The Legend of Zeldaseries has evolved since its first installment in 1986.

Recent games have used watercolor or toy-like visuals, but this classic still stands out and deserves another chance.

Some were captivated by its charm.

Key art of Princess Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD in front of Hyrule as depicted in Echoes of Wisdom.

Others, not so much,believing the game seemed too childish.

At the time, realistic graphics were becoming the norm, and many thoughtWind Wakerwas a step backward.

Once players actually got their hands onWind Waker, they realized just how well the art style worked.

Official art of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess' Link with scenery from TOTK’s Hyrule in the backgorund.

Wind Waker, unfortunately, hadsome content cut from its final release.

Over time,Wind Wakerearned the recognition it deserved.

When Nintendo remasteredWind Wakerfor the Wii U, the graphics still looked great.

Link Zelda and Female characters from Tears of the Kingdom.

What started as a controversial choice became one ofZeldasmost praised.

While other games from that era may seem outdated,Wind Wakerstill holds up.

A newZeldawith this style could stand out like no recent game has.

Link wielding his sword in Wind Waker.

While other games from that era may seem outdated,Wind Wakerstill holds up.

A newZeldawith this style could stand out like no recent game has.

The world felt full of life, making every moment more engaging.

Link sailing on his boat on the sea in Wind Waker.

Its been over 20 years sinceWind Waker, and noZeldagame has looked quite like it.

Now is the perfect time to change that.

His expressive, cartoony look inWind Wakerwas a big part of what made the game so entertaining.

Link holding a pig in Wind Waker.

His big facial expressions, smooth animations, and colorful world made every moment fun.

While the art style was initially controversial, it has since becomeone of the most beloved inZeldahistory.

This style could look even better with the Switch 2s upgraded hardware.

Link looking sad in Wind Waker.

One of the best things aboutWind Wakersdesign was how much emotion was shown through simple animations.

Links surprised eyes, serious frown, and little smirks made him feel more alive.

With better graphics and animation, these details could become even more expressive.

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The Legend of Zelda franchise follows the adventures of Link, an elf-like Hylian, and Princess Zelda as they protect the land of Hyrule from the evil warlord-turned-demon king Ganon. The series is known for its mix of action, adventure, and puzzle-solving elements, often revolving around the collection of the Triforce, a powerful relic left by the goddesses who created Hyrule. Each game features different incarnations of Link and Zelda, maintaining core elements while introducing new characters and settings.

Bringing back Toon Link andWind Wakersart style wouldnt just be for nostalgia.

It would be a smart choice.

Many modern games go for realism, but a stylized world can be just as amazing.

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A new game could improve this with better environments, exploration, and even smoother sailing mechanics.

AWind Wakerremake would be nice, butZeldadeserves more.

Each game features different incarnations of Link and Zelda, maintaining core elements while introducing new characters and tweaks.

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