Cameos of The Legend of Zelda in Third-Party Media

has made numerous Cameos in Third-Party Media. Elements and characters from the series have appeared in a number of third-party games and related media. This listing does not include appearances in first and second-party video games. Please visit Cameos of The Legend of Zelda in Nintendo Media for examples of these. For unlicensed parodies and homages in other media, see The Legend of Zelda in popular culture.

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 * 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 and , the titular character and the side character 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.

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Every floor in the game has a hidden glitchy looking room with a Shopkeeper dressed up like Error and saying the phrase "I am Error" in reference to his appearance in. One of the Challenges in the game called "I Rule" is a sound reference to Hyrule where Isaac is given Mom's Knife as a sword, the Liberty Shield as a shield, The Boomerang and both Key Pieces to resemble the Big Boss Key.

Afterbirth
Japanese logo of the game is designed in the style of the logo of Famicom version of the first game.


 * If the player has saved data of on the memory card, Psycho Mantis will mention this to Solid Snake.

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 * By using amiibo figures through the New Nintendo 3DS or NFC Reader/Writer, various costumes based on Nintendo characters can be unlocked. Scanning the Link amiibo creates a Link costume for Zoro, which includes the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Majora's Mask.


 * Ittle Dew bears homage to the classic 2D Zelda titles and contains similar puzzle elements as well as Hearts and Chests. The protagonist herself greatly resembles Link, and she is accompanied by a winged companion, similar to Navi.


 * The Legend of Zelda Zone is a free -level for Sonic Lost World. In the level, Sonic the Hedgehog is dressed like Link in a green tunic and boots. The Zone features many elements from Zelda series, including enemies, objects, and sounds. Link himself appears in his Skyward Sword incarnation.


 * Along with other Nintendo-themed cameos such as 's Power Beam, the Hylian Shield appears as a Shield weapon in the Japanese version of Phantasy Star Zero. It is only available using a special code.

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 * In the Wii U version of the game, many people and objects from the Mario and Zelda series can be created.


 * Miu Hinasaki, one of the playable protagonists in Maiden of Black Water, is capable of wearing an alternate costume that grants her the dress of Princess Zelda from.


 * Link is a playable character in the GameCube version of . In Soulcalibur II, Hyrule's tranquility was shattered by the arrival of several disasters, which brought opaque, ominous clouds with them. Eventually, it was discovered that an unknown magician was to blame for all that had happened. Just as the people were about to lose all hope, the sun miraculously returned as Link, having been summoned by Princess Zelda to find the disasters' source, successfully defeated the magician. The people of Hyrule rejoiced in the belief that eternal peace would rule; but it eventually became clear that the magician responsible for the disasters was in fact controlled by an evil sword from another world, Soul Edge, and that the fragments of Soul Edge had been gathering in the other world.
 * Knowing that the resurrection of the evil blade must be prevented at all costs, Link chose to travel to the other world and destroy Soul Edge himself, taking his trusted Master Sword and, and transporting himself off on a secret journey. Through the completion of Arcade mode, Link succeeds in sealing away the evil within the Soul Edge, saving his homeland and quietly leaving the world he had come upon, leaving only a faint echo of his Ocarina.

Link's Attacks
Link is the only character with a ranged attack. His fighting style retains many of his signature moves from past games in the Zelda and Super Smash Bros. series. Some of these moves include the Spin Attack, the Jump Attack, the Down Thrust, the Up Thrust, and the Dash Attack.


 * Controls


 * Combo Moves

Weaponry
Like all Soulcalibur II characters, Link has a total of 11 weapons to choose from. His starting and most-balanced weapon is the Master Sword and Hylian Shield, and the rest of the weapons must be bought in shops in various cities in the Weapon Master Mode.

Other Information

 * Link's Destined Battle in Arcade mode is against Raphael.
 * The overworld theme from The Legend of Zelda is used in Link's profile viewer and destined battle theme. It is also played if Link was used in Eurydice Shrine gallery.
 * Link's stage is the Ostrheinsburg Chapel and his alternate stage is Eurydice Shrine Gallery.
 * Link can buy the Soul Edge for 7,800 Gold in the Castor Shop while playing the Weapon Master mode. Link's Soul Edge causes for his defense and offense to increase to 135% and 140%, respectively; however, it drains his health by 2 HP every second.
 * Instead of having the standard two or three costumes like every other character, Link has 4 different costumes: green, red, blue, and violet. His two starter costumes are the green and red tunic. To obtain the Blue Tunic, the player must buy it in the Castor Shop for 21,000 Gold, found in the Extra Chapter 1 of the Weapon Master mode. Only after buying the Blue Tunic can the player buy the Blue Ring Tunic from the original, which is sold for the same price as the Blue Tunic.


 * The Wii U version of the game includes many Nintendo-themed costumes for the characters, including Link, Ganon, Princess Zelda and Sheik, based predominantly on their Super Smash Bros. Brawl appearances. The Link costume includes the Master Sword.

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 * A costume of Link in his Skyward Sword incarnation with the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and the Sacred Bow is available in Monster Hunter 4 after completing a quest where players have to defeat monsters known as Jinouga, Kirin, and Rajang. These monsters are chosen to represent Power, Wisdom and Courage, the three aspects of the Triforce. Defeating them grants the player a Triforce ticket that can be used to obtain the item set.
 * A costume of Link in his Skyward Sword incarnation with the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and the Sacred Bow is available in Monster Hunter 4 after completing a quest where players have to defeat monsters known as Jinouga, Kirin, and Rajang. These monsters are chosen to represent Power, Wisdom and Courage, the three aspects of the Triforce. Defeating them grants the player a Triforce ticket that can be used to obtain the item set.


 * The Palico companions in Monster Hunter X are able to wear a Toon Link costume as a form of DLC. This costume grants them his appearance, with the only major changes being cat ears, a cat's tail, and whiskers. They are able to use the as a melee weapon to strike enemies. The costume also has the complete Master Sword and the Mirror Shield attached to its back.
 * The costume of Link from Skyward Sword in Monster Hunter 4 is also available in Monster Hunter X.
 * The costume of Link from Skyward Sword in Monster Hunter 4 is also available in Monster Hunter X.


 * The main character dresses as Link while wielding the Master Sword.
 * Epona can be unlocked as a Monster Mount for riding into combat.
 * The Palico ally, Nabiru, can wear the Skull Kid's hat and Majora's Mask.
 * The Palico ally, Nabiru, can wear the Skull Kid's hat and Majora's Mask.

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 * The game features a costume of Link based on his SS undefined incarnation. The costume is equipped with the True Master Sword and the Hylian Shield; however, the equipment are only cosmetic display and cannot actually be used.


 * A special set of costumes based off of the incarnations of Link and Zelda are available for the game's customizable main protagonist. The costumes are unlocked in the 3DS version of the game if players have save data from the game's demo. The costumes are exclusive to the Japanese version of the game as the demo was not released internationally.
 * A special set of costumes based off of the incarnations of Link and Zelda are available for the game's customizable main protagonist. The costumes are unlocked in the 3DS version of the game if players have save data from the game's demo. The costumes are exclusive to the Japanese version of the game as the demo was not released internationally.