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==={{LA|-}}===
==={{LA|-}}===
When all of Link's Heart Containers are depleted, he begins spinning in circles before collapsing. The player is then given the choice to save and continue, continue without saving or saving and returning to the title screen. An instant Game Over will occur if Link stole from the {{Term|LANS|Town Tool Shop|link}} and then returns, where the {{Term|LANS|Town Tool Shopkeeper|link}} will launch a lightning bolt attack that will instantly and completely deplete Link's health, and the [[Secret Medicine]] cannot save him if this happens. If Link makes it to the end of the game without receiving a Game Over, [[Marin]] will fly across the screen with wings, symbolizing that her lifelong wish to become a [[Seagull]] was granted. In the DX version, this changes if the game is played on a [[Game Boy Color]] (or later system); a portrait of Marin will appear in the sky accompanied by her characteristic melody as it fades into seagull form, possibly directing Link to shore. There is then a message from Nintendo thanking the player.
When {{Term|LANS|Link|link}}'s {{Term|LANS|Life Gauge|link}} is fully depleted in {{LA}}, {{Term|LANS|Link}} will spin in circles and collapse. The {{Term|LANS|Game Over}} meny appears and gives the player the options to either {{Term|LANS|Saving|link|display=Save}} and continue playing, respawn without {{Term|LANS|Saving}}, or {{Term|LANS|Saving}} and quitting to the {{Term|LANS|Title Screen|link}}. A secret ending to the game can be earned if {{Term|LANS|Link}} awakens the {{Term|LANS|Wind Fish|link}} without ever getting a {{Term|LANS|Game Over}}.


==={{OoT|-}}===
==={{OoT|-}}===
When all of Link's Heart Containers are depleted, he drops to one knee, before collapsing face-first to the ground and the camera slowly revolves around to his front. If Link does not have at least one Fairy on his person, disappointing dirge music plays, then the words "Game Over" appear cloaked in flames. The player is then given the choice to save and continue, continue without saving or save and return to the title screen. If he does have a Fairy however, no music will play as he collapses- afterwards, the Fairy will automatically resurrect Link and fully restore his Heart Containers.
In {{OoT}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Link|link}} gets a {{Term|OoT3D|Game Over}} after his {{Term|OoT3D|Life Gauge|link}} is fully depleted. The {{Term|OoT3D|Game Over}} menu has the options to either {{Term|OoT3D|Saving|link|display=Save}} the game and respawn, respawn without {{Term|OoT3D|Saving}}, or to save and go to the {{Term|OoT3D|Title Screen|link}}. {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} can avoid death if he has a {{Term|OoT3D|Fairy|link}}, where after losing all the {{Plural|OoT3D|Heart|link}} in his {{Term|OoT3D|Life Gauge}}, he will fall face-first on the ground like a normal {{Term|OoT3D|Game Over}}, but the {{Term|OoT3D|Fairy}} will appear and heal {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} just before death, saving him from a {{Term|OoT3D|Game Over}}.


If Link drowns, which may occur if Link has spent too much time underwater without wearing the [[Zora Tunic]] or if his Heart Containers are emptied completely through an enemy attack, he instead begins to choke, toss and turn, and then goes limp, floating in the water. There is also a Game Over that occurs if Link stays too long in the searing heat of the [[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]] or [[Death Mountain Crater]] without wearing the [[Goron Tunic]]. In this cutscene, Link will die of [[wikipedia:Hyperthermia|hyperthermia]], causing him to collapse normally while bursting into flames. This also happens if he dies atop a lava tile. In addition, there is a unique death animation if Link is directly killed by [[Ganondorf]]'s [[Dead Man's Volley|signature attack]] - it is again similar to his standard death, except he becomes paralyzed with electricity very loudly and he is unable to emit a sound in defeat.
==={{MM|-}}===
 
In {{MM}} there are two {{Term|MM3D|Game Over}} scenarios: one when {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}}'s {{Term|MM3D|Life Gauge|link}} depletes fully, and a second {{Term|MM3D|Game Over}} if the {{Term|MM3D|Moon|link}} crashes into {{Term|MM3D|Termina|link}}. A cutscene plays that shows {{Term|MM3D|Termina|link}} being engulfed in {{Plural|MM3D|Fire|link}} as {{Term|MM3D|Link}} is swept away. Afterward, {{Term|MM3D|Majora's Mask (Item)|link}} is shown, followed by someone speaking of {{Term|MM3D|Link}}'s "terrible fate" while the {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman|link}}'s laugh is heard in the background. The {{Term|MM3D|Happy Mask Salesman}} then saves {{Term|MM3D|Link}} by resetting the three-day cycle, and the {{Term|MM3D|Game Over}} is not counted.
Like ''Link's Awakening'', there is a bonus after the credits finish on a 000 file - variations of the [[Scarecrow's Song]] will play after a short while, but this was removed in the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] and [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] versions for unknown reasons.
 
During the final boss fight against [[Ganondorf (Ocarina of Time)|Ganondorf]], should the player fail and acquire a game over, they have technically acquired one of the game's endings, which leads into the "[[Timeline|Downfall Timeline]]". This makes Ocarina of Time's game over screen the only one in the series to be considered canon.


==={{OoS|-}}===
==={{OoS|-}}===
There are two Game Over scenarios: one is the normal one, which is very similar to that of ''Ocarina of Time'', which happens when Link loses all of his health and has no fairies to revive him, or when he stays under water too long without wearing the [[Zora Mask#The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Zora Mask]]. A second Game Over occurs should Link fail to [[Song of Time|turn back time]] before the [[Moon]] crashes into [[Termina]]. A scene depicting the [[Destruction of Termina]] then occurs, in which the entire land, are engulfed in flames as Link is swept away. Afterward, Majora's Mask is shown, followed by someone, presumably the [[Happy Mask Salesman]], speaking of Link's "terrible fate" while the Happy Mask Salesman's laugh is heard in the background. However, this is averted as the Happy Mask Salesman then saves Link by resetting the three-day cycle, and the death is not counted (at least in the Japanese version, presumably). This is pointed to by the prior laugh and quotation of the Happy Mask Salesman, and by the first sentence he speaks to Link when he restarts under the Clock Tower, which is not something he says to Link during any other time loop. Unlike when Link plays the ''Song of Time'', nothing about his progress is saved, such as the acquisition of key items or his current health or magic, and everything is reset to the state it was when Link last used the [[Ocarina of Time]] or at the game's previous save.
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==={{OoA|-}}===
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==Nomenclature==
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==Trivia==
*During the fight against {{Term|OoT3D|Ganondorf|link}} in {{OoT}}, if the player ever {{Term|OoT3D|Game Over}}s, they have technically acquired one of the game's endings, which leads into the "{{Term|OoT3D|Downfall Timeline|link}}." This makes {{OoT|-}}'s {{Term|OoT3D|Game Over}} screen the only one in {{TLoZ|Series}} to be considered [[Zelda Timeline|Canon]].


==Gallery==
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File:HWDE Defeat 2.png|The screen that appears after the "{{Term|HWDE|Defeat}}" message while playing in {{Term|HWDE|Adventure Mode}} or {{Term|HWDE|Challenge Mode}} in {{HW|DE|-}}
File:HWDE Defeat 2.png|The screen that appears after the "{{Term|HWDE|Defeat}}" message while playing in {{Term|HWDE|Adventure Mode}} or {{Term|HWDE|Challenge Mode}} in {{HW|DE|-}}
File:HWDE Defeat 3.png|The screen that appears after the "{{Term|HWDE|Defeat}}" message while playing in {{Term|HWDE|Legend Mode}} in {{HW|DE|-}}
File:HWDE Defeat 3.png|The screen that appears after the "{{Term|HWDE|Defeat}}" message while playing in {{Term|HWDE|Legend Mode}} in {{HW|DE|-}}
File:BotW Game Over Yellow.png|The screen that appears after {{Term|BotW|Link}} dies to an electricity-based source
File:BotW Game Over Yellow.png|The screen that appears after {{Term|BotW|Link}} dies to an {{Term|BotW|Electricity}}-based source in {{BotW|-}}
File:BotW Game Over Blue.png|The screen that appears after {{Term|BotW|Link}} dies to an ice- or water-based source
File:BotW Game Over Blue.png|The screen that appears after {{Term|BotW|Link}} dies to an {{Term|BotW|Ice}} or {{Term|BotW|Water}}-based source in {{BotW|-}}
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Revision as of 05:51, 29 June 2021

Game Over,[23] also stylized as Defeat,[24] refers both the mechanic of dying and the menu shown when the player dies and or when they fail their quest in The Legend of Zelda series.

Overview

The Legend of Zelda

In The Legend of Zelda, whenever Link's Life is fully depleted, Link begins to spin around in circles before fading away completely. The Game Over screen then appears, giving the player the choice to continue playing or to Save the game and return to the File Select screen. If the player chooses to respawn, Link will start from the Origin if Link died in the Overworld or at the beginning of a Dungeon if he was defeated inside one. The game will also count the number of times that the player has Game Overed.

The Adventure of Link

In The Adventure of Link, the Game Over screen appears whenever Link loses a life. The screen will flash red and Link will turn into a silhouette and disappear. If Link runs out of all his lives, a different Game Over screen appears, stating that Ganon has returned. The player can choose to respawn at the North Castle or save and return to the Title Screen. If Link dies inside the Great Palace, selecting "Continue" will respawn him at from the entrance to the Great Palace instead of the North Castle. Getting a Game Over resets Link's Experience to zero.

A Link to the Past

In A Link to the Past, the Game Over screen appears when Link's Life Gauge completely runs out. Link will spin in circles and then collapse face-first onto the ground, then disappearing and showing the words "GAME OVER" with a few options for the player. The menu allows the player to Save and continue playing, Save and quit the game, or don't save and respawn from the last saved point.[25] Choosing the respawn will make Link respawn in a predetermined location, depending on where Link Game Overed. If Link died in a Dungeon, he will respawn at the entrance to that Dungeon. Link can avoid a Game Over if he has a Fairy with him, as the Fairy will appear and heal seven Hearts from his Life Gauge after it runs out. If Link died anywhere else in the Light World, he can choose to respawn in Link's House, the Sanctuary, or the Mountain Cave. In the Dark World, Link will respawn atop the Pyramid. The game also counts the number of times that Link has Game Overed and displays them next to the save file after completing the game. During the credits, a breakdown of how many times Link died at various locations in Hyrule is shown.

Link's Awakening

When Link's Life Gauge is fully depleted in Link's Awakening, Link will spin in circles and collapse. The Game Over meny appears and gives the player the options to either Save and continue playing, respawn without Saving, or Saving and quitting to the Title Screen. A secret ending to the game can be earned if Link awakens the Wind Fish without ever getting a Game Over.

Ocarina of Time

In Ocarina of Time, Link gets a Game Over after his Life Gauge is fully depleted. The Game Over menu has the options to either Save the game and respawn, respawn without Saving, or to save and go to the Title Screen. Link can avoid death if he has a Fairy, where after losing all the Hearts in his Life Gauge, he will fall face-first on the ground like a normal Game Over, but the Fairy will appear and heal Link just before death, saving him from a Game Over.

Majora's Mask

In Majora's Mask there are two Game Over scenarios: one when Link's Life Energy depletes fully, and a second Game Over if the Moon crashes into Termina. A cutscene plays that shows Termina being engulfed in Fires as Link is swept away. Afterward, Majora's Mask is shown, followed by someone speaking of Link's "terrible fate" while the Happy Mask Salesman's laugh is heard in the background. The Happy Mask Salesman then saves Link by resetting the three-day cycle, and the Game Over is not counted.

Oracle of Seasons

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Oracle of Ages

The Game Over screen is virtually identical to that of Link's Awakening, featuring the same animation, although a small graphic change is made to the save menu and the music is altered. There is now a non-standard game over that counts - if Link pesters the Great Moblin and his flunkies too many times by destroying the structure that they were attempting to build, the Great Moblin will finally notice him and lock him inside the shack as the explosive he set goes off, blowing everything up and leaving only rubble (in the first two times Link tries to blow up the structure, if the player stays inside the structure, the player will still get the instant Game Over). There is also a second instant game over in Oracle of Seasons if Link gets squashed by the closing walls in two of the rooms in the Ancient Ruins. Note that the Magic Potion is unable to save Link if he either gets squashed or blown up in the Great Moblin's shack.

Four Swords

When Link's hearts are depleted, he will stagger slightly, then collapse. The screen is blackened, and the words "Game Over" fall one by one, followed by the option to quit, save and quit, or continue. If Link dies in water, he will drown and float limply. However, this will not happen if he is within the bounds of an island, in which case he will wake up ashore first (though if his hearts run out, his energy will give out and he will barely resume consciousness).

The Wind Waker

When one Link runs out of hearts and the group lacks the necessary amount of Rupees to revive him, the game resets, forcing them to restart the level. The screen blacks out everything except for the fallen Link, the Link then spins and collapses onto a patch of lit up ground and the words "Game Over" fall down letter by letter. A music box esc theme plays and the other links sit below, on the bottom screen in the Anniversary Edition.

Four Swords Adventures

A Game Over will occur in Four Swords Adventures if Link's Heart Meter is fully depleted, or if the third bell chimes and Vaati drains the Light Force from Princess Zelda while Link battles the Darknuts inside Dark Hyrule Castle, which will result in Ezlo exclaiming that all hope is lost while Vaati stands on the roof of Dark Hyrule Castle.

The Minish Cap

A Game Over will occur in The Minish Cap if Link's Life Energy is fully depleted, or if the third bell chimes and Vaati drains the Light Force from Princess Zelda while Link battles the Darknuts inside Dark Hyrule Castle, similarly to Four Swords Adventures.

Twilight Princess

A Game Over will occur in Twilight Princess if Link's heart containers are fully depleted, if Link fails to escape Barnes' bomb storehouse, if Link fails to extinguish the wagon's fire while escorting Telma, Ilia, and Prince Ralis to Kakariko Village, if Link jumps off the Great Hylian Bridge after it catches fire, or if Link is hit by his own Cannon. When a Game Over occurs, Link will stagger before falling on his knees and collapsing to the ground. If he dies while in water, his body will float lifelessly to the top of the water. Dying on Epona will result in Link collapsing on her back. Dying in wolf form will result in Link staggering, before letting out a whine and collapsing to the ground, while Midna hovers over him, shaking her head.

Phantom Hourglass

A Game Over will occur in Phantom Hourglass if Link loses all his hearts, if Gongoron or Link dies inside the Goron Temple, or if the SS Linebeck's heart containers are fully depleted, in which the ship will sink into the sea. If Link has any objects in his hands at the time of death, it will stay in the spot Link was holding it at, making it appear to levitate in the air.

Spirit Tracks

A Game Over will occur in Spirit Tracks if Link loses all his hearts, or if the Spirit Train bursts into flames, in which Zelda will shout Link's name. The Game Over screen is shared with Phantom Hourglass'; however, the words 'Game Over' fall between two wisps of smoke.

Skyward Sword

A Game Over will occur in Skyward Sword if Link's hearts run out, if Link is run over by the Boulder inside the Earth Temple, if Link is touched by lava near the Mysterious Crystals inside the Fire Sanctuary, if Link is crushed by the statue in the Ancient Cistern after obtaining the Blessed Idol, or if Link allows The Imprisoned to destroy the Sealed Temple by reaching the top of the Sealed Grounds.

A Link Between Worlds

A Game Over will occur in A Link Between Worlds if Link's heart meter runs out. He will spin around and subsequently fall to the ground, similarly to A Link to the Past, before the screen fades to black and the words 'Game Over' appear. If Link was renting any tools from Ravio, they will appear beside him before Sheerow grabs them and flies away.

Link will respawn in Ravio's Shop, unless the Game Over occurs in a dungeon, in which case the option will be presented to spawn in said dungeon or inside his house. Death in Lorule that occurs before Link has traveled back to Hyrule via a Fissure will result in Link respawning inside the blacksmith's house.

Tri Force Heroes

A Game Over occurs in Tri Force Heroes when the Link have run out of Fairies and deplete their Heart or fail at a Drablands Challenge. However, this Game Over is functionally the same as completing a Level; no penalty is accrued and the amount of Game Overs is not recorded. Any accumulated Rupees and screenshots taken with the Camera are kept, progress is saved automatically, and the Link return to the lobby in Hytopia Castle. A disconnection from a Multiplayer game is handled in the same manner, except the "Game Over" text and accompanying music do not appear.

Breath of the Wild

In Breath of the Wild, a Game Over will occur when Link runs out of hearts, presenting the options to either continue the game from the most recent save, or to quit and return to the main menu. The 'Game Over' text will usually appear in red, however it can appear in blue or yellow if Link dies as a result of drowning or freezing or if Link dies from an electricity-based source, respectively.

If The Master Trials DLC is installed, enabling the Hero's Path Mode will display areas where Link has died with a red cross and "R.I.P." text when hovered over.

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors

Non-Canon Information

When a warrior loses all of their health in battle, they will scream and fall to the floor as the word "Defeat" appears in purple writing. A remix of the game over music from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask will play during this. This screen can be skipped with the + button. The player can then choose to continue from their last save point (or restart the whole battle in Adventure Mode). Interestingly, the character being controlled is seen breathing after being defeated, implying that they are not dead but their forces simply had to withdraw due to being unable to take on the mission without them able to fight. If a vital character that isn't playable is forced to flee, this can cost the battle. The player can also lose if a mission-critical base is taken over by enemy forces. In Legend/Free mode, a support character will lament this before the screen appears.

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Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
游戏结束 (Yóuxì jiéshù) (OoT)[27] 
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
  • Spel voorbij (ALBW)[26]
  • Game Over (ALBW)
  •  
  •  
Canada
FrenchCA
  • Fin de la partie (ALBW)[26]
  • Vous avez perdu (ALBW)[29]
  •  
  • You have lost
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Game Over (ALBW)
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
  • Game Over (ALBW)[28]
  • Spielende (ALBW)[26]
  •  
  •  
The Italian Republic
Italian
Game Over (ALBW)[26]
The Portuguese Republic
PortugueseEU
  • Fim do jogo (ALBW)[26]
  • Game Over (ALBW)
  •  
  •  
The Russian Federation
Russian
  • Game Over (ALBW)
  • Конец игры (Konets igry) (ALBW)[26]
  •  
  •  
Latin America
SpanishLA
Fin de la partida (ALBW)[26] 
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Fin de la partida (ALBW) 
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Trivia

Gallery

  • The message shown when the Warrior dies or fails the objective in Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    The message shown when the Warrior dies or fails the objective in Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

  • The screen that appears after the "Defeat" message while playing in Adventure Mode or Challenge Mode in Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    The screen that appears after the "Defeat" message while playing in Adventure Mode or Challenge Mode in Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

  • The screen that appears after the "Defeat" message while playing in Legend Mode in Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    The screen that appears after the "Defeat" message while playing in Legend Mode in Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

  • The screen that appears after Link dies to an Electricity-based source in Breath of the Wild

    The screen that appears after Link dies to an Electricity-based source in Breath of the Wild

  • The screen that appears after Link dies to an Ice or Water-based source in Breath of the Wild

    The screen that appears after Link dies to an Ice or Water-based source in Breath of the Wild

References

  1. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (The Legend of Zelda)
  2. ↑ "GAME OVER
    RETURN OF GANON    " — N/A (The Adventure of Link)
  3. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (A Link to the Past)
  4. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (Link's Awakening)
  5. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (Link's Awakening DX)
  6. ↑ "Game Over" — N/A (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  7. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (Ocarina of Time)
  8. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  9. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (A Link to the Past)
  10. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (Oracle of Seasons)
  11. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (Oracle of Ages)
  12. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (Four Swords)
  13. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (The Wind Waker)
  14. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (Four Swords Adventures)
  15. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (The Minish Cap)
  16. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (Twilight Princess)
  17. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
  18. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  19. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (Skyward Sword)
  20. ↑ "GAME OVER" — N/A (A Link Between Worlds)
  21. ↑ "Game Over" — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  22. ↑ "Game Over" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
  23. ↑ [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]
  24. ↑ "Defeat" — N/A (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  25. ↑ "Save And Continue
    Save And Quit
    Do Not Save And Continue    " — Game Over (A Link to the Past)
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 26.4 26.5 26.6 A Link Between Worlds manual, pg. 6
  27. ↑ Ocarina of Time manual, iQue version, pg. 33
  28. ↑ "Game Over" — Game Over (A Link Between Worlds)
  29. ↑ "Vous avez perdu" — Game Over (A Link Between Worlds)
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