Gamer's 'Super Mario Galaxy' Tribute to 'Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom'

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A recent online video ingeniously transforms Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom into a Super Mario Galaxy experience. Released in May 2023, Tears of the Kingdom, the sequel to 2017's Breath of the Wild, is the latest in the acclaimed Zelda action-adventure series. Its quality, like that of its predecessor, is frequently compared to other Nintendo hits, including Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and various Super Mario titles. A skilled gamer has highlighted these similarities in a creative video edit.

Reddit user Ultrababouin's "Super Zelda Galaxy" video cleverly incorporates elements from the 2007 Wii classic Super Mario Galaxy, a title beloved for its story. The edit evokes nostalgia by recreating scenes such as the iconic opening sequence where Mario awakens to encounter a Luma.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom x Super Mario Galaxy Fan Edit

Ultrababouin shared their impressive month-long project on the Hyrule Engineering subreddit, a community dedicated to Tears of the Kingdom in-game creations. The video was an entry in the subreddit's June design contest. Ultrababouin is a prolific contributor, having previously created a Tears of the Kingdom version of the Master Cycle Zero (from Breath of the Wild) and earning "Engineer of the Month" honors in December and February.

While the Master Cycle Zero motorcycle didn't return in Tears of the Kingdom, the new game's building system allows for incredible vehicle construction. This has led to remarkable creations, including a fully functional aircraft carrier capable of launching a working bomber, built by Hyrule Engineering member ryt1314059.

The next mainline Zelda installment, Echoes of Wisdom, launches September 26th. A departure from the series' norm, this game will feature Princess Zelda as the protagonist, rather than Link.