Evolution of Dark Link / Shadow Link (1987 - 2019)

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  • Опубліковано 20 вер 2019
  • All battles and appearances of Dark Link / Shadow Link in The Legend of Zelda and Super Smash Bros.
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  • @josephcarmelo9185
    @josephcarmelo9185 4 роки тому +1048

    0:48 - 0:55 I never noticed until now that Link's reflection disappears once he goes past the tree spawing in Dark Link

    • @comedelian4084
      @comedelian4084 4 роки тому +129

      That's just creepy now

    • @chickenlover7353
      @chickenlover7353 4 роки тому +28

      Joseph Carmelo Dark link is links shadow

    • @mimmyqu6818
      @mimmyqu6818 4 роки тому +13

      Joseph Carmelo swiggy swooty your shadow is now my property

    • @kudzaidhodho
      @kudzaidhodho 4 роки тому +5

      Wow, interesting observation.... Nice

    • @LITTLE1994
      @LITTLE1994 4 роки тому +19

      It took me 16 years to find that.

  • @bossness3193
    @bossness3193 4 роки тому +872

    It would have been so cool if the last boss in the Trial of the Sword in Breath Of The Wild was Dark Link

    • @chadpeterson5698
      @chadpeterson5698 2 роки тому +74

      He was already a skin so yeah. Maybe he'll be an optional boss in BotW2.

    • @rikustorm13
      @rikustorm13 2 роки тому +28

      That would've been awesome

    • @Mii_F
      @Mii_F 2 роки тому +17

      or the fierce deity even tho it wouldn't make sense

    • @pleasecallmedaviddjs1298
      @pleasecallmedaviddjs1298 2 роки тому +36

      Huh 🤔 that actually would make sense dark link is just a obstacle that link has to overcome he’s not an enemy that comes from GanonDorf or anything and considering the master sword trials are just A challenge for a link to get his true sword then it would have perfect for the game

    • @dominicbonogofski
      @dominicbonogofski 2 роки тому +9

      @@Mii_F It definitely wouldn't be that, sorry. The Fierce Deity is a warborn god, and has the power to destroy an entire moon. The Fierce Deity would kick Link's ass with no effort, especially since OoT Link had to limit himself to using the mask only in boss rooms so he didn't end up killing everyone he saw relentlessly because the mask was even more powerful than Majora's mask and would definitely overtake the body of anyone who used it.

  • @chasepriest6059
    @chasepriest6059 4 роки тому +265

    Out of all the dark link appearances, the twilight version actually was the most creepy type of death I ever seen...

    • @willisrose9756
      @willisrose9756 3 роки тому +5

      Ikr

    • @elluciano5808
      @elluciano5808 2 роки тому +13

      Anyway it was rated t

    • @artasky6093
      @artasky6093 Рік тому

      Wtf happened to link ? Wtf just happened to him

    • @fluoridenova514
      @fluoridenova514 Рік тому +2

      @@artasky6093 Watch the gameplay, highly recommend! It's a bit too long to explain and experiencing it would make a big diffrence. :)

  • @autobotrenegade221
    @autobotrenegade221 4 роки тому +413

    Dark Link: Who are you?
    Dark Pit: I'm definitely not like you. That's for sure.

    • @alexidk1785
      @alexidk1785 4 роки тому +3

      Autobot You can write off but not exactly.

    • @autobotrenegade221
      @autobotrenegade221 4 роки тому +3

      @@alexidk1785
      ???

    • @mikeanthony3300
      @mikeanthony3300 4 роки тому +32

      Exactly. Unlike Dark Link, Dark Pit actually has a personality...then again...he's the opposite of Pit who also has a personality...

    • @rocketmidbus6297
      @rocketmidbus6297 4 роки тому

      @@mikeanthony3300 ow

    • @mechanicalmacbook
      @mechanicalmacbook 3 роки тому +16

      dark pit came from a mirror that gives some kind of alternative universe character or idk(only saw some gameplay clips so thats why i dont know)
      Dark link came from magic(?)

  • @finyellow5656
    @finyellow5656 2 роки тому +103

    I like how Nintendo reminds people to face your shadow self. It's actually the negative qualities that we hide from other people. You can find your shadow self in your dreams, lucid.

  • @spitefulraven
    @spitefulraven 4 роки тому +214

    Dark Link's battle in Ocarina of Time is such an underrated part of the game. For one, him only becoming visible once you pass him once is an early horror VG cliche & (I'd imagine) prob one of the first times it was ever used in 3D games. Then the entire room is literally a representation of "reflection". It's all just awesome.

    • @JadenMoon1475
      @JadenMoon1475 Рік тому +14

      I actually *Avoided* the little "Island" with the tree. Apparently, he only comes out when your reflection vanishes from the water, *WHICH ONLY* happens if you walk over the Island!!

    • @Bornheck
      @Bornheck Рік тому +1

      Do you know what "underrated" means? I don't think you do.

    • @spitefulraven
      @spitefulraven Рік тому +5

      ​@@Bornheck Maybe underrated isn't the right word. I guess I mean more in how ppl generally dislike water temple when Dark Link is easily the eeriest mini-boss.

    • @jacky9575
      @jacky9575 Рік тому +2

      @@spitefulraven People actually hates only the water temple, but everyone loves the dark link fight, and everyone talks about it, so don't worry about that, people seems to make the distinction between the temple and the mini boss inself

    • @juandough1
      @juandough1 Рік тому

      dork.

  • @sevencube3
    @sevencube3 4 роки тому +692

    One of the most difficult enemies in the Zelda series, because you are fighting against your own self. I am quite curious as to his origin.

    • @WRILLI4M
      @WRILLI4M 3 роки тому +110

      I believe each version of him has different origins. The one I particularly like the most is the one from Hyrule Warriors. Dark Link being born from Link's own inner darkness is pretty interesting.

    • @naveedbutt3827
      @naveedbutt3827 3 роки тому +10

      Me knowing it's because of his pride:
      >Signature look of superiority

    • @lavasqrl702
      @lavasqrl702 3 роки тому +9

      @LamentAnimatronic Are you sure things are so black and white? (Pun unintended.)

    • @rmbss9203
      @rmbss9203 3 роки тому +1

      @@teleferkzya13 i think you just fight the ez version there many game

    • @brisell
      @brisell 3 роки тому +39

      Dark Link is supossed to be the physic representation of Link´s inner problems, anguishes, doubts and bad feelings (Link´s darkside) with the only purpose to become him bad, corrupt him or kill him, but he is also the way Link can get rid of all that and be more confident about himself and follow his duty without any doubts.
      He is also a way he (Link) can prove he is worthy of the triforce of courage and the Master Sword and also get stronger emotionally and physically.

  • @UndernetChara
    @UndernetChara 4 роки тому +903

    This video in three words:
    "Stop hitting yourself."

  • @bryangutierrez1161
    @bryangutierrez1161 4 роки тому +212

    12:55
    link : misses 3 times
    dark link : 👁👄👁🛡🗡

    • @rocketmidbus6297
      @rocketmidbus6297 4 роки тому +41

      Wouldt be better like this?:
      🛡️👁️👄👁️🗡️

    • @KoideKoi
      @KoideKoi 3 роки тому +13

      🛡🔴👄🔴🗡
      oh i turned dark link into a bug

    • @JvmelAndraDe
      @JvmelAndraDe 2 роки тому +9

      Dark link: "Are you quite done ?"

  • @chefsimp8557
    @chefsimp8557 4 роки тому +52

    So we just gonna ignore the fact that at 10:53 he died at 6.66 seconds!

  • @Thy_Guardian
    @Thy_Guardian 4 роки тому +174

    10:02
    Zelda... I don't feel so good

  • @jacobmems123
    @jacobmems123 4 роки тому +90

    13:51 is the best dark link theme.

    • @raccoon681
      @raccoon681 4 роки тому +13

      thats pretty dark

    • @LITTLE1994
      @LITTLE1994 4 роки тому +14

      Just a remake of the dungeon theme of Adventure of Link, the game he originally came from.

    • @msanchez1680d
      @msanchez1680d 3 роки тому +3

      I like the Melee version, but this one is pretty good too.

  • @Kim_Invisible
    @Kim_Invisible 4 роки тому +120

    Ocarina of time: Look! My dark side! I'm going hit it with a hammer

  • @SailHatinSoap
    @SailHatinSoap 4 роки тому +16

    You defeat ocarina of time dark link: "peace out. Here's twenty bucks"

  • @tjmario64
    @tjmario64 4 роки тому +179

    17:42-21:29 Red and blue are just T-posing.... MENACINGLY!!!

  • @predatorarroyo5280
    @predatorarroyo5280 4 роки тому +67

    Dark Link is powerful, evil and that's all. At least he appeared again in Link's Awakening for Switch.

  • @hongta7335
    @hongta7335 3 роки тому +5

    Link:Who are you?
    Dark Link:iam you but with black and deeper voice

  • @chalexgamer3947
    @chalexgamer3947 4 роки тому +219

    10:52 Look at the timer.

  • @bezoticallyyours83
    @bezoticallyyours83 3 роки тому +16

    I had no idea he was in so many games. Thanks for making this compilation.

  • @civilwildman
    @civilwildman 3 роки тому +14

    Seriously, if you can beat Dark Link in Zelda 2 without taking damage AND without cheating, you have to be one of the best gamers in the world! :O

  • @lanreakerele4375
    @lanreakerele4375 4 роки тому +136

    Dark Link should be used as a mini boss battle for Super Smash Bros.Ultimate but he's the alternate costume of Link

  • @Mojo1356
    @Mojo1356 3 роки тому +53

    “I am a shadow... the true self.”
    I hope someone makes an edit with I’ll Face Myself playing against a Shadow Link boss fight someday.

  • @victormanampiring8653
    @victormanampiring8653 4 роки тому +32

    0:33 Its epilepsy time

    • @LITTLE1994
      @LITTLE1994 4 роки тому +6

      Well, that was common during '70s-'90s in original games. I miss those days. Strobe flashing is so gone, now.

  • @atlasguytinyproductions55
    @atlasguytinyproductions55 4 роки тому +26

    The ocarina of time was smart, the water of you're shadow dissapears when you go on land like a suprise.

  • @giant9211
    @giant9211 4 роки тому +168

    Easy to kill
    Just turn off the lights
    No light no shadow

    • @cheer_io
      @cheer_io 4 роки тому +14

      If the roof is blocking sunlight turning everything under it dark then yes, it's ALL Shadow

    • @sqidicarus652
      @sqidicarus652 4 роки тому +50

      Turns off light
      Dark Link: expands

    • @RN-pt2xk
      @RN-pt2xk 4 роки тому +1

      Stay in a room without windows.BOOM

    • @Ruinz32
      @Ruinz32 4 роки тому +16

      *then you can’t see him*

  • @SpanishIvI
    @SpanishIvI 4 роки тому +97

    Dark Link is Link's inner dark reflection. Appears in Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess and Breath of the Wild as a skin for Link.
    Shadow Link is born from Link's shadow. Appears in Adventure of Link, Oracle of Ages, A Link to the Past GBA, Four Swords Adventures, Spirit Tracks, A Link Between Worlds, Tri Force Heroes and Link's Awakening remake.

    • @LITTLE1994
      @LITTLE1994 4 роки тому +11

      You know what they say, everybody has a dark side, no matter how good they are.

    • @WRILLI4M
      @WRILLI4M 3 роки тому +7

      Exactly. Hyrule Warriors is the best portrayal of Dark Link IMHO.

    • @ChimeraLotietheBunny
      @ChimeraLotietheBunny 3 роки тому

      Also Hyrule warriors!

  • @SquidRumi
    @SquidRumi 4 роки тому +22

    Dark Link Reminds Me Of Those .Exe Creepypastas Except His Color Pattern Is A _SHADOW_

  • @levodaro9145
    @levodaro9145 4 роки тому +672

    Isn't a dark link a link to the dark web? XD

  • @Alandus64
    @Alandus64 4 роки тому +10

    1:26 dark link just watches him miss

  • @brisell
    @brisell 3 роки тому +37

    I have always loved how Ocarina´s Dark Link gets more "solid" and darker the more you hit him or you get hurt.

    • @kaihedgie1747
      @kaihedgie1747 3 роки тому +5

      He gets more solid over time, not when he's taking damage.

  • @SV_1738
    @SV_1738 4 роки тому +64

    *The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Dark Web*

    • @chasepriest6059
      @chasepriest6059 4 роки тому +2

      More like TLoZ: A Link to the depths of death!

  • @lacreatura4737
    @lacreatura4737 3 роки тому +26

    17:45
    Can we all agree that this is probably one of the scariest incarnations of Dark Link?
    Look at that smile, good lord.

  • @lanceocana9059
    @lanceocana9059 4 роки тому +22

    sadly link never accepted his shadow it would've been cool to see his persona

  • @samsakura7950
    @samsakura7950 4 роки тому +39

    Dark Link/Shadow Link is amazing. I always wondered what happened to OoT's version, as it doesn't look like he really died; it looks like he just disappeared. But maybe Link was just fighting the dark side within himself, and Dark Link/Shadow Link only exists within Link, so maybe it's just a metaphor.

  • @Koalinomicon
    @Koalinomicon 3 роки тому +9

    I like how there's no unnecessary commentary in this video. Thanks for putting this all together!

  • @popsicIes
    @popsicIes 4 роки тому +33

    23:28 "FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!" wait, wrong game.

  • @iamnotcool7222
    @iamnotcool7222 4 роки тому +4

    I do like how in oot, when dark link is dropped a heart (depending on how many you have) he does the death animation from Zelda 2

  • @maydaycatz
    @maydaycatz 4 роки тому +23

    Anything: *exists*
    Nintendo Unity: I CAN MAKE THAT HISTORY

  • @liammccbyrne4184
    @liammccbyrne4184 4 роки тому +5

    Ocarina of time Link: how can you jump on my sword and I can't?
    Dark Link: white guys can't jump.

  • @thegreatgoobert5847
    @thegreatgoobert5847 Рік тому +9

    I always found it weird he didn't show up botw because he would've been a perfect fit with the more advanced combat.

  • @derickdelica
    @derickdelica 4 роки тому +10

    In other games: fight him in botw: get it from kilton and be him

  • @tmcttf8087
    @tmcttf8087 4 роки тому +11

    I remember the first time I fought Dark Link in Ocarina of Time 3D....it was weird. He came out of nowhere....😶

  • @Thy_Guardian
    @Thy_Guardian 4 роки тому +29

    10:52 *new record*
    On dark link...
    Also the timer 666

  • @wassup_bish1285
    @wassup_bish1285 2 роки тому +3

    Dark link/shadow link literally in every Zelda games: i AlWaYs CoMe BaCk!

  • @warmac88
    @warmac88 4 роки тому

    Great video bruh

  • @aegisring
    @aegisring 4 роки тому +8

    I love to drag the fight with oot dark link on as long as possible, make it more cinematic

  • @pierrickolivier9873
    @pierrickolivier9873 4 роки тому

    Bravo très bonne vidéo merci

  • @punkay3648
    @punkay3648 4 роки тому

    *i can’t believe you’ve done this.*

  • @skllsession3993
    @skllsession3993 4 роки тому +6

    dang That dude made Dark Link from LoZ 2 Look easy. Mega Gamer spotted

  • @theperfectbusiness8903
    @theperfectbusiness8903 Рік тому

    that death sound in oot is so satifying

  • @patmoore15
    @patmoore15 4 роки тому +2

    Tbh, I think the sounds at 1:40 are satisfying for me lol

  • @DrDolan2000
    @DrDolan2000 5 місяців тому

    Bro didn't even upgrade his life meter but still made it to Dark Link. Absolute mad lad

  • @LegendArySayain
    @LegendArySayain 3 роки тому +3

    God friggin dang it, I replayed OoT like two years ago and couldn’t remember how to beat Dark Link. Can’t believe it was just to use the hammer.

    • @kaihedgie1747
      @kaihedgie1747 3 роки тому

      There are plenty ways to beat Dark Link

  • @THEWORLDOVA-SKY
    @THEWORLDOVA-SKY 3 місяці тому +1

    1:30 Is it just me or why do i think his death scream sounds so funny 😂

  • @wingedhand2525
    @wingedhand2525 Рік тому +3

    Fun fact: in the Adventure of Link, that's not Dark Link or Shadow Link. It's "Link's Shadow" and fighting it is only a test to see if Link is worthy to hold the Triforce.

  • @66ixty9ine
    @66ixty9ine 3 роки тому +2

    I remember fighting dark link in hyrule warriors (I play on 3DS) for me it was hard in the start but I realized his weakness. (Spamming specials and using magic)

  • @Decimator515
    @Decimator515 4 роки тому +4

    19:10 T-POSE strikes again

  • @pedromramirezdecardenas7501
    @pedromramirezdecardenas7501 4 роки тому

    You just gave stop hitting yourself a whole new meaning

  • @thatreeree1498
    @thatreeree1498 Рік тому +1

    cool detail in ocarina of time is that links reflection disappears when dark link spawns

  • @redlobber8855
    @redlobber8855 3 роки тому +1

    Everybody gangsta till the door behind you locks

  • @obsessedwjoe7408
    @obsessedwjoe7408 3 роки тому +2

    to the person who kept using a megaton in oot:
    ure a bottom, square up with a sword

  • @handy572
    @handy572 4 роки тому +2

    the one from links’s awakening reminds me of the shadow puppet costume from a hat in time, mostly because of the color

  • @Garl_Vinland
    @Garl_Vinland 11 місяців тому +2

    I don’t think they ever did this concept better than in Ocarina of Time. Conquer yourself.

  • @Pejo-Bun
    @Pejo-Bun Рік тому

    Link truly is Peter Pan on steroids, he even has the shadow shenanigans going on.

  • @itzlink3037
    @itzlink3037 3 роки тому +1

    the hardest link game....you made look so easy

  • @narutoyamiryu404
    @narutoyamiryu404 4 роки тому +7

    Shadow and/or Dark Doppelgangers has Lose By All True Heroes

  • @philhernandez1724
    @philhernandez1724 Рік тому +2

    9:59 Ms. Zelda... I don't feel so good...

  • @funkymonkey1167
    @funkymonkey1167 4 роки тому

    Cool

  • @xxxSaiyan228
    @xxxSaiyan228 Рік тому

    I'm currently playing ocarina of time, can't wait to meet him :)

  • @JacOfAllTrades.
    @JacOfAllTrades. 4 роки тому +5

    I feel like Link’s Awakening Dark Link was a missed opportunity for a Dark Souls-style invasion mechanic, to add in some multiplayer aspects to the game a bit.

    • @liammccbyrne4184
      @liammccbyrne4184 4 роки тому

      They kinda do that in a link between worlds but shit.

    • @JacOfAllTrades.
      @JacOfAllTrades. 3 роки тому

      Yeah the way Link Between Worlds is an okay response to that. You’re fighting an AI that just kinda gets left-over in your world I guess, but there’s no *actual* multiplayer.

  • @nascargamer9544
    @nascargamer9544 2 роки тому +2

    I actually like Four Sword Shadow Link as I like how you have to escape a Bomb that he throws and how he can duplicate into 4 like the 4 coloured link’s
    And how sometimes only certain links can attack him as he challenges that colour link.
    It’s just an awesome fight plus it’s multiple times too because of the Mirror the darkness holds which I find the best moment of Shadow Link in my opinion

  • @fijisharbrough
    @fijisharbrough 4 роки тому

    Oh, that's where great Tigers teleport sound comes from.

  • @jackwei22
    @jackwei22 3 роки тому +5

    Should be a future main antagonist of legend of Zelda game who actually causes chaos over Hyrule throughout the whole game with many encounters it would be pretty epic and you would end being an outcast as folks will believe you responsible for all the terrible acts.

  • @victoriamac379
    @victoriamac379 3 роки тому

    The dark link battle in Hyrule warriors was actually fun when playing with my sister

  • @mark-23-play7
    @mark-23-play7 10 місяців тому +1

    Dark link might honestly be the most underrated villain. The fact he's a literal exact mimic of link, meaning link would either severely struggle against him, or not even win.
    Could you imagine a totk dark link??

  • @fismaster1576
    @fismaster1576 3 роки тому +1

    Now that age of Calamity is out, you could consider adding the malice ''hollow'' of Link, because I like to think it is dark link in Botw

  • @carmena.gonzalezrios8372
    @carmena.gonzalezrios8372 4 роки тому +4

    3:16 what’s the name of the song? It seems so familiar but I cannot remember the name

  • @daredevildog5483
    @daredevildog5483 4 роки тому +795

    Dark link is more powerful then link because he can say the n word
    Can y’all chill it was just a joke

  • @boxedupsalad5188
    @boxedupsalad5188 3 роки тому +3

    2:03 that sound is stuck in my head

  • @sylex7496
    @sylex7496 3 роки тому +2

    0:12 The first notes of the song.... I thought link would get his persona at the end of the fight

  • @JeffreyCrossaint9808
    @JeffreyCrossaint9808 3 роки тому +1

    9:46 me and the boys when we find the beans

  • @edrreal
    @edrreal 4 роки тому +3

    God I miss Four Swords Adventure

  • @adamgz12
    @adamgz12 4 роки тому +3

    Dark link only appears in the gba version of a link to the past which includes both a link to the past and four swords
    Which this remake includes 4 swords to collect then u go in a lair then the four swords will generate the shadow of the four sword heroes

  • @vinc.be.
    @vinc.be. 14 днів тому

    what game is 3:52 ? it's the a link to the past vibe, but i never found shadow link in this game. Also, it has the four swords painted on the ground, but the four swords game for gba had minish cap graphics. So niw im confused :D

  • @saracathcart9955
    @saracathcart9955 4 роки тому

    Kay now I need to play Tri Force Heroes. Dang that Link is the most powerful out of all of them!

  • @Piratefoxyfox
    @Piratefoxyfox 4 роки тому

    that tough doppelganger of Link

  • @localdumbass100yearsago8
    @localdumbass100yearsago8 4 роки тому +2

    Fighting dark link is technically is fighting my anxiety ._.

  • @bowenorcutt78
    @bowenorcutt78 2 роки тому +1

    I'm actually kind of proud of myself, because I found a way to use his whole "jumping on my sword" thing to my advantage. See, if you hit "A" to knock him off, you get a split second to do a jump attack on him if you time it right.

  • @wirtz7223
    @wirtz7223 4 роки тому +1

    Link has to constantly fight his inner mercy, in the form of dark link.

  • @rwbynerd1012
    @rwbynerd1012 3 роки тому +3

    Ahhh… the hammer? Really?… try fighting OOT dark link with the master sword! It’s much more challenging and to me at least more fun. And yes I’ve done both

  • @Salidin111
    @Salidin111 Рік тому

    OoT dark link is room is so cool after you realize your reflection is gone.

  • @karionelove
    @karionelove 4 роки тому

    Cool😎😎😎😎😎😎

  • @ZenkaiUwU666
    @ZenkaiUwU666 4 роки тому +1

    En que parte sale darlink en zelda twiling princcess? Es que ya me lo acabe y no recuerdo donde salia

  • @Tomslechattartine
    @Tomslechattartine 2 роки тому

    The music of Spirit Tracks is the End music of Phantom Hourglass (My favorite Zelda !)

  • @Chaîne_Française
    @Chaîne_Française 3 роки тому

    During the ocarina of time shadow link.
    Me: Come on Navi, Hey! Listen!

  • @krei-ations
    @krei-ations 2 роки тому +3

    I remember playing oot for the first time
    I went into the room with dark lik and was so confused
    I saw shadow link and tried talking to it
    My brother told me to target it
    And then I was terrified to see that the battle theme started up
    Then I watched as it became darker and darker until the eyes turned red and I freaked out

  • @bendrowned850
    @bendrowned850 4 роки тому +2

    I love dark link

  • @NicoMaes910
    @NicoMaes910 4 роки тому +2

    idk why but i find the gamecube graphics amazing

  • @mayamatthews6611
    @mayamatthews6611 4 роки тому +4

    Can't we have a battle with dark link in botw?

  • @thewizardbrand
    @thewizardbrand 2 роки тому +2

    1:30 that death thou