I know, I have posted too many things about cloud and ya this might be a dumb question but me and a friend were talking about it and its been stuck on my mind ever since...
Who is the better hero? Cloud of FF7 or Link of LoZ? this might sound simplistic at first but ponder for a moment at the differences of the two:
Cloud is a boy who dreamed of being in soldier at a young age but who just couldnt cut it. he watched basically everything he loved get destroyed in front of him and is horribly experimented on and thrown into a emotional and mental rollercoster. after a series of events, he awakes with false memories of being a soldier with exceptional fighting abilities. later on, he learns that he is a "Clone" of his very enemy of who he was chasing the whole time,that he was horribly mutated through experiments, helps his enemy almost accomplish his goals, and fails to protect a girl that he loved (friend or more, who cares) who also was the planet's only hope. Most people would look at him and never call him a hero. plus he always feels alone in his battles and would rather do things solo, even though he does have many friends who care for him. Lastly, Cloud often comes off as a person who has no purpose. he thinks he is not strong enough to protect those he loves and often question his resolves
Needless to say, Cloud is (was) a walking failure. BUT he somehows manages to push through and protect what is dear to him and manages to save the world and face his own failure and fears. Alot of people can relate to him on personal leve and love that aspect of him.
and alot of people think he is just a big whiny crybaby (me). either way, his impact as a hero is huge on the gaming community.
Now look at Link. We will use elements from all games to describe his character. He is a chosen hero of the hyrulean people and has the triforce of courage within his disposal. Thus allowing to take on all fear (some say he just doesnt have fear, but that might be too far) and to acquire skills that are almost impossible for any mere human to have. Link almost never fails to accomplish his goals. through courage, Spiritual selection, and a will to never to lose, he always comes out on top. Needless to say, In his "world" he is, almost undefeatable. Link, by selection, is a lone hero yet is never lonely. he almost always has companions or people that he looks up to and that he would kill to protect. Another special trait of Link is, he always sees his goal and will go after it no matter what. He never second guesses his role as a hero.
Needless to say, Link is THE knight in shining armor (tunic?) and is a natural hero. Alot of people can relate to that type of hero because it is a type of hero we all desire in our life, in some manner or some way.
And alot of people dont like him because he is a unrealistic person, no one is perfect. Plus, to pull the master sword, which is his weapon of choice, you must be of pure heart and have no evil thought or desires. Link in all essence is immaculate, which no one on earth can relate to.
So here's my question: which type of hero do you prefer or you can relate to more? Natural skill or mutated power? spiritual selected soldier or the underdog champion? unquestioned resolve or passionate desire to protect those who are dear even through tribulation? He who is destined to win or he who is destined to fail yet perseveres?
I personally prefer link, I have always been a person who prefers "knight in shining armor" hero and growing up, most books and games had that type of hero.
what about you and why?
and please note, this is not a "who will win in battle thread".
