LINK WIPhttp://i.imgur.com/17Zc1.png After doing Mega Man X I thought of doing more non-comic stuff and I always wanted to see LINK from the Legend of Zelda. in a MvC sprite style design. So I tinkered around with some bases and this really works for me so I wanna share this and I am gonna see if I can take it somewhere. Progress won't be so easy as this base requires a little more editing than my previous jobs but I guess it won't be so different from MMX. Anyway, I am really gonna enjoy this and I am gonna mix a lot of the OoT stuff to as well as some other stuff, this will be a custom LINK, much like Mega Man X.
This looks great;Not a big fan of nintendo stuff, but with work like this I just might compose a theme for him.
The sprite itself is very nice. Good proportions, shading, and definitely looks like Link.However, this doesn't fit very well as a stance, if you were going to use this sprite for that. It really looks like a "come at me" pose. Unless this was a startup frame for an attack.
Jh0nnY2k said, November 04, 2012, 01:16:17 pmBad Ass Link:)Do you have a site where you post your work?No I don't put it all in one place, I post everywhere but I do use Elecbyte.com/forum to archive my sprite edits and downloads for safe keeping. I figure a forum like elecbyte won't ever shut down since it's a developers site. I do occasionally post in other places where there is a high demand for specific character types that are in high demand. I'm posting this here on MFG cause I see a lot of Nintendo wips and releases here more than in other forums that are only Capcom specific/marvel specific/dc specific/snk specific/sf specific, etc. But it's all good, sprites or downloads from me can be hosted or altered anywhere and by anyone at any time. No permssion or credit needed Early Link Walk animationIt's safe to say who the base is Later I'll post some of my ideas for weapon items and moves and simple gameplay mechanics that can utilize those items and moves for standard and user friendly gameplay.
IMO, much more work could be done to make Link not look so much like Hayato.- Link's sleeves arent ripped.- Link doesn't have stockings on his arms.- The walking animation IMO must be changed. It looks no different from Hayato's at all.
TRUEMicah said, November 04, 2012, 11:08:32 pmIMO, much more work could be done to make Link not look so much like Hayato.- Link's sleeves arent ripped.- Link doesn't have stockings on his arms.- The walking animation IMO must be changed. It looks no different from Hayato's at all.I don't plan on doing a full conversion of a specific kind of Link from any of the Zelda games. I wanna make this a really fast and easy wip with all the goodies out there from the series. I'm surprised you don't like the ripped sleeves, there is just something barbaric and wild about Link with ripped sleeves XDI think it's sweet!I am probably gonna just convert Hayato into Link for the most part but I'll add and change stuff around a bit to give it some of its own identity from Hayato. Although Hayato has some great moves so it would be probably the best thing to do is to keep his attacks intact for optimum gameplay.Lets face it, no one is better than the professionals, no matter who you are or how well you do it, you can't beat the pros! Hayato is a pros masterpiece. I'm gonna mix styles anyway, you'll like what I am gonna do, trust me
YoungSamurai5 said, November 05, 2012, 01:18:30 amgood luck on this man Thanks!Okay I got some rough ideas for moves and abilities--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Attack #1 - Arrow Shot - Projectile Special Attack #2 - Megaton Hammer - Ground projectile waves Special Attack #3 - Bubble Wand - Multiple projectiles Special Attack #4 - Charging Shield Smash - Dash attack (Multi-Hit)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fly Mode - Deku Leaf - Platform Hover High Jump - Gust Jar - Vertical Air Dash - Reverse Gust Jar - Horizontal--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Attack Arial #1 - Claw Shot - Aerial dash attack Special Attack Arial #2 (Fly Mode) - Bomb Drop- Explode--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hyper Attack #1 - Mirror Shield - Energy Wave Hyper Attack #2 - Boomerang Cutter - Projectile (Multiple hit & Juggle) Hyper Attack #3 - Spin Attack - Muti-Hit Attack----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In some basics I'll slip in some creative attacks, like have Link use his iron boots for his strong kick, use of his Hylian shield for blocking, Link's master sword plunge as an aerial attack, maybe the roll attack for a crouching move?
For this, It's fine to use Hayato's walk based but I would try to change it more so it would look just like his. For one (I am not sure if you are going to add the shield) put that shield up and make him hold the sword were you see the top of his hand, not his fingers. doing a change up like that would pretty much make it your own. good luck.
F. James Fernandez said, November 05, 2012, 05:48:16 amFor this, It's fine to use Hayato's walk based but I would try to change it more so it would look just like his. For one (I am not sure if you are going to add the shield) put that shield up and make him hold the sword were you see the top of his hand, not his fingers. doing a change up like that would pretty much make it your own. good luck.I was considering whether Link should have a shield at all?But then I ran out of attack ideas so the shield really fills in a lot of what's missing.So I think one would be includedBUT!I was thinking, maybe have it attached to his back, It would still make it a Hayato fighter and the shield would only spring up for it's special uses?Speaking of the shield, I am now thinking about the sword, I think it should be changed, Link doesn't always have the Master sword, as I found out in Zelda wikipediahttp://i.imgur.com/s5B27.jpgIn the first Zelda game he had very different swords, in Majora's mask he left the blade after he was done in Hyrule, and in Soul Calibur II he used other swords from his previous adventures in his crossover?
Well to be fair, Leo from Warzard changed swords alot in same round!..But pleas tell me you will give him a Bow and Arrow.. Bombs... And Hookshoot with Scorpion effect (GET OVER HERE) lol
AxKingsXRevengeX said, November 05, 2012, 05:57:36 amhttp://i.imgur.com/s5B27.jpgShit, Link uses to many swords. Okay, back to topic:I think, you should use the sword, that is the most iconic. Use the sword, that he had in the Super Smash Bros games.
Mr.Snitch said, November 05, 2012, 08:05:24 amWell to be fair, Leo from Warzard changed swords alot in same round!..But pleas tell me you will give him a Bow and Arrow.. Bombs... And Hookshoot with Scorpion effect (GET OVER HERE) lolI can provide those things, yes, but maybe not in scorpion's form I like it to work in spiderman's form, like a web sling, except it's a hookshot, but only in mid air. Wanna give it some variety from the usual Link concepts, try different and new ideas.Also keep in mind that I gotta make it a fighter, so a lot of stuff that is complex and is taking long probably can't work so well in an environment where someone is constantly in your face, so moves have to be almost instant.For instances :pYou can't have a wave of Gorons run through the opponent in various strikes, then have link load a light arrow while Zoras come in and slash through, then have deku scrubs run up to attack to, and continue it with link shooting and rolling in for a combo to be topped off with a sword spin attack and a final Ganon kill slash combo and bomb explosion.A move like this takes too long, slows down the fight to a halt, and really doesn't work as a good attack because it would do too much damage or have a lot of variables, like a lot of odd attacks to make them connect and hit without being awkward.Mr.Snitch said, November 05, 2012, 08:05:24 amWell to be fair, Leo from Warzard changed swords alot in same round!..But pleas tell me you will give him a Bow and Arrow.. Bombs... And Hookshoot with Scorpion effect (GET OVER HERE) lolYeah, I hear ya, maybe the master sword is best, I wanted to try the box art sword/tempered sword or maybe one of Link's orignal swords from the first zelda game?Maybe I'll play with it but it seems like it'll be the original master sword.
Hmm, about the swords, he "should" stick to the Master Sword, but different palettes could recolour the sword to resemble other swords from the series.Bomb, Arrow, Boomerang, Spin Attack and the Bombs where his special moves from the Smash Bros series (and even Soul Calibur 2). Altough I think the spin attack could be used as a charge up move like Megaman and Zeros charged shot from MvC, just to make it reminiscent of the original game.Other weapons could still be used for some attacks, like hammer could be a crouching or jump heavy attack and so on... Oh, and perhaps a nice little joke on Link's "Smashing Board": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OydCKdKlbMOtheriwse, Light arrows could be a Hyper Move alongside things likeOh, a funny idea, if he is KO'd the first round, in the next round, before the round begins, a tiny pink fairy (OoT) will fly around him to restore his health. An intro could have Ezlo (not that one) chatting with him. Dang, there are so many funny details one can have for Link. Oh, perhaps, when using a Hyper, the opponent is marked by Navi flying near them for... Z-Targeting. With full health, perhaps his heavy attack could make his shot small sword beams like the first games.hrm... i'm out of ideas now...Palettes, I have some ideas... a Pipit (skyward sword) would be fun, Dark Link is a must, perhaps Ralph from Oracle of Ages? Nes Link would be fun, and then there are the four swords colours (red, blue, purple)... what more?
rukifellth said, November 05, 2012, 11:40:01 am Oh, a funny idea, if he is KO'd the first round, in the next round, before the round begins, a tiny pink fairy (OoT) will fly around him to restore his health. I love this idea!!!! I'll have to try it!The full health sword projectile sounds good to, may try that one as well. Real good ideas, major thanks your way OKWalk updated!Hope that's better. I may do the shield next, if not more of the basics. I took a shortcut with the sword though, hilt can be left brown, it looks alright and better I think? The palette idea is also good to give sword variety, that can easily be done. A sword can't really change that much either, it's a metal stick in all respects.
This looks like a very promising WIP, I'm looking forward to it. Now I know you'll probably going to reference a lot of different thing, so let me just shoot out some just for the heck of it:I know you'll probably get some great ideas for attacks based on super smash series, but don't forget he was in Soul Caliber 2, so some basic fight gameplay there would be useful:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgjuDI7hfpYThe Tri-Force Slash attack from super smash would make for a good hyper.and maybe something from twilight princess, like him transforming into a wolf and locking on to the opponent with midna, then going after them would be cool to see. the only other thing is link as a hyper, putting on the fierce deity mask, becoming (Oni/Fierce Deity Link) and doing heavy slash attacks with his blade.that's all the ideas I have so far. Hope you like them if you're interested in using them.
Not bad, but personally I wish the bottom of his tunic was longer. Looks too much like a mini skirt and makes it hard to take him seriously.
