Forget Paper Mario, a fan-made animation showing off a parody Paper Zelda has convinced us that it's the next game we want on Nintendo Switch.
The Paper Mario series is one of the most popular Super Mario spinoffs, and there is a notable rumor stating Nintendo is planning a new Paper Mario for release this year. This wouldn't be surprising since Nintendo likes to have different types of Mario games in addition to the main platformers. The same can't be said about The Legend of Zelda, however. Nintendo hasn't dabbled in many Zelda spinoffs, instead keeping to the franchise's core gameplay styles. If a new animation is any indication, Nintendo may want to consider giving the Zelda series the paper treatment.
Popular YouTube channel 64 Bits has uploaded an animation titled "Paper Zelda (A Crafted Parody)." As the title implies, the animation showcases what a Zelda game done in the style of Paper Mario, namely Thousand-Year Door, could look like. The animation was uploaded on April Fool's Day, and it would probably fool anyone if not for the obvious title including "parody." Besides that, it looks like a professionally-made game from Nintendo.
The animation impressively gives the franchise the art style of Paper Mario. The video recreates certain scenes from the Zelda series, such as flying the Crimson Loftwing in Skyward Sword and facing off against King Bulblin in Twilight Princess. Part of the Breath of the Wild sequel trailer is also included. The overworld looks reminiscent of the map style in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Suffice to say, Nintendo may want to consider doing a Paper Zelda now that fans have a seen a glimpse of what the game could look.
The Zelda series has never featured turn-based combat, so that would be a unique gameplay challenge. As 64 Bits' video shows, Link would have his signature moves, such as the charge attack and the hookshot. However, some fans might be asking whether or not the paper style work for Zelda. As The Wind Waker and the remake of Link's Awakening have shown, bright art styles can work for the series. Hopefully, Nintendo will someday look into giving the popular franchises the paper treatment.
Source: 64 Bits