A redditor by the name of TagsterG has taken to the Nintendo Switch subreddit and has created his vision of what a Zelda HD Collection box art for the Nintendo Switch would look like, inspired by our article on the subject. In his version, Ocarina of Time HD, Majora’s Mask HD, Twilight Princess HD, and The Wind Waker HD are included in the set. He feels that Skyward Sword HD deserves a separate release, which is why it’s missing from the Nintendo Switch anthology.
I have to say, this is one of the best fan works I’ve ever seen. It’s good enough to pass as the actual box art for the Zelda HD Collection. Zelda is what got me into video games in the first place, and as these are four of my favorite games of all time, seeing them all in one collection is enough to bring a tear to my eye. The artwork he chose works so well together, and it’s interesting to see concept art that’s almost 20 years old side-by-side with relatively new concept art (at least TWW HD and TPHD art is updated, versus Ocarina of Time concept art, which is still the original from 1998). Using the artwork of the Master Sword from A Link to the Past enveloped by the Gate of Time from Skyward Sword is a stroke of genius.
Writing about the possibility of this HD collection was one thing. Seeing a mock-up for its box art makes it seem far too real. It convinces me even more that Nintendo should not only do this to capitalize on the franchise’s all-time high popularity, but because the fans want it. There is a demand for it. Make it happen.
Hopefully TagsterG can put together his vision of what the Skyward Sword HD box art would be like after this masterful display.
You can follow him on Twitter @TagsterGomez! I’m sure he has more wonderful content in store for us moving forward!