Cameos of The Legend of Zelda: Difference between revisions

A cameo of characters, places, or items from [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]] in other game, TV show, movie, or others.{{Ref|[http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/8344/features/the-greatest-zelda-cameos/?page{{=}}1 Official Nintendo Magazine]}}

[[File:Final Fantasy (Zelda Cameo).png|200px|left]] In the Japanese version of Final Fantasy, there is a grave hidden in Elfland that read "Here Lies [[Link]] 837 - 866. R. I. P.". In the US version of this game; the gravestone was changed to read, "Here lies Erdrick 837 - 866. R. I. P.", referring to the hero from the ''Dragon Quest'' series.<br><br>However, Link's grave can still be found in the remake of this game in the iOS, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, and PlayStation Portable.{{Clear}}

[[File:Kirby Super Star (Zelda Cameo).png|150px|right]] When Kirby gains the Sword ability, he wears a green cap and wield the [[Master Sword]] from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. Kirby also gains Link's abilities such as the [[Sword Beam]] and [[Downward Thrust]].

[[File:Picross NP Vol.5 (Zelda Cameo).jpg|200px|right]] This game has an entire category dedicated to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. It features pictures of characters such as [[Navi]], [[Epona]], [[Ruto]], [[Darunia]], [[Kaepora Gaebora]], [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]], Link, [[Deku Scrub]], [[Ganon|Ganondorf]], [[Fairy Ocarina]], [[Keaton Mask]], and [[Fairy Slingshot]].{{Clear}}

===Game Boy Color===  

[[File:Mario Golf GBC (Zelda Cameo).jpg|200px|left]] Several ''Ocarina of Time'' character names will randomly show up on the score board. The names included are Link, Princess Zelda, Navi, [[King Zora]], [[Dampé]], [[Impa]], [[Saria]], Darunia, Ruto, [[Talon]], [[Sheik]], [[Rauru]], [[Bonooru]], [[Skull Kid]], Deku, [[Goron]] Kid, [[Mido]], [[Nabooru]], [[Pierre]], and [[Ingo]].

[[File:Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (Zelda Cameo).png|200px|left]] There is ''Zelda'' reference in the Fabled Sword mission. The mission description say, "I found the designs for making the same sword used by a legendary swordsman! But, the ingredients are hard to find. Please help. Rewards: 12600 gil, Master Sword, 80 AP". The Legendary Swordsman is a reference of Link, and his weapon is the Master Sword.<br><br>The Master Sword is one of the most powerful weapons in this game. It description say, "Only master swordsmen may wield this weapon".{{Clear}}

[[File:Hamtaro - Ham Ham Heartbreak (Zelda Cameo).jpg|200px|right]] Hidden up on Sunny Peak is a mysterious altar. If the player can put the three colored gems in the front of it, he or she will be able to pull out the legendary spoon. This is cameo of Master Sword from ''Zelda'' series.<br><br>One of the shopkeepers in the game also say "Buy somethin', will ya?", the phrase spoken by some of the [[Merchant]]s from the [[The Legend of Zelda|first ''Zelda'']] game. Upon receiving items, Hamtaro also holds them above his head in much the same manner as Link.{{Clear}}

[[File:Kirby and the Amazing Mirror (Zelda Cameo).jpg|200px|left]] When Kirby sucks up a Sword-based enemy, he'll get hold of Master Sword and hat resembles the one belonging to Link. The game also is very similar to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords]]'', in that Link has clones in that game (each with a unique color).{{Clear}}

[[File:Mario & Luigi - Superstar Saga (Zelda Cameo).png|200px|right]] If Mario and Luigi make enough drinks at the Starbeans Café; they'll earn the Great Force, an item that will increase their power and the damage they take.  This item was originally supposed to be the Triforce, and Link was supposed to appear when the player got it.{{Ref|[http://themushroomkingdom.net/mlss_lost.shtml The Mushroom Kingdom]}}{{Clear}}

[[File:WarioWare, Inc. - Mega Microgames! (Zelda Cameo).png|200px|left]] ''The Legend of Zelda'' is a part of 9-Volt's Microgames (mode that featured classic Nintendo games). Using the D-pad; players will take control of Link and guide him into the cave, avoiding the hazards such a [[River Zora|Zola]] fire and a [[Peahat]].<br><br>During the credits, players can change the shape of the stars that fly past the screen into small Triforces if they hold Down on the control pad.{{Clear}}

[[File:Yoshis Story (Zelda Cameo).png|200px|right]] On Stages 2-3 and 2-4, Yoshi has to pass through an underground sewer with old newspaper background. Most of them feature words related to Nintendo including word "Zelda".{{Clear}}

[[File:Super Mario Sunshine (Zelda Cameo).png|200px|left]] In this game, Mario runs around carrying a device called FLUDD that helps him clean the graffiti off the island of Delfino. Throughout the game he eventually runs into a masked man named Il Piantissimo who wants to race you. Upon hacking the game via GameShark, one can have the privilege of taking off Piantissimo's mask to reveal his face. It is then clear that he is cameo of the [[Running Man]] from ''Ocarina of Time''.{{Ref|[http://themushroomkingdom.net/board/index.php?topic{{=}}9281.0 The Mushroom Kingdom]}}{{Clear}}

A latin-style remix of ''The Legend of Zelda's'' main overworld theme is featured in the U.S./Europe version of this game. The players also can buy alternate sound effects for their bongos. Some of these sound themes have been taken straight from ''The Legend Of Zelda'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', and ''Ocarina of Time''.

[[File:Donkey Konga 2 (Zelda Cameo).jpg|200px|right]] A latin-style remix of ''The Legend of Zelda's'' main overworld theme is returned in the U.S./Europe version of this game.<br><br>When the player get a good score; they will get a character badge, including a badges from ''Zelda'' series featuring Link, [[Tetra]], Zelda, Ganondorf, and [[Tingle]]. The face of these characters also featured in a slot machine during a Battle mode.{{Clear}}

On Paint Roller's mini-game (called Paint Panic), Kirby may have to draw a number of cameo images related to Nintendo. It including the Triforce from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series.

[[File:WarioWare - Touched! (Zelda Cameo).png|250px|right]] ''The Legend of Zelda'' make another appearance in 9-Volt's Microgames. This time, the players must tap the fairies that appear on the original screen of ''The Legend of Zelda''.

This game also uses a very similar logo, menu format, and health system to ''Zelda II''. It also featured many other ''Zelda'' elements such as the famous Zelda chime that accompanies opening a Treasure Chest, and feature in a door which brings forth the phrase, "Hey man! It's dangerous to go alone!" The thriller can be watched [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0AGU2GtkYzA here].{{Ref|[http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/28/adventure-time-3ds-zelda-ii-in-the-land-of-ooo IGN]}}

[[File:Dynasty Warriors Vs. (Zelda Cameo).jpg|300px|left]] In this game, the players will be able to dress their custom characters either in Link's ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' outfit or Samus Aran's Zero Suit.{{Ref|[http://nintendo3ds.wikia.com/wiki/Dynasty_Warriors_VS Nintendo 3ds Wiki]}}{{Clear}}

Other reference occurs in Chapter Ten, The Wish Seed. When a puzzle is solved, the player can hear the familiar "Puzzle Solved" chime from the Zelda series!

[[File:Animal Crossing - City Folk (Zelda Cameo).png|200px|left]] Each time you shop at Tom Nook's store, you'll earn points that can be traded in for rewards. Some rewards are based on an items from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. These rewards are [[Hero's Clothes]], Hero's Cap, [[Majora's Mask]], and [[Midna]]'s Mask.

Several other items also are based on items from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. Its including Triforce and Master Sword. When you try to use Master Sword, it plays the Zelda "Get Item" theme.

During the Flea Market, one of your villagers might say; "Buy somethin' will you?" This phrase is taken from the Merchants in the original ''Legend of Zelda''. Beside that; on the dashboard of Kapp'n's bus, you can see text written in [[Hylian Language|Hylian]], the language in ''The Legend of Zelda'' series.{{Clear}}

[[File:Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (Zelda Cameo).png|200px|right]] This game includes some hilarious Nintendo-themed costumes. Characters can be dressed up as Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf from ''Zelda series''; and even Mario, Luigi, Bowser, and Zero Suit Samus. Click [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8DnaLXrjQYc here] for trailer.{{Ref|[http://gengame.net/2012/09/more-tekken-tag-tournament-2-wii-u-screenshots-show-ganondorf-costume-up-close/ GenGAME]}}