ICYMI: How the art direction in The Legend of Zelda has evolved over 30 years TheLegendofZelda ZeldaTOTK TearsoftheKingdom Zelda
, the game is a different beast entirely – at least at first glance. But how radical are these transformations? Let’s travel back in time and revisit the aesthetics for the series as a whole.Official promotional art for the original title varies wildly, but largely consists of contemporary anime designs amidst highly detailed environments.
Link’s journey into adulthood and Ganon’s more developed backstory as a deceptive man called Ganondorf flesh the story into a more developed experience. Towns now have defined characters and species with their own cultures, and the environments can vary between fields of textures or pre-rendered backgrounds. Castle Town feels alive in the past, as child Link disappears into the crowds at the center of town. Eventually, the desolate future becomes the backdrop for a lone hero.
The ‘Toon Link’ style would go on to define an entire era of the series. 2D Zelda benefitted from the expressiveness and colour, and the humor and personality brought by the portable dialogue and funny quests complimented the art style properly. Even now, perhaps Toon Link was the most iconic Link’s ever been.might’ve been the closest Nintendo ever got to a response to fan backlash.
decided to take a mature middle ground between the latest instalments. Cel shading is prominent and environments pop with vibrant colours, especially the Sheikah technology with its unique oranges and blues that stand out against the natural Hyrule. The friendly creatures also have specifically unique character designs that are separate from the rest of the series. The Zora, for instance, do not resemble a singular species but rather a wide array of sharks, stingrays, and other fish-like beings.
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