Hi! In between Devlogs, I will be releasing smaller updates about the game on my new X (@vassssge) and Bluesky (@vasge.bsky.social) profiles, so feel free to follow me on whichever you like! :)
My dude you'll be missed, Nintendo's probably sharpening their knives right now. But hey I'm hoping this comes to fruition though we probably won't be able to play it, have fun though!
From a game development standpoint, making the pillars in the east wing slightly transparent when the player or enemy is behind it will help make it easier for the player to keep track of everything and remove some of the frustration of "invisible enemies".
Great point! I actually should be able to achieve this very easily with the same code I used for the fade in - fade out room effect. Thanks for the suggestion!
IMMEDIATELY love this idea. Remakes and remasters have kinda relied on HD 3D rendered graphics, just kinda flexing the new graphic abilities. This is such a cool take on doing a remake
Hand drawn illustrations have become rare because of how expensive they are to produce, but if any company should be able to pull this off that's nintendo
I think 2D only really works well for sidescrollers. Top down/overhead perspective is just awkward with 2D graphics as perpsectives tend to be distorted and it can be very ambiguous as to where hitboxes are or should be. I suppose it is entirely down to personal opinion as to what looks better aesthetically but 3D is just mechanically better for most things. I think functionality is generally more important than aesthetics.
@@elio7610 It doesnt matter if the game is 2d or 3d if it sticks to a single, overhead camera angle like this. The result is the exact same when it comes to player perspective and usability. It might have advantages under the hood, but if it works, then it works.
Agreed! There are examples of illustrated remakes, like Lizardcube's delightful-looking Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap to name one, but I wouldn't mind seeing more. I do like how there (sort of) has been a minor trend of hand-drawn sequels or spiritual successors: a bunch of games by WayForward, Monster Boy: And the Cursed Kingdom, the rad Streets of Rage 4, etc.
I'm afraid it's much too late for that, once someone tells them this or it's become more popular like the Metroid fangames, it's only a matter of time and we already seen how AM2R turned out.
@@AnonymoZero I don't know anything about this, so maybe the question is dumb, but: is there any way to download it and just keep it isolated in your PC or whatever, so nobody messes with your copy?
Very cool! A couple critiques on the animation and sound: Link needs a frame inbetween his left-foot-forward and right-foot-forward frames. Right now it kind of looks like he's pretending to gallop like a horse. Having a frame between his steps will fix this. Additionally, since you know the rate at which the animation frames progress, you can sync the footstep sound to Link's "footfalls". Lastly, if you add a little bit of reverb to the footstep sounds while in the dungeon then it will really help sell the environment. Perhaps reduce its volume and dampen it a little as well just to take the edge off and prevent auditory fatigue. Subscribed! Can't wait to see what you do with this project. EDIT: Just want to clarify that it's the side-running animations that suffer from this.
The crazy thing about this is that i was litteraly thinking to myself "wouldnt it be great if the first zelda game was remade with the same handdrawn artstyle from the promotional art?" And then i saw your video, it's AMAZING! This looks so great, im so hyper for the next one, you just got yourself a new subscriber
This honestly seems like one of the best takes on a remake of a classic Zelda game that I've seen, and your artstyle for this project is absolutely gorgeous! Love seeing your process, can't wait for more!!
This looks STUNNING!! The vibe the 2D animation style brings the dungeon is immaculate, and the way you’ve drawn and animated Link is amazing! I can’t wait to see where this goes!!
I absolutely ADORE Katsuya Terada's concepts for A Link to the Past, the texture work reminds me a lot of French artists like Jean Giraud (Moebius) and just in general, it's a style that really marries the otherworldly whimsy and gritty "realism"/verisimillitude so well. Its a world where flying glowy orbs with silly faces spit acid goo at you, but also a world where falling down a rockside can scrape your knee. It's a world where goofy side character can pop up with ludicrous comedic shenanigans, but also a world where you have to trudge through miles of pristine wilderness, overgrown ruins and stock up on potions and charms to prepare for the worst or else you're fucked. It's a world where you live under the oppressive awareness of evil taking over and corrupting, but also a world where you can take in the sunset while taking a nap in soft moss by a trickling brook and munching on some fried food. I honestly would have LOVED to see an official Zelda game in that style, or even an animated OVA or something. Seeing this fan project is really inspiring in that regard. Thanks man!
Honestly, with how much time I can imagine just the art taking, I'd be more than content with the first dungeon. I'd be pleasantly surprised if it weren't the case, but I think this was more of a foot-in-the-door project for game design
I love the addition of the decaying roots in the dungeon design, seeing as how the dungeon is entered through the mouth of a tree. It reminds me of the old school Zelda cartoon. Great work man. I did 3 yrs of animation before I changed majors. This type of thing is hella work. God bless.
Indeed, I think a good way to do it would be to set certain frames of animation to trigger the SFX, it would make the sound design way better, and also account for any hardware lag that would desync the noise from the movement
THIS IS THE KINDA ART STYLE I WANT FOR TOP DOWN ZELDA!! i wish they actually used 2d art, wether pixel art or like what’s in this video! CUZ THIS IS LOVELY
Oh my god I am immediately in love with this. I adore the original Zelda and Zelda 2's manual art and my dream 2D Zelda is a game that brings that visual style to life. I wish you all the best with this project!
It's worth playing anyways. The thing about old graphics is that after a while they can grow on you and your imagination can start to fill in the blanks. I thought Zelda 2 looked like crap at first, but after playing it it was like second nature and it is such a fun game when you master the mechanics.
I think zelda 1 have nore problems than graphics like how the character can't move ln diagonal and a really unclear path to go, some of the stuff you have to do is pretty specific and kinda stupid so I think a remake should give this a clearer way to do the thing cause you can expect a player to try to burn every three o to walk into any wall just there could be an secret path there, I think that's the reason why must people doesn't get to far on zelda 1, I have played zelda 1 and it's a game I like cause the lack of history make it just complete dungeon and go to the next but I think it should lead the players toward its focus points in a more clear way
There's more than graphics people, the game is clunky, and the game's overworld is highly convoluted after a certain point. Plus what's wrong with not liking how the game looked?
Bro, walking around listening to the footsteps, the perfect unnerving, lonely environment, and the musical masterpiece you threw in there really made the simple exploration you did feel magical. I love it so much. Really inspiring stuff you're doing here.
Excellent devlog. Precise, to the point, does not waste the viewer's time. Gamedev is compounding. Once the movement is set, you can use it for enemies. And damage, and so on, so the next dev cycle may focus on other aspects since the basic ones are already done. One thing that hinders much of solodev is exactly your strength: Art. And it is nice, almost dream-y. The idea of starting with Level1 is nice since it could restrict the amount of art needed for a vertical slice. Well thought! Other aspect of gamedev is foreshadowing. There will de locked doors on the west-east side of some places, and your current approach may prove to be a problem. Might as well tackle it right now before much of art and level design is done. I don't know how you appeared in my feed, but your got me hooked and wanting for more.
your channel's subtitle is "creative ideas to use for your rpg!" but I see no ideas... I'd love to see what you have to say about rpgs. Do you plan on making any content for your channel soon?
@@GoogleAccount-jn5qb Oh, thank you for your interest. Production is going smoothly but we're out a couple months until a release. But thanks for asking.
The entire mood you have for the current progress preview is legit, that ambient music with just the reverb on the foot steps and completely empty shadow filled rooms NEEDS to become something, it literally brought me back to OOT dungeons for the first time. That music track even has me inspired to make something like that, crazy where inspiration comes from. Id love a game like this, get a team together stat!
Between the music and the aesthetic of the art, it almost feels liminal. It makes me want a Silent Hill-esque Zelda, not in terms of horror, but in terms of that feeling of loneliness, emptiness, as you explore an abandoned dungeon and slowly work your way through it by solving vague puzzles, with enemies being a bit more scarce, but more threatening.
Visually spectacular! I think the footsteps sound effect is a little high-pitched and clicky, though, but thats an easy fix. The vibe set by the handdrawn art and moody color palette is soooo good!!
I really appreciate that you added a section for all your art references, I have to agree that more people should do that. I’m looking forward to seeing where this project goes, even if it’s only 1 dungeon it’s a lot of work!
WTFFF this is insane. dude this projekt is one of the best I've seen, and even as a standalone game idea and artstyle the amount of detail and size of sprites is smth I've never seen with this type of top down game. it looks like an actual anime. this could be something truly amazing.
Love this!! The only nitpick i have personally is the walking sound. I would suggest adding some variation in the footsteps to make it less monotone and maybe some reverb to help sell the dungeon atmosphere, amazing work though!
Truly impressive; not just the art an animation, but the way you are demonstrating a knowledge of how those things work together with the level design itself. Love it.
Once again this proves that you don't need a multi hundred million dollar budget with top of the line 3D modeled graphics and all the bells 'n whistles to make an eye catching game. Right when the showcase starts at 8:00 the way it fades in with the atmospheric music and your illustrated art style gave me goosebumps and really evokes the mood and feel of a Zelda game precisely. The little touches like making his hair a light brown or dirty blonde instead of a bleach blonde, him holding his sword in his left hand, the different footsteps between the soil and the stone tiles, and the subtle lighting effects gives a whole new perspective on a game from almost 40 years ago but still suits the integrity of the original. You're killin it man that's amazing. 😇
Zelda 1 remake + cool comic-style art + Godot = AWESOME. I haven't released a game in a while, but seeing this video gave me inspiration to get back to my passion.
The room transitions look so damn good! No loading time and still keeps the mystery of not knowing what the other room will look like until you actually are in it. Love it!
Holy hell. Just watching your Link run around the dungeon made me a bit emotional. You’ve perfectly captured the ominous yet adventurous feeling I get from classic Zelda dungeons. I can’t wait to see what this will look like when it’s finished.
This is crazy because I was just reading the instruction booklet for this game the other day and saw the little illustrations of the enemies in the game next to their descriptions and thought about how cool it would be if the game actually looked like those illustrations. And I was right, this is amazing!!
Wow this is amazing you should definitely continue this I love everything about this idk what it is but it just makes me so happy this is amazing you are amazing keep up the amazing work
@@a_pi_guy now he’s at 7.5k! This just shows that when you have talent and skills and really put passion into something, it CAN work out! This should give everyone some hope.
@@ninja_tony nah its not about his talent - its just because its zelda. one of the most pupular game in the world. i dont deny his talent but if he did this with something much less popular his talent wouldnt matter. i speak from experience. for example look at all his othjer videos. equal talent yet nothing
1:41 that version of Link seems to fit the size of the map created. The finished one seems a little bit too tall in my opinion for the dungeon size rooms. Amazing job so far!
8:03 it feels really eerie and cold, like I'm alone in this weird space I've never been in. And the art is really pretty to look at. Can't wait to see more!
I love this! An idea I have. (I doubt this will be seen) but a quick quarter frame sprite stopping animation when link walks would make it seem so much more natural!
I really appreciate that you get just how much of the original gritty aesthetic has been lost over the decades. I recently played Shadow of the Colossus for the first time and thought that it was a lot closer to what was originally envisioned then what we ended up with in any 3D Zelda game.
This looks so damn cool already but I hope to god nobody lets Nintendo see this cause I’d hate for them to shut this down or anything else just as rash. Stunning work on this bro!! 😭😭💞💞
This is phenomenal work. Definitely makes me wish studios would remake games like this instead of the typical 3D remake. Bravo. I'm excited to see where you take it!
This is the exact kind of project I wish I could work on and play. Terada is one of my favourites and his Zelda illustrations is something i keep on getting back time and time again. Can't wait to see where this is going, truly inspiring.
A hand-drawn animated 2D Zelda is what I've wanted to see ever since the first trailer for the Link's Awakening remake; I was so disappointed that the gorgeous intro cutscene's art style did not carry through the rest of the game. So far, your work looks fantastic! I can't wait to see where this goes.
Im absolutely salivating, this looks so good. Also nice touch with the roots coming into the labyrinth. Its a nice reminder that you're exploring beneath a tree
Hahaha oh man, I was so excited to see your take on the Stalfos in the room to the right. I can’t wait to see what you come up with for them and will keep up with your updates on this project. Nice work!
This looks million times better than a link awakening remake + ecoes of wisdom combined .... I've always wanted to see a 2d zelda game like the one you made I'm really not into chibi
7:34 "and added a light blur to the screen" This is completely insane to me. If you really want to do this you should really make it a toggle that players can turn off.
This is awesome !! I'll be looking forward to seeing more of this !! I love how you reinterpreted the design of the dungeon with the tree roots covering the walls in the left room which makes sense since the entrance is a tree. That's wonderful work you can be proud of yourself!
Congrats! I would bet a large amount of money you'll be getting a lazily-done TheGamer or GameRant article about you and your work in the next 2 weeks.
This is absolutely awesome man! For one thing, I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to see someone else working on a 2D, top down, hand drawn game rather than pixel art like everyone else does. Not hating on pixel art, because I know it’s a challenge all its own, but I am a 2D artist myself and have always gravitated toward hand drawn art styles like yours, but it’s incredibly rare to find in games. I can’t wait to see more!
This looks absolutely spectacular. I also love that you mentioned Katsuya Terada when looking for inspiration for the style, I love his Zelda art. Also wish that current zelda games had that gritty style which he portrays.
This looks cool. Would love to play it. Tbh, I preferred your first Link, compared to the one with longer legs. It felt a bit closer to the original which was appreciated imo.
Hi! In between Devlogs, I will be releasing smaller updates about the game on my new X (@vassssge) and Bluesky (@vasge.bsky.social) profiles, so feel free to follow me on whichever you like! :)
My dude you'll be missed, Nintendo's probably sharpening their knives right now. But hey I'm hoping this comes to fruition though we probably won't be able to play it, have fun though!
This so cool!
@@TheKarby I don't know, Legend of Doom hasn't been foxed by big N yet, so as long as it doesn't get too much notoriety, he might be able to finish.
Lmao @ Bluesky 😂
The Zelda game will be free or not ?
From a game development standpoint, making the pillars in the east wing slightly transparent when the player or enemy is behind it will help make it easier for the player to keep track of everything and remove some of the frustration of "invisible enemies".
or you can use fancy shaders to have characters' silhouettes show through any obstacles. Both Link and enemies.
@@Bluhbear My idea was to make turn the pillar transparent via hatching, not unlike dithering in many other games but to fit the style more.
Ironically this is a patented idea by Nintendo so uhh...
Great point! I actually should be able to achieve this very easily with the same code I used for the fade in - fade out room effect. Thanks for the suggestion!
@@Tuskbumper Wait really? Source??
This is cool!!
Right!? SUPER inspiring. I love these "I remade X game in Y style" videos, it reminds me of why I started making games in the first place! :)
it really is cool!
Oh hey man! Ikr?
yoo!!
It's Ross!
IMMEDIATELY love this idea. Remakes and remasters have kinda relied on HD 3D rendered graphics, just kinda flexing the new graphic abilities. This is such a cool take on doing a remake
this is true
Hand drawn illustrations have become rare because of how expensive they are to produce, but if any company should be able to pull this off that's nintendo
I think 2D only really works well for sidescrollers. Top down/overhead perspective is just awkward with 2D graphics as perpsectives tend to be distorted and it can be very ambiguous as to where hitboxes are or should be. I suppose it is entirely down to personal opinion as to what looks better aesthetically but 3D is just mechanically better for most things. I think functionality is generally more important than aesthetics.
@@elio7610 It doesnt matter if the game is 2d or 3d if it sticks to a single, overhead camera angle like this. The result is the exact same when it comes to player perspective and usability. It might have advantages under the hood, but if it works, then it works.
Agreed! There are examples of illustrated remakes, like Lizardcube's delightful-looking Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap to name one, but I wouldn't mind seeing more.
I do like how there (sort of) has been a minor trend of hand-drawn sequels or spiritual successors:
a bunch of games by WayForward, Monster Boy: And the Cursed Kingdom, the rad Streets of Rage 4, etc.
NINTENDO YOU LEAVE THIS MAN ALONE
I'm afraid it's much too late for that, once someone tells them this or it's become more popular like the Metroid fangames, it's only a matter of time and we already seen how AM2R turned out.
@@AnonymoZero I don't know anything about this, so maybe the question is dumb, but: is there any way to download it and just keep it isolated in your PC or whatever, so nobody messes with your copy?
Nintendo isn't going to do anything unless he releases it for download.
Very cool! A couple critiques on the animation and sound: Link needs a frame inbetween his left-foot-forward and right-foot-forward frames. Right now it kind of looks like he's pretending to gallop like a horse. Having a frame between his steps will fix this. Additionally, since you know the rate at which the animation frames progress, you can sync the footstep sound to Link's "footfalls". Lastly, if you add a little bit of reverb to the footstep sounds while in the dungeon then it will really help sell the environment. Perhaps reduce its volume and dampen it a little as well just to take the edge off and prevent auditory fatigue.
Subscribed! Can't wait to see what you do with this project.
EDIT: Just want to clarify that it's the side-running animations that suffer from this.
Great advice right here! Exactly what I thought but well worded.
@@thomaskelly393 Noted! Thanks for the feedback :D
Great advice!
Yes, I was just about to come with these points as well :) Will be following this closely, really great work so far!
Stole my thoughts and reworded them better than I could have.
you just made every longtime zelda fan VERY happy
The crazy thing about this is that i was litteraly thinking to myself "wouldnt it be great if the first zelda game was remade with the same handdrawn artstyle from the promotional art?" And then i saw your video, it's AMAZING! This looks so great, im so hyper for the next one, you just got yourself a new subscriber
Be even cooler to see Link with brown hair again.
I’ve been hoping for this for years , I love the artwork from the first 3 Zelda games and all three could use this treatment.
art is nothing alike you are blind this looks like a cheap phone game
This honestly seems like one of the best takes on a remake of a classic Zelda game that I've seen, and your artstyle for this project is absolutely gorgeous! Love seeing your process, can't wait for more!!
This looks STUNNING!! The vibe the 2D animation style brings the dungeon is immaculate, and the way you’ve drawn and animated Link is amazing! I can’t wait to see where this goes!!
You said all that perfectly
I absolutely ADORE Katsuya Terada's concepts for A Link to the Past, the texture work reminds me a lot of French artists like Jean Giraud (Moebius) and just in general, it's a style that really marries the otherworldly whimsy and gritty "realism"/verisimillitude so well. Its a world where flying glowy orbs with silly faces spit acid goo at you, but also a world where falling down a rockside can scrape your knee. It's a world where goofy side character can pop up with ludicrous comedic shenanigans, but also a world where you have to trudge through miles of pristine wilderness, overgrown ruins and stock up on potions and charms to prepare for the worst or else you're fucked. It's a world where you live under the oppressive awareness of evil taking over and corrupting, but also a world where you can take in the sunset while taking a nap in soft moss by a trickling brook and munching on some fried food.
I honestly would have LOVED to see an official Zelda game in that style, or even an animated OVA or something. Seeing this fan project is really inspiring in that regard. Thanks man!
It's moebin time
legit, if you remade the whole game like this... It be huge.
Nintendo would probably shut his project down with some kind of cease and desist at some point.
Ya but Nintendo would try to sue him 😂
@@ManLikeCRue kill*
Honestly, with how much time I can imagine just the art taking, I'd be more than content with the first dungeon. I'd be pleasantly surprised if it weren't the case, but I think this was more of a foot-in-the-door project for game design
@@GabrielBorica RIP breath of the NES
I love the addition of the decaying roots in the dungeon design, seeing as how the dungeon is entered through the mouth of a tree. It reminds me of the old school Zelda cartoon. Great work man. I did 3 yrs of animation before I changed majors. This type of thing is hella work. God bless.
This is REALLY good, one thing you can change is the pacing of the footsteps sound effect! Its to fast for the large steps that link takes
that and I feel they could be a bit softer. currently they really click and draw attention
@@ruolbuI imagine it's just a placeholder for now
Indeed, I think a good way to do it would be to set certain frames of animation to trigger the SFX, it would make the sound design way better, and also account for any hardware lag that would desync the noise from the movement
@@hypotheticaltapeworm probably, he hasn't worked on sound, but I'm eager to see it!
This is truly amazing. Love it.
THIS IS THE KINDA ART STYLE I WANT FOR TOP DOWN ZELDA!! i wish they actually used 2d art, wether pixel art or like what’s in this video! CUZ THIS IS LOVELY
This is the first Zelda remake where I've ACTUALLY thought "Nintendo, hire this guy!"
every day i get another sign to start animating. this is beautiful, i'm excited for more!
Do it!!
Oh my god I am immediately in love with this. I adore the original Zelda and Zelda 2's manual art and my dream 2D Zelda is a game that brings that visual style to life. I wish you all the best with this project!
This is the thing that would get me to finally play Zelda 1 if you are ever able to release the project without Ninteno eating your soul.
It's worth playing anyways.
The thing about old graphics is that after a while they can grow on you and your imagination can start to fill in the blanks.
I thought Zelda 2 looked like crap at first, but after playing it it was like second nature and it is such a fun game when you master the mechanics.
@@jacealbine Exactly.
"This is the thing that would get me to finally play Zelda 1 " What kind of brain rot is stopping you from playing Zelda 1?
I think zelda 1 have nore problems than graphics like how the character can't move ln diagonal and a really unclear path to go, some of the stuff you have to do is pretty specific and kinda stupid so I think a remake should give this a clearer way to do the thing cause you can expect a player to try to burn every three o to walk into any wall just there could be an secret path there, I think that's the reason why must people doesn't get to far on zelda 1, I have played zelda 1 and it's a game I like cause the lack of history make it just complete dungeon and go to the next but I think it should lead the players toward its focus points in a more clear way
There's more than graphics people, the game is clunky, and the game's overworld is highly convoluted after a certain point.
Plus what's wrong with not liking how the game looked?
Bro, walking around listening to the footsteps, the perfect unnerving, lonely environment, and the musical masterpiece you threw in there really made the simple exploration you did feel magical. I love it so much. Really inspiring stuff you're doing here.
Excellent devlog. Precise, to the point, does not waste the viewer's time.
Gamedev is compounding. Once the movement is set, you can use it for enemies. And damage, and so on, so the next dev cycle may focus on other aspects since the basic ones are already done.
One thing that hinders much of solodev is exactly your strength: Art. And it is nice, almost dream-y. The idea of starting with Level1 is nice since it could restrict the amount of art needed for a vertical slice. Well thought!
Other aspect of gamedev is foreshadowing. There will de locked doors on the west-east side of some places, and your current approach may prove to be a problem. Might as well tackle it right now before much of art and level design is done.
I don't know how you appeared in my feed, but your got me hooked and wanting for more.
your channel's subtitle is "creative ideas to use for your rpg!" but I see no ideas... I'd love to see what you have to say about rpgs. Do you plan on making any content for your channel soon?
@@GoogleAccount-jn5qb Oh, thank you for your interest. Production is going smoothly but we're out a couple months until a release. But thanks for asking.
The entire mood you have for the current progress preview is legit, that ambient music with just the reverb on the foot steps and completely empty shadow filled rooms NEEDS to become something, it literally brought me back to OOT dungeons for the first time. That music track even has me inspired to make something like that, crazy where inspiration comes from. Id love a game like this, get a team together stat!
This is so cool! Can’t wait for you interaction designs. Little fairy would look so good in this dungeon
Between the music and the aesthetic of the art, it almost feels liminal. It makes me want a Silent Hill-esque Zelda, not in terms of horror, but in terms of that feeling of loneliness, emptiness, as you explore an abandoned dungeon and slowly work your way through it by solving vague puzzles, with enemies being a bit more scarce, but more threatening.
If anyone knows a game / media that‘s like this, please share!
Dude it really does! That’s an excellent way of describing it.
Visually spectacular! I think the footsteps sound effect is a little high-pitched and clicky, though, but thats an easy fix. The vibe set by the handdrawn art and moody color palette is soooo good!!
Yeah - also, the footstep sounds don't line up with the actual steps Link is taking.
@@Jan_Strzelecki they're just Ocarina of Time footstep sounds. Placeholders to get the video going.
I really appreciate that you added a section for all your art references, I have to agree that more people should do that. I’m looking forward to seeing where this project goes, even if it’s only 1 dungeon it’s a lot of work!
I love your art style so much omg. The little details of the plants like the roots and moss in the dungeon really make the whole environment pop
Nintendo hire this man and remake Legend of Zelda 1, 2, and Link to the Past in this style...I'd buy it!!!!
Same here
WTFFF this is insane. dude this projekt is one of the best I've seen, and even as a standalone game idea and artstyle the amount of detail and size of sprites is smth I've never seen with this type of top down game. it looks like an actual anime. this could be something truly amazing.
Zelda 1 was my first video game. You combining two of my loves (Zelda and animation) is very, very cool!!
The art and art-style are gorgeous, I love hand-drawn games and really want to see more in the future
Love this!! The only nitpick i have personally is the walking sound. I would suggest adding some variation in the footsteps to make it less monotone and maybe some reverb to help sell the dungeon atmosphere, amazing work though!
I love 2d games with art styles like this they're amazing
Truly impressive; not just the art an animation, but the way you are demonstrating a knowledge of how those things work together with the level design itself. Love it.
Once again this proves that you don't need a multi hundred million dollar budget with top of the line 3D modeled graphics and all the bells 'n whistles to make an eye catching game. Right when the showcase starts at 8:00 the way it fades in with the atmospheric music and your illustrated art style gave me goosebumps and really evokes the mood and feel of a Zelda game precisely. The little touches like making his hair a light brown or dirty blonde instead of a bleach blonde, him holding his sword in his left hand, the different footsteps between the soil and the stone tiles, and the subtle lighting effects gives a whole new perspective on a game from almost 40 years ago but still suits the integrity of the original. You're killin it man that's amazing. 😇
Zelda 1 remake + cool comic-style art + Godot = AWESOME. I haven't released a game in a while, but seeing this video gave me inspiration to get back to my passion.
This looks absolutely beautiful. Would love to see more of the game remade!
The room transitions look so damn good!
No loading time and still keeps the mystery of not knowing what the other room will look like until you actually are in it.
Love it!
IT LOOKS GORGEOUS! your artstyle looks so god damn good for this, I can't imagine the crazy amount of work for all that to look that good!
I love the art style and colours you have chosen for this project and I really hope you continue on with this project, i think it would look amazing
words cannot describe how much I love this. I absolutely adore the artstyle and your animation, keep up the amazing work!!
Holy hell. Just watching your Link run around the dungeon made me a bit emotional. You’ve perfectly captured the ominous yet adventurous feeling I get from classic Zelda dungeons. I can’t wait to see what this will look like when it’s finished.
Wow wow wow. Insanely good! Will have to check out Godot now.
Bro this is so cool! I’ve always wanted to design a game. Great job!
This is so cool!!
Really excited to see where this goes next!
This is crazy because I was just reading the instruction booklet for this game the other day and saw the little illustrations of the enemies in the game next to their descriptions and thought about how cool it would be if the game actually looked like those illustrations. And I was right, this is amazing!!
Wow this is amazing you should definitely continue this I love everything about this idk what it is but it just makes me so happy this is amazing you are amazing keep up the amazing work
Whaoo a full remake of zelda 1 in this style... MY DREAM !!!
This is an amazing work congratulations sir.
So cool NINTENDO PLS DONT TAKE IT DOWN (congrats on 560 subs!)
2.4k now!
@@Redbean3141 SO FASTT
@@a_pi_guy now he’s at 7.5k! This just shows that when you have talent and skills and really put passion into something, it CAN work out! This should give everyone some hope.
@@ninja_tony nah its not about his talent - its just because its zelda. one of the most pupular game in the world. i dont deny his talent but if he did this with something much less popular his talent wouldnt matter. i speak from experience. for example look at all his othjer videos. equal talent yet nothing
they probably will if he ever try to release a playable version
My jaw dropped at how freaking good this looks! This is amazing and absolutely breathtaking! I can't wait to see this project finished!
1:41 that version of Link seems to fit the size of the map created. The finished one seems a little bit too tall in my opinion for the dungeon size rooms. Amazing job so far!
Literally everything I would have wanted from the Link's Awakening remake's art style. Excellent work and conceptualization!
8:03 it feels really eerie and cold, like I'm alone in this weird space I've never been in. And the art is really pretty to look at. Can't wait to see more!
Hollylyyyyyyyy fucxxccccccccc omggggg yoo im fr this is freakin sweet im subing u ❤❤❤❤❤ ur work really paid off
I love this! An idea I have. (I doubt this will be seen) but a quick quarter frame sprite stopping animation when link walks would make it seem so much more natural!
I really appreciate that you get just how much of the original gritty aesthetic has been lost over the decades. I recently played Shadow of the Colossus for the first time and thought that it was a lot closer to what was originally envisioned then what we ended up with in any 3D Zelda game.
This looks so damn cool already but I hope to god nobody lets Nintendo see this cause I’d hate for them to shut this down or anything else just as rash. Stunning work on this bro!! 😭😭💞💞
Well, you're too late; it was already featured on their weekly newsletter
you already know how they get down
This is phenomenal work. Definitely makes me wish studios would remake games like this instead of the typical 3D remake. Bravo. I'm excited to see where you take it!
Nintendo do not cancel this. Hire this man and publish this
Zelda 1 will always have a special place in my heart. This is awesome seeing what you’ve done so far. Don’t give up, and keep at it!
The side running animations make it seem like he’s galloping or skipping and not running
This is the exact kind of project I wish I could work on and play. Terada is one of my favourites and his Zelda illustrations is something i keep on getting back time and time again. Can't wait to see where this is going, truly inspiring.
DUDE this is insane! How does this only have 20k views? This is gonna blow up man garunteed.
A hand-drawn animated 2D Zelda is what I've wanted to see ever since the first trailer for the Link's Awakening remake; I was so disappointed that the gorgeous intro cutscene's art style did not carry through the rest of the game. So far, your work looks fantastic! I can't wait to see where this goes.
I love this, 5:27 was a little bit jarring and a flashing lights warning could help.
Get over it
Im absolutely salivating, this looks so good. Also nice touch with the roots coming into the labyrinth. Its a nice reminder that you're exploring beneath a tree
Feels so peaceful and calm😍 me as a cozy game girl absolutely fell in love with it! Hope to see if finished 👏🏼
That is amazing I am blown away so creative!!a true labor of love can't wait to take the rest of the journey and beyond with you my friend
2:50 THAT'S HIS HAIR?
you didn't know?
I thought it was part of his hat!@@xuijinah
@@robocem256 hah lol well, it is definitely weird considering every other link has blond hair
This is so cool! I love games with unique art styles and it’s so cool to see Zelda 1 in this style! I can’t wait to see more!
1:32 Reminds me of Swords of Ditto's artstyle.
Hahaha oh man, I was so excited to see your take on the Stalfos in the room to the right. I can’t wait to see what you come up with for them and will keep up with your updates on this project. Nice work!
Dear Nintendo ninjas and/or lawyers, please leave this one alone.
It's not a game. There are no enemies or inventory. It's just a dude doodling.
@@_sparrowhawk dude that doesn't matter to nintendo
Or FUND it!!
@@_sparrowhawk There will be tho, this is just log 1
@@leehamindigo524 Sadly Nintendo isn't like SEGA, they don't incorporate fanworks
This looks million times better than a link awakening remake + ecoes of wisdom combined .... I've always wanted to see a 2d zelda game like the one you made I'm really not into chibi
7:34 "and added a light blur to the screen" This is completely insane to me. If you really want to do this you should really make it a toggle that players can turn off.
Yes, he spent so long on the clean lineart style graphics and we can’t see it
This is awesome !! I'll be looking forward to seeing more of this !! I love how you reinterpreted the design of the dungeon with the tree roots covering the walls in the left room which makes sense since the entrance is a tree. That's wonderful work you can be proud of yourself!
I'm here before Nintendo sues you to hell and back. I don't think your project will stay up for long.
Sadly, that happens a lot... Hope that someday that changes...
+1 for "I liked it before it was C&D'd"
This is so cool, and the ambiance is very fitting. I do hope you continue the project. I could easily see myself playing something like this.
Congrats! I would bet a large amount of money you'll be getting a lazily-done TheGamer or GameRant article about you and your work in the next 2 weeks.
You were correct lol
@@ThaEurasian lol freaking knew it
Gaming Bible lol sent me here tho
Looks like an old flash game, but with an indie game budget. Really clean
whats the game at 0:27
never mind i saw its yours
Seems like an amazingly fun and interesting project, no matter how this will end up, keep up the creativity!
0:57 Character movement, Map Layout, Graphics, Combat, Enemies, Pickups, HUD, Music, Sound Effects AND Nintendo Copyright Lawyers... I hate nintendo 😠
This is BEUTIFUL! I can't wait to see more of this amazing project!
I *adore* this style, it strikes such a good tone for Zelda 1. Keep up the great work, I'd love to see more!!!
Dude I could imagine myself in the room staring at the moss on the wall. It was very immersive feeling, with the art style you chose
This is absolutely awesome man! For one thing, I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to see someone else working on a 2D, top down, hand drawn game rather than pixel art like everyone else does. Not hating on pixel art, because I know it’s a challenge all its own, but I am a 2D artist myself and have always gravitated toward hand drawn art styles like yours, but it’s incredibly rare to find in games. I can’t wait to see more!
I love everything about it! Awesome work so far. Can’t wait for the upcoming videos!
What i love most about this is the ambience, the lighting and music! A job well done, this could be a real game.
This is such a cool idea and really love how it is looking so far. Can't wait to see where this project goes!
What an awesome idea!
I'll keep an eye open for future videos because you definitely caught my attention.
This looks absolutely spectacular. I also love that you mentioned Katsuya Terada when looking for inspiration for the style, I love his Zelda art. Also wish that current zelda games had that gritty style which he portrays.
One of the best Zelda projects I've ever seen. It has so much charm, so much soul. I love it.
This looks cool. Would love to play it. Tbh, I preferred your first Link, compared to the one with longer legs. It felt a bit closer to the original which was appreciated imo.
cool video, the art looks awesome and the lighting just breathed life into it. cant wait to see what else you have in store
I never get tired of seeing hand drawn animations in games. Looking forward to following your progress!
Really appreciate you sharing info about your workflow, not all devlogs do that and its what I'm looking for so i can learn from others.
I love the style and animation you used for this. There's so much potential here. Instant subscribe.
Wow, that is looking good so far! Thank you for sharing your journey on figuring out how to make a game!