Cameos of The Legend of Zelda in Third-Party Media

*The Legend of Zelda* series has made numerous **Cameos in Third-Party Media**. Elements and characters from the series have appeared in a number of third-party games and related media. This listing does not include appearances in first and second-party video games. Please visit Cameos of *The Legend of Zelda* in Nintendo Media for examples of these. For unlicensed parodies and homages in other media, see *The Legend of Zelda* in popular culture.

## 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*

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.
* Bayonetta wearing her Link costume
* Bayonetta using a Key in *Bayonetta*
* 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*]
* A male Barbarian using the Ganondorf transmogrification
* A male Crusader using the Ganondorf transmogrification
* A male Barbarian using the Ganondorf transmogrification
* A male Crusader using the Ganondorf transmogrification
* The Cucco pet
* Ganondorf's Transmogrification
* Ganondorf's Transmogrification alongside the Triforce portrait frame

### *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.
* The Link costume in *Monster Hunter 4*
* The Toon Link costume in *Monster Hunter Generations*
* Epona Beast Mount in *Monster Hunter Stories*
* 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*

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.
* 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.
* Link in *Scribblenauts Unlimited*

### *Sky: Children of The Light*

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.

* A bust of a Sky Child wearing the "Elf Hair".
* A Sky Child with the Vessel Flute Ocarina.

### *Sonic Lost World*

Main article: The Legend of Zelda Zone

*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*

Link is a playable character in the GameCube version of *Soulcalibur II*. In *Soulcalibur II*, Hyrule's tranquility was shattered by the arrival of several disasters, which brought opaque, ominous clouds with them. Eventually, it was discovered that an unknown magician was to blame for all that had happened. Just as the people were about to lose all hope, the sun miraculously returned as Link, having been summoned by Princess Zelda to find the disasters' source, successfully defeated the magician. The people of Hyrule rejoiced in the belief that eternal peace would rule; but it eventually became clear that the magician responsible for the disasters was in fact controlled by an evil sword from another world, Soul Edge, and that the fragments of Soul Edge had been gathering in the other world.
Knowing that the resurrection of the evil blade must be prevented at all costs, Link chose to travel to the other world and destroy Soul Edge himself, taking his trusted Master Sword and Ocarina of Time, and transporting himself off on a secret journey. Through the completion of Arcade mode, Link succeeds in sealing away the evil within the Soul Edge, saving his homeland and quietly leaving the world he had come upon, leaving only a faint echo of his Ocarina.
#### Link's Attacks

Link is the only character with a ranged attack. His fighting style retains many of his signature moves from past games in the *Zelda* and *Super Smash Bros.* series. Some of these moves include the Spin Attack, the Jump Attack, the Down Thrust, the Jump Thrust, and the Dash Attack.

Controls

Combo Moves

 Arm Twist

 Spin Attack

 Double Sword Slash (Horizontal)

 Spin Attack (Hold)

#### Weaponry

Like all *Soulcalibur II* characters, Link has a total of 11 weapons to choose from. His starting and most-balanced weapon is the Master Sword and Hylian Shield, and the rest of the weapons must be bought in shops in various cities in the Weapon Master Mode.

#### Other Information

* Link's Destined Battle in Arcade mode is against Raphael.
* The overworld theme from *The Legend of Zelda* is used in Link's profile viewer and destined battle theme. It is also played if Link was used in Eurydice Shrine gallery.
* Link's stage is the Ostrheinsburg Chapel and his alternate stage is Eurydice Shrine Gallery.
* Link can buy the Soul Edge for 7,800 Gold in the Castor Shop while playing the Weapon Master mode. Link's Soul Edge causes for his defense and offense to increase to 135% and 140%, respectively; however, it drains his health by 2 HP every second.
* Instead of having the standard two or three costumes like every other character, Link has 4 different costumes: green, red, blue, and violet. His two starter costumes are the green and red tunic. To obtain the Blue Tunic, the player must buy it in the Castor Shop for 21,000 Gold, found in the Extra Chapter 1 of the Weapon Master mode. Only after buying the Blue Tunic can the player buy the Blue Ring Tunic from the original *The Legend of Zelda*, which is sold for the same price as the Blue Tunic.

* The box art for *Soulcalibur II* featuring Link on the cover
* Artwork of Link with other characters from *Soulcalibur II*
* Artwork of Link
* Artwork of Link
* Artwork of Link
* Link, as seen in-game
* Closeup of Link's face
* Link fighting Ivy
* Link in the Arcade mode ending

### *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.
* Link and Zelda costumes in *Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition*
* Kazuya Mishima dressed as Link in *Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition*
* The Master Sword in *Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition*
* Kazuya Mishima dressed as Link fighting King dressed as Ganondorf in *Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition*
* 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.
* The Link costume in *Dynasty Warriors Vs.*
* The Link costume in *Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3*
* The Zelda costume in *Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3*

## Gallery

* The Hylian Shield in *Phantasy Star 0*
* Miu dressed as Zelda from *Hyrule Warriors* in *Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water*
* *The Adventure of Link* t-shirt from *Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes*

## See Also

* amiibo
* Cameos of *The Legend of Zelda* in Nintendo Media
* Cameos in *The Legend of Zelda*
* *The Legend of Zelda* in Popular Culture

## References

1. ↑ "*You seem to like The Legend of Zelda, don't you?*" — Psycho Mantis (*Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes*)
2. ↑ "*Just as the people were about to lose all hope, the sun miraculously returned. Link, who was summoned by Zelda to find the cause of the disasters, successfully defeated the magician. The people of Hyrule rejoiced in the belief that eternal peace would rule. Unfortunately, this was not to be. It became clear that the magician responsible for the disasters was in fact controlled by an evil sword called Soul Edge, which existed in an another world.*" — N/A (*Soulcalibur II*)
3. ↑ "*Knowing that the resurrection of the evil blade must be prevented at all costs, Link chose to travel to the other world and destroy Soul Edge. Link gathered his trusted Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Ocarina, and set off on a secret journey.*" — N/A (*Soulcalibur II*)
4. ↑ "*Link came to this world in order to defeat the evil which threatened Hyrule. After a long journey, Link finally succeeded in sealing away the terrible evil. In doing so, he not only saved his homeland from peril, but also maintained the tranquility of this world. Link then quietly left this world--a faint echo of his Ocarina was all that remained.*" — N/A (*Soulcalibur II*)
5. ↑ "*Fearsome demonic weapon said to excel in offense and defense....*" — N/A (*Soulcalibur II*)
6. ↑  Nintendo, Nintendo Direct - 2.9.2022 - Youtube, Youtube, published February 9, 2022, retrieved February 10, 2022.
7. ↑ *"The update patch on 2/28 will include the Special Legendary T-shirt: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link!"* — SUDA51, n.a., Twitter, published February 27, 2019, retrieved February 27, 2019.