The Legend of Zelda's 40-Year Journey

The Legend of Zelda series has come a long way since its release in 1986, boasting over 20 original titles and iconic characters like Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf.

With a new Nintendo Direct scheduled for tomorrow, fans are eagerly awaiting an official announcement about the franchise's future.

The Hyrule Fantasy:A Fan's Tribute

A talented fan artist has created a beautiful animation called The Hyrule Fantasy, blending iconic moments from the series into a single adventure .

The project features a series of vignettes that capture distinct moments from Link's journey in an anachronistic fashion, utilizing highly stylized,hand-drawn animation.

The environments in The Hyrule Fantasy are beautifully painted in a watercolor style, with several scenes worth pausing to admire the foliage or distant mountains .

A Fresh Take on a Gaming Icon

The Hyrule Fantasy creates homages to iconic moments from the series, but none are perfect one-to-one recreations, making it feel like a fresh new journey with familiar elements.

The animation also uses familiar sound effects and musical stings to perfectly capture the experience of playing The Legend of Zelda.

A soft score enhancces the beauty of the animation and gives it a peaceful feeling, making it a highly recommended short for any fan of the series.

What's Next for Zelda?

With the series' 40th anniversary,fans are hoping for an official announcement about what's next for the franchise.

The rumored Ocarina of Time remake is high on many wishlists, but a brand-new entry in the mainline series would also be welcome.