In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players can unlock various outfits for Link that offer unique bonuses. Among them is Tingle's recognizable costume, which can be obtained while exploring the open-world version of Hyrule. Tingle, an eccentric and spandex-clad elf, was first introduced in Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and has since become a beloved and memorable character in the franchise. The citizens of Hyrule seem to have a strong reaction to Link wearing Tingle's outfit, suggesting that the map maker may have a notorious reputation throughout the land.
In a recent video shared by Reddit user Victronik, Link is shown wearing Tingle's outfit while approaching various NPCs in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The reaction from the NPCs is one of fear, with even battle-hardened Zora warriors stepping back and readying their spears to defend themselves. This has led some users to speculate that Tingle's imprisonment at the beginning of Zelda: The Wind Waker may be the reason for the negative reaction. Since its launch on the Nintendo Switch in early May, players have been discovering many fun details in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, including the new crafting system and helpful tricks to survive attacks.
Passersby in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are visibly frightened upon seeing Link donning Tingle's outfit. While this reaction may not affect gameplay, it's intriguing to ponder what strange deeds the peculiar map maker committed to elicit such a response. However, Tingle's absence in the game leaves this mystery unsolved. The game is currently playable on the Nintendo Switch platform.
