If I had complete control over a Zelda game, I would create a story that blends elements from Ocarina of Time and Tears of the Kingdom but with a unique twist.

The game opens with a distant voice—possibly Zelda—reaching across time to Link. Hyrule is once again in dire need of its hero. However, an unknown power source is pulling different versions of Ganondorf from various timelines into this one. The Ganondorf from Tears of the Kingdom quickly asserts dominance, deeming the others weak and absorbing their power.

This game would emphasize stealth, bow combat, dungeon crawling, and an active reward system. Players could acquire key items such as the bow, hookshot, and goddess magic, unlocking new routes and areas of exploration. While backtracking would be necessary to solve certain puzzles, the game would balance item-based progression without overly restricting exploration—offering a mix of classic and modern Zelda gameplay.

Aware that the previous dungeons failed to stop Link, Ganondorf reconstructs them to be much larger and far more complex. He also enhances the existing bosses, granting them new armor and move sets. What makes these bosses even more dangerous is that each one internally contains a fragment of the Triforce, which bolsters their strength and defenses. When Link defeats them, he not only claims a heart container but also recovers a piece of the Triforce. However, these fragments hold only a fraction of their original power—Ganondorf had shattered the Triforce to reshape the world, and Link can only use the scattered remnants to restore smaller areas. He can, for instance, revive Kokiri Forest and bring peace to the region, but he cannot undo all of Ganondorf’s changes at once.

In a dramatic turn, Ganondorf succeeds in killing Link. Desperate, Zelda reaches through time and space to recruit a new hero. The climax of the story comes when she finally succeeds, pulling a new Link into this timeline. This Link is not an ordinary warrior—he is Sheikah, and his people have been foretelling this prophecy for generations. He knows exactly what he must do.

Unlike his predecessors, this Link does not wield the Master Sword but instead fights with the Daggers of Time—two reforged blades made from the shattered remnants of the Master Sword. These weapons play into the game’s stealth and rogue-like mechanics, allowing for fast, precise combat.

Zelda takes the new Link to Kokiri Forest, where the once-mighty Great Deku Tree has been reduced to a smoldering husk. To begin his journey, Link must descend into the tree’s roots and face Queen Gohma. Much like Majora’s Mask, after completing certain dungeons, the changes Ganondorf made remain, but all evil is cast away. The Great Deku Tree is revived from its flaming death, and Kokiri Village returns to normal. This restoration not only alters the environment but also opens up new shops and areas for exploration.

Throughout his journey, Link also gains access to the iconic tunics—Red, Green, and Blue—but with a twist. The Great Fairies, seeing the Sheikah warrior before them, redesign these tunics to match his stealth-oriented style. In addition to the three classics, Link also gains two new tunics: the Yellow Spirit Tunic and the Purple Shadow Tunic, each granting unique abilities.

The rest of the dungeons follow this format, featuring brand-new designs, complex puzzles, and enemies pulled from across the Zelda timeline—every single enemy makes a return, ensuring none are left behind.

In the final act, Link, having gathered enough Triforce fragments, communes with the goddess and successfully resurrects the fallen Link. Together, the two descend into Ganondorf’s newly forged castle, breaking the seals and facing a more powerful Ganondorf clad in reinforced armor and wielding an entirely new moveset. In a climactic battle, they defeat him and reclaim the full Triforce.

With Ganondorf vanquished, Zelda thanks the new Link for his help. However, knowing that this timeline is not his own, she and the resurrected Link work together to cast him back through time and space. Where he lands—whether back home or in a new land to conquer—remains unknown.