The Legend of Zelda has proved a powerful force in the gaming industry, both as a franchise and a proof of concept. The ideas of the Zelda series have flowed through all of gaming. The Legend of Zelda is a bedrock in the chaotic maelstrom of video gaming’s history. What then, would the video game world be like without this rock to build upon? 1UP has the story.
Think about Batman: Arkham Asylum. A game where your character powers up with various items that allow him to open up new areas of the map where he can find secrets and buildings to explore, all connected by a hub style overworld. Oh, and you throw an awful lot of boomerangs to stun enemies, and bomb an awful lot of walls to open hidden passages.
Just saying.