In the realm of Nintendo’s Zelda franchise, time is a crucial gameplay element. In games like Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask, and Breath of the Wild, time shapes the player’s experience and connection to the world of Hyrule. The 10,000-year time interval in Breath of the Wild draws inspiration from Japan’s Jōmon period, evident in the game’s design elements like the sanctuaries and Cherry the robot. The Jōmon connection enriches the game’s cultural depth and aligns with trends in Japanese media interpreting historical heritage. Through the game’s lore, players explore societal and environmental changes over millennia, drawing parallels to real-world transitions from the Paleolithic to Neolithic periods.
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