familiar to you, that comes as no surprise, as he had a hand in creating Donkey Kong, Mario, Star Fox, and Pikmin, as well as the Legend of Zelda. Truly one of the most prolific and important content creators at Nintendo.

As a young child, Miyamoto was lucky enough to spend time exploring the forests near his home in Japan. A famous story that influenced many of his games, but primarily Zelda, is when, as a child, he found a cave during one of his explorations. After a few days, he finally summoned the courage to enter the cave and explore. The lakes in the countryside around his childhood home are also brought to