One of the most iconic games on the original Nintendo Entertainment System was The Legend of Zelda. And not just because of the shiny gold cartridge — though the gold helped. My dad bought it just for the cartridge, even though in the pre-Internet-walk-through age, 7-year-old Amy could not figure that game out. Tetris, though... I rock at Tetris.
But as of now, there have been 18 titles released since the original 1986 game, as well as a bunch of spin-offs into other platforms and media. No wonder it has such a vibrant fan art community!
1. "Hey! C'mon!"
"Wake up, Link!" Hands up if you wanted to stuff Navi in a closet after the hundredth time she squealed, "Hey! Listen!" at you while playing Ocarina of Time?
2.
Skyward Sword's Princess Zelda
I've always liked Zelda's redesign for this game. She's so cute!
3. Taking a break.
Sometimes on his long journey, Link just wants to sit under a tree and play some music. Saving Hyrule is hard work.
4. Fight those Stalfos!
In the games where these guys are equipped with shields, I hate them. Stop blocking my sword!
Next up I've got some more Ocarina of Time, and The Wind Waker!
5. Playing the Ocarina.
It's hard to believe this is all digital. It looks so much like watercolor!
6. The Wind Waker gets a bad rap.
Is all the sailing a bit much? Yep! Is the art style absolutely adorbs? YEP!
7. Saria's song.
It's Saria that gives Link his Fairy Ocarina in Ocarina of Time, and later she teaches him her special song.
8. Ganondorf in 3D!
Let's be real here: Ganondorf has always looked pretty silly. This digital sculpture actually manages to make him look like a powerful villain we should be afraid of!
9.
Twilight Princess cover.
This artist recreated the game cover using traditional art mediums. Amazing!
10. "Zelda Conquers the Dark World"
Princess Zelda is always more interesting when she's not just a damsel.
11. Journeying through the woods.
Adventures in the forest are a staple of the whole series.
On the next page, see Link fight Morpha... and I found the most epic Zelda fan art to ever exist.
12. Look, I know he's just holding Navi in his hand...
But I kind of want him to be squishing her... "Listen!" Ugh!
13. Link vs. Morpha!
This is just plain awesome and full of accurate details! Not only is Link wearing the Zora tunic he would need for underwater breathing, but he's also got his Iron Boots on!
14. Just keep scrolling!
The most epic art that ever epic'd.
What do you think of that last piece? Awesome, huh? If you take offense to my distaste for Navi, feel free to try to change my opinion in the COMMENTS!
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