Link Is Too Distracted to Save Zelda Again

Navi (pronounced /ˈnɑː.viː/, NAH-vee )^{[ citation needed ]} is a recurring graphic symbol in The Legend of Zelda series.^[2] She is a Fairy who serves equally Link's companion in his quest to save Hyrule.^[3]

Contents

• 1 Biography
  • 1.ane Ocarina of Time
• 2 Other Appearances
  • 2.1 Ocarina of Time (Himekawa)
  • 2.2 Majora's Mask (Himekawa)
  • ii.3 Link and the Portal of Doom
  • 2.iv Hyrule Warriors
• iii Evolution
• 4 Reception
• 5 Trivia
• half-dozen Nomenclature
• vii Gallery
  • 7.1 Video Gallery
• 8 References

Biography

Ocarina of Time

Since Link is not a Kokiri and does non have a Fairy to phone call his ain, Navi is summoned by the Great Deku Tree to back-trail him on his quest to save Hyrule.^{[3] [iv]} Throughout the game, Navi provides Link with a variety of clues to help him solve puzzles and progress in his quest.^{[5] [6] [vii]} Navi also helps Link learn the controls in the game, teaching him how to open doors and how to push and pull blocks.^{[eight] [9]} The actor tin can listen to Navi's communication by pressing the C-Up Button in the controller whenever her name flashes on the screen.^[iv]

Link and Navi

Navi'due south primary purpose is to function every bit a focusing target. By pressing the Z Button, Navi targets the most nearby object, enemy, or person. She glows yellow to indicate when she is targeting an enemy, blue when Link can talk to someone from a distance, and dark-green when she is targeting something of interest. Whatever fourth dimension Navi targets something, she yells out to Link "Hey!", "Listen!", or "Watch out!" Pressing the C-Up Button while targeting an enemy allows Link to hear from Navi information almost said foe. Once Link learns "Saria's Song," he can communicate with Saria through Navi.^[10] When Navi'due south help is non being used, she seemingly hides herself inside Link'south lid. However, she tin be summoned at whatsoever time by pressing the A Push while Link is standing still. In Ocarina of Fourth dimension 3D, Navi also oftentimes tells Link to take a rest from playing.^[11]

Although Navi tin target most enemies and give Link clues on how to defeat them, during the battle confronting Ganondorf, Navi is unable to help him due to the waves of darkness produced by the King of Evil.^[12] One time Link defeats Ganondorf and escapes the crumbling Ganon's Castle forth with Princess Zelda, Navi apologizes for non having helped him in the battle.^[13] Nevertheless, Ganondorf emerges before long later on from the castle ruins and transforms into Ganon. Navi, willing to help Link, exclaims that she volition not be held back by Ganondorf again and joins him in the fight, where they eventually defeat the King of Evil.^[fourteen] Later on Princess Zelda sends Link back to his original time, Navi can be seen leaving Link'southward side for undisclosed reasons every bit she flies away into the lit window within the Temple of Fourth dimension.

During the prologue of Majora'southward Mask, Link sets on a journeying to find Navi after the events of Ocarina of Fourth dimension.^{[15] [16]}

Other Appearances

Ocarina of Time (Himekawa)

Navi is first seen spying on Gohma, every bit it begins feeding on the Great Deku Tree's insides. He tells her to get notice Link, ^[17] so she leads the boy to the Great Deku Tree, who is close to decease. Once Link and Mido enter the Bully Deku Tree's trunk, they are faced with Gohma. Equally Link battles the menace, Navi tells him about Gohma's week spot, its eye. ^[eighteen] Link and then shoots the monster with his slingshot, ending the battle. When Link realizes he is too late, the Dandy Deku Tree tells the boy he can defeat the evil growing in Hyrule. Navi is then commanded to help Link. ^[nineteen] Throught the manga, Navi guides and accompanies Link, even comforting him when he worries about seeing Princess Zelda over again. ^[20] As Link battles Ganondorf, the Gerudo rex uses his magic to keep Navi away. ^[21] When he defeats the thief, Navi apologizes for not being able to aid, ^[22] but is reassured by Link that it's ok. ^[23] Shockingly, Ganondorf is revealed to accept survived the run into, and transforms into the hideous beast Ganon. Link is wounded in the unexpected event, causing Navi to fret and worry. ^[24] When Ganon approaches, Navi attempts to defend her wounded friend, but is pushed aside by the demon. ^[25] Luckily, Princess Zelda retrieves the Chief Sword, assuasive Link to resume the fight. Navi alerts Link to Ganon'south weak betoken, ^[26] assuasive the hero to wound him. At the end of the Ocarina of Time manga by Akira Himekawa, just equally Navi leaves Link, she tells him that she loves him, ^[27] and that the wood will be safe with a magnificent hero. ^[28]

Majora'south Mask (Himekawa)

In the Majora's Mask manga past Akira Himekawa, Navi makes a small cameo during the prologue where Link sets on his journey to the forest in search for her.^[29]

Link and the Portal of Doom

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Hyrule Warriors

In the North American version of Hyrule Warriors, Navi appears at the beginning of the "State of Myth" Scenario, pleading to Impa and Sheik that they salvage the captive Princess Ruto from Darunia and his troops; however, in the Japanese and European release as well in Hyrule Warriors Legends and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, she is referred to simply as a generic Fairy. Navi's speech portrait also refers to her as a generic Fairy while she is speaking during the battle in all versions.^[30]

Evolution

When the concept of Z-targeting was being developed, an upside-down triangle was used to determine which enemy Link was targeting. The designers felt this marker was too simple, so they wanted to supersede it with a cute Fairy girl, assertive information technology would fit the Zelda temper. Withal, the Nintendo 64 was not able to support such a Fairy, and so a brawl of light with wings was used instead. She was originally called the "Fairy Navigation System," but was later simply named Navi. Afterward naming her, many of her functions were designed, such as changing colour to distinguish between friends and foes, acting as a guide, and providing strategy tips.

Her design also allowed developers to overcome a problem in Kokiri Forest. Due to the Nintendo 64's limitations, it was difficult to display the villagers and structures all at one time, so each person was paired with a Fairy to help locate them. When Link approached them, their owners would appear and he could interact with them. Both of these expanded the story so that Link was the only child in the woods without a Fairy, so he met and parted with a Fairy companion.^[31]

Reception

Navi is one of the more criticized The Legend of Zelda series characters, which is due to her constant yelling of "Hey!" and "Listen!" throughout the game and for giving "unsolicited advice."^{[32] [33]} Cracked.com editor, Tim Lovett, listed Navi the eighth near abrasive video character, mentioning how she "pester[ed]" Link like a "naggy, clinging spouse."^[34] Although Mikel Reparaz from GamesRadar credited Navi for helping players by locking onto targets and enemies,^[35] he criticized her for the overused "Hey! Mind!" phrase and listed her every bit the number one most irritating female person character. Additionally, some other GamesRadar editor ranked her second place in a list of "cutesy characters" they desire to "vanquish the crap out of," describing her as a "tactless" Tinkerbell and because her to distract players from the gameplay.^[36] GameDaily also listed her equally one of the gaming characters they "wish they could kill, but tin't."^[37]

Trivia

• In an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, he mentioned that Navi is jealous of Princess Zelda, as she feels something for Link.^[38]
• During development of Ocarina of Time, Navi could bear things for Link.^[39] She would also plow red when at that place was something dangerous around.^[40]
• Navi is i of the few characters with any voice interim in the serial which uses actual English language words.
• Navi appears equally the guide of the Japanese Ocarina of Time Official Guide Video, where she is fully voiced.^[41]
• Navi appears every bit a mouse cursor in the Japanese Ocarina of Time 3D website.^[42]

Nomenclature

Navi's name comes from the word "navigation." Navi was originally supposed to be named "Fairy Navigation System," just since the name was too long, the developers changed it simply to Navi.^[43]

Names in Other Regions
Language		Proper name
	Japanese	ナビィ (Nabii) ( OoT ) [44]
	Chinese TR	娜薇 (Nàwēi) ( OoT )
	French EU	Navi ( OoT ) [45]
This tabular array was generated using translation pages. To request an add-on, delight contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

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  Link meeting Navi from Ocarina of Fourth dimension 3D

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  Navi from Hyrule Warriors

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  Navi in the Majora's Mask manga

Video Gallery

Navi'due south commentary in the Ocarina of Time Official Guide Video

References

1. ↑ "Oh, Navi the fairy...
   Listen to my words, the words of the Deku Tree..." — Great Deku Tree (Ocarina of Time)
2. ↑ Encyclopedia (Dark Horse Books) pg. 239 ^{( OoT )}
3. ↑ ^{3.0 iii.i} " I'm Navi the fairy! The Great Deku Tree asked me to be your partner from now on! Nice to meet y'all! " — Navi (Ocarina of Time 3D)
4. ↑ ^{four.0 4.1} "Navi the fairy... Thou must aid Link... And Link... When Navi speaks, utilise (^) to listen well to her words of wisdom..." — Swell Deku Tree (Ocarina of Time)
5. ↑ "Wait at this wall! The vines growing on it give it a rough surface... Possibly you can climb information technology, Link!" — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
6. ↑ "Wow! Look at all those Bomb Flowers! Is there any mode you can set them all off at in one case?" — Navi (Ocarina of Fourth dimension)
7. ↑ "Should nosotros believe what Sheik said and become to Kakariko Village?" — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
8. ↑ "You tin open a door by standing in front of it and pressing (A). Pay attention to what the Activeness Icon says. That's the blue icon at the superlative of the screen!" — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
9. ↑ "Stand adjacent to this block and grab hold of it with (A). While holding (A), you lot tin push button or pull it. If you lot stand next to the cake and press (A) while pressing (+) towards the block, y'all tin can climb on peak of it. Pay attention to what the Action Icon says!" — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
10. ↑ "You lot want to talk to Saria, right? /Talk to Saria /No" — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
11. ↑ "While Navi does sometimes requite useful hints, more often then non she interrupts the game to repeatedly suggest that you take a break from playing." (Nintendo Power outcome #268 (Nintendo of America) pg. 82)
12. ↑ "Link! I can't help you! Because of the waves of darkness, I tin't become shut! I'k deplorable, Link!" — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
13. ↑ "Link... I'm sorry I couldn't help you lot in the battle before!" — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
14. ↑ "There's no way he's going to hold me back once more! This time, nosotros fight together!" — Navi (Ocarina of Time)
15. ↑ "Done with the battles he once waged across time, he embarked on a journey. A hole-and-corner and personal journey... A journeying in search of a beloved and invaluable friend... A friend with whom he parted means when he finally fulfilled his heroic destiny and took his place amid legends..." — Prologue (Majora'due south Mask)
16. ↑ "Link set up off on his equus caballus, Epona, who lived at Lon Lon Ranch. Months passed as he wandered in search of his companion, Navi, eventually losing himself in a mysterious forest. Information technology just so happened that this forest led to a parallel world known as Termina." ( Hyrule Historia (Dark Horse Books) pg. 110)
17. ↑ "...The boy without a fairy... Bring him to me. Get, Navi!" (Ocarina of Time manga Part one (VIZ Media) pg. 20)
18. ↑ "Link! Gohma's weakness is her eyeball! Aim for her center!" (Ocarina of Time manga Part 1 (VIZ Media) pg. 31)
19. ↑ "Navi... Help Link. I'm counting on y'all, too." (Ocarina of Time manga Role 1 (VIZ Media) pg. 36)
20. ↑ "You will! I'1000 sure she'southward somewhere safe. And she's been waiting for you the whole fourth dimension! Play the ocarina Link. Peradventure Princess Zelda will hear information technology!" (Ocarina of Time manga Part 1 (VIZ Media) pg. 132)
21. ↑ "Fifty-Link! I tin can't become any closer! He'southward keeping me away with waves of darkness!" (Ocarina of Time manga Part ii (VIZ Media) pg. 78)
22. ↑ "Link, I tried to help, but I couldn't..." (Ocarina of Fourth dimension manga Part 2 (VIZ Media) pg. 88)
23. ↑ "That'south all right, Navi" (Ocarina of Fourth dimension manga Part 2 (VIZ Media) pg. 88)
24. ↑ "Link. Snap out of information technology!" (Ocarina of Fourth dimension manga Role 2 (VIZ Media) pg. 94)
25. ↑ "No more running! It'south time for Navi to fight!... Yikes!" (Ocarina of Time manga Role two (VIZ Media) pg. 94)
26. ↑ "His tail!! His tail is his weak betoken!!" (Ocarina of Time manga Function 2 (VIZ Media) pg. 96)
27. ↑ "Link... I love you!" (Ocarina of Time Manga (VizKids) pg. 107)
28. ↑ "Link, yous're a magnificent hero! The forest will be safe with you there." (Ocarina of Time manga Part 2 (VIZ Media) pg. 107)
29. ↑ "...Merely I lost my Fairy friend and traveling companion, Navi. Where are y'all, Navi? I miss you." (Majora'southward Mask Manga (Viz Media) pg. 23)
30. ↑ "Darunia, their chief... He was always so kind! But e'er since meeting Zelda..." — Fairy (Hyrule Warriors)
31. ↑ Iwata Asks: Ocarina of Time 3D Original Development Staff - Part ane, Official Nintendo website.
32. ↑ "Earlier long, however, it became HEY! clear that she intended to be with Mind! us throughout the balance of the game. And that might non have been and then bad, except for her constant HEY! yammering. She also had a bad habit of interrupting our Mind! exploration by repeating the HEY! same all-text suggestions over and HEY! over, or floating above some HEY! object of interest that we either were Mind! already done with, or weren't ready to be interested Listen! in yet. But her unsolicited advice, interruptions and demands for attending would all take been tolerable if she hadn't insisted on driving us insane past repeatedly yelping the same two LISTEN! HEY! HEY! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! Mind! LISTEN! LISTEN! Mind! HEY! HEY! HEY! Listen! HEY! Listen! LISTEN! HEY! Mind! HEY! HEY! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! LISTEN! LISTEN! Mind! HEY! Mind! HEY! Mind! LISTEN! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! HEY! Listen! HEY! LISTEN! Listen! LISTEN! LISTEN! HEY! Mind! HEY! Heed! words. WHAT!?" — The Tiptop 7... Irritating female characters, GamesRadar.
33. ↑ "Anyone who has ever played this game should call up constantly hearing a tiny little phonation saying: "Hey!...Hey!...Listen!...Hey!...Watch out!...Hey!..." SHUT [...] Up! I'm trying to have an adventure here." — The 15 Most Annoying Video Game Characters (From Otherwise Great Games), Cracked.com.
34. ↑ "She shows how much she cares for Link by constantly pestering him like a nagging, clingy spouse." — The xv Nigh Annoying Video Game Characters (From Otherwise Groovy Games), Croaky.com.
35. ↑ "Simply we grudgingly put up with her presence, because she HEY! taught the states how to get around in the LISTEN! world and helpfully floated in a higher place whatever objects or Mind! monsters we locked our HEY! aim onto." — The Top 7 Irritating female characters, GamesRadar.
36. ↑ "You know why. Was in that location ever a more annoying sidekick/targeting reticule in the earth? Certain, she was "cute" in that Tinkerbell sort of fashion - but Tink had grade whereas Navi was utterly tactless. She led you lot off cliffs, distracted you from cool stuff. And she never, ever close the hell up - even when we might have had a shot at finally getting to second base with Zelda." — Meridian 7 Cutesy Characters Nosotros Want to Beat the Crap Out Of, GamesRadar.
37. ↑ ""Hey! Listen! Hey! Listen!" Unless you acknowledge this little fairy'southward existence, she'll continue to annoy both you lot and Link until yous dream of drawing his Main Sword and cutting her wings off. We tin can't remember the number of times we fantasized about feeding her to a hungry skulltula. Alas, she'south invincible and therefore, even more irritating." — Characters We Wish Nosotros Could Impale (But Can't), GameDaily.
38. ↑ "However, this time Navie [the fairy] is jealous of Zelda. So inside the story, Navie feels something for Link." —Shigeru Miyamoto (The Z-Files)
39. ↑ "Printing the B-Push button, and you can speak with Navie. She can also carry things for Link." —Shigeru Miyamoto (The Z-Files)
40. ↑ "Depending on the detail, Navi volition change to a different color. For case, she'll turn red if there's something dangerous, etc." —Shigeru Miyamoto (The Z-Files)
41. ↑ Gamer Nighttime Live, Ocarina of Time Japanese Promo, YouTube, published January 8, 2012.
42. ↑ Ocarina of Fourth dimension 3D official Japanese website
43. ↑ "I called information technology the Fairy Navigation Organisation, took it to Osawa-san, and asked, "How'due south this?" He immediately said, "Let's proper name it Navi." Because she navigates!" —Yoshiaki Koizumi (Iwata Asks: Ocarina of Fourth dimension 3D Original Development Staff - Role 1)
44. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Shogakukan) pg. 140
45. ↑ Encyclopedia (Les Éditions Soleil) pg. 239 ^{( OoT )}

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