Navi was so important to Link but to us as players she was annoying. We didn't care when she left at the end of OoT but Link did. The only friend he didn't lose or have to leave behind was Navi, and she just left after they succeeded in killing Ganondorf. He went looking for her only to hurt himself even more in Termina. I think he always knew that Navi was dead, but he still continued to look because he couldn't accept her death. I wish I could just give the hero of time a big ol' hug, he deserves the world after what he's been through.
Now we can't hate her, I for years grew to actually like her cause like you said she was Link's only friend really besides Saria, sure she is annoying but in truth she was there when link needed her. Now I regret all the bad things i said about her *sobs uncontrollably I corner*
I like to think that his journey in Termina helped him accept his friend's death. Majora's Mask is all about healing, and I wouldn't be surprised if his experience in Termina helped him heal as well. I try to look on the good side and assume, despite the many trials he endured, he was able to find happiness, and know that in the end, he would see Navi again, even if it wasn't until death that he would meet with her again.
I love how you're giving Navi more substance as a character. Considering that she's the only one with Link throughout the entire quest - all the way up to battling Ganon himself - it's no less than she deserves.
Sadly, Navi being their first attempt at a companion character really shows in OoT, as she's probably the only companion in Zelda that doesn't have a very well realized place in the overall narrative and doesn't get much dialogue beyond reminding you your point in the game. Even Tatl from Majora is more fleshed out than her, and the games were developed only years apart. Then again, Link in OoT was the same way, as they're very stiff and unresponsive for the most part in Ocarina, yet pretty much every title after save for GBA titles gave him a lot of animation, responsiveness and expression that makes him feel more like his own character rather than purely an avatar to be piloted (the 'link' to the player Miyamoto originally envisioned him to only amount to).
@Nakumare very true. Neither Link or Navi had very much character in Ocarina of Time save for a few rare moments. In fact, the whole thing seemed just very forced because the only reason behind doing what they were doing was simply because someone told them to. There was no motivation, no story behind it. It was simply, "hey people, go save Hyrule" with the only explanation being"because you were destined to" which is a VERY weak reason. It wasn't until Majora's Mask was Link and even Navi, who doesn't even show up in the game, given the character development they desperately needed.
@@dayshallcomeagain It very clearly was their first time sending the Zelda series into a 3D space where character through movement was just taking off. I also feel Miyamoto at the time still overly made Link a blank slate with very minimal in story motivation so players could project onto him, which is probably why after the writing and animation being handled by other directors for Zelda games resulted in even Link having a more established character and personality, with only his silence remaining as a means for players to invent their own idea what he's thinking being a holdover of the 'link to the player' idea.
@@wesnohathas1993 Not to mention he has a fully developed childhood and backstory. Like how he spent his childhood among the zoras and was part of a group of kids that acted in tandem back then, or how he used to be mischievous and act out but changed after he was found to be the chosen one due to his fear of shaming himself. Hell, skyward sword was probably the most story centric Zelda and had other characters have very developed perceptions of link as a person and even that one only gave a basic childhood to link.
No one is talking about how Link may or may not have noticed that Shiek is able to carry the Master Sword. Any doubt they may or may not have had with "him" must have immediately been allayed at that point. From past installments, they always questioned Shiek's motivations because he would always leave. I love Navi's character development here. But then it also rips my heart out because she vanishes. I refuse to believe she died. And like I said, showing that Shiek is indeed able to touch the sword was a nice touch.
Cause sheik is Zelda and Zelda in lore created the sword when she was still hylia, I been saying this the whole fucking time for years! People always ignore that fact, Zelda can wield it cause of who she is cause of her bloodline trades back to hylia herself so yeah sheik wielding it is not a surprise considering who "he" really is
Me too I mean for last few years I have come to appreciate navi and hate fi for awhile but FI grew on me too and I was so excited when botw did the master sword quest deal and it glowing signifying Fi was there. I want Nintendo to remake ocarina of time again but better graphics and maybe kingdom hearts like combat or what they did with ffviii remake, that would be cool h and voice acted but that is my opinion
It's not mjolnir, other people can lift the sword. Only the chosen hero can DRAW the sword from it's pedestal or use it to seal the darkness, but we have no reason to believe it can only be wielded by Link. It's more like excaliber than Mjolnir
I love how MajorLink always goes above and beyond to all his cutscenes to make it even more special. The fact that Navi is the only one between the three of them that can see that hand was a nice added detail that shows how Link and Navi can work together later on. Gives a little more to Navi as a character and as Link's partner.
It'll be the next video! This was a video I started a while ago and with stuff delaying hero's i decided to just get this one finished since it was almost done anyway :D
I love how they both have such different kind of videos like how Roaxes animations are more funny but MajorLink’s are more emotional and it’s just funny how you see them in the same place
And that's why Zelda works so great even without a talking hero. It's a game where you can sense the emotions of Link and your clips bring out the best of all of them. I'm really happy to have found your channel.
I just absolutely love your interpretations of Link and his relationships with other characters and the world. It just seems so real and adds a level of depth to the game that I never thought would be possible. Absolutely beautiful, breathtaking work Major link, Brock Hewitt, and the many others that contributed to this masterpiece.
I love how you gave Navi more character development in this. It really reminds me of this headcanon I once saw. The headcanon was that Navi was actually Link's Mother, transformed into a fairy by the Goddesses, so that she might watch over, guide and protect Link on his journey.
1.) The animation is flawless 2.) I love the new arrangement of Zelda's Lullaby in the background music. 3.) The emotions are right on! 4.) I love how you give Navi a character here compared to the games. 😊
Zelda been through so much, blaming herself for Link's position, the fall of her home and her people, her father killed by Ganondorf everything yet link chose to do it cause in his mind it was the right thing to do and in the end I think Zelda saw that and wanted to give back to him so she sent him back to his childhood. It is no ones fault but demise's he placed the curse on the two he is responsible for thousands of years of strife and war, in truth Ganondorf is just an innocent victim in all this a victim who willingly chose his path of evil and twinrova just guided him towards that path, Same with Navi I like her now and admittedly she deserved better than the constant hate she got from us fans. We never saw her side of things we never knew how she felt during their journey and this focuses on that showing Navi being doubtful believing she is helpless when in truth she was the one who saved link not the other way
Daniel Cook It’s interesting that you pose Ganondorf as choosing his path of evil. 🤔 In a karmic sense, there has to be darkness in order to balance out the light. If there were no villain like Ganondorf, then there would be no Hero of Time like Link. Link wouldn’t know what darkness is, or what being a hero is, so Ganondorf is, in a way, helping him. It’s the role they play.
I never hated Navi. I found her to be helpful. OoT was my first Zelda game so all her targeting and knowledge of enemies helped acquaint me with its world and franchise going forward. Tatl did the same but with a bad attitude. Midna didn't give much info except for bosses. The most annoying and redundant one was Fi.
I loved how focused on Navi's character this bit was. I gives a really nice inside peek to her development and it's a really great alternative to what we saw in the games. Really awesome job!
I'd like to take this moment to provide an analysis of the narrative that Majorlink so, masterfully, created in this video. So the sequence of events begin where Young Link is, first, going to meet with Princess Zelda. He sees the figure that the Great Deku Tree described and is now stepping forward to talk with her, unaware that a shadow is watching him. Impa. I can't help but notice that the camera, from her perspective is directed towards Zelda and not the ARMED intruder that is heading to her. Surely, since she is a descendant from the Shiekah which were created to protect the bloodline of the goddess Hylia, that she knows this is the embodiment of the Spirit of the Hero so she knows that he is no threat. But, I like to over-analyze. I wonder if she is thinking about how long she will be able to protect Zelda. It is never indicated how old she is. Her hair is white, and until Breath of the Wild we did not know that is apparently just a general trait of the Shiekah tribe but let's forget that for a moment. What if Impa is no longer in her prime and worries for the Princess's safety after she is gone? Skipping ahead 7 years.. Kakariko Village is ignited in flames and Link along with Navi, has burst onto the scene. They are flabbergasted and don't know what happened. Their eyes are then cast to the well where they see a figure that they recognize. Shiek. She is standing at the well, forlornly gazing into the well. Now, PAUSE. Why is a roof on fire if the spirit hasn't escaped from the well yet? This isn't explained in the game, either. I give you a theory. Now, as I stated above about Impa worrying for Zelda's safety. Since she had no children of her own, allegedly, who could carry on her mantle. She saw no other recourse then to teach Zelda as she would her next protector. She has now grown to be her own protector; i.e. she is Impa's apprentice. Taught the Shiekah artes. What if the spirit had already escaped and Shiek, using Impa's techniques, managed to banish it back into the well? Whilst concentrating at the well, she is questioning why the Shiekah saw fit to create this abomination, from the---and this is a popular theory---man who could see the truth. Why did they not just kill him? Whatever they did to him must've been some sort of supernatural punishment. Unfortunately, Link's approach disrupts Shiek's concentration on the seal. Perhaps the sealing arte wasn't completed? Whilst her back was turned, the spirit emerged and attacked. NOTICE how the hand compresses Shiek against wall much longer then it does, Link. Why? I feel that it is making sure that she is unconscious so that it won't be sealed, again. It, then attacks, Link in the same fashion and makes its escape. It, arrogantly, underestimated the Hero as a non-threat. At this time---and I love the character development that Navi received here---Navi rushes to Shiek and Link and seeing if they're alright. They don't respond. Now, all this time, the fairy has served as a intelligent guide to the Hero. She looks around the scene to locate the threat, and through her Fairy eyes, spots the spirit. Since she is, essentially, a spirit herself; she does not need the Lens of Truth to locate it. Perhaps this angers the spirit? It wouldn't want a being to exist that can see it. So, it rushes to kill Navi. Since the beginning, we have all hated Navi trying to get our attention but this scene really hurts to see. Try as she might, she is trying to tell Shiek and Link where the spirit is. She is trying to guide them. But it is in vain. They are unconscious and she can do nothing to save them. There's no way a Fairy spirit like her can fight against a demonic being, so she panics and looks wide-eyed into the looming figure coming for her life. She flashes back to the Great Deku Tree, or perhaps it is a vision. He was a Forest Deity, after all. Why could he not exist after Death? He tells her that she cannot boulster the Hero's destiny on her own shoulders. You are his eyes, but he is your sword. She is brought out of her reverie by Link, coming to and defending her. Now, it is not shown but perhaps he got a shot in with the Master Sword? Perhaps THAT is why the spirit retreated to the temple? It was injured? It is possible that Impa was busy evacuating the town's inhabitants whilst this was taking place. But then, that brings into question why SHE didn't seal the spirit while Shiek handled the more menial task but I digress. The Spirit has retreated to the Shadow Temple and Impa has gone there to defeat Bongo Bongo. Shiek must know, due to her age and the fact that Zelda was trained to defend herself, that Impa has no chance to defeat such a powerful spirit. After all, Zelda has the third of the Triforce, as does Link even though he does not yet know it.. Bongo Bongo was still able to overpower both of them. After ensuring that Link was aware of how lucky he was to have such a great companion, as Navi, she begs him to save her friend. Impa will die without help. Shiek/Zelda can't do this. She is too important to risk her life, and I'm fairly certain that Impa told her that she must survive, no matter what happens to her (Impa). A touching scene then plays. Link comforts Navi and wordlessly ensures that they are a team. She is NOT useless. She is his eyes and his guide. Navi takes solace in that and vows that she will not be a burden and will be strong. The teleportation song is taught. Shiek and Link/Navi part ways. Wonderful music. The score was amazing. Major Link and Brock Hewitt, you are both AMAZING and I can't wait for the future projects to come.
Georgeous work, as always. I actually really liked the use of Bongo Bongo's hand instead of a formless spirit -- kind of gives an inkling of what's waiting for them. I also liked the addition of that little wobble as Sheik gets up; nice attention to detail! I love these little connection scenes between Link and Sheik. Stringing them together with the extra bits you've added, you can really see how they bonded and became friends; after all, prior to their interactions as Link and Sheik, Zelda and Link hardly knew each other. And the additional dialogue for Navi is lovely too; too often we think of her as a nuisance, forgetting that prior to his adventures, she was almost Link's only friend, and the only one who saw all of his hardships. Brock Hewitt's music is spot on in every shot...really adds impact to the animation. Beautiful work! I always look forward to your uploads -- they add so much to the story!
I’m a little late, but that was awesome! I don’t know how it’s possible, but these just keep getting better and better! They bring so many people, myself included, so much joy! I love each and everyone one of your animations and it’s amazing how you can show that they all have emotions, just like us! I’m so glad that I found this amazing channel! 👏😁
When Navi says she’s useless, Link’s expression of confusion and guilt just says so much, and it touched my heart! T_T Bravo on the incredible detail!! Always looking forward to the next video!
I would love to see Ocarina and Majora completely remade like this. Each one of your animations makes me wish more and more that the games actually looked like this
I like how some of it was focused on Navi, because in the game we don’t really see what’s going on with her. I also really like the facial expressions in this
That was incredible! Your animations are so much smoother than before and you captured the expressions perfectly! You’ve improved so much MajorLink, congrats! Great job!! Keep it up :D
Major Link, once again, you made such a wonderful short! Bongo Bongo's hand was animated very well, and I loved it when Link stepped in to shield Navi. It was so sweet of Navi to want to help Link and Sheik and become stronger. Also, your rendition of the Nocturne of Shadows was very beautiful. As always, keep up the good work! 👸💗💟🌹💐🌸🎀🐱🦄🍰
This was fantastic! Even if you didn't get the actions similar to what's on Ocarina of time that doesn't mean you and Brock failed. The intense music and the weight of the moment, they fit perfectly like a glove. Even if this took awhile, it's well worth it...especially with how hard the year has been. We all still remain unbreakable.
This was so good and I love how you gave a focus on Navi as a character too! Music's so powerful and the trasition right in the beginning from kid to adult had me ready for the rest. Your videos have always been great but you've improved so much and they just keep getting better. Kudos again to the person who does the music too!
Just as predicted, amazing piece of work! I think the subtle touches and movements you animate really add life to the models. Maybe someday when the shadow temple is ever ported, we'll see a Link vs bongo bongo animation. >:3 So far we finally got a few though like the Deku Tree, Jabu-Jabu, and the Forest Temple to toy around with. :D Also it looks like you found a good fire effect for kakariko, fits better then the one I use I think. The one I used was sort of hard to use and had to have the video start at a specific point of time and duration for each clip to look good. xD But can't wait to see your next animation :D take as much time as you need, your quality more then makes up for any wait.
This better be the Shadow Temple!! If it is I can't w8!!! I guess MM is almost done? Hope ur doing ok despite the virus; over a year's been FAR too long!!
I've enjoyed watching all of your OoT animations. I look forward to seeing more of them! Also, I was sad when Navi left despite how annoying she was. She was a great partner and an even greater friend. I cried watching that when playing the game and watching the animation. Great job and keep it up MajorLink!
Glorious and beautiful, you make me cry with every video. Thanks for all of this Major Link, you let us revive the magic of The History of Hyrule with so fantastic music and animation that I end loving the saga even more. Thanks for all of it again.
Just discovered you this week and I've watched almost every single one of your videos so far. You've done an immaculate job at capturing all of the nuance and emotion thats behind all of the games. Youve given us all the cutscenes we've wanted deep down inside.
I love this so much! I love seeing all the ocarina of time cutscenes in this detail! and I also love seeing the ones you come up with yourself like Masked Courage! Keep up the great work!
I am from Germany and I don't understand every word, so sometimes I understand not the whole story, but you make it seem so real and beautiful, that I understand the story without words. Thank you for every animation. You're doing your job really good. Please keep on working. Best wishes from Germany to you. Stay safe.
Wow, that was really impressive and awesome! What a way to bring this moment from Ocarina of time back in such a beautiful yet emotional and meaningful way! Well done! Loved the little moments with Navi there, too! ^^
I don't know how you do it, ML. The little moments of humanity shown briefly or exaggerated. The complete lack of audible dialogue with the complimentary music. I always get stricken by your animations, a rapid chill down my spine or around my neck or maybe some real emotions that correlate with current reality. I love your stuff, it's an experience!
Aaahh I've been waiting for you to put out a new video! This is fantastic! You are getting better and better at how you animate..it's so fluid..the finger animations are looking really good too, nevermind the fact that I love the subtly in your expressions. Thank you for bringing us this added depth to such a beloved Link (time's story)!
The emotional portrayal of each character with each new moment is so good! I am both looking and not looking forward to the end, because I know I'm gonna cry... Thank you for always giving us these amazing works of art, both animation and musical pieces! Keep up the great work!
MajorLink, your animations bring nothing but joy to my heart. I won't write my sob story here, but video games got me through my childhood. Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask were the first games that introduced me to the Zelda Series; they were the first games I ever completed 100% growing up. Seeing you bring life to the story through your talent and creativity puts a smile on my face and a tear to my eye. Thank you for your work. Also, to Brock Hewitt, thank you for your wonderful sound design to bring out the emotions in MajorLink's animations. You are very gifted.
MajorLink I love watching your videos because it makes me feel so much emotion. I started playing the legend of Zelda when I was about 4 years old, I am now 23. my first Zelda game was ocarina of time and it will always be my favorite. when I was growing up my parents would fight, so while that was going on I would be in my room crying humming Zelda's lullaby. Your videos help bring out emotions that are deep in me and some of them I just cry to. Your videos also make me see more and more as why I feel like I am link. So THANK YOU for making them and I hope to see even more into the Zelda world.
Another brilliantly done animation! The best part was showing how Navi truly wanted to move forward and Link showing her his support. They were a team through their journey and it shows here how much they cared for one another
I hope you’ve been okay Major Link, I hope that even though the world is going crazy, at least where I’m at, that you are doing fine and are holding out. I’d like to thank you as some of your animations have inspired some of my work, so thank you Major Link!
Amazing as always, this was well worth the wait! Can't wait for the next one! I like that you're adding more to Navi's character in these. If it was like this in the original game I don't think people would've hated them as much if at all.
It’s always nice to see these old scenes with a breath of emotion to them. Zelda characters have feelings too and obviously the N64 wasn’t quite there to show that but you more than make up for it! Nice work!
You know I rarely write anything in comments but this good sir is pure Gold. Sound effects, music, animation, the timing of it all is perfect. You have my subscription. Sooo good! I believe you understand good story telling, definitely felt it.
Can I just say I love the games.. but these small videos give an entirely different sense of life to me. It's like the lessons the games taught me as a child have been brought to light in a new day and age of understanding. You guys do so well with these, please continue making these lovely videos ❤️ I would love to see so much more
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I don’t care if it turns out to be like 6 hours, I need a full length ocarina of time movie from you !!
I believe if anyone could make a great animation movie of Ocarina,Majora, or Twilight Princess MajorLink would do them all justice in the right way.
Someone should give him multiple truck loads of money to get started on this movie!
Same! This was amazing!
The only main issue isn't just the money. But it might take litteral years before we see anything of it
I would still love to see that, like someone from MajorLink, or RwanLink.
Navi was so important to Link but to us as players she was annoying. We didn't care when she left at the end of OoT but Link did. The only friend he didn't lose or have to leave behind was Navi, and she just left after they succeeded in killing Ganondorf. He went looking for her only to hurt himself even more in Termina. I think he always knew that Navi was dead, but he still continued to look because he couldn't accept her death. I wish I could just give the hero of time a big ol' hug, he deserves the world after what he's been through.
Why do I see you everywhere?
Good Blood has a good take on that same point
Now we can't hate her, I for years grew to actually like her cause like you said she was Link's only friend really besides Saria, sure she is annoying but in truth she was there when link needed her. Now I regret all the bad things i said about her *sobs uncontrollably I corner*
I like to think that his journey in Termina helped him accept his friend's death. Majora's Mask is all about healing, and I wouldn't be surprised if his experience in Termina helped him heal as well. I try to look on the good side and assume, despite the many trials he endured, he was able to find happiness, and know that in the end, he would see Navi again, even if it wasn't until death that he would meet with her again.
I never found Navi annoying, it made me sad when she left. :c
I love how you're giving Navi more substance as a character. Considering that she's the only one with Link throughout the entire quest - all the way up to battling Ganon himself - it's no less than she deserves.
Sadly, Navi being their first attempt at a companion character really shows in OoT, as she's probably the only companion in Zelda that doesn't have a very well realized place in the overall narrative and doesn't get much dialogue beyond reminding you your point in the game. Even Tatl from Majora is more fleshed out than her, and the games were developed only years apart.
Then again, Link in OoT was the same way, as they're very stiff and unresponsive for the most part in Ocarina, yet pretty much every title after save for GBA titles gave him a lot of animation, responsiveness and expression that makes him feel more like his own character rather than purely an avatar to be piloted (the 'link' to the player Miyamoto originally envisioned him to only amount to).
@Nakumare very true. Neither Link or Navi had very much character in Ocarina of Time save for a few rare moments. In fact, the whole thing seemed just very forced because the only reason behind doing what they were doing was simply because someone told them to. There was no motivation, no story behind it. It was simply, "hey people, go save Hyrule" with the only explanation being"because you were destined to" which is a VERY weak reason. It wasn't until Majora's Mask was Link and even Navi, who doesn't even show up in the game, given the character development they desperately needed.
@@dayshallcomeagain
It very clearly was their first time sending the Zelda series into a 3D space where character through movement was just taking off. I also feel Miyamoto at the time still overly made Link a blank slate with very minimal in story motivation so players could project onto him, which is probably why after the writing and animation being handled by other directors for Zelda games resulted in even Link having a more established character and personality, with only his silence remaining as a means for players to invent their own idea what he's thinking being a holdover of the 'link to the player' idea.
@@OsnosisBones Link really has become his own character now, you can't even choose his name anymore with BotW.
@@wesnohathas1993
Not to mention he has a fully developed childhood and backstory. Like how he spent his childhood among the zoras and was part of a group of kids that acted in tandem back then, or how he used to be mischievous and act out but changed after he was found to be the chosen one due to his fear of shaming himself.
Hell, skyward sword was probably the most story centric Zelda and had other characters have very developed perceptions of link as a person and even that one only gave a basic childhood to link.
No one is talking about how Link may or may not have noticed that Shiek is able to carry the Master Sword.
Any doubt they may or may not have had with "him" must have immediately been allayed at that point. From past installments, they always questioned Shiek's motivations because he would always leave.
I love Navi's character development here. But then it also rips my heart out because she vanishes. I refuse to believe she died.
And like I said, showing that Shiek is indeed able to touch the sword was a nice touch.
Cause sheik is Zelda and Zelda in lore created the sword when she was still hylia, I been saying this the whole fucking time for years! People always ignore that fact, Zelda can wield it cause of who she is cause of her bloodline trades back to hylia herself so yeah sheik wielding it is not a surprise considering who "he" really is
Me too I mean for last few years I have come to appreciate navi and hate fi for awhile but FI grew on me too and I was so excited when botw did the master sword quest deal and it glowing signifying Fi was there. I want Nintendo to remake ocarina of time again but better graphics and maybe kingdom hearts like combat or what they did with ffviii remake, that would be cool h and voice acted but that is my opinion
Seanne McDaniel I mean can’t anyone use it but only link can use it to its full abilities?
In-game that never happens, but it's nice to see this sentimental history.
It's not mjolnir, other people can lift the sword. Only the chosen hero can DRAW the sword from it's pedestal or use it to seal the darkness, but we have no reason to believe it can only be wielded by Link.
It's more like excaliber than Mjolnir
*sees MajorLink upload literally anything*
“Well, time to cry and watch it again a hundred times.”
Me: I can't wait :D
TH-cam: 1:00 am
*Sadness noises*
Para mi a las 12:30
For me at 12:30
@@delvincalixbustillo5379 Es mas temprano que yo lol
It's ealier than me lol
For me it's fucking 2:30 am
It'll be 11:30 when I watch it.
For me its 4:30 am
I love how MajorLink always goes above and beyond to all his cutscenes to make it even more special. The fact that Navi is the only one between the three of them that can see that hand was a nice added detail that shows how Link and Navi can work together later on. Gives a little more to Navi as a character and as Link's partner.
Oooh, a remedy for this awful year
Majorlink I was wondering when we would get to see some more stuff on a hero’s purpose
In one of his recent community posts he said that part one of Hero’s Purpose is almost done-will probably still take a little bit of time though
I hope so too
It'll be the next video! This was a video I started a while ago and with stuff delaying hero's i decided to just get this one finished since it was almost done anyway :D
omg omg omg omg I'M SOO EXCITED!!
@@MajorLink omg omg omg !!!!!!!!!😍😍😍
Aw yes, you've returned. :D Replying while the video is still scheduled, but already know its going to be a master piece. Hope I catch it in time!
Well, well, well! Two of my favorite Zelda animators in one place!
I love how they both have such different kind of videos like how Roaxes animations are more funny but MajorLink’s are more emotional and it’s just funny how you see them in the same place
Mystic zappik right?
You and Major link should collaborate
And that's why Zelda works so great even without a talking hero. It's a game where you can sense the emotions of Link and your clips bring out the best of all of them. I'm really happy to have found your channel.
I just absolutely love your interpretations of Link and his relationships with other characters and the world. It just seems so real and adds a level of depth to the game that I never thought would be possible. Absolutely beautiful, breathtaking work Major link, Brock Hewitt, and the many others that contributed to this masterpiece.
I love how you gave Navi more character development in this. It really reminds me of this headcanon I once saw. The headcanon was that Navi was actually Link's Mother, transformed into a fairy by the Goddesses, so that she might watch over, guide and protect Link on his journey.
Amazing!!
1.) The animation is flawless
2.) I love the new arrangement of Zelda's Lullaby in the background music.
3.) The emotions are right on!
4.) I love how you give Navi a character here compared to the games.
😊
The intro is beautiful flashback his first meeting with Zelda was truly life changing and the cut to the present of Kakiriko Village on fire
The scene with the Deku Tree and Navi... I wasn't crying, someone was just cutting the BIGGEST PILE of onions next to me. 😅😭😭😭
I was tearbending!
BRUH 21 MORE HOURS!? I CAN'T WAIT THAT LONG!! I NEED THE PRECIOUSSS
Zelda been through so much, blaming herself for Link's position, the fall of her home and her people, her father killed by Ganondorf everything yet link chose to do it cause in his mind it was the right thing to do and in the end I think Zelda saw that and wanted to give back to him so she sent him back to his childhood.
It is no ones fault but demise's he placed the curse on the two he is responsible for thousands of years of strife and war, in truth Ganondorf is just an innocent victim in all this a victim who willingly chose his path of evil and twinrova just guided him towards that path, Same with Navi I like her now and admittedly she deserved better than the constant hate she got from us fans.
We never saw her side of things we never knew how she felt during their journey and this focuses on that showing Navi being doubtful believing she is helpless when in truth she was the one who saved link not the other way
Daniel Cook It’s interesting that you pose Ganondorf as choosing his path of evil. 🤔 In a karmic sense, there has to be darkness in order to balance out the light. If there were no villain like Ganondorf, then there would be no Hero of Time like Link. Link wouldn’t know what darkness is, or what being a hero is, so Ganondorf is, in a way, helping him. It’s the role they play.
I never hated Navi. I found her to be helpful. OoT was my first Zelda game so all her targeting and knowledge of enemies helped acquaint me with its world and franchise going forward. Tatl did the same but with a bad attitude. Midna didn't give much info except for bosses. The most annoying and redundant one was Fi.
@@burger_kinghorn whos fi
@@jielabagnao2591 your companion in Skyward Sword. She speaks robotically and with redundant exposition
@@burger_kinghorn yeah the blue one? I saw her in loz heroes where every character which he was with in loz oot loz tp loz mm
This was SO GOOD! Everything about the movements and animation was just so smooth and natural, I even teared up a little bit! 😭💚👾👌
It's been a long time coming what have you brought us hero of time.
I loved how focused on Navi's character this bit was. I gives a really nice inside peek to her development and it's a really great alternative to what we saw in the games. Really awesome job!
I'd like to take this moment to provide an analysis of the narrative that Majorlink so, masterfully, created in this video.
So the sequence of events begin where Young Link is, first, going to meet with Princess Zelda. He sees the figure that the Great Deku Tree described and is now stepping forward to talk with her, unaware that a shadow is watching him. Impa.
I can't help but notice that the camera, from her perspective is directed towards Zelda and not the ARMED intruder that is heading to her. Surely, since she is a descendant from the Shiekah which were created to protect the bloodline of the goddess Hylia, that she knows this is the embodiment of the Spirit of the Hero so she knows that he is no threat. But, I like to over-analyze. I wonder if she is thinking about how long she will be able to protect Zelda. It is never indicated how old she is. Her hair is white, and until Breath of the Wild we did not know that is apparently just a general trait of the Shiekah tribe but let's forget that for a moment. What if Impa is no longer in her prime and worries for the Princess's safety after she is gone?
Skipping ahead 7 years..
Kakariko Village is ignited in flames and Link along with Navi, has burst onto the scene. They are flabbergasted and don't know what happened. Their eyes are then cast to the well where they see a figure that they recognize. Shiek.
She is standing at the well, forlornly gazing into the well. Now, PAUSE. Why is a roof on fire if the spirit hasn't escaped from the well yet? This isn't explained in the game, either. I give you a theory. Now, as I stated above about Impa worrying for Zelda's safety. Since she had no children of her own, allegedly, who could carry on her mantle. She saw no other recourse then to teach Zelda as she would her next protector. She has now grown to be her own protector; i.e. she is Impa's apprentice. Taught the Shiekah artes. What if the spirit had already escaped and Shiek, using Impa's techniques, managed to banish it back into the well? Whilst concentrating at the well, she is questioning why the Shiekah saw fit to create this abomination, from the---and this is a popular theory---man who could see the truth. Why did they not just kill him? Whatever they did to him must've been some sort of supernatural punishment.
Unfortunately, Link's approach disrupts Shiek's concentration on the seal. Perhaps the sealing arte wasn't completed? Whilst her back was turned, the spirit emerged and attacked. NOTICE how the hand compresses Shiek against wall much longer then it does, Link. Why? I feel that it is making sure that she is unconscious so that it won't be sealed, again. It, then attacks, Link in the same fashion and makes its escape. It, arrogantly, underestimated the Hero as a non-threat.
At this time---and I love the character development that Navi received here---Navi rushes to Shiek and Link and seeing if they're alright. They don't respond. Now, all this time, the fairy has served as a intelligent guide to the Hero. She looks around the scene to locate the threat, and through her Fairy eyes, spots the spirit. Since she is, essentially, a spirit herself; she does not need the Lens of Truth to locate it. Perhaps this angers the spirit? It wouldn't want a being to exist that can see it. So, it rushes to kill Navi.
Since the beginning, we have all hated Navi trying to get our attention but this scene really hurts to see. Try as she might, she is trying to tell Shiek and Link where the spirit is. She is trying to guide them. But it is in vain. They are unconscious and she can do nothing to save them. There's no way a Fairy spirit like her can fight against a demonic being, so she panics and looks wide-eyed into the looming figure coming for her life. She flashes back to the Great Deku Tree, or perhaps it is a vision. He was a Forest Deity, after all. Why could he not exist after Death? He tells her that she cannot boulster the Hero's destiny on her own shoulders. You are his eyes, but he is your sword.
She is brought out of her reverie by Link, coming to and defending her. Now, it is not shown but perhaps he got a shot in with the Master Sword? Perhaps THAT is why the spirit retreated to the temple? It was injured?
It is possible that Impa was busy evacuating the town's inhabitants whilst this was taking place. But then, that brings into question why SHE didn't seal the spirit while Shiek handled the more menial task but I digress.
The Spirit has retreated to the Shadow Temple and Impa has gone there to defeat Bongo Bongo. Shiek must know, due to her age and the fact that Zelda was trained to defend herself, that Impa has no chance to defeat such a powerful spirit. After all, Zelda has the third of the Triforce, as does Link even though he does not yet know it.. Bongo Bongo was still able to overpower both of them.
After ensuring that Link was aware of how lucky he was to have such a great companion, as Navi, she begs him to save her friend. Impa will die without help. Shiek/Zelda can't do this. She is too important to risk her life, and I'm fairly certain that Impa told her that she must survive, no matter what happens to her (Impa).
A touching scene then plays. Link comforts Navi and wordlessly ensures that they are a team. She is NOT useless. She is his eyes and his guide. Navi takes solace in that and vows that she will not be a burden and will be strong.
The teleportation song is taught.
Shiek and Link/Navi part ways.
Wonderful music. The score was amazing. Major Link and Brock Hewitt, you are both AMAZING and I can't wait for the future projects to come.
Seanne McDaniel “You are his eyes, but he is your sword. “ That gave me chills, yo! 😆
Imagine if in OoT you actually used Navi’s targeting to see where bongo bongo was, that would make the fight interesting
"He (pause) shall be there for thou." Link uses shield to protect Navi's whole body.
Georgeous work, as always. I actually really liked the use of Bongo Bongo's hand instead of a formless spirit -- kind of gives an inkling of what's waiting for them. I also liked the addition of that little wobble as Sheik gets up; nice attention to detail!
I love these little connection scenes between Link and Sheik. Stringing them together with the extra bits you've added, you can really see how they bonded and became friends; after all, prior to their interactions as Link and Sheik, Zelda and Link hardly knew each other. And the additional dialogue for Navi is lovely too; too often we think of her as a nuisance, forgetting that prior to his adventures, she was almost Link's only friend, and the only one who saw all of his hardships.
Brock Hewitt's music is spot on in every shot...really adds impact to the animation.
Beautiful work! I always look forward to your uploads -- they add so much to the story!
SylverMage Those extra connection bits are so warm and fuzzy! 😭 Their friendship is so touching, and he doesn’t even know that it’s actually Zelda.
I’m a little late, but that was awesome! I don’t know how it’s possible, but these just keep getting better and better! They bring so many people, myself included, so much joy! I love each and everyone one of your animations and it’s amazing how you can show that they all have emotions, just like us! I’m so glad that I found this amazing channel! 👏😁
When Navi says she’s useless, Link’s expression of confusion and guilt just says so much, and it touched my heart! T_T
Bravo on the incredible detail!! Always looking forward to the next video!
You're getting SO GOOD with these! We rarely get to see stuff like this even in actual Nintendo games, keep up the amazing work!
It’s been 84 years...
Hype!
I may be excited for origami king, but I think I’m honestly more excited for this.
I would love to see Ocarina and Majora completely remade like this. Each one of your animations makes me wish more and more that the games actually looked like this
So happy to finally see the next installment. Thank you for all that you do in bringing these moments in the game to life.
I like how some of it was focused on Navi, because in the game we don’t really see what’s going on with her. I also really like the facial expressions in this
Not gonna lie, my heart was shrinking on the first part. Navi is so underrated
I'm glad my favorite youtuber is finally back from amongst the shadows to show us another epic journey of our green tunic hero!!
Oh its so much smoother!!! MajorLink in your animation I am seeing your growth so much. The music playing animations especially. Well done, well done!
That was incredible! Your animations are so much smoother than before and you captured the expressions perfectly! You’ve improved so much MajorLink, congrats! Great job!! Keep it up :D
Despite the time you spent without uploading a video, no matter the wait, I know it will always be worth waiting for these beautiful videos.
MajorLink, I can barely wait. I'm going to have to watch it tomorrow, though. Thank you in advance!
Back at it again with the scenes we can only wish would be the actual cut scenes in the game
It’s been so long finally
Major Link, once again, you made such a wonderful short! Bongo Bongo's hand was animated very well, and I loved it when Link stepped in to shield Navi. It was so sweet of Navi to want to help Link and Sheik and become stronger. Also, your rendition of the Nocturne of Shadows was very beautiful. As always, keep up the good work! 👸💗💟🌹💐🌸🎀🐱🦄🍰
This was fantastic! Even if you didn't get the actions similar to what's on Ocarina of time that doesn't mean you and Brock failed. The intense music and the weight of the moment, they fit perfectly like a glove. Even if this took awhile, it's well worth it...especially with how hard the year has been.
We all still remain unbreakable.
Your animations are always well looked forward to! xD This was great, I love how we get to sense Navi and Link's bond strengthen!
The real LoZ games need cutscenes like this. (Though I doubt we'd be allowed to have Shiek's thoughts in the scene)
Incredible, just incredible. The animation, story, and sounds were amazing! Keep doing what you do. Never let anyone put you down!
I nay have missed the premiere, but this is still a masterpeice that deserves to be watched.
Wow I'm gacha too and like this
The character development in Navi is so good! And your animations are amazing! Keep up the good work!
Omg this is the most excitement I've had in a while! I can't wait!
This was so good and I love how you gave a focus on Navi as a character too! Music's so powerful and the trasition right in the beginning from kid to adult had me ready for the rest. Your videos have always been great but you've improved so much and they just keep getting better. Kudos again to the person who does the music too!
you always make good zelda animations keep up good work
As always, amazingly well done. Your animations always make my day :) Thank you!
im so happy, i love your videos and your great animation videos
Majorlink you once again succeeded in making such an amazing piece of art. I truly have no words. I hope all is well and keep up the fantastic work!
Just as predicted, amazing piece of work! I think the subtle touches and movements you animate really add life to the models.
Maybe someday when the shadow temple is ever ported, we'll see a Link vs bongo bongo animation. >:3 So far we finally got a few though like the Deku Tree, Jabu-Jabu, and the Forest Temple to toy around with. :D
Also it looks like you found a good fire effect for kakariko, fits better then the one I use I think. The one I used was sort of hard to use and had to have the video start at a specific point of time and duration for each clip to look good. xD
But can't wait to see your next animation :D take as much time as you need, your quality more then makes up for any wait.
Another great animation. I look forward to seeing the next video. Keep up the great work!
I was worried about you. I'm happy you showed yourself back!
Loved this!! You and Ndy could make a sick Mario Zelda crossover. You two are the best animators I've seen on TH-cam.
All the times I wish Navi wouldn't interrupt....I feel bad now.
Wow major link back i realy appreciate your work you are the best animator i ve never seen
This better be the Shadow Temple!! If it is I can't w8!!! I guess MM is almost done? Hope ur doing ok despite the virus; over a year's been FAR too long!!
I've enjoyed watching all of your OoT animations. I look forward to seeing more of them!
Also, I was sad when Navi left despite how annoying she was. She was a great partner and an even greater friend. I cried watching that when playing the game and watching the animation. Great job and keep it up MajorLink!
Can't wait!
Beauty. Imagine those scenes in the gameplay. Thanks man.
Though I’m excited for this. I’m more excited for Hero’s Purpose.
Glorious and beautiful, you make me cry with every video. Thanks for all of this Major Link, you let us revive the magic of The History of Hyrule with so fantastic music and animation that I end loving the saga even more. Thanks for all of it again.
Just in time, i just finished playing breath of the wild for the second time
Just discovered you this week and I've watched almost every single one of your videos so far. You've done an immaculate job at capturing all of the nuance and emotion thats behind all of the games. Youve given us all the cutscenes we've wanted deep down inside.
For me, i'll have to wait until 2:30 p.m. so yeah... I'm ok with it.
Amazing as always, you're so creative, love your work!
Who else loves majorlink. Can we get a video with nabooru and the spirit temple
Ugh. SO MANY FEELS. Love the subtle body language of all of the characters. Keep animating, man. I'll wait!!!
My: I can't wait
YT It comes on 8:20 p.m
IT COMES ON 8:20 FOR YOU!!! IT COMES AT 2:30 AM FOR ME
@@tigersstuff11 rip
TigerS Stuff 2:30 PM for me
@@tigersstuff11 yep because i'm coming from germany
It's exactly
0:00 for me
I look forward to these every time! Love them! It’s like feeling the game all over again as how I did when I was a child.
Gracias por hacer mas de ocarina of time, es mi link y juego favoritos
I love this so much! I love seeing all the ocarina of time cutscenes in this detail! and I also love seeing the ones you come up with yourself like Masked Courage! Keep up the great work!
I won’t be able to see it...
:(
I am from Germany and I don't understand every word, so sometimes I understand not the whole story, but you make it seem so real and beautiful, that I understand the story without words. Thank you for every animation. You're doing your job really good. Please keep on working. Best wishes from Germany to you. Stay safe.
The animation is still amazing!! I still love it! Great job!
Wow, that was really impressive and awesome! What a way to bring this moment from Ocarina of time back in such a beautiful yet emotional and meaningful way! Well done! Loved the little moments with Navi there, too! ^^
You give every moment in these games such a meaningful weight and emotion, it’s incredible. Your vision for these scenes are so amazing
I don't know how you do it, ML. The little moments of humanity shown briefly or exaggerated. The complete lack of audible dialogue with the complimentary music. I always get stricken by your animations, a rapid chill down my spine or around my neck or maybe some real emotions that correlate with current reality. I love your stuff, it's an experience!
Aaahh I've been waiting for you to put out a new video! This is fantastic! You are getting better and better at how you animate..it's so fluid..the finger animations are looking really good too, nevermind the fact that I love the subtly in your expressions. Thank you for bringing us this added depth to such a beloved Link (time's story)!
This was my favorite Sheik encounter in OoT. The way you did this scene actually made me cry. I love it so much!
The emotional portrayal of each character with each new moment is so good! I am both looking and not looking forward to the end, because I know I'm gonna cry... Thank you for always giving us these amazing works of art, both animation and musical pieces! Keep up the great work!
MajorLink, your animations bring nothing but joy to my heart. I won't write my sob story here, but video games got me through my childhood. Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask were the first games that introduced me to the Zelda Series; they were the first games I ever completed 100% growing up. Seeing you bring life to the story through your talent and creativity puts a smile on my face and a tear to my eye. Thank you for your work.
Also, to Brock Hewitt, thank you for your wonderful sound design to bring out the emotions in MajorLink's animations. You are very gifted.
MajorLink I love watching your videos because it makes me feel so much emotion. I started playing the legend of Zelda when I was about 4 years old, I am now 23. my first Zelda game was ocarina of time and it will always be my favorite. when I was growing up my parents would fight, so while that was going on I would be in my room crying humming Zelda's lullaby. Your videos help bring out emotions that are deep in me and some of them I just cry to. Your videos also make me see more and more as why I feel like I am link. So THANK YOU for making them and I hope to see even more into the Zelda world.
Majorlink yes, I waited 8 months tysm I love ur content
Your work is unparalleled. You really manage to breathe so much life into these characters I grew up with and adore.
Thank you and keep it up!
Another brilliantly done animation! The best part was showing how Navi truly wanted to move forward and Link showing her his support. They were a team through their journey and it shows here how much they cared for one another
I hope you’ve been okay Major Link, I hope that even though the world is going crazy, at least where I’m at, that you are doing fine and are holding out. I’d like to thank you as some of your animations have inspired some of my work, so thank you Major Link!
YES!!! That was amazing! I can’t wait for the next one!
I cannot get enough of these. You do such an amazing job, thanks for letting me relive these feelings I had as a kid.
WELL DONE MY FRIEND!! KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK!!
Amazing as always, this was well worth the wait! Can't wait for the next one!
I like that you're adding more to Navi's character in these. If it was like this in the original game I don't think people would've hated them as much if at all.
It’s always nice to see these old scenes with a breath of emotion to them. Zelda characters have feelings too and obviously the N64 wasn’t quite there to show that but you more than make up for it! Nice work!
You know I rarely write anything in comments but this good sir is pure Gold. Sound effects, music, animation, the timing of it all is perfect. You have my subscription. Sooo good! I believe you understand good story telling, definitely felt it.
Can I just say I love the games.. but these small videos give an entirely different sense of life to me. It's like the lessons the games taught me as a child have been brought to light in a new day and age of understanding. You guys do so well with these, please continue making these lovely videos ❤️ I would love to see so much more
Dude I'm absolutely in love with all of your animations. I constantly find myself re watching them even the olds one too.