A recent online video cleverly transforms 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 Nintendo's acclaimed Zelda series. Its quality, like that of its predecessor, is frequently compared to other Nintendo hits, such as Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and various Super Mario titles. This fan-made video highlights the surprising similarities between Tears of the Kingdom and one specific Mario game.
Reddit user Ultrababouin's "Super Zelda Galaxy" video, posted recently, draws numerous parallels to the beloved 2007 Wii title, Super Mario Galaxy. The edit evokes nostalgia by recreating iconic scenes, such as the 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 month-long project on the Hyrule Engineering subreddit, a community dedicated to Tears of the Kingdom creations. The video was submitted to the subreddit's June design contest. Ultrababouin, a prolific builder with past creations including a Tears of the Kingdom version of the Master Cycle Zero (from Breath of the Wild), has previously earned "Engineer of the Month" honors.
The Master Cycle Zero, a horse-shaped motorcycle from Breath of the Wild, is absent in Tears of the Kingdom. However, the new game's robust build system allows players to create vehicles and machines. This system has spurred incredible feats of engineering, with one Hyrule Engineering member, ryt1314059, even constructing a functional aircraft carrier capable of launching a working bomber.
The next Zelda game, Echoes of Wisdom, launches September 26th. A departure from tradition, this installment will feature Princess Zelda as the protagonist, rather than Link.
