Why Zelda Fans Originally Hated This Link

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is now a beloved classic in the Zelda community, but when it was first revealed, it shocked fans with its bold, cartoony art style. In this video, we’ll explore the story of The Wind Waker, the creation of Toon Link, and how this dramatic shift shaped the future of Zelda games. We’ll also cover scrapped concepts, Wind Waker's unique mechanics like the Tingle Tuner, and how it overcame the initial backlash.

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Special Thanks to Lucas Mujica for Editing

Chapter Timestamps:
00:00 - The First Wind Waker Reveal
01:42 - Toon Link's First Appearance - The Four Swords
02:45 - The Story of The Wind Waker - Part 1
10:21 - How Was Toon Link Created?
14:02 - The Backlash of The Wind Waker Reveal
16:21 - Exploring The World of The Wind Waker
19:19 - What is the Tingle Tuner?
21:13 - The Story of The Wind Waker - Part 2
24:03 - Wind Waker’s Scrapped Content and Canceled Concepts
25:40 - The Story of The Wind Waker - Part 3
27:55 - How Wind Waker Overcame the Controversy

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Music:
Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures - Main Theme
Final Fantasy IX - Vivi's Theme
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures - Village of the Blue Maiden
Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - The Legendary Hero
Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - Outset Island
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Princess Zelda Theme
Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - Forsaken Fortress
The Wind Waker - Ganon's Castle
The Wind Waker - Windfall Island
The Wind Waker - Dragon Roost Island
The Wind Waker - Forest Haven
The Wind Waker - Forbidden Woods
The Wind Waker - Jabun
Link's Awakening - Color Dungeon
The Wind Waker - Hyrule Castle
Spirit Tracks - Realm Overworld
Jet Set Radio - Humming the Bassline
LoZ: A Link Between Worlds - Main Theme (Milk Bar)
Sonic Adventure 2 - Throw It All Away
Game Chops - The Great Sea
Final Fantasy VII Remake - Beck's Badasses
The Wind Waker - Ganondorf Battle
Legend of Zelda: the Wind Waker - Ending