July 27, 2011

Link vs. Link

Remember when Link used to be an awesome scrappy little kid/elf?  For all the graphical improvements that have come over the years, the newer versions of Link's design have definitely gone backward a few steps.

6 comments:

Aaron Ludwig said...

And when the sword used to shoot hilt-less flashing rainbow swords? That was the REAL master sword.

Lindsey A said...

I love this picture. I'll always love Zelda, but come on Nintendo... give us a dude who's ADVENTUROUS! Get some mud on them shoes.

Can't wait to take your painting class next semester. You always have amazing stuff to show.

Chris Wright said...

Nice work Sam! Funny concept

Hawk said...

I agree with you, Sam. I especially hate that they gave the later Link earrings.

Great picture, by the way. The stark difference in size drives the point home, and as usual the lighting is excellent. Most people will probably miss it, but I love the stubby trees in the background that look like they came from Zelda 1.

Mathieu Beaulieu said...

Totally agree!

Brant Moon said...

This has been my beef with the series as it has progressed as well. Did a similar drawing / riff here:

http://brantmoonart.blogspot.com/2011/01/fanart-friday-zeldacon.html