A recent online video ingeniously transforms The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom into a Super Mario Galaxy experience. Released in May 2023, Tears of the Kingdom, the sequel to 2017's Breath of the Wild, is the latest in Nintendo's acclaimed Zelda series. Often compared to other Nintendo hits like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Super Mario titles, its gameplay has inspired creative fan projects.
A gamer, under the Reddit username Ultrababouin, crafted a video titled "Super Zelda Galaxy," cleverly mirroring the aesthetic and feel of the 2007 Wii classic, Super Mario Galaxy. The edit masterfully recreates scenes, including a recreation of Super Mario Galaxy's iconic opening sequence, evoking nostalgia among many viewers.
This impressive "Super Zelda Galaxy" montage, featured on the Hyrule Engineering subreddit – a community dedicated to Tears of the Kingdom creations – took nearly a month to complete and was submitted to their June design contest. Ultrababouin, a prolific contributor with past creations including a Tears of the Kingdom version of the Master Cycle Zero (a vehicle from Breath of the Wild), previously earned "Engineer of the Month" in December and February.
Tears of the Kingdom's innovative build system, absent in its predecessor, allows players to construct vehicles and machines. This has led to remarkable creations, with community member ryt1314059 even constructing a functioning aircraft carrier capable of launching a bomber. The community's ingenuity highlights the game's expansive possibilities.
The upcoming Legend of Zelda title, Echoes of Wisdom, slated for release on September 26th, marks a significant departure. Unlike the Link-centric Tears of the Kingdom, Echoes of Wisdom will feature Princess Zelda as the protagonist.
