What kind of game is Zelda?

[Neerb]

What kind of game is the Legend of Zelda series?  I always say Action-Adventure, but people [who don't even play video games as much as I do] are always saying it's an RPG.  So, I want to see what you people think it is.  And no, there's no "both" option, this is an "either/or" question.

[JrDude]

It can't be an RPG.
RPGs are way different, in RPGs, you go around like action/adventure, but touch an enemy and you go into some battle scene that contains more than just the enemy you touched. Then everyone is in an idle position and you pick your attacks and stuff.

[SkyMyl]

It can't be an RPG.
RPGs are way different, in RPGs, you go around like action/adventure, but touch an enemy and you go into some battle scene that contains more than just the enemy you touched. Then everyone is in an idle position and you pick your attacks and stuff.

This.

But I know someone who could put up an arguement.

[guido123]

i say it is both

[Neerb]

i say it is both

I specifically said it was an either/or question.  Pick one.

Also, I don't think it has to be turn-based to be an RPG; for example, I believe Kingdom Hearts is considered an RPG.  However, I do think that you need some kind of stats--most RPGs have overall levels, along with health, attack, magic, defense, etc. in addition to held items that can increase these stats.  Zelda games have HP and occasionally a MP meter with a single upgrade, and that's it; there isn't nearly enough customization for it to be an RPG.

[JrDude]

i say it is both

I specifically said it was an either/or question.  Pick one.

Also, I don't think it has to be turn-based to be an RPG; for example, I believe Kingdom Hearts is considered an RPG.  However, I do think that you need some kind of stats--most RPGs have overall levels, along with health, attack, magic, defense, etc. in addition to held items that can increase these stats.  Zelda games have HP and occasionally a MP meter with a single upgrade, and that's it; there isn't nearly enough customization for it to be an RPG.

Yes it does.

[thunderhero4]

i say it is both

I specifically said it was an either/or question.  Pick one.

Also, I don't think it has to be turn-based to be an RPG; for example, I believe Kingdom Hearts is considered an RPG.  However, I do think that you need some kind of stats--most RPGs have overall levels, along with health, attack, magic, defense, etc. in addition to held items that can increase these stats.  Zelda games have HP and occasionally a MP meter with a single upgrade, and that's it; there isn't nearly enough customization for it to be an RPG.

Yes it does.

Children of Mana, Fable, Fable 2. There are pleanty RPGs without the turn based thing.

RPG means growing up levels or collecting items with alot of side quests.

Zelda is both, Cory is right.

[QingXin]

People, get it through your skulls. RPG doesn't refer to Final Fanasy turn based battles... RPG stands for "role-playing game".

You play the role of a character, and play as them, as if they were a second you. It doesn't necessarily mean turn-based battles...

In this case, you play the role as Link, and improve and upgrade him as you progress (if you choose to do so).

[PsychoYoshi]

Action-adventure with some residual characteristics of an RPG.

[guido123]

ya thats right im right it is both and for the info im CORY

[Cornwad]

Easily Action/Adventure. Sure it has some RPG elements, but nowhere near enough to consider it an RPG.

[_GanonMetroid_]

Zelda II could be considered an RPG; every other Zelda game is Action/Adventure, and any argument to the contrary is either weak or horribly flawed.

[Java]

I'd say Action/Adventure.

Sure, there might be some elements, but as Cornwad said, there's not enough to consider it an RPG.

[Friendly Hostile]

RPG's pretty much distinguish themselves by having a leveling and battle system, something that Zelda lacks.

[Rudo]

There are some RPG elements, 1 or 2 at the most, but not enough to consider it an RPG. Heck, you don't even grow levels.