Game Art Styles

Series

The Legend of Zelda art styles

2 games from 2002 to 2013. The series has moved through one primary look: cel-shaded.

  1. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker screenshot: cel-shaded, third-person, no outlines, two-tone cel (environment)

    2002

    The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

    3D · Cel-shaded

    The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002, Nintendo) is a 3D cel-shaded game played from a third-person view. Its look is built from shapes without outlines, two-tone cel shading and hand-painted textures. The palette is vibrant. It draws on western cartoon.

  2. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD screenshot: cel-shaded, third-person, no outlines, two-tone cel (environment)

    2013

    The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD

    3D · Cel-shaded

    The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (2013, Nintendo EAD) is a 3D cel-shaded game played from a third-person view. Its look is built from shapes without outlines, two-tone cel shading, soft gradient shading, hand-painted textures and bloom. The palette is vibrant.