This
whole Gamergate thing is getting out of hand in my opinion. I know video games can sometimes portray women in a “damsel in distress” kind of way, but doesn’t that happen in every other single form of media?
Music, film, literature — they all have similar stories.
The Legend of Zelda is a classic version of the man saving the princess, but as more games were made in the franchise, Zelda actually starts becoming a more nuanced, layered and stronger character, establishing herself as a self-sufficient and not needing rescue. However, Link is physically stronger and has many weapons and tools in his arsenal, whereas Zelda's magic and wisdom are more related to the brains of the operation to seal away their mortal and long-time nemesis, Ganon.
A point is being argued that the damsel in distress story is outdated, and that in the year 2014, that there shouldn’t be any more stories about it happening. It is definitely uncommon for these roles to be reversed, having a man to be in a compromised situation being rescued by a woman, but I don’t think it’s inherently wrong with either narrative, so long as they make sense.
The Legend of Zelda is a classic version of the man saving the princess, but as more games were made in the franchise, Zelda actually starts becoming a more nuanced, layered and stronger character, establishing herself as a self-sufficient and not needing rescue. However, Link is physically stronger and has many weapons and tools in his arsenal, whereas Zelda's magic and wisdom are more related to the brains of the operation to seal away their mortal and long-time nemesis, Ganon.
A point is being argued that the damsel in distress story is outdated, and that in the year 2014, that there shouldn’t be any more stories about it happening. It is definitely uncommon for these roles to be reversed, having a man to be in a compromised situation being rescued by a woman, but I don’t think it’s inherently wrong with either narrative, so long as they make sense.
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