Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Zelda: The Legend of Link's Return

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In the vast expanse of gaming history, few franchises have captivated audiences as thoroughly as Super Mario Bros. However, another iconic series that has left an indelible mark on the world of video games is none other than The Legend of Zelda.

Released in 1986 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), The Legend of Zelda revolutionized action-adventure gaming with its innovative open-world design and challenging dungeon crawls. Fast forward to present day, and this beloved IP continues to charm audiences across generations through various forms of media, including – most relevantly here – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

The 2017 fighting game for the Nintendo Switch, developed by Satoru Iwata's legendary studio at HAL Laboratory Ltd., brings together some of gaming's greatest heroes (and even a few villains) under one roof in an epic showdown for supremacy. Among these iconic fighters is none other than Link from The Legend of Zelda series.

As one might expect given his status as the franchise’s star protagonist, Link has appeared in numerous Super Smash Bros. titles throughout the years – including this latest installment. However, his appearance here marks something special; it represents a long-awaited return for Nintendo's most iconic plumber to face off against some truly formidable foes from across both Mario and Zelda lore.

As fans will recall, The Legend of Zelda series follows Link as he embarks upon perilous quests to save Hyrule – the land threatened by an evil force known only as Ganon. Armed with nothing but his trusty sword (and later various magical artifacts), our hero must brave treacherous landscapes teeming with fearsome enemies and solve complex puzzles to ultimately defeat the dark lord once and for all.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Link's character moveset is a loving tribute to these classic Zelda games. Players will recognize iconic techniques such as his powerful slashing sword strikes, shield bash attacks, and even an assortment of magical projectiles like fireballs and bombs – each designed specifically with competitive play in mind.

Furthermore, Nintendo has also included several stage variations based on locations from throughout the series' history, ranging from Hyrule Castle's imposing walls to more tranquil areas such as Lon lon Village. These beautifully rendered stages provide a fitting backdrop for epic battles between Link and his opponents alike.

Overall, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Zelda is an essential purchase for fans of both Nintendo IP and fighting games in general – offering hours upon hours of fun-filled action packed excitement that will keep you coming back again and again!

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