Exclusive: Kingdom Player Brings Iconic Zelda Animated Series Scene to Life in Game

A player of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom recently shared their in-game recreation of a scene from the 1980s Zelda cartoon series, highlighting the amusing similarities between the two. The game has become a popular sandbox platform for players to express their creativity, and this example also serves as a nostalgic reference to the franchise's early beginnings.

Tears of the Kingdom, which debuted in May, has garnered a large following of players who believe it surpasses its critically acclaimed prequel, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, in many aspects. This is largely due to the introduction of Link's new abilities, Fuse and Ultrahand, which empower players to create unique weapons, vehicles, and more that were previously unimaginable in Breath of the Wild. By combining their video editing skills with a touch of imagination, players can even recreate scenes from other media, such as the Legend of Zelda animated series produced by DiC Entertainment in 1989.

Twitter user Dan Schettini shared a side-by-side video comparing scenes from the cartoon with footage from Tears of the Kingdom. In the original version, Link is shown using a bomb to propel himself into the air, evading an enemy attack with a backflip, and attacking with his sword. Schettini recreated these scenes in Tears of the Kingdom by having Link perform a shield-jump using a Bomb Flower, executing a perfectly-timed dodge, and unleashing a ranged attack with the Master Sword.

The comparison video has received positive feedback from fans. Schettini was praised for accurately and humorously capturing the essence of the cartoon in Tears of the Kingdom. Fans also jokingly noted that the animated series introduced concepts like shield-jumping before Breath of the Wild and its sequel. Some fans made references to the famous line from the cartoon, "Well excuse me, Princess," which has become a longstanding Legend of Zelda meme.

Now that Tears of the Kingdom has been available for nearly two months, numerous players have immersed themselves in the game's captivating story and extensive new features. They have also embraced its versatile toolset to unleash their creativity and craft unique experiences. Some players have paid tribute to previous Zelda media, like Dan Schettini, by recreating Breath of the Wild's iconic opening within Tears of the Kingdom. Additionally, players have constructed elaborate contraptions to battle enemies and explore Hyrule in ways never seen before. The astonishing level of ingenuity displayed by players in just a few weeks is a testament to their creativity, and it is eagerly anticipated to see what accomplishments they will achieve in the coming months. Experience the magic of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, available exclusively for Nintendo Switch.