November 19th, 2006 marks the official release date for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. After many fans felt disappointed by the artstyle that The Wind Waker took for the franchise, many still clamored and wanted a more realistic take on the Zelda franchise, and with that, came one of the most memorable parts of E3 during its run, with Twilight Princess being revealed on E3 2004 to thunderous applause and standing ovations.
The game eventually came over to both the Gamecube and the Wii, as a launch title for the later, and it became a favourite for many since then. One such fan with fond memories of the game is RwanLink, an avid Zelda fan that has taken on the hobby of recreating many aspects of the Zelda franchise using Unreal Engine, be it Ocarina of Time in the artstyle of Ghibli Studios, Lake Hylia in a very realistic setting with Unreal Engine 5, animations for Memories from Tears of the Kingdom, to many, many others.
Now, after one year of dedication, creativity, hard work and love for the franchise, RwanLink has released his latest animation project yet, with a special Anniversary Tribute video focused on Twilight Princess, which celebrates its 18th anniversary this year.
RwanLink said:Hi everyone! Today, I'm incredibly excited to share with you a project that represents over 12 months of dedication, creativity, and love for the Zelda franchise. This cinematic video is my way of honoring the 18th anniversary of Zelda: Twilight Princess, a game that has inspired so many of us over the years.
Creating this project has been an unforgettable journey, one of pushing limits, learning new skills, and reimagining a beloved world with the hope of inspiring you to see it in a new light. I hope it reminds you that with passion and perseverance, anything is possible.
A huge thank you to Mosik, the insanely talented composer who created an absolutely breathtaking soundtrack for this project. Her music elevates every moment to a whole new level of magic!
The attention to details, including assets, models, settings and lighting, make this an outstanding and fantastic work for any Zelda fan out there, and it's surely a delight to see iconic landscapes like Hyrule Castle, Arbiter's Grounds, or even enemies and bosses from the game, with such realism.
