Cameos of The Legend of Zelda


 * Not to be confused with Cameos in The Legend of Zelda and The Legend of Zelda in Popular Culture

The Legend of Zelda series has made numerous cameos and crossovers in other Nintendo games, and elements and characters from the series have even made licensed appearances in third party video games. This listing does not include unlicensed parodies and homages in other media. Please visit The Legend of Zelda in popular culture for examples of these.

Animal Crossing

 * The Master Sword appears as furniture. Interacting with it plays the get item jingle.
 * Kafei's and Anju's shirt appear as clothes.
 * Scanning certain e-Reader cards added Zelda-based pattern designs that could be used as wallpaper, clothing, etc.
 * A Nintendo Entertainment System console with was set to appear as an item, but was made unobtainable. It can still be played by hacking into the game.
 * If the player catches a Loach, his or her character will say "You don't suppose it's Hylian, do you?"
 * Gulliver and Kapp'n make references to Hyrule, such as a Hyrulean prison.
 * Tortimer tells a story that he defeated the great sea snakes at Pinnacle Rock.
 * In some villagers' houses, if the player looks inside their cabinets or wardrobes, they may get the message "You found 10 rupees! Talk about lucky! Too bad you can't use them in this town...".
 * On the back wall of Katrina's tent, there is a picture of the Triforce.
 * On the back wall of Katrina's tent, there is a picture of the Triforce.


 * The Triforce appears as furniture and the Master Sword returns as furniture. Interacting with the Triforce separates its pieces as they twirl before reforming, mimicking the animation and sound effect of title screen.
 * Villagers occasionally talk about a boy in green who shot things out of the air with a Slingshot.
 * Villagers occasionally talk about a boy in green who shot things out of the air with a Slingshot.


 * The Triforce and Master Sword return as furniture.
 * Link's hat and clothes, Majora's Mask, and Midna's Fused Shadows appear as clothing.
 * Link's hat and clothes, Majora's Mask, and Midna's Fused Shadows appear as clothing.


 * The Triforce and Master Sword return as furniture.
 * Link's hat, clothes, Majora's Mask, and Midna's Fused Shadow all return as clothing. Link's pants and boots, Tingle's hood, Makar's mask, and Fi's mask now appear as clothing.


 * When eating a Fortune Cookie, the paper inside reads a fortune relevant to the item obtained from it. The Zelda-related fortunes read:
 * Hero's Clothes: "The land is in great peril, and soon you will be the Hero of (town name)."
 * Hero's Pants: "Sometimes treasure is not hidden. It is only invisible."
 * Hero's Cap: "A green hat may be just the thing to inspire you toward adventure."
 * Majora's Mask: "If you leave my mask out there, something terrible will happen!"
 * Midna's Mask: "Look to the sky when the sun sets. All will be revealed in this twilight."
 * Master Sword: "It's dangerous to go alone. Take this."
 * Triforce: "He who believes he has a pure heart is probably just a beast in denial."
 * Hero's Boots: "A door that does not open is not closed to you; it only needs a key."
 * Fi Mask: "Sometimes a sword is just a sword. And sometimes it's a pretty girl."

Donkey Kong

 * If the game is beaten with 18 Video Game Hero Coins (in the form of DK Coins) or less, third place in Cranky's Video Game Heroes will be held by Link, behind Yoshi and . Link's appearance is based on the design used for official art in and, albeit with darker hair, possibly due to palette limitations. He appears unequipped, and looks around the room before crossing his arms. In the Game Boy Advance version, Link takes the second place instead of  (at the time of the original game,  had just been released). As the game used pre-rendered sprites, this marks the first time Link had been rendered in three dimensions for a game.
 * If the game is beaten with 18 Video Game Hero Coins (in the form of DK Coins) or less, third place in Cranky's Video Game Heroes will be held by Link, behind Yoshi and . Link's appearance is based on the design used for official art in and, albeit with darker hair, possibly due to palette limitations. He appears unequipped, and looks around the room before crossing his arms. In the Game Boy Advance version, Link takes the second place instead of  (at the time of the original game,  had just been released). As the game used pre-rendered sprites, this marks the first time Link had been rendered in three dimensions for a game.


 * This game also includes the same Video Game Heroes lineup as the SNES equivalent.
 * This game also includes the same Video Game Heroes lineup as the SNES equivalent.


 * If the main characters ask about the castle in Bazaar's Shop (available after buying the shell), and refuse to pay for the story; Bazaar will recount how a boy also asked about the castle and had paid 500 Rupees for it. This reference was removed from the Game Boy Advance remake.
 * If the main characters ask about the castle in Bazaar's Shop (available after buying the shell), and refuse to pay for the story; Bazaar will recount how a boy also asked about the castle and had paid 500 Rupees for it. This reference was removed from the Game Boy Advance remake.


 * A version of theme is featured in this game.
 * The player can buy a -themed bongo sound set.
 * The player can buy a -themed bongo sound set.


 * A version of theme is featured in this game.
 * A version of theme is featured in this game.


 * This game contains a song based on theme.
 * This game contains a song based on theme.


 * references the Zelda series' infamous "It's dangerous to go alone" phrase when selling Crash Guards in Funky's Fly'n'Buy.
 * references the Zelda series' infamous "It's dangerous to go alone" phrase when selling Crash Guards in Funky's Fly'n'Buy.

Kirby

 * In several games, starting with , Kirby's ability makes many reference to Link, most notably with a hat based on Link's cap from, the most recent design at the time of release (although with the addition of a bobble at the tip). The Sword Kirby uses was also made into a design resembling the Master Sword. When using it, Kirby gains many abilities based on those used by Link, such as the Sword Beam and Down Thrust.
 * In several games, starting with , Kirby's ability makes many reference to Link, most notably with a hat based on Link's cap from, the most recent design at the time of release (although with the addition of a bobble at the tip). The Sword Kirby uses was also made into a design resembling the Master Sword. When using it, Kirby gains many abilities based on those used by Link, such as the Sword Beam and Down Thrust.


 * In, one of the treasures to collect is the Triforce. According to Nintendo, the reason for this and the references to other Nintendo games are because the developers wanted to repay the favor of having Kirby appear in.
 * In, one of the treasures to collect is the Triforce. According to Nintendo, the reason for this and the references to other Nintendo games are because the developers wanted to repay the favor of having Kirby appear in.


 * One creature named Bonehead resembles Bubbles, which may be a reference to them.
 * One creature named Bonehead resembles Bubbles, which may be a reference to them.


 * On Level 3 of the Paint Roller's minigame, Kirby sometimes has to draw a Triforce shape.
 * On Level 3 of the Paint Roller's minigame, Kirby sometimes has to draw a Triforce shape.


 * When using the Sword ability, Kirby can use Link's trademark Spin Attack, complete with him charging energy before the attack is unleashed.
 * When using the Sword ability, Kirby can use Link's trademark Spin Attack, complete with him charging energy before the attack is unleashed.


 * When using the Sword ability, Kirby can use several of Link's techniques. These include shooting Sword Beams when Kirby is at full health, the Spin Attack when charging the Sword, the Down Thrust, and the Skyward Strike, called "Sky Energy Strike." A Master Sword keychain from  can also be collected.
 * When using the Sword ability, Kirby can use several of Link's techniques. These include shooting Sword Beams when Kirby is at full health, the Spin Attack when charging the Sword, the Down Thrust, and the Skyward Strike, called "Sky Energy Strike." A Master Sword keychain from  can also be collected.

Mario

 * Super Mario Bros. 3
 * The warp whistle plays the same tune as the one in . It also summons a cyclone in the same way. This cameo appears in remakes of Super Mario Bros. 3 (Super Mario All-Stars, Super Mario All Stars + Super Mario World, and Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3).


 * Picross DS
 * Picross DS has 1 puzzle of the original Link sprite. Found as an unlockable following the completion of all 10 levels of Normal Mode.


 * Picross NP
 * Volume 5 and 8 of the Nintendo Power Picross series had its "Character" section based on Ocarina of Time, with the latter game having it in the "Character Extra" section that is unlocked after completing all of the 96 original puzzles. The images used are of Navi, the Fairy Ocarina, the Keaton Mask, the Fairy Slingshot, Kaepora Gaebora, Princess Zelda, Link, Princess Ruto, Epona, Darunia, Deku Scrub, and Ganondorf.

Metroid

 * The game's concept of light/dark duality, as well as the collection of Temple Keys, was compared to the gameplay mechanic from . In fact, the developer of the game,, was assisted by one of the creators of the SNES Zelda game to properly incorporate the aforementioned concept into the new game.
 * The game's concept of light/dark duality, as well as the collection of Temple Keys, was compared to the gameplay mechanic from . In fact, the developer of the game,, was assisted by one of the creators of the SNES Zelda game to properly incorporate the aforementioned concept into the new game.


 * Interestingly, some game journalists and critics also compared this game to, as both games are credited for being darker and more challenging than their respective predecessors, albeit also less influential.


 * Players can unlock a special feature known as Bumper Stickers, which decorates 's with stickers based of certain Nintendo games that have data stored in the players' Wii consoles. One of this stickers is the Royal Crest from.
 * Players can unlock a special feature known as Bumper Stickers, which decorates 's with stickers based of certain Nintendo games that have data stored in the players' Wii consoles. One of this stickers is the Royal Crest from.

Wario

 * Wario Land II
 * A few Nintendo references appear in the form some of the Treasures Wario can obtain in each level. The treasure found in the Story "Get in the Tea Cup" is a gem that appears similar to a Rupee, while a blue Ocarina much like the Flute from appears in "Stop that Train!". A staff resembling the Cane of Byrna appears in "Get to the Castle!!", while "Return the Hen to Her Nest" contains winged boots resembling the Boots from.


 * WarioWare series
 * Several of 9-Volt's games are based on.
 * During the credits, if the player pushes down the stars turn to Triforces.


 * WarioWare: Smooth Moves
 * Two of the minigames are based on various games of The Legend of Zelda series. One is based on where the player's character flies with the Deku Leaf onto the wooden platform to reach the Forbidden Woods. The other is based on, where the Master Sword is pulled out of the Pedestal of Time. Plus, there is a pose called the Triforce.

Other Nintendo Games

 * Art Style: PiCTOBiTS
 * Two of the stages are based on the original Legend of Zelda, utilizing sprites of Link, Zelda and Ganon. Each stage is accompanied by a remixed theme in a chiptune style; one based on the main theme, and the second being a rock-themed remix of the Death Mountain music.


 * Big Brain Academy
 * One of the puzzles to complete is the Triforce.


 * Daigassou! Band Brothers
 * One of the Nintendo-themed songs is a medley of Zelda songs.


 * F-1 Race
 * Link roots for the player on Course 5.


 * Game and Watch Gallery 4
 * Game & Watch Zelda is available as an unlockable bonus game.


 * Golden Sun: The Lost Age
 * Hidden within the game's source code is an unused NPC sprite that greatly resembles Link.


 * Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak
 * There's a part in the game where the player goes to Sunny Peak and pulls The Legendary Spoon out of its pedestal, similar to Link pulling the Master Sword out of its pedestal. It references, in which Link also had to get a blue, red and green orb before he could pull the sword from its pedestal. This specific quest has also been featured in several other Zelda games.
 * Ham-Merchants across the game say "Buy something, will ya?", like the merchants from the first game.


 * Kid Icarus: Uprising
 * The Idol description for the Fairy Orbitars references Navi in the first sentence.


 * Nintendo Badge Arcade
 * Several badges based on the sprites from the original The Legend of Zelda can be collected in the application. These can be used to customize the home menu of the Nintendo 3DS. More badges are occasionally released through updates. Badges based on artwork from, and  have also been released.


 * Nintendo Land
 * One of the minigames is called The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest, and is a direct homage to the series, where the player takes on the role of Link and fights many monsters from the series in familiar landscapes.
 * Aside from the obvious Zelda references relating to Battle Quest, the Triforce makes an appearance in Yoshi's Fruit Cart in Gate 30, where the player must make the shape of the relic using the stylus to complete the stage.
 * The Triforce also appears as a possible shape in the Pachinko game found in the main Plaza.


 * Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
 * In the special episode "Igglybuff the Prodigy", there is a cutscene involving a room in a dungeon filled with many Zelda dungeon puzzle-like implements that a character explains are probably all used to open the door in that room. A later cutscene involves the same character talking about a single simple, common (but reverse-solution) Zelda puzzle type found in front of him inside another dungeon.


 * Pokémon Stadium 2
 * In My Room mode, the player's character can decorate his room with consoles. On the NES, it is possible to see ; on the Super Nintendo, one can see ; and on the Nintendo 64, one can see.


 * Pokémon X and Y
 * In Pokémon X and Y versions, after being defeated by the player, Preschooler Mia on Route 4 says "Hey! Hey! Listen!" before battle, referencing Navi.


 * An 8-bit Octorok from The Legend of Zelda can be found in one of the walls in the Urchin Underpass map. 8-bit Octoroks from The Adventure of Link can also be found in various stages.
 * An 8-bit Octorok from The Legend of Zelda can be found in one of the walls in the Urchin Underpass map. 8-bit Octoroks from The Adventure of Link can also be found in various stages.


 * The Calico Trophy in makes a reference to the Gerudo while mentioning the fact that only one percent of calico cats are male.
 * The Calico Trophy in makes a reference to the Gerudo while mentioning the fact that only one percent of calico cats are male.


 * Tetris
 * After winning a B-type game at or above level 9 with a height of at least 1, Link appears playing a flute.
 * Upon beating level 9 in the NES version, a secret ending with various Nintendo characters, including Link, will be unlocked.


 * Tetris DS
 * This version of Tetris features Link prominently and includes a number of Zelda-themed games.


 * ''Tomodachi Life
 * One of the possible things a Mii can say in their sleep is, "It's dangerous to go alone! Take this!".
 * One of the possible games being heard while a Wii U is being played by a Mii is.
 * The name for a picture can be, "The Legend of October".


 * Trace Memory
 * In the U.S. version, the bookshelf in the Silver Bird Room contains a book called "The Legend of Zelda Chronology".


 * Wii Music
 * One of the songs playable is the Title Theme for The Legend of Zelda.


 * Wii Sports Resort
 * One of the stamps that can be obtained in the archery minigame is called "It's a Secret to Everybody."


 * Wii Party
 * The description for the "Flashlight Frights" mini-game starts with "It's dangerous to go alone."

Licensed Third-party Game Cameos
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 * Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy +
 * Link and Zelda-themed planes can be unlocked by scanning the Link or Toon Link amiibo, and the Zelda or Sheik amiibo, respectively.


 * In the Wii U version of Bayonetta that is packaged with retail copies of , the titular character and Jeanne appear with multiple Nintendo-inspired outfits, including the Hero of Hyrule costume based on Link. With this costume, they use the Master Sword and Hylian Shield, with the Master Sword replacing the Shuraba Sword and the Shield used to parry and counter incoming attacks. Other elements from the Zelda series also appear, such as collectible Rupees and jingles that play when opening a locked door or a chest.
 * In the Wii U version of Bayonetta that is packaged with retail copies of , the titular character and Jeanne appear with multiple Nintendo-inspired outfits, including the Hero of Hyrule costume based on Link. With this costume, they use the Master Sword and Hylian Shield, with the Master Sword replacing the Shuraba Sword and the Shield used to parry and counter incoming attacks. Other elements from the Zelda series also appear, such as collectible Rupees and jingles that play when opening a locked door or a chest.

Television and Movies

 * The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
 * In one episode, Mario is rescuing some aliens known as Quirks from Moon Man Koopa. In the episode, the Quirks sing a song to stop Koopa. The song that the Quirks play is the beginning theme from the Zelda cartoon.


 * Captain N: The Game Master
 * Princess Zelda and Link make guest appearances throughout the second season of this television series.


 * Best Friends Whenever
 * In the episode "Time To Rob and Slam", when the show's main characters Cyd and Shelby watch Barry's favorite movie "Spark Dynamo", a white Triforce is shown in the background near the end of the episode.

Other Media

 * Nintendo.co.uk
 * Whenever there is a 404 error on Nintendo UK's official website, the page will show Error and quote "Perhaps it's south of King's Tomb".