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What's your favorite new Link design?
- Thread starter LonelyGreyWolf
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I think WiiU Link is a super interesting take on Link and I'm excited to see where it goes. I think Hyrule Warriors Link looks really good as well though, so I'm not sure where the balance is there.
I think the scale might tip slightly on ZeldaU's side. Smash comes up last, but the design is still totally fine.
I think the scale might tip slightly on ZeldaU's side. Smash comes up last, but the design is still totally fine.
bobbychalkers
Member
Hyrule Warriors Link is my favorite of the 3. Zelda Wii U Link looks cool but I haven't seen enough of him to really get an opinion. I'm not a fan of Smash Link's face, this will sound weird but I keep thinking his in-game face looks like Fox's
The rest of the model is fine though, just a tad bit boring.
The rest of the model is fine though, just a tad bit boring.
MisterGrey3000
Member
Skyward Sword Link looks pretty great, haters stay pressed.
More OT: I like Zelda U's design, followed by the HW design.
The Smash design isn't bad, but it's not great either.
They should have just used SS Link.
He also gets a plus for having the best artwork in the series.
More OT: I like Zelda U's design, followed by the HW design.
The Smash design isn't bad, but it's not great either.
They should have just used SS Link.
Hard to tell what new means when people are posting Twilight Princess.
Here's a more recent image of a similar design:
I agree with this wholeheartedly. The skyward sword concept art is pretty amazing, on the whole.
Hyperactivity
Banned
WiiU is amazing. Hyrule Warriors in some shots looks great, others, meh. Smash Bros official artwork is great, in game is crap
Post the smash 3ds in game too, that looks pretty good too
Post the smash 3ds in game too, that looks pretty good too
Net_Wrecker
Member
I ain't even scurred. Blue shirt, dark green cloak, no cap, future bow + master sword visible at all times. Would be the best Link design ever.
#OutWithTheOld
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
When I wrote "new", I just had the big upcoming games starring Link in mind myself, ignoring all games that have already been released.
Well, the character model for Smash Bros Link isn't flattering. I think Hyrule Warriors Link's design wins out, but just barely. I just like how it combines new and old elements to the design that adds a tad of feminine characteristics into his facial features, but he still looks strong, and really, the scarf is bad ass touch.
As for Zelda Wii U's Link character design, he obviously looks more feminine and also youngest of the three, which to me, is a bit off putting, but I can't deny how beautiful the new art style is. Also, the animation is certainly going to be the most fluid and impressive of the three character design candidates.
As for Zelda Wii U's Link character design, he obviously looks more feminine and also youngest of the three, which to me, is a bit off putting, but I can't deny how beautiful the new art style is. Also, the animation is certainly going to be the most fluid and impressive of the three character design candidates.
Nintentoast
Banned
The Wii U Link design is sexy.
... Take that for what you will.
... Take that for what you will.
Oni Link 666
Member
I like Wii U Zelda and Smash Link. I can't say I actually like Warriors Link.
Ultimadrago
Member
Wii U Zelda has a great Link design, and I think the artstyle helps tremendously. Smash's design is an obvious rip from TP but I think that design is great, the only issue is the in-game character model.
Hyrule Warriors has a bunch of character designs that look ripped straight out of a shitty shonen series so that Link falls below most of them for me.
Hyrule Warriors has a bunch of character designs that look ripped straight out of a shitty shonen series so that Link falls below most of them for me.
Hmmm? Looks more like a combo of TP and SS Link.
Nintentoast
Banned
Why does Link have to look more macho? There are guys who have feminine features, and are especially favored in Japanese culture.
Sorry if I sound condescending, that's not my intent!
I'm just genuinely curious because I've heard people (not you) call this Link a pansy and the other p word just because he looks more androgynous, which I think is a bit narrow-minded, IMO.Sadly, it's the one we'll never see : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27Lf4uVuE50
butman
Member
None of them are as good as Twilight Princess Link. I think this was the pinnacle.
If just the 3D model was like that...
The OP made me realize how feminine all of these new Link designs look. Nintendo should just let players choose if the want to be a boy or a girl at this point. They wouldn't even need to change the character model, and the whole point of Link is to be the player's avatar anyway. They would need to only need to add a text box at the beginning asking about gender and change absolutely nothing else in the game.
dancingphlower
Member
I really dislike the new Link's design for Zelda Wii U. I actually like the Hyrule Warriors design best.
Triggerhappytel
Member
I like the artwork for the Smash Link, but the in-game model is pretty ugly. The Warriors link looks pretty great - no big changes, but I like the scarf and the splash of colour the blue brings to his outfit. Not especially keen on the Zelda U costume, but I also doubt that will be his main or only outfit in the game.
fuzzyreactor
Banned
The new zelda looks great but i would have killed for a zelda that looked like the tech demo
MagnaderAlpha
Member
In-game he looks bad, but I like is artwork:
It's classic, simple Link. None of all that extra pattern design crap, lots of embroidery and stitching. That's a sin most modern Links are guilty of. Sometimes I just like the simple look more.
Nintentoast
Banned
I kinda like the way they appear to be doing it with Zelda U. Make the character so androgynous that individual players could consider Link either a boy or a girl. That way there is only one definitive character model. Of course, that all hinges on NPCs not using gender specific pronouns in reference to Link. I think this is what Aonuma was hinting at when he told GameInformer, "That might be something that we consciously kind of did" (in reference to Link's gender not being as pronounced).
Deputy Moonman
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I support this. No contest.Best:
Sorry I couldn't help it
I think that the Hyrule warriors version just looks a bit plastic, where as the 2015 version of Link, although more cartoony, has more vibrancy to the movement etc...
TheLostBigBoss
Banned
The one that questions my sexuality.
CookedChocobo
Member
But the best thing about Smash Bros 4 Link is the color palettes doe 
Data Elemental
Member
I'll go with HW Link.
And, yeah, the ALBW Link in-game model looks kind of... odd.
And, yeah, the ALBW Link in-game model looks kind of... odd.
Uncle Rupee
Banned
They'll probably get around to this style again in a generation or two. Gotta keep cycling through different styles to keep things fresh, yknow?
MisterGrey3000
Member
Nah, just give Link a text box already.
It's been obvious since WW that they've wanted him to be a full fledged character.
Make him a girl in one of the future installments, and then make him a PoC.
One step at a time....
I prefer the orginal design for that game
edit: as for the OP, I like the concept art of Smash 4
and the in game of Hyrule Wariors
I also think the Zelda U take is very intresting. But will have to wait and see once it releases.
I agree with what you said. Despite not translating well to the full game, ALBW had the best Zelda character designs since Wind Waker. It perfectly captured classic Zelda for a new age, the only design I thought was bad was Yuga's.
The new zelda looks great but i would have killed for a zelda that looked like the tech demo
I cant get behind his "frosted hair" looks very hard. and the heavy black occlusion shadowing all around. Some odd and contrasty colors going on. But overall design is ok and looks like the most advanced yet classic design of Link.
Triggerhappytel
Member
I know iit's unbelievably petty, but his baggy trousers in that game always bothered me.