References to The Legend of Zelda in other media

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The Legend of Zelda series has been referenced numerous times in other media. Elements and characters from the series have appeared in a number of Nintendo games and other licensed, related media.

This listing is not to be confused with cameos, which are appearances with little to no effect on the game itself, and may not always be immediately obvious to the player. For instances of The Legend of Zelda series cameos in other media, see Cameos of The Legend of Zelda in other media. For unlicensed parodies and homages in other media, see The Legend of Zelda in popular culture.

Nintendo franchises

Animal Crossing franchise

Main article: Animal Crossing

Zelda items in Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Throughout the Animal Crossing series, a number of objects and characters from The Legend of Zelda series make cameos in the form of furniture, clothing and accessories. Some of the Villagers also tend to make references to The Legend of Zelda series, either from an iconic quote or mentioning a The Legend of Zelda character by name.

Daigasso! Band Brothers series

A number of Zelda theme songs can be played in the Daigasso! Band Brothers games, some of which must first be downloaded.

• The original Daigasso! Band Brothers includes a medley of Zelda songs.
• Jam with the Band, known in Japan as Daigasso! Band Brothers DX, includes some Zelda songs.
• Daigasso! Band Brothers P includes Tri Force Heroes' theme, Tri Force Heroes' Woodlands theme, A Link Between Worlds' Lorule theme, the Ballad of the Goddess, and Twilight Princess's orchestrated theme.

Donkey Kong franchise

Cranky's Video Game Heroes in Donkey Kong Country 2

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble

• If the main characters ask about the castle in Bazaar's Shop (available after buying the shell), and refuse to pay for the story, Bazaar will recount how a boy also asked about the castle and had paid 500 Rupees for it. This reference was removed in the Game Boy Advance remake.

Donkey Konga series

• In the Donkey Konga series, The Legend of Zelda theme is featured in a number of games, including the original, Hit Song Parade, and Donkey Konga 3.
• In the original Donkey Konga, the player can buy a The Legend of Zelda-themed bongo sound set.

Kirby franchises

Sword Kirby firing a Sword Beam in Kirby Super Star

• In several games, starting with Kirby Super Star, Kirby's Sword ability is a reference to Link, most notably as the hat Kirby wears is based on Link's cap. The Sword Kirby uses also resembles the Master Sword. In some games, the ability grants Kirby with sword techniques based on those of Link's, such as the Sword Beam, Spin Attack, Down Thrust, and the Skyward Strike (called "Sky Energy Strike" in Kirby: Triple Deluxe).

Kirby Super Star

• In The Great Cave Offensive, one of the treasures to collect is the Triforce. According to Nintendo, the reason for this and the references to other Nintendo games are because the developers wanted to repay the favor of having Kirby appear in Link's Awakening.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

• A "Master Sword" Keychain can be collected. It is based on the Master Copy Ability from Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and is likely a The Legend of Zelda reference in name only.

Mario franchise

Super Mario Bros. 3

• The Magic Whistle plays the same tune as the Recorder in The Legend of Zelda. It also summons a cyclone in the same way.

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

• If Mario sleeps at the inn at Rose Town, Link will be sleeping in the bed next to him. If Mario attempts to talk to him, the classic Zelda discovery jingle will play.
  • Link's cameo reappears in the 2023 Nintendo Switch remake, Super Mario RPG.

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  Link in Rose Town's inn from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

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  Link in Rose Town's inn from Super Mario RPG (2023)

Super Mario Sunshine

• Under his mask, the character Il Piantissimo has a face resembling the Running Man from Ocarina of Time and the Postman from Majora's Mask.

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

• One of the items obtained from the Starbeans Café is the Great Force, a yellow triangle resembling a piece of the Triforce. Originally, various Nintendo characters were intended to appear at the Café to present the Mario Bros. with related items, before being replaced by Professor E. Gadd and the items slightly renamed and redesigned. Link was originally supposed to appear and give the Triforce to the brothers.

• In the Winkle Colosseum, the Mario Bros. participate in a mini-game where they must deflect rocks at enemies known as Chuckoroks, whose name is derived from Octoroks. These enemies also have a similar appearance, as they shoot rocks from their snouts.

• In the Nintendo 3DS remake, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, the Great Force is redesigned, now bearing a closer resemblance to the Triforce. The jingle that plays when Mario and Luigi obtains it is the same one that plays when Link obtains an item from a big Treasure Chest in the The Legend of Zelda series.

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  The 8-bit Stalfos during the Barrel mini-game in the bottom-right corner from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

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  The Stalfos from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

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  A Stalfos from The Legend of Zelda

Super Paper Mario

• Throughout the game, Mario is guided by a hint-giving Pixl named Tippi. Her fairy-like appearance and role is likely a reference to Navi.
• When Mimi insists that Mario pays for a vase he broke, she will not accept coins, as she prefers to use octagonal gems called "Rubees", a reference to Rupees. The Flipside Token also strongly resembles a Rupee.

Super Mario Galaxy

• In the third mission of the Good Egg Galaxy, Mario fights giant creatures that resemble Deku Scrubs firing cannonballs at him.
• Game director Yoshiaki Koizumi said in an interview with Nintendo Power (issue #225) that the battle strategy against the boss Megaleg was inspired by what was originally going to be used for the final battle against Ganon in Ocarina of Time, which was scrapped due to difficulty on camera control.

Super Mario Galaxy 2

• In one of the galaxies, a Gearmo will ask Mario for a Goomba. After the plumber gives him the Goomba, he will hold it up in the air exactly like Link does when he gets an item.

Super Mario 3D Land

• World 5-2 is heavily based on The Legend of Zelda series and was created to honor the game's 25th anniversary. The course is played predominantly from a top-down perspective and involves Mario moving from room to room in a similar manner to a traditional Zelda dungeon. A puzzle to obtain a Star Coin involves lighting torches using Fire Mario, which causes the Zelda "puzzle solved" jingle to play. The course also includes traps that mimic those that appear in Zelda dungeons, such as Guruguru Bars and Rolling Spike Traps.

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

• One of the Luiginoid moves is called Hookshot, which is a reference to the item of the same name. This Luiginoid move works in a similar manner to the aforementioned item, causing multiple Luigis to stretch out in a chain to latch onto targets and pull Mario and the remaining Luiginoids to it.

Super Mario 3D World

• A secret area in Rainbow Run takes Mario to an area composed of black blocks that form an 8-bit Link sprite from The Legend of Zelda. Lighting them all up to reveal the sprite causes the "item found" refrain from Ocarina of Time to play, and a Green Star to appear. After this, the music will change to a remix of part of the main theme of the Zelda series until Mario leaves.

Mario Kart 8

The title screen of Mario Kart 8 featuring Link

Main article: The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8

• A Zelda-themed DLC package for Mario Kart 8 was released on November 13, 2014. The Legend of Zelda × Mario Kart 8 package contains three new playable characters, including the incarnation of Link from Skyward Sword. The DLC pack also contains a Zelda-themed vehicle with matching parts: the Master Cycle, which features a Hylian Shield at each side, and the Triforce Tires and Hylian Kite. The Triforce Cup, also included in the DLC, features the Hyrule Circuit, which is located in Hyrule Field and inside Hyrule Castle. The circuit features Rupees instead of Coins, Deku Babas instead of Piranha Plants, and Keese instead of Swoops. Once inside the Hyrule Castle section, switches can be activated to summon the Master Sword. Also, Link will sometimes hold the Triforce in his hands while performing a trick.

• Using either the Link or Toon Link amiibo unlocks the Link Racing Suit usable by the Mii character.

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  Hyrule Circuit from Mario Kart 8

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  Deku Baba

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  Keese

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  Rupee

Yoshi's Woolly World

Main article: amiibo § Yoshi's Woolly World

• Using any amiibo unlocks a pattern for Yoshi based on that character. These include all five Zelda-related amiibo.

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  Link and Toon Link's pattern

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  Zelda's pattern

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  Sheik's pattern

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  Ganondorf's pattern

Super Mario Maker

8-bit Link costume from Super Mario Maker

Main article: amiibo § Super Mario Maker

• 8-bit versions of Link, Toon Link, Zelda, Sheik, Ganondorf, and Tingle appear as Costumes for Mario, usable by grabbing a Mystery Mushroom. They are unlocked by either playing through the 100-Mario Challenge, or scanning their respective amiibo (except Tingle, who does not have an amiibo). Zelda-themed jingles play when Mario is transformed into these characters and when the D-pad is pressed up. Costumes based on "Totem Link" (based on the three Links from Tri Force Heroes) and Tetra also appear and can be unlocked through Event Courses and updates, respectively.

• The sprite used for the Sea Urchin enemies was reused in Super Mario Maker when placing a Super Mario World-style spike object in an underwater setting.

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  A Sea Urchin in Link's Awakening

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  A Sea Urchin in Super Mario Maker

Super Mario Maker 2

Main article: Super Mario Maker 2

Link transformation from Super Mario Maker 2

In the Ver. 2.0.0 update, promoted as A Legendary Update, Link was added as a playable character through the use of the Master Sword power-up.

Paper Mario: The Origami King

The fourth chapter in the game has Mario sailing across an ocean called The Great Sea on a boat with similar mechanics to the King of Red Lions from The Wind Waker. In order to unlock a dungeon called the Sea Tower, which looks similar to the Tower of the Gods from the outside, Mario must travel to Diamond Island and complete the Trials of Power, Courage and Wisdom to collect the three sacred orbs, which is a reference to the Golden Goddesses and the Goddess Pearls. When arriving on Diamond Island, Captain T. Ode remarks on the scenery by saying "It seems so familiar. I would swear I've heard a legend about this place. I won't try to force a name upon it."

A reference to Breath of the Wild can be found earlier in the game, where a Toad in Autumn Mountain complains he doesn't have enough stamina to climb a wall, before commenting that at least it isn't raining.

In the Japanese version, the Whispering Woods area is known as デクの山 (Deku Mountain). One of its inhabitants, an elderly tree stump named Ol' Grandsappy, is called デクじい (Grandfather Deku). His face has similarities to the Great Deku Tree from Ocarina of Time.

Metroid franchise

The Royal Crest bumper sticker from Metroid Prime 3

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

• The game's concept of light/dark duality, as well as the collection of Temple Keys, is comparable to the gameplay mechanic from A Link to the Past. In fact, the developer of the game, Retro Studios, was assisted by one of the creators of the SNES Zelda game to properly incorporate the aforementioned concept into the new game.

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

• Players can unlock a special feature known as Bumper Stickers, which decorates Samus's Gunship with stickers based on certain Nintendo games that have data stored in the players' Wii consoles. One of the stickers is the Wing Crest from Twilight Princess.

Picross series

Picross NP

• Volume 5 and 8 of the Nintendo Power Picross series had its "Character" section based on Ocarina of Time. In the latter game, these puzzles are available in the "Character Extra" section, which is unlocked after completing all 96 of the original puzzles. The images used are of Navi, the Fairy Ocarina, the Keaton Mask, the Fairy Slingshot, Kaepora Gaebora, Link, Princess Ruto, Epona, Darunia, Deku Scrub and Ganondorf.

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  Navi

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  Fairy Ocarina

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  Keaton Mask

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  Fairy Slingshot

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  Kaepora Gaebora

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  Princess Zelda

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  Link

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  Princess Ruto

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  Epona

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  Darunia

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  Deku Scrub

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  Ganondorf

Picross DS

• Level 11 of Normal Mode, unlocked after completing the 10 other levels, is based on different Nintendo characters. Puzzle 11-L is based on the original Link sprite.
• Volume 5 of Picross NP was also made available as a "My Picross" download in the game. Pack 7, released in August 27, 2008 only for the North American version contains the Ocarina of Time puzzles, with them being puzzles 7B-7H.

Club Nintendo Picross

• Two puzzles in "Easy Picross" and fifteen puzzles in "Normal Picross" are based on Zelda characters and items. A larger, multi-part "Micross" puzzle shows artwork of Link from Skyward Sword, and when completed, plays the music heard when Link obtains the Goddess Sword. Unlike in earlier Picross titles, the images do not become animated when puzzles are completed.

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  Ocarina

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  Heart

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  Triforce

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  Dungeon Stairs

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  Bow & Arrow

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  Bomb

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  Rupee

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  Fairy

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  Wizzrobe

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  Darknut

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  Stalfos

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  Old Man

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  Princess Zelda

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  Link

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  Moblin

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  Wallmaster

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  Octorok

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  Micross: Skyward Sword

Club Nintendo Picross Plus

• This update/sequel features six new Zelda puzzles and a new "Micross" puzzle showing Link from A Link Between Worlds, which plays the "Get Item" fanfare when completed. Nine Zelda puzzles from the original Club Nintendo Picross are reused as "Mega Picross" puzzles, which contain hint numbers spanning over two rows.

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  Key

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  Boomerang

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  Heart Container

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  Toon Link

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  Ganondorf

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  Sheik

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  Micross: A Link Between Worlds

Picross 3D: Round 2

The "Link" puzzle in Picross 3D: Round 2

• One of the nine puzzles that can be unlocked with amiibo features Link, in his Ocarina of Time 3D appearance, riding Epona.

Pikmin franchise

Hey! Pikmin

• In Area E of Sector 2, known as "The Keeper of the Lake", a blue Ocarina nearly identical in design to the Ocarina of Time appears as a treasure called the Unexamined Nest. It is the reward for defeating the boss of Sector 2, the Long Water Dumple. It is worth 1000 Sparklium.

Unexamined Nest I recovered this from inside the giant water creature. It's...a nest of some kind? I'm too nervous to see what lives in it. I...I don't need to analyze all of these things! It's not my job!

• In Area A of Sector 3, known as the "Crystal Tunnels", one of the treasures that can obtained is a Link's Awakening DX cartridge called the Attention-Getting Logo. It is worth 200 Sparklium.

Attention-Getting Logo I can't read the writing, but the shape and color of the letters are very striking. The sword and shield behind the large, jagged glyph project an air of strength and confidence. A business or product could do very well with this type of logo. Maybe I should bring it back with me and show it to the company president to give him some ideas.

Pikmin 4

• A Treasure known as the Mechanical Harp (Windmills) can be found in the Hero's Hideaway. It plays the "Song of Storms" when it is being carried by Pikmin or when it is performing its action in the Treasure Catalog. When viewed in the Treasure Catalog, Schnauz will state how its song resembles "heroic tales and captured princesses."
• The Ambiguous Hostel is a Treasure that can be found in the Serene Shores. It is an Ocarina bearing the engraving, "Tlozoot", a reference to Ocarina of Time.
• The Hearty Container, a Treasure found in the Plunder Palace, is a reference to Heart Containers. In his notes, Olimar associates it with having extra health.
• The Courage Emblem, Wisdom Emblem, and Power Emblem are three Treasures that collectively reference the three aspects of the Triforce.

Splatoon series

Splatoon 3

• A Splatfest event was announced to promote the release of Tears of the Kingdom. Players were prompted to make a choice between Power, Wisdom, or Courage, represented by silhouettes of Ganondorf, Zelda, and Link respectively, as well as the symbols of corresponding to their respective pieces of the Triforce. The event was announced on April 14, 2023, and it ran between May 5 to May 7.
  • The Tricolor Turf War stage was Scorch Gorge, which resembles the Gerudo Highlands. The stage had a custom layout unique to this specific Splatfest, being the first to utilize a three-point symmetrical layout. The layout of the stage layout resembled the Triforce, with markings of it seen at the center of the stage.
  • T-shirts were also announced to be releasing in celebration of the Splatfest, bearing the designs of the main Splatfest poster.

Tetris series

A Zelda-themed Tetris puzzle in Tetris DS

Tetris (NES)

• After winning a B-type game at or above Level 9 with a height of at least 1, Link appears playing a flute.
• Upon beating Level 9, a secret ending with various Nintendo characters, including Link, is unlocked.

Tetris DS

• This version features Link prominently and includes a number of Zelda-themed puzzles.

Tetris 99

• There are two unlockable themes based on The Legend of Zelda ; The Legend of Zelda, purchased with tickets, and Skyward Sword HD, obtainable through participating in the 23rd Maximus Cup.

WarioWare series

Main article: WarioWare

The Legend of Zelda microgame from WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!, based on the identically titled game

Several of 9-Volt's and 18-Volt's microgames are based on games of The Legend of Zelda series, and some of their games feature The Legend of Zelda elements amongst other Nintendo properties. In WarioWare Gold, one of The Legend of Zelda microgames is part of 5-Volt's set.

WarioWare: Snapped! and Game & Wario are the only WarioWare games without any references to The Legend of Zelda.

Other Nintendo Games

Amiibo Tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits

Demo versions of The Legend of Zelda, The Adventure of Link, and A Link to the Past are unlockable by scanning The Legend of Zelda amiibo.

AR Games

The built-in Nintendo 3DS app allows players to take augmented reality photos with various Nintendo characters using AR Cards bundled with the console. One of the AR Cards features Link in his Spirit Tracks appearance. When altering Link's pose, he will either make a shout or, when he holds up a Red Rupee, the "Get Item" fanfare will be heard.

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  Link's AR Card

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  Link appearing with Kirby in augmented reality

Art Style: PiCTOBiTS

• Two of the stages are based on The Legend of Zelda, utilizing sprites of Link, Zelda and Ganon. Each stage is accompanied by a remixed theme in a chiptune style; one based on the main theme, and the second being a rock-themed remix of the Death Mountain music.

Game & Watch Gallery 4

• Game & Watch Zelda is available as an unlockable bonus game.

Miitomo

• Several apparel items as well as room decor based on The Legend of Zelda have been made available for the application. Many of these items are available only as redeemable rewards in My Nintendo. Apparel items include Link's Wig (based on Twilight Princess's Link), Link's New Hair Wig (based on Breath of the Wild's Link), 8-Bit Link Tee, and the Bow & Arrows (based on Breath of the Wild's Champion Shirt). Decor items include matching wallpaper and flooring based on Breath of the Wild.

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  Link's New Hair Wig

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  Bow & Arrows

Miitopia

• In both the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch versions of the game, scanning any Link, Zelda, Sheik, or Ganondorf amiibo will reward the player with a matching Mii costume based on that character.

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  Link costume

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  Zelda costume

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  Sheik costume

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  Ganondorf costume

Nintendo Badge Arcade

Nintendo Badge Arcade logo

Numerous badges based on sprites and artwork from The Legend of Zelda series can be collected in this Free-to-play application by playing a selection of Claw crane games. These can be used to decorate the HOME Menu of the Nintendo 3DS. More badges were occasionally released through weekly updates, until new badge additions were discontinued on May 26th, 2017 in Japan,

The Arcade Bunny would frequently comment on his favorite The Legend of Zelda characters and other aspects of the series.

Nintendo Land

• One of the mini-games is called The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest, and is a direct homage to the series. The player takes on the role of Link and fights many monsters from the series in familiar landscapes.
• The Triforce makes an appearance in Yoshi's Fruit Cart in Gate 30, where the player must make the shape of the relic using the stylus to complete the stage.
• The Triforce also appears as a possible shape in the Pachinko game found in the main Plaza.

nintendogs + cats

• In the Augmented Reality Camera mode, using the Link AR Card bundled with the Nintendo 3DS will dress the player's pet in Link's cap, complete with blond hair.

Ring Fit Adventure

• The Song Breath of the Wild Medley was added in the Version 1.2.0 update on March 26, 2020. It is an arrangement of the Songs "Guardian Battle", "Molduga Battle", "Calamity Ganon Battle - Second Form", and "Dark Beast Ganon Battle" from Breath of the Wild. It is playable only in the game's Rhythm Mode.

StreetPass Mii Plaza

• The application utilizes and exchanges Miis through StreetPass to play an assortment of mini-games. Miis can be dressed up in accessories which can be received in mini-games or through events. Some of the possible accessories include the Link Costume, which dresses the Mii in Link's tunic and cap; the Princess Zelda Wig, which features jewelry and pointed ears; and the Sheik Mask. Other hats are available featuring the Triforce, a green Rupee, a treasure chest, and busts of Epona and Tingle.

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  Link Costume

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  Princess Zelda Wig

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  Sheik Mask

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  Rupee Hat

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  Epona Hat

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  Tingle Hat

• StreetPass Mii Plaza also features a mini-game called Puzzle Swap, which features several animated panels based on various Nintendo games and characters. There are several panels explicitly based on The Legend of Zelda series.

"The Legend of Zelda" panel

• • The panel entitled "The Legend of Zelda" features a right-handed Link in his Twilight Princess appearance, wielding the Ordon Sword and the Hylian Shield. He periodically slashes his sword. Link is standing in a dark, empty plane, which has black squares rising and rotating, and a drifting cloud cover that lets a little, yellow light through.

"The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D" panel

• • The panel entitled "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D" features an adult Link in his Ocarina of Time 3D appearance riding Epona through Hyrule Field, with Navi flying alongside them. Hyrule Castle Town and Death Mountain are visible in the background, but do not move any further away as Epona gallops (to maintain the loop). The time cycles through day and night.

"Nintendo Starlets" panel

• • The panel entitled "Nintendo Starlets" in North America, and "Heroines" in PAL regions, features Zelda in her Skyward Sword appearance (with her lyre) and Zelda's spirit from Spirit Tracks, as well as Peach, Rosalina, and Pauline from the Super Mario series. Each of the characters appear above a color-matched flower, with all of them rotating in a carousel fashion and performing a specific animation when facing the camera.

"The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" panel

• • The panel entitled "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" features Link in his Skyward Sword appearance riding the Crimson Loftwing through The Sky. Rotating the camera, Skyloft can be seen on the left and Zelda in her Skyward Sword appearance riding a Loftwing can be seen on the right.

"ULTIMATE NES REMIX" panel

• • The panel entitled "ULTIMATE NES REMIX" features an 8x5 grid of tiles from various NES games featured in the game Ultimate NES Remix. This grid features Link, a Heart Container and an Octorok in their The Legend of Zelda appearances; as well as Link, a Bot and an Old Woman in their The Adventure of Link appearances. In the animation, Link in his The Legend of Zelda appearance obtains a Triforce Shard, which then transitions to a spritesheet. The spritesheet at the end of the animation depicts the Old Man from the Great Palace, a Small Key, and a red Daira in addition to Link holding up the Triforce. Using the Circle Pad to shift the camera at various points in the animation also reveals Ganon, Aquamentus, a Moblin and a Bomb in their The Legend of Zelda appearances, and a lady from The Adventure of Link carrying a Dr. Mario pill.

• • The panel entitled "Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U" features all 35 starter characters from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Link, Toon Link, Zelda, and Sheik appear in their Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U appearances. The animation depicts colored silhouettes of each of the character shooting into the camera, then puts all the silhouettes into a display before revealing the proper artwork.

Style Savvy: Fashion Forward

• By scanning The Legend of Zelda series Princess Zelda amiibo, players can obtain the Princess Tiara, which resembles Princess Zelda's tiara from Twilight Princess.

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  A promotion for the Princess Tiara

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

• The Calico Trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS makes a reference to the Gerudo while mentioning the fact that only one percent of calico cats are male.

Swapdoodle

• In the Lesson Store, four Lesson packs exclusively featuring games from The Legend of Zelda series can be purchased. Two feature Ocarina of Time and two feature The Wind Waker.
  • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time contains 2 pieces of stationery, one with adult Link and the other with adult Princess Zelda, and 11 Lessons: Adult Link, Epona, adult Princess Zelda, the Hylian Shield, Sheik, the Hookshot, Darunia, Ganondorf, adult Princess Ruto, the Wingcrest and Impa.
  • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time #2 contains 2 pieces of stationery, a green one with child Link and a pink one with child Princess Zelda, and 12 Lessons: Child Link, Saria, child Princess Zelda, Navi, child Malon, Nabooru, child Princess Ruto, Kaepora Gaebora, King Zora, a Goron, the Kokiri Sword and the Ocarina of Time.
  • The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker contains 2 pieces of stationery, a green one with Link and a pink one with Princess Zelda, and 10 Lessons: Link, the Wind Waker, Princess Zelda, the Hero's Shield, the King of Red Lions, the Master Sword, a Fairy, the Bait Bag, Link conducting with the Wind Waker and Ganondorf.
  • The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker #2 contains 2 pieces of stationery, one featuring the Great Sea and Tetra and the other featuring Outset Island and Aryll, and 10 Lessons: Tetra, Aryll, Gonzo, Sue-Belle, Niko, Link's Grandma, Beedle, Orca, a Fishman and Tingle.
• Two other Lesson packs also feature characters, items and symbols from The Legend of Zelda series alongside other Nintendo series. The Bronze Glitter & Stationary Set contains stationery, one with the Hylian Shield and one with the Wingcrest (referred to as the Hylian Crest), and the Nintendo Premium Pack contains a green stationery with Link from The Wind Waker and a Lesson to draw the head of Link from The Wind Waker.

Wii Music

• One of the playable songs is the title theme of The Legend of Zelda.

Third-party games

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy +

Main article: amiibo § Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy +

Link and Zelda-themed planes can be unlocked by scanning the Link or Toon Link amiibo, and the Zelda or Sheik amiibo, respectively.

Another Code: Trace Memory

In the New Game Plus mode, the player can find a book in the library called The Legend of Zelda Chronology, although they can't actually read it. This was before The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia was published.

Bayonetta series

Artwork of Bayonetta dressed as Link while posing with an Acceptance

In the Wii U version of Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2, the titular character Bayonetta and the side character Jeanne appear with multiple Nintendo-inspired outfits, including the Hero of Hyrule costume based on Link. With this costume, they use the Master Sword and Hylian Shield, with the Master Sword replacing the Shuraba Sword and the Shield used to parry and counter incoming attacks. Other elements from The Legend of Zelda series also appear, such as collectible Rupees and jingles that play when opening a locked door or a chest.

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  Bayonetta wearing her Link costume

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  Bayonetta using a Key in Bayonetta

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  Bayonetta dressed as Link in Bayonetta 2

Diablo III: Eternal Collection

The Nintendo Switch version of Diablo III features a Ganondorf Transmogrification set, a Cucco pet, and Triforce portrait frame. Armor based on Link's Tunic was planned, but was scrapped during development.^{[citation needed]}

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  A male Barbarian using the Ganondorf transmogrification

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  A male Crusader using the Ganondorf transmogrification

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  A male Barbarian using the Ganondorf transmogrification

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  A male Crusader using the Ganondorf transmogrification

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  The Cucco pet

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  Ganondorf's Transmogrification

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  Ganondorf's Transmogrification alongside the Triforce portrait frame

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

In the Nintendo Switch version of Skyrim, amiibo functionality has been added to summon Treasure Chests. The Legend of Zelda amiibo have a chance of including the exclusive items: the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, or Champion's Tunic. These items can also be found in a Treasure Chest on top of the Throat of the World. Additionally, male Bosmer have been given a unique blue eye color.

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water

In the Wii U version only, Miu Hinasaki, one of the playable protagonists in Maiden of Black Water, is capable of wearing an alternate costume that grants her the dress of Princess Zelda from Hyrule Warriors.

Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes

If there is saved data for The Wind Waker on a memory card in the Nintendo GameCube, Psycho Mantis will prove his telekinetic powers to Solid Snake during their encounter by reading the data and asking if he likes The Legend of Zelda.

Monster Hunter series

Monster Hunter 4

A costume of Link in his Skyward Sword incarnation with the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and the Sacred Bow is available in Monster Hunter 4 after completing a quest where players have to defeat monsters known as Jinouga, Kirin, and Rajang. These monsters are chosen to represent Power, Wisdom and Courage, the three aspects of the Triforce. Defeating them grants the player a Triforce ticket that can be used to obtain the item set.

Monster Hunter Generations

The Palico companions in Monster Hunter Generations are able to wear a Toon Link costume as a form of DLC. This costume grants them his appearance, with the only major changes being cat ears, a cat's tail, and whiskers. They are able to use the Wind Waker as a melee weapon to strike enemies. The costume also has the complete Master Sword and the Mirror Shield attached to its back.

The costume of Link from Skyward Sword in Monster Hunter 4 is also available in Monster Hunter Generations.

Monster Hunter Stories

The main character dresses as Link while wielding the Master Sword.

Epona can be unlocked as a Monster Mount for riding into combat.

The Palico ally, Nabiru, can wear the Skull Kid's hat and Majora's Mask.

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate

The main character can wear the Champion's Tunic, and the Hylian Trousers and Hood. A costume based on a Korok also appears.

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  The Link costume in Monster Hunter 4

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  The Toon Link costume in Monster Hunter Generations

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  Epona Beast Mount in Monster Hunter Stories

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  The Breath of the Wild costumes in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate

Nobody Saves the World

The Master Sword appears on a wall together with several other iconic video game swords, including the Monado from Xenoblade Chronicles, the Buster Sword from Final Fantasy VII, and a Keyblade from Kingdom Hearts, among others.

One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X

Zoro's Link costume from One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X

Main article: amiibo § One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X

By using amiibo figures through the New Nintendo 3DS or NFC Reader/Writer, various costumes based on Nintendo characters can be unlocked. Scanning the Link amiibo creates a Link costume for Zoro, which includes the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Majora's Mask.

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  Zoro wearing Majora's Mask in One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X

Phantasy Star 0

Along with other Nintendo-themed cameos such as Samus's Power Beam, the Hylian Shield appears as a Shield weapon in the Japanese version of Phantasy Star Zero. It is only available using a special code.

Scribblenauts Unlimited

In the Wii U version of the game, many people and objects from the Mario and Zelda series can be created.

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  Link in Scribblenauts Unlimited

Sky: Children of The Light

Two Sky Kid's wearing the equipment from the Nintendo Switch Starter Pack.

Developed by Thatgamecompany, Sky: Children of The Light is the spiritual successor/sequel to Sony's Journey, available for free download on Apple devices, Android devices, and Nintendo Switch. Unlike Journey, which was also developed by TGC, the game features multiple customizable items. Including clothes, instruments, hair styles, masks, and accessories. Those who purchase the Nintendo Switch Starter Pack, either for themselves or gift it to another player, will receive The Legend of Zelda themed items alongside two capes themed around the red and blue Joycons. The "Elf Hair" is based off of Link's appearance from Breath of the Wild, and the instrument is a blue-colored Ocarina named the Vessel Flute.

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  A bust of a Sky Child wearing the "Elf Hair".

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  A Sky Child with the Vessel Flute Ocarina.

Sonic Lost World

Main article: The Legend of Zelda Zone

The Legend of Zelda Zone artwork

The Legend of Zelda Zone is a free DLC-level for Sonic Lost World. In the level, Sonic the Hedgehog is dressed like Link in a green tunic and boots. The Zone features many elements from The Legend of Zelda series, including enemies, objects, and sounds. Link himself appears in his Skyward Sword incarnation.

Soulcalibur II

Main article: SoulCalibur II

Artwork of Link for SoulCalibur II

Link is a playable character in the GameCube version of SoulCalibur II.

Taiko no Tatsujin Series

Taiko no Tatsujin: Yellow Version

The arcade game Yellow Version and its later incarnations Blue Version and Green Version feature a remixed Breath of the Wild medley, added to Yellow Version in the version 2.07 update.

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival

One of the featured songs is an orchestral version of The Legend of Zelda (Theme).

Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition

The Wii U version of the game includes many Nintendo-themed costumes for the characters, including Link, Ganon, Princess Zelda and Sheik, based predominantly on their Super Smash Bros. Brawl appearances. The Link costume includes the Master Sword.

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  Link and Zelda costumes in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition

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  Kazuya Mishima dressed as Link in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition

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  The Master Sword in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition

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  Kazuya Mishima dressed as Link fighting King dressed as Ganondorf in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition

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  Nina Williams dressed as Zelda fighting King dressed as Ganondorf in Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition

Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes

A Special Legendary T-shirt based on The Adventure of Link was released for free alongside a patch on February 28, 2019.

Warriors series

Shin Sangoku Musou VS

The game features a costume of Link based on his Skyward Sword incarnation. The costume is equipped with the True Master Sword and the Hylian Shield; however, the equipment are only cosmetic display and cannot actually be used.

Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3

A special set of costumes based on the Hyrule Warriors incarnations of Link and Zelda are available for the game's customizable main protagonist. The costumes are unlocked in the 3DS version of the game if players have save data from the game's demo. The costumes are exclusive to the Japanese version of the game as the demo was not released internationally.

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  The Link costume in Dynasty Warriors Vs.

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  The Link costume in Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3

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  The Zelda costume in Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3

Filmography

The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!

• In Stars in Their Eyes, Mario rescues some aliens known as Quirks from Moon Man Koopa. Near the end of the episode, the Quirks hum a song to stop Koopa, which is the intro to the theme of The Legend of Zelda TV series.

Captain N: The Game Master

• Link and Princess Zelda make guest appearances throughout the second season of the television series.

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  Zelda with her Bow in Captain N: The Game Master

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  Zelda and Link in Captain N: The Game Master

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  Link holding his Sword in Captain N: The Game Master

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  Zelda kissing Link in Captain N: The Game Master

Publications

Super Mario-kun

In chapter 4 of volume 4 of the long-running manga, Mario and Yoshi find themselves in Hyrule. Mario is armed with a Mushroom Sword (which later is powered-up into the Master Mushroom Sword), while Yoshi becomes his shield. They encounter a Spear Soldier, Rupees, Octoroks, Zoras, an Armos, and finally Agahnim, as well as a Fairy and the Cursed Fairy with the same face as Bowser's.

In chapter 7, still of volume 4, while approaching Bowser's Castle, Mario pulls out the Pegasus Boots that he stole from his adventure in Hyrule and uses them to reach quickly the castle. Meanwhile, behind the page, Link is looking desperately for them.

The Master Mushroom Sword later reappears in chapter 3 of volume 13.

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  Mario attacked by a Spear Throwing Soldier

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  Mario battling Agahnim

Unused references

Animal Crossing (GCN)

• A Nintendo Entertainment System console with The Legend of Zelda was set to appear as an item, but was made unobtainable. It can still be played by hacking into the game.

Super Mario Odyssey

• Prior to the version 1.2.0 update, there existed data and descriptions referencing a Link costume for Mario to wear. It was never included in the final game.

Uniracers

• During development, the various tours were named after Nintendo franchises. The first tour was called "Zelda" and was represented by an original sprite of Link. These were removed from the final release but can be seen during a trailer on a Nintendo Power Previews tape.

Gallery

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  The Hylian Shield in Phantasy Star 0

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  Miu dressed as Zelda from Hyrule Warriors in Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water

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  The Adventure of Link t-shirt from Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes

Video Gallery

Monster Hunter Stories × The Legend of Zelda trailer

Monster Hunter XX × The Legend of Zelda trailer

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate × The Legend of Zelda trailer

See Also

• amiibo
• Cameos of The Legend of Zelda in Third-Party Media
• Cameos in The Legend of Zelda
• The Legend of Zelda in Popular Culture