Nintendo thought of using a long hat and big ears, which reminded them of fairy-like characters, so they went in the direction of an elf. Shigeru Miyamoto wanted Link to carry around a large sword and shield, but at the same time have players distinguish the on-screen sprite of Link from the sword and shield that he carries. When The Legend of Zelda was being developed, Nintendo wanted the main character to be identifiable by players, like Mario, largely due to the technical limitations of the Famicom. 2.7 Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of ZeldaĬoncept artwork of Link holding on a ladder from the first The Legend of Zelda.2.4.7 Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.2.4.6.1 Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury.
#LINK ZELDA BREATH OF THE WILD SERIES#
Link is the main protagonist of The Legend of Zelda series and the playable character in every game of the series, starting with the titular The Legend of Zelda. Artwork of Link from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild